Exam 9: Rites of Passage

Based on statistics, what are Canadian teens most likely to die from?

What technique did Kohlberg (1969) use to assess moral thinking?

Joseph can exhibit a wide range of emotions when he looks and smiles at his mother. Which part of Joseph's brain is more active in his adolescent brain than the brain of his younger sister or his father?

During puberty, there are changes in physical maturity that are not directly linked to reproduction. What are they called?

According to research, what is the best strategy to help adolescents develop more mature forms of moral reasoning?

When considering the Heinz dilemma, Jeff says, "You cannot justify theft because if you do, it will lead to social anarchy." Which of Kohlberg's levels of moral development does the logic of his statement fit best with?

Which of the following roles explains why Robyn's 114-kg (250-pound) basal metabolic rate affects her weight?

Which measure would be used to determine whether or not a child is overweight?

Who is experiencing an event that is best defined as a change in his or her primary sex characteristics?

When Julie and Jacob were arguing about whom the world's best guitar player has been, Julie attacked Jacob because Jacob's distant cousin is Eddie Van Halen (whom Jacob idolizes). Julie says that's why Jacob chooses him. What type of argument is this?

When considering whether or not to be nice to a classmate, Nora says, "If I am nice to Jamie, he might give me his cookie at lunch." Which stage of moral reasoning does this type of logic best exemplify?

Which of the following is a sex difference that occurs during puberty?

Which of the following has research shown to have a positive effect on an adolescent's moral reasoning and moral behaviour?

According to many critics, what culture does Kohlberg's emphasis on individual rights and justice reflect?

Which of the following physical changes occurs during an adolescent growth spurt?

One way to reduce the incidence of obesity in adolescence is to have them engage in regular physical activity. What is necessary for an exercise to be considered regular physical activity?

How do males and females differ in body image at puberty?

Based on Gilligan's (1982) model, who is operating at the initial stage of moral development?

What is one characteristic of programs that effectively assist obese children in losing weight?

Ellie allows her friend Justine to play with her favourite doll with the hope that Justine will allow Ellie to borrow her stuffed toy cat on the weekend. At what stage is Ellie's moral behaviour arrived?