Question 1

Samantha is currently living in the United States.She was 14½ years old when she experienced menarche.Samantha is:

Accepted Answer

A) slightly younger than the average age for menarche in Europe. 
B) around the average age for menarche in the United States. 
C) older than the average age for menarche in the United States. 
D) younger than the average age for menarche in the United States. 
A) slightly younger than the average age for menarche in Europe. 
B) around the average age for menarche in the United States. 
C) older than the average age for menarche in the United States. 
D) younger than the average age for menarche in the United States.

Question 2

Thirteen-year-old Grace's blood tests indicate that her levels of testosterone are about twice as high as they were a year ago,and that her estradiol levels are about eight times higher than last year's.Grace is most likely experiencing:

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A) normal changes as a result of having entered puberty. 
B) difficulties because of significant imbalances in hormonal levels. 
C) abnormal levels of development of male physical characteristics. 
D) abnormal levels of development of female physical characteristics. 
A) normal changes as a result of having entered puberty. 
B) difficulties because of significant imbalances in hormonal levels. 
C) abnormal levels of development of male physical characteristics. 
D) abnormal levels of development of female physical characteristics.

Question 3

In a single act of unprotected sex with an infected partner,a teenage girl has a _______ risk of getting HIV.

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 50% 
A) 1% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 50%

Question 4

The normal age range during which menarche occurs in girls in the United States is between ____ and ____ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 9;13 
B) 8;14 
C) 8: 13 
D) 9: 15 
A) 9;13 
B) 8;14 
C) 8: 13 
D) 9: 15

Question 5

Recent research indicates that formal operational thinking during adolescence:

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A) rarely occurs. 
B) develops universally across cultures. 
C) is influenced by culture and experience. 
D) develops at younger ages than Piaget proposed. 
A) rarely occurs. 
B) develops universally across cultures. 
C) is influenced by culture and experience. 
D) develops at younger ages than Piaget proposed.

Question 6

List four benefits for students of service learning programs.

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Question 7

Seventeen-year-old Nicholas enjoys exercising,and does so on a regular basis.According to the National Youth Risk Survey,which of the following is most likely to be true about Nicholas?

Accepted Answer

A) He is most likely to be a non-Latino White adolescent. 
B) He is most likely to be a Latino adolescent. 
C) He is most likely to be an Asian-American adolescent. 
D) He is most likely to be an African-American adolescent. 
A) He is most likely to be a non-Latino White adolescent. 
B) He is most likely to be a Latino adolescent. 
C) He is most likely to be an Asian-American adolescent. 
D) He is most likely to be an African-American adolescent.

Question 8

Infections that are contracted primarily through sexual contact including oral-genital and anal-genital contact.

Accepted Answer

sexually t

Question 9

List at least four recommendations made by the Carnegie Corporation to improve schools for adolescents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List at least four recommendations made by...

Question 10

In the United States,an adolescent is most likely to die from:

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A) accidents. 
B) suicide. 
C) homicide. 
D) disease. 
A) accidents. 
B) suicide. 
C) homicide. 
D) disease.

Question 11

"I'm not going to have an accident.I'm only drinking beer." This statement reflects:

Accepted Answer

A) personal fable. 
B) social monitoring. 
C) imaginary audience. 
D) perspective-taking. 
A) personal fable. 
B) social monitoring. 
C) imaginary audience. 
D) perspective-taking.

Question 12

Most people with anorexia nervosa are from:

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A) middle- and upper-income families. 
B) poor and working-class families. 
C) Asian-American and African-American families. 
D) families with low achievement demands. 
A) middle- and upper-income families. 
B) poor and working-class families. 
C) Asian-American and African-American families. 
D) families with low achievement demands.

Question 13

Ms.Chang is trying to prepare her health-class students for the onset of puberty.What should she tell the boys that they are likely to experience first?

Accepted Answer

A) the first ejaculation 
B) changes in voice 
C) increased penis and testicle size 
D) growth of facial hair 
A) the first ejaculation 
B) changes in voice 
C) increased penis and testicle size 
D) growth of facial hair

Question 14

Asia's parents are concerned about her.Asia constantly moves at a frantic pace.She eats very little,though she enjoys helping her parents cook.She worries obsessively about her weight even though she has lost more than enough in the past year.Which of the following is the most accurate statement about this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Asia is showing an adolescent's normal preoccupation with her bodily changes. 
B) Asia's preoccupation with her body will most likely stop on its own. 
C) Asia is showing signs of bulimia,and her parents are right to be concerned. 
D) Asia is showing signs of anorexia,and her parents are right to be concerned. 
A) Asia is showing an adolescent's normal preoccupation with her bodily changes. 
B) Asia's preoccupation with her body will most likely stop on its own. 
C) Asia is showing signs of bulimia,and her parents are right to be concerned. 
D) Asia is showing signs of anorexia,and her parents are right to be concerned.

Question 15

Overall,adolescents sleep:

Accepted Answer

A) more than their bodies need. 
B) less than their bodies need. 
C) just the right amount for their bodies. 
D) way too much! 
A) more than their bodies need. 
B) less than their bodies need. 
C) just the right amount for their bodies. 
D) way too much!

Question 16

Recent research about hormones and behavior have found the relationship to be:

Accepted Answer

A) unidirectional. 
B) bidirectional. 
C) correlative. 
D) not statistically significant. 
A) unidirectional. 
B) bidirectional. 
C) correlative. 
D) not statistically significant.

Question 17

According to a research study that examined adolescents in 28 different countries,teenagers in the United States and ________ were the most likely to eat fried food and least likely to eat fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) France 
B) India 
C) Mali 
D) Great Britain 
A) France 
B) India 
C) Mali 
D) Great Britain

Question 18

Jerome is going through puberty quite early.Research indicates that Jerome is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) be rejected by his peers. 
B) have a negative self-image. 
C) have a positive self-image. 
D) be highly successful in his later career. 
A) be rejected by his peers. 
B) have a negative self-image. 
C) have a positive self-image. 
D) be highly successful in his later career.

Question 19

Contrary to Jean Piaget's views,the development of formal operational thought is:

Accepted Answer

A) universal. 
B) significantly influenced by one's culture. 
C) only minimally affected by the type of education one receives. 
D) fairly stable regardless of socioeconomic status. 
A) universal. 
B) significantly influenced by one's culture. 
C) only minimally affected by the type of education one receives. 
D) fairly stable regardless of socioeconomic status.

Question 20

A girl's first menstruation.

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Samantha is currently living in the United States.She was 14½ years old when she experienced menarche.Samantha is:

Thirteen-year-old Grace's blood tests indicate that her levels of testosterone are about twice as high as they were a year ago,and that her estradiol levels are about eight times higher than last year's.Grace is most likely experiencing:

In a single act of unprotected sex with an infected partner,a teenage girl has a _______ risk of getting HIV.

The normal age range during which menarche occurs in girls in the United States is between and years.

Recent research indicates that formal operational thinking during adolescence:

List four benefits for students of service learning programs.

Seventeen-year-old Nicholas enjoys exercising,and does so on a regular basis.According to the National Youth Risk Survey,which of the following is most likely to be true about Nicholas?

Infections that are contracted primarily through sexual contact including oral-genital and anal-genital contact.

List at least four recommendations made by the Carnegie Corporation to improve schools for adolescents.

In the United States,an adolescent is most likely to die from:

"I'm not going to have an accident.I'm only drinking beer." This statement reflects:

Most people with anorexia nervosa are from:

Ms.Chang is trying to prepare her health-class students for the onset of puberty.What should she tell the boys that they are likely to experience first?

Overall,adolescents sleep:

Recent research about hormones and behavior have found the relationship to be:

According to a research study that examined adolescents in 28 different countries,teenagers in the United States and ________ were the most likely to eat fried food and least likely to eat fruits and vegetables.

Jerome is going through puberty quite early.Research indicates that Jerome is likely to:

Contrary to Jean Piaget's views,the development of formal operational thought is:

A girl's first menstruation.

Introduction-Exam

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

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Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Samantha is currently living in the United States.She was 14½ years old when she experienced menarche.Samantha is:

Thirteen-year-old Grace's blood tests indicate that her levels of testosterone are about twice as high as they were a year ago,and that her estradiol levels are about eight times higher than last year's.Grace is most likely experiencing:

In a single act of unprotected sex with an infected partner,a teenage girl has a _______ risk of getting HIV.

The normal age range during which menarche occurs in girls in the United States is between ____ and ____ years.

Recent research indicates that formal operational thinking during adolescence:

List four benefits for students of service learning programs.

Seventeen-year-old Nicholas enjoys exercising,and does so on a regular basis.According to the National Youth Risk Survey,which of the following is most likely to be true about Nicholas?

Infections that are contracted primarily through sexual contact including oral-genital and anal-genital contact.

List at least four recommendations made by the Carnegie Corporation to improve schools for adolescents.

In the United States,an adolescent is most likely to die from:

"I'm not going to have an accident.I'm only drinking beer." This statement reflects:

Most people with anorexia nervosa are from:

Ms.Chang is trying to prepare her health-class students for the onset of puberty.What should she tell the boys that they are likely to experience first?

Overall,adolescents sleep:

Recent research about hormones and behavior have found the relationship to be:

According to a research study that examined adolescents in 28 different countries,teenagers in the United States and ________ were the most likely to eat fried food and least likely to eat fruits and vegetables.

Jerome is going through puberty quite early.Research indicates that Jerome is likely to:

Contrary to Jean Piaget's views,the development of formal operational thought is:

A girl's first menstruation.

Introduction-Exam

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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The normal age range during which menarche occurs in girls in the United States is between and years.