Question 1

Describe three types of substance use in adolescence, providing an example for each.

Accepted Answer

• Experimental: adolescent tries a subst

Question 2

Adolescence is a time of increased risk for a wide range of problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the law of the majority of states, juvenile is defined as a person under the age of

Accepted Answer

A)  14. 
B)  16. 
C)  18. 
D)  21. 
A)  14. 
B)  16. 
C)  18. 
D)  21.

Question 4

Based on research, it could be predicted that Joaquin has a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  increased likelihood of engaging in delinquent acts. 
B)  decreased likelihood of engaging in delinquent acts. 
C)  increased likelihood of becoming depressed. 
D)  decreased likelihood of becoming depressed. 
A)  increased likelihood of engaging in delinquent acts. 
B)  decreased likelihood of engaging in delinquent acts. 
C)  increased likelihood of becoming depressed. 
D)  decreased likelihood of becoming depressed.

Question 5

cases of eating disorders have their onset during

Accepted Answer

A)  early childhood. 
B)  middle adulthood. 
C)  adolescence and emerging adulthood. 
D)  no pattern has been evidenced. 
A)  early childhood. 
B)  middle adulthood. 
C)  adolescence and emerging adulthood. 
D)  no pattern has been evidenced.

Question 6

Briefly outline gender differences in adolescent suicide rates.

Accepted Answer

• Family disruption: risk factor from fa

Question 7

Efforts to prevent or reduce substance use among adolescents have generally been delivered through

Accepted Answer

A)  community centers. 
B)  church organizations. 
C)  correctional facilities. 
D)  schools. 
A)  community centers. 
B)  church organizations. 
C)  correctional facilities. 
D)  schools.

Question 8

Which of the following parenting styles is associated with less risk behavior in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Permissive 
B)  Disengaged 
C)  Authoritarian 
D)  Authoritative 
A)  Permissive 
B)  Disengaged 
C)  Authoritarian 
D)  Authoritative

Question 9

Terrie Moffitt's (1993, 2003) provocative theory proposes a distinction between two types of delinquency:

Accepted Answer

A)  male and female. 
B)  urban and rural. 
C)  hedonistic-social and poverty-needs-based. 
D)  adolescence-limited and life-course-persistent. 
A)  male and female. 
B)  urban and rural. 
C)  hedonistic-social and poverty-needs-based. 
D)  adolescence-limited and life-course-persistent.

Question 10

Based on research, it could be predicted that Mika is approximately what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  9-12 
B)  13-19 
C)  19-24 
D)  25-30 
A)  9-12 
B)  13-19 
C)  19-24 
D)  25-30

Question 11

Which of the following purposes best describes Gil's substance use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimental 
B)  Social 
C)  Medicinal 
D)  Addictive 
A)  Experimental 
B)  Social 
C)  Medicinal 
D)  Addictive

Question 12

According to research, which group of people commits the great majority of crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males, ages 12-24 
B)  Females, ages 18-25 
C)  Males, ages 25-35 
D)  Males and females, ages 25-35 
A)  Males, ages 12-24 
B)  Females, ages 18-25 
C)  Males, ages 25-35 
D)  Males and females, ages 25-35

Question 13

Which of the following provides evidence for a cultural basis of eating disorders? Eating disorders are

Accepted Answer

A)  common in cultures with a slim female body ideal. 
B)  most common in social groups that emphasize slimness. 
C)  most common in females who are in adolescence and emerging adulthood. 
D)  all of these answers are correct. 
A)  common in cultures with a slim female body ideal. 
B)  most common in social groups that emphasize slimness. 
C)  most common in females who are in adolescence and emerging adulthood. 
D)  all of these answers are correct.

Question 14

general, which of the following best describes the overall pattern for substance use from ages 18 through 45? Substance use

Accepted Answer

A)  steadily increases. 
B)  peaks in the early 20s. 
C)  steadily decreases. 
D)  declines in the late 30s. 
A)  steadily increases. 
B)  peaks in the early 20s. 
C)  steadily decreases. 
D)  declines in the late 30s.

Question 15

Temperament from birth is a key factor in the theory of

Accepted Answer

A)  Gerald Patterson and colleagues. 
B)  Richard Jessor. 
C)  Joy Dryfoos and associates. 
D)  McCord and McCord. 
A)  Gerald Patterson and colleagues. 
B)  Richard Jessor. 
C)  Joy Dryfoos and associates. 
D)  McCord and McCord.

Question 16

Which of the following individual factors is found to be related to risk-taking behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passiveness 
B)  High intelligence 
C)  Low self-esteem 
D)  Aggressiveness 
A)  Passiveness 
B)  High intelligence 
C)  Low self-esteem 
D)  Aggressiveness

Question 17

Violations of the law committed by juveniles are referred to as acts of

Accepted Answer

A)  propensity. 
B)  opportunity. 
C)  delinquency. 
D)  transgression. 
A)  propensity. 
B)  opportunity. 
C)  delinquency. 
D)  transgression.

Question 18

Which of the following is the most common form of internalizing problem in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  depressive disorder. 
B)  depressed mood. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  claustrophobia. 
A)  depressive disorder. 
B)  depressed mood. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  claustrophobia.

Question 19

Surveys indicate that approximately ______ of all adolescents commit at least one criminal offense before age 20.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
A)  5% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75%

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered an internalizing disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression 
B)  Substance use 
C)  Eating disorder 
D)  Anxiety 
A)  Depression 
B)  Substance use 
C)  Eating disorder 
D)  Anxiety

Describe three types of substance use in adolescence, providing an example for each.

Adolescence is a time of increased risk for a wide range of problems.

According to the law of the majority of states, juvenile is defined as a person under the age of

Based on research, it could be predicted that Joaquin has a(n)

cases of eating disorders have their onset during

Briefly outline gender differences in adolescent suicide rates.

Efforts to prevent or reduce substance use among adolescents have generally been delivered through

Which of the following parenting styles is associated with less risk behavior in adolescents?

Terrie Moffitt's (1993, 2003) provocative theory proposes a distinction between two types of delinquency:

Based on research, it could be predicted that Mika is approximately what age?

Which of the following purposes best describes Gil's substance use?

According to research, which group of people commits the great majority of crimes?

Which of the following provides evidence for a cultural basis of eating disorders? Eating disorders are

general, which of the following best describes the overall pattern for substance use from ages 18 through 45? Substance use

Temperament from birth is a key factor in the theory of

Which of the following individual factors is found to be related to risk-taking behavior?

Violations of the law committed by juveniles are referred to as acts of

Which of the following is the most common form of internalizing problem in adolescence?

Surveys indicate that approximately ______ of all adolescents commit at least one criminal offense before age 20.

Which of the following is NOT considered an internalizing disorder?

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Describe three types of substance use in adolescence, providing an example for each.

Adolescence is a time of increased risk for a wide range of problems.

According to the law of the majority of states, juvenile is defined as a person under the age of

Based on research, it could be predicted that Joaquin has a(n)

cases of eating disorders have their onset during

Briefly outline gender differences in adolescent suicide rates.

Efforts to prevent or reduce substance use among adolescents have generally been delivered through

Which of the following parenting styles is associated with less risk behavior in adolescents?

Terrie Moffitt's (1993, 2003) provocative theory proposes a distinction between two types of delinquency:

Based on research, it could be predicted that Mika is approximately what age?

Which of the following purposes best describes Gil's substance use?

According to research, which group of people commits the great majority of crimes?

Which of the following provides evidence for a cultural basis of eating disorders? Eating disorders are

general, which of the following best describes the overall pattern for substance use from ages 18 through 45? Substance use

Temperament from birth is a key factor in the theory of

Which of the following individual factors is found to be related to risk-taking behavior?

Violations of the law committed by juveniles are referred to as acts of

Which of the following is the most common form of internalizing problem in adolescence?

Surveys indicate that approximately ______ of all adolescents commit at least one criminal offense before age 20.

Which of the following is NOT considered an internalizing disorder?

Introduction

Biological Foundations

Cognitive Foundations

Cultural Beliefs

Gender

The Self

Family Relationships

Friends and Peers

Love and Sexuality

School

Work

Media

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