Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Which one of the following is true of today's adolescents as compared to adolescents in the 19^th century?

According to information processing explanations of cognitive development during adolescence,one of the most important reasons for advances in mental abilities is the growth of

The phenomenon known as the "digital divide" is

Which of the following terms relates to the knowledge that people have about their own thinking processes,and their ability to monitor their cognition?

Girls begin their growth spurt around age ____,while boys begin their growth spurt around age ____.

While it is clear that the internet is having an impact upon education,schools should consider changing their curricula to include specific instruction in a key skill for deriving value from the internet,specifically

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)include which of the following?

What is the area of the brain that undergoes considerable development during the adolescent years?

When physical characteristics,such as early onset of menstruation or increased height and weight (due to better nutrition),change over the course of several generations,this is an example of a

The visible signs of sexual maturity that do not directly involve the sex organs are called

Adolescents who engage in risky behaviors such as not using condoms when engaging in sexual activity and driving recklessly when drunk are exhibiting

Which of the following plays a big role in how girls experience early maturation?

Which of the following is a reason why children from a lower socioeconomic status (SES)do not do as well in school as children from middle or high SES?

According to Piaget,the stage at which people develop the ability to think abstractly is called the

The most common nutritional concern during adolescence is

Which of the following STIs was/were recorded by ancient historians?

Which of the following is the most likely reason for adolescent impulsivity and risky behavior(s)?

Developmentalists suggest that along with early/late maturity,which of the following may be more pertinent in determining an adolescent's behavior?

Data over the past few years indicate that drug use overall,including marijuana use,has declined.

The _____ gland signals the body to increase production of growth hormones that interact with the sex hormones to cause the growth spurt and puberty.