Exam 5: Peer Groups

Discuss the significance of the book The Adolescent Society in shaping our ideas about peer relations during adolescence, and contrast James Coleman's views with researchers who have argued that peer groups play a vital role in preparing adolescents for adulthood in modern society.

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Question 21

Which of the following writers has been the most vocal proponent of the idea that there is a separate and troublesome "youth culture"?

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Question 22

All of the following changes typically occur during adolescence, except which one?

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Question 23

Eleanor Maccoby states all of the following reasons that adolescents separate themselves into same-sex cliques, except:

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Question 24

Which of the following statements about friendship stability is true?

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Question 25

A more sophisticated understanding of social relationships leads adolescents to gather in crowds. This is an example of which adolescent transition?

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Question 26

A research technique in which the researcher "infiltrates" a group of individuals in order to study their behavior and relationships is called:

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Question 27

Adolescents who use aggression deliberately, known as , are much more popular than adolescents who use aggression without planning to, known as __.

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Question 28

In comparison with teenagers in previous times, teenagers in contemporary societies spend time with their peers with their parents.

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Question 29

The process of grouping individuals within social institutions on the basis of chronological age is called:

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Question 30

All of the following are classifications for unpopular or disliked adolescents, except:

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Question 31

Jamie is a preadolescent. Her friendship circle is largely comprised of other young girls. Based on this information, what has Jamie's social life been influenced by?

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Question 32

The determinants of sociometric popularity are __, though the determinants of perceived popularity are _.

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Question 33

A group of individuals who are born during a particular time period (e.g., the baby boomers) is known as what?

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Question 34

Describe the ways that adolescents are bullied by peers (be sure to include the prevalence for each type). What are the consequences of experiencing victimization by peers? Are the consequences different for online bullying versus in person bullying? How do adolescents typically respond to bullying? What is the best way to get a bully to stop?

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Question 35

Principal McGonagall has been watching his students for several years as they move through adolescence. Which groups are most likely to exhibit favorable patterns of achievement over time?

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Question 36

During the first half of the 21st century, the adolescent population is expected to:

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Question 37

According to the textbook and in regard to gangs, all of the following are true except:

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Question 38

Greg is the star quarterback of the football team and hangs out with Larry, who is the star pitcher of the baseball team. Ben also hangs out with Larry and Greg. When classmates refer to Ben, they call him a member of the "jocks." The crowd with which Ben associates serves as:

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Question 39

In early adolescence, _ friendships are most common, and in late adolescence, _ friendships are common.

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Discuss the significance of the book The Adolescent Society in shaping our ideas about peer relations during adolescence, and contrast James Coleman's views with researchers who have argued that peer groups play a vital role in preparing adolescents for adulthood in modern society.

Which of the following writers has been the most vocal proponent of the idea that there is a separate and troublesome "youth culture"?

All of the following changes typically occur during adolescence, except which one?

Eleanor Maccoby states all of the following reasons that adolescents separate themselves into same-sex cliques, except:

Which of the following statements about friendship stability is true?

A more sophisticated understanding of social relationships leads adolescents to gather in crowds. This is an example of which adolescent transition?

A research technique in which the researcher "infiltrates" a group of individuals in order to study their behavior and relationships is called:

Adolescents who use aggression deliberately, known as , are much more popular than adolescents who use aggression without planning to, known as __.

In comparison with teenagers in previous times, teenagers in contemporary societies spend time with their peers with their parents.

The process of grouping individuals within social institutions on the basis of chronological age is called:

All of the following are classifications for unpopular or disliked adolescents, except:

Jamie is a preadolescent. Her friendship circle is largely comprised of other young girls. Based on this information, what has Jamie's social life been influenced by?

The determinants of sociometric popularity are __, though the determinants of perceived popularity are _.

A group of individuals who are born during a particular time period (e.g., the baby boomers) is known as what?

Principal McGonagall has been watching his students for several years as they move through adolescence. Which groups are most likely to exhibit favorable patterns of achievement over time?

During the first half of the 21st century, the adolescent population is expected to:

According to the textbook and in regard to gangs, all of the following are true except:

Greg is the star quarterback of the football team and hangs out with Larry, who is the star pitcher of the baseball team. Ben also hangs out with Larry and Greg. When classmates refer to Ben, they call him a member of the "jocks." The crowd with which Ben associates serves as:

In early adolescence, _ friendships are most common, and in late adolescence, _ friendships are common.

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Exam 5: Peer Groups

Discuss the significance of the book The Adolescent Society in shaping our ideas about peer relations during adolescence, and contrast James Coleman's views with researchers who have argued that peer groups play a vital role in preparing adolescents for adulthood in modern society.

Which of the following writers has been the most vocal proponent of the idea that there is a separate and troublesome "youth culture"?

All of the following changes typically occur during adolescence, except which one?

Eleanor Maccoby states all of the following reasons that adolescents separate themselves into same-sex cliques, except:

Which of the following statements about friendship stability is true?

A more sophisticated understanding of social relationships leads adolescents to gather in crowds. This is an example of which adolescent transition?

A research technique in which the researcher "infiltrates" a group of individuals in order to study their behavior and relationships is called:

Adolescents who use aggression deliberately, known as ________, are much more popular than adolescents who use aggression without planning to, known as __________.

In comparison with teenagers in previous times, teenagers in contemporary societies spend ________ time with their peers ________ with their parents.

The process of grouping individuals within social institutions on the basis of chronological age is called:

All of the following are classifications for unpopular or disliked adolescents, except:

Jamie is a preadolescent. Her friendship circle is largely comprised of other young girls. Based on this information, what has Jamie's social life been influenced by?

The determinants of sociometric popularity are ______, though the determinants of perceived popularity are _____.

A group of individuals who are born during a particular time period (e.g., the baby boomers) is known as what?

Principal McGonagall has been watching his students for several years as they move through adolescence. Which groups are most likely to exhibit favorable patterns of achievement over time?

During the first half of the 21st century, the adolescent population is expected to:

According to the textbook and in regard to gangs, all of the following are true except:

Greg is the star quarterback of the football team and hangs out with Larry, who is the star pitcher of the baseball team. Ben also hangs out with Larry and Greg. When classmates refer to Ben, they call him a member of the "jocks." The crowd with which Ben associates serves as:

In early adolescence, _____ friendships are most common, and in late adolescence, _____ friendships are common.

Biological Transitions

Cognitive Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Identity

Autonomy

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

Filters

Adolescents who use aggression deliberately, known as , are much more popular than adolescents who use aggression without planning to, known as __.

In comparison with teenagers in previous times, teenagers in contemporary societies spend time with their peers with their parents.

The determinants of sociometric popularity are __, though the determinants of perceived popularity are _.

In early adolescence, _ friendships are most common, and in late adolescence, _ friendships are common.