Question 1

When the teacher asks a question in class, students raise their hands to answer. This example illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  social conventional behavior. 
B)  a specialized structural system. 
C)  metacognitive behavior. 
D)  dominance theory. 
A)  social conventional behavior. 
B)  a specialized structural system. 
C)  metacognitive behavior. 
D)  dominance theory.

Question 2

Teenagers may become self-conscious because they believe that people are talking about them. Which characteristic are they exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  an imaginary audience 
B)  a personal fable 
C)  propositional logic 
D)  metacognition 
A)  an imaginary audience 
B)  a personal fable 
C)  propositional logic 
D)  metacognition

Question 3

Mai can understand the metaphor, "My heart is an open book," because she is able to focus on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  concrete and familiar associations. 
B)  semantic structure of the sentence. 
C)  abstract and conceptual relations. 
D)  observable features of the objects. 
A)  concrete and familiar associations. 
B)  semantic structure of the sentence. 
C)  abstract and conceptual relations. 
D)  observable features of the objects.

Question 4

Which of the following brain systems is responsible for processing emotions, social information, and rewards?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional connectivity system 
B)  response inhibition system 
C)  limbic system 
D)  prefrontal cortex system 
A)  functional connectivity system 
B)  response inhibition system 
C)  limbic system 
D)  prefrontal cortex system

Question 5

According to the textbook, the main contributor to the increased rate of automobile accidents among teenagers is:

Accepted Answer

A)  driving under the influence. 
B)  driving with other teenagers in the car. 
C)  texting while driving. 
D)  talking on the phone, especially having an emotional conversation. 
A)  driving under the influence. 
B)  driving with other teenagers in the car. 
C)  texting while driving. 
D)  talking on the phone, especially having an emotional conversation.

Question 6

Why are adolescents better than children at abstract, multidimensional, and hypothetical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  improvements in memory 
B)  improvements in attention 
C)  improvements in processing speed 
D)  All of these are correct 
A)  improvements in memory 
B)  improvements in attention 
C)  improvements in processing speed 
D)  All of these are correct

Question 7

All of the following are ways that scientists study brain maturation except:

Accepted Answer

A)  using DTI technology to see the ways in which various regions of the brain are connected. 
B)  using fMRI equipment to examine patterns of activity in various regions of the brain while individuals are performing a variety of tasks. 
C)  electroencephalography technology to measure event-related potentials in response to different stimuli or events. 
D)  using fMRI technology to measure event-related potential in response to different stimuli or events. 
A)  using DTI technology to see the ways in which various regions of the brain are connected. 
B)  using fMRI equipment to examine patterns of activity in various regions of the brain while individuals are performing a variety of tasks. 
C)  electroencephalography technology to measure event-related potentials in response to different stimuli or events. 
D)  using fMRI technology to measure event-related potential in response to different stimuli or events.

Question 8

___________ theorists believe that changes in cognitive abilities appearing during adolescence are qualitative, whereas __________ theorists believe they are quantitative.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive-developmental; information-processing 
B)  Cognitive-developmental; behavioral decision 
C)  Information-processing; cognitive-developmental 
D)  Information-processing; behavioral decision 
A)  Cognitive-developmental; information-processing 
B)  Cognitive-developmental; behavioral decision 
C)  Information-processing; cognitive-developmental 
D)  Information-processing; behavioral decision

Question 9

According to research on behavioral decision theory, adolescents often decide to engage in behavior that seems risky to adults because adolescents:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot consider as many consequences for their actions as do adults. 
B)  have thinking processes that are still predominantly preoperational. 
C)  have different values and priorities than adults. 
D)  wish to assert their independence from adults in every possible way. 
A)  cannot consider as many consequences for their actions as do adults. 
B)  have thinking processes that are still predominantly preoperational. 
C)  have different values and priorities than adults. 
D)  wish to assert their independence from adults in every possible way.

Question 10

All of the following are aspects of metacognition, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  conserving mental resources. 
B)  thinking about thinking. 
C)  appraising comprehension. 
D)  managing thinking. 
A)  conserving mental resources. 
B)  thinking about thinking. 
C)  appraising comprehension. 
D)  managing thinking.

Question 11

Dr. Martino argues that development proceeds in stages and that each stage is marked by fairly consistent behavior. Then, as the child's biological development progresses and new experiences are acquired, a shift occurs and development breaks through to the next level. Dr. Martino's view is most consistent with that expressed by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  triarchic theory of intelligence. 
B)  information-processing perspective. 
C)  psychometric theory. 
D)  Piagetian perspective. 
A)  triarchic theory of intelligence. 
B)  information-processing perspective. 
C)  psychometric theory. 
D)  Piagetian perspective.

Question 12

What thought process helps adolescents appreciate the sarcasm and satire of Family Guy and The Simpsons?

Accepted Answer

A)  selective attention 
B)  sensation seeking 
C)  mutual role taking 
D)  multidimensional thinking 
A)  selective attention 
B)  sensation seeking 
C)  mutual role taking 
D)  multidimensional thinking

Question 13

Jesse is in the seventh grade at a school that has open classrooms with multiple teachers instructing their classes in one large area. Which of the following cognitive processes will help Jesse focus on his teacher?

Accepted Answer

A)  working memory 
B)  selective attention 
C)  long-term memory 
D)  divided attention 
A)  working memory 
B)  selective attention 
C)  long-term memory 
D)  divided attention

Question 14

According to the textbook, a good deal of adolescents' risk taking takes place in contexts in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are unsupervised by adults and exposed to peers who encourage risky behaviors. 
B)  older, opposite sex peers are present. 
C)  they are in a new, exciting environment. 
D)  there are at least three peers present. 
A)  they are unsupervised by adults and exposed to peers who encourage risky behaviors. 
B)  older, opposite sex peers are present. 
C)  they are in a new, exciting environment. 
D)  there are at least three peers present.

Question 15

All of the following are features of hypothetical thinking, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  seeing beyond what is directly observable. 
B)  applying logical reasoning to anticipate what might be possible. 
C)  imagining the logic behind another person's argument. 
D)  greater awareness of concrete, observable events. 
A)  seeing beyond what is directly observable. 
B)  applying logical reasoning to anticipate what might be possible. 
C)  imagining the logic behind another person's argument. 
D)  greater awareness of concrete, observable events.

Question 16

The formation of synapses is:

Accepted Answer

A)  almost entirely genetically programmed. 
B)  almost entirely formed through experience. 
C)  both genetically programmed and formed through experience. 
D)  random. 
A)  almost entirely genetically programmed. 
B)  almost entirely formed through experience. 
C)  both genetically programmed and formed through experience. 
D)  random.

Question 17

Bickering and squabbling between teenagers and their parents is largely caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the generation gap. 
B)  hormonal changes in adolescents. 
C)  adolescents' ability to formulate counterarguments. 
D)  adolescents' antisocial tendencies. 
A)  the generation gap. 
B)  hormonal changes in adolescents. 
C)  adolescents' ability to formulate counterarguments. 
D)  adolescents' antisocial tendencies.

Question 18

What emotional characteristic makes an individual more likely to engage in risky behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  moodiness 
C)  sensation seeking 
D)  anxiety 
A)  depression 
B)  moodiness 
C)  sensation seeking 
D)  anxiety

Question 19

Steve gets all As in his course work but has a hard time relating to the real world. According to Sternberg, Steve is above average in _____ intelligence but below average in _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  componential; experiential 
B)  componential; contextual 
C)  experiential; componential 
D)  contextual; experiential 
A)  componential; experiential 
B)  componential; contextual 
C)  experiential; componential 
D)  contextual; experiential

Question 20

What is it about adolescent thinking that makes them better problem solvers than children?

Accepted Answer

A)  improvements in memory 
B)  improvements in attention 
C)  improvements in processing speed 
D)  All of these are correct 
A)  improvements in memory 
B)  improvements in attention 
C)  improvements in processing speed 
D)  All of these are correct

When the teacher asks a question in class, students raise their hands to answer. This example illustrates:

Teenagers may become self-conscious because they believe that people are talking about them. Which characteristic are they exhibiting?

Mai can understand the metaphor, "My heart is an open book," because she is able to focus on the:

Which of the following brain systems is responsible for processing emotions, social information, and rewards?

According to the textbook, the main contributor to the increased rate of automobile accidents among teenagers is:

Why are adolescents better than children at abstract, multidimensional, and hypothetical thinking?

All of the following are ways that scientists study brain maturation except:

_ theorists believe that changes in cognitive abilities appearing during adolescence are qualitative, whereas theorists believe they are quantitative.

According to research on behavioral decision theory, adolescents often decide to engage in behavior that seems risky to adults because adolescents:

All of the following are aspects of metacognition, except:

What thought process helps adolescents appreciate the sarcasm and satire of Family Guy and The Simpsons?

Jesse is in the seventh grade at a school that has open classrooms with multiple teachers instructing their classes in one large area. Which of the following cognitive processes will help Jesse focus on his teacher?

According to the textbook, a good deal of adolescents' risk taking takes place in contexts in which:

All of the following are features of hypothetical thinking, except:

The formation of synapses is:

Bickering and squabbling between teenagers and their parents is largely caused by:

What emotional characteristic makes an individual more likely to engage in risky behaviors?

Steve gets all As in his course work but has a hard time relating to the real world. According to Sternberg, Steve is above average in _ intelligence but below average in _ intelligence.

What is it about adolescent thinking that makes them better problem solvers than children?

Biological Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Peer Groups

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Identity

Autonomy

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

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Exam 2: Cognitive Transitions

When the teacher asks a question in class, students raise their hands to answer. This example illustrates:

Teenagers may become self-conscious because they believe that people are talking about them. Which characteristic are they exhibiting?

Mai can understand the metaphor, "My heart is an open book," because she is able to focus on the:

Which of the following brain systems is responsible for processing emotions, social information, and rewards?

According to the textbook, the main contributor to the increased rate of automobile accidents among teenagers is:

Why are adolescents better than children at abstract, multidimensional, and hypothetical thinking?

All of the following are ways that scientists study brain maturation except:

___________ theorists believe that changes in cognitive abilities appearing during adolescence are qualitative, whereas __________ theorists believe they are quantitative.

According to research on behavioral decision theory, adolescents often decide to engage in behavior that seems risky to adults because adolescents:

All of the following are aspects of metacognition, except:

What thought process helps adolescents appreciate the sarcasm and satire of Family Guy and The Simpsons?

Jesse is in the seventh grade at a school that has open classrooms with multiple teachers instructing their classes in one large area. Which of the following cognitive processes will help Jesse focus on his teacher?

According to the textbook, a good deal of adolescents' risk taking takes place in contexts in which:

All of the following are features of hypothetical thinking, except:

The formation of synapses is:

Bickering and squabbling between teenagers and their parents is largely caused by:

What emotional characteristic makes an individual more likely to engage in risky behaviors?

Steve gets all As in his course work but has a hard time relating to the real world. According to Sternberg, Steve is above average in _____ intelligence but below average in _____ intelligence.

What is it about adolescent thinking that makes them better problem solvers than children?

Biological Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Peer Groups

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Identity

Autonomy

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

Filters

_ theorists believe that changes in cognitive abilities appearing during adolescence are qualitative, whereas theorists believe they are quantitative.

Steve gets all As in his course work but has a hard time relating to the real world. According to Sternberg, Steve is above average in _ intelligence but below average in _ intelligence.