Question 1

Which of the following does not contribute to changes in sleep patterns during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  later secretion of melatonin 
B)  mood fluctuations throughout the day 
C)  television, computers, and artificial light sources 
D)  early school starting times 
A)  later secretion of melatonin 
B)  mood fluctuations throughout the day 
C)  television, computers, and artificial light sources 
D)  early school starting times B

Question 2

Theresa has been known to go on eating binges and then purge immediately afterward. Theresa is probably suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  binge eating disorder 
D)  obesity. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  binge eating disorder 
D)  obesity. B

Question 3

Suzanne and Greg are the first members of their class to begin the pubertal transition. Based on what you know about early-maturing adolescents, Suzanne and Greg are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  become involved in illegal activities. 
B)  do better in school. 
C)  be ostracized by their classmates. 
D)  get along with their parents. 
A)  become involved in illegal activities. 
B)  do better in school. 
C)  be ostracized by their classmates. 
D)  get along with their parents. A

Question 4

When levels of _____ and _____ fall below the set points, the _____ stops inhibiting the pituitary gland, thus permitting it to stimulate the release of sex hormones by the gonads.

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin; thyroid hormones; hypothalamus 
B)  androgens; estrogen; adrenal gland 
C)  androgens; estrogens; hypothalamus 
D)  leptin; thyroid hormones; adrenal gland 
A)  leptin; thyroid hormones; hypothalamus 
B)  androgens; estrogen; adrenal gland 
C)  androgens; estrogens; hypothalamus 
D)  leptin; thyroid hormones; adrenal gland

Question 5

The first ejaculation of seminal fluid that occurs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  biologically predetermined. 
B)  genetically inherited. 
C)  often determined culturally. 
D)  a major embarrassment for most boys. 
A)  biologically predetermined. 
B)  genetically inherited. 
C)  often determined culturally. 
D)  a major embarrassment for most boys.

Question 6

Dr. Brown believes that adolescence is a time of storm and stress caused by the production of new hormones. Do you agree or disagree with his conclusion? Be sure to support your answer with what you know about the physiological changes of adolescence. (HINT: What do we know about the endocrine system?)

Accepted Answer

I disagree with Dr. Brown's belief that

Question 7

Puberty began for Nancy when she was 9 years old. Her mother began puberty at 11 years. For her grandmother, the onset was at 13 years of age. These changes in the age of onset of puberty over time are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-sectional trend. 
B)  secular trend. 
C)  longitudinal trend. 
D)  physiologic trend. 
A)  cross-sectional trend. 
B)  secular trend. 
C)  longitudinal trend. 
D)  physiologic trend.

Question 8

The first sign of puberty in girls is generally:

Accepted Answer

A)  growth of breasts. 
B)  underarm hair. 
C)  menarche. 
D)  acne. 
A)  growth of breasts. 
B)  underarm hair. 
C)  menarche. 
D)  acne.

Question 9

Based on research addressing ethnic differences in the timing and rate of pubertal maturation, which American girl would be expected to be the earliest to mature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brandy, a middle-income Black adolescent 
B)  Miranda, a middle-income Mexican adolescent 
C)  Emily, a middle-income White adolescent 
D)  Kimberly, a middle-income Asian adolescent 
A)  Brandy, a middle-income Black adolescent 
B)  Miranda, a middle-income Mexican adolescent 
C)  Emily, a middle-income White adolescent 
D)  Kimberly, a middle-income Asian adolescent

Question 10

The physical transformation from child to adult is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  puberty. 
B)  early adolescence. 
C)  middle adolescence. 
D)  late adolescence. 
A)  puberty. 
B)  early adolescence. 
C)  middle adolescence. 
D)  late adolescence.

Question 11

According to the textbook, what was the most effective way to reduce adolescent smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  school-wide assemblies with presentations from police officers and doctors 
B)  on-campus law enforcement personnel who enforce school rules that prohibit smoking 
C)  advertisements on TV shows relevant to teens, such as MTV 
D)  raising the price of cigarettes 
A)  school-wide assemblies with presentations from police officers and doctors 
B)  on-campus law enforcement personnel who enforce school rules that prohibit smoking 
C)  advertisements on TV shows relevant to teens, such as MTV 
D)  raising the price of cigarettes

Question 12

In America, early-maturing girls are more likely than their late-maturing peers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be unpopular. 
B)  have a more negative self-image. 
C)  succeed in school. 
D)  perceive themselves as attractive. 
A)  be unpopular. 
B)  have a more negative self-image. 
C)  succeed in school. 
D)  perceive themselves as attractive.

Question 13

All of the following are reasons that males have greater gains in strength than females during early adolescence, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased production of androgens among females. 
B)  strong societal pressures on girls to decrease their physical activity in adolescence. 
C)  inadequate nutrition among adolescent girls. 
D)  sex differences in body fat. 
A)  increased production of androgens among females. 
B)  strong societal pressures on girls to decrease their physical activity in adolescence. 
C)  inadequate nutrition among adolescent girls. 
D)  sex differences in body fat.

Question 14

Over the past century, the onset of puberty has been coming at an earlier age. This has been referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-sectional trend. 
B)  endocrine trend. 
C)  menarche trend. 
D)  secular trend. 
A)  cross-sectional trend. 
B)  endocrine trend. 
C)  menarche trend. 
D)  secular trend.

Question 15

Which of the following can delay the onset of puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  nutritional deficiencies 
C)  excessive exercise 
D)  All of the above 
A)  stress 
B)  nutritional deficiencies 
C)  excessive exercise 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following girls will experience the greatest menstrual discomfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarita, who is prepared for the physical changes 
B)  Alison, who is a late maturer 
C)  Loryn, who has a negative attitude toward menarche 
D)  Janet, who is unpopular among her classmates 
A)  Sarita, who is prepared for the physical changes 
B)  Alison, who is a late maturer 
C)  Loryn, who has a negative attitude toward menarche 
D)  Janet, who is unpopular among her classmates

Question 17

Mike, an early maturer, is more likely to __________ than Bob, a late maturer.

Accepted Answer

A)  experience pseudomaturity 
B)  suffer greater consequences if bullied by peers 
C)  experiment with drugs and alcohol 
D)  All of the above 
A)  experience pseudomaturity 
B)  suffer greater consequences if bullied by peers 
C)  experiment with drugs and alcohol 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

Researchers have found that, with regard to adolescent sleep patterns:

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescents today are getting more sleep than adolescents 30 years ago. 
B)  the reason that high schools begin classes earlier than middle schools or junior high schools is that adolescents are more alert during the morning hours than later in the day. 
C)  getting inadequate sleep is associated with poorer mental health and lower grades for adolescents. 
D)  although most adolescents do not get sufficient sleep during the week, they are able to make up for the deficit by sleeping later on weekends. 
A)  adolescents today are getting more sleep than adolescents 30 years ago. 
B)  the reason that high schools begin classes earlier than middle schools or junior high schools is that adolescents are more alert during the morning hours than later in the day. 
C)  getting inadequate sleep is associated with poorer mental health and lower grades for adolescents. 
D)  although most adolescents do not get sufficient sleep during the week, they are able to make up for the deficit by sleeping later on weekends.

Question 19

Paul and Sophia, two adolescents in the middle of puberty, have each noticed changes in the physical structure of their bodies. Describe the changes in stature and dimensions of the body that Paul and Sophia have already or will most likely experience. Given the nature of sex differences in the physical changes of puberty, is it inevitable that Sophia will experience body dissatisfaction? What about Paul?

Accepted Answer

The simultaneous release of growth hormo

Question 20

Which of the following female sex characteristics is usually the last to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  menarche 
B)  regular ovulation 
C)  development of the nipples of the breasts 
D)  growth of pubic hair 
A)  menarche 
B)  regular ovulation 
C)  development of the nipples of the breasts 
D)  growth of pubic hair

Which of the following does not contribute to changes in sleep patterns during adolescence?

Theresa has been known to go on eating binges and then purge immediately afterward. Theresa is probably suffering from:

Suzanne and Greg are the first members of their class to begin the pubertal transition. Based on what you know about early-maturing adolescents, Suzanne and Greg are more likely to:

When levels of ___ and _ fall below the set points, the ___ stops inhibiting the pituitary gland, thus permitting it to stimulate the release of sex hormones by the gonads.

The first ejaculation of seminal fluid that occurs is:

Puberty began for Nancy when she was 9 years old. Her mother began puberty at 11 years. For her grandmother, the onset was at 13 years of age. These changes in the age of onset of puberty over time are referred to as:

The first sign of puberty in girls is generally:

Based on research addressing ethnic differences in the timing and rate of pubertal maturation, which American girl would be expected to be the earliest to mature?

The physical transformation from child to adult is called:

According to the textbook, what was the most effective way to reduce adolescent smoking?

In America, early-maturing girls are more likely than their late-maturing peers to:

All of the following are reasons that males have greater gains in strength than females during early adolescence, except:

Over the past century, the onset of puberty has been coming at an earlier age. This has been referred to as the:

Which of the following can delay the onset of puberty?

Which of the following girls will experience the greatest menstrual discomfort?

Mike, an early maturer, is more likely to __________ than Bob, a late maturer.

Researchers have found that, with regard to adolescent sleep patterns:

Which of the following female sex characteristics is usually the last to develop?

Cognitive 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 1: Biological Transitions

Which of the following does not contribute to changes in sleep patterns during adolescence?

Theresa has been known to go on eating binges and then purge immediately afterward. Theresa is probably suffering from:

Suzanne and Greg are the first members of their class to begin the pubertal transition. Based on what you know about early-maturing adolescents, Suzanne and Greg are more likely to:

When levels of _____ and _____ fall below the set points, the _____ stops inhibiting the pituitary gland, thus permitting it to stimulate the release of sex hormones by the gonads.

The first ejaculation of seminal fluid that occurs is:

Puberty began for Nancy when she was 9 years old. Her mother began puberty at 11 years. For her grandmother, the onset was at 13 years of age. These changes in the age of onset of puberty over time are referred to as:

The first sign of puberty in girls is generally:

Based on research addressing ethnic differences in the timing and rate of pubertal maturation, which American girl would be expected to be the earliest to mature?

The physical transformation from child to adult is called:

According to the textbook, what was the most effective way to reduce adolescent smoking?

In America, early-maturing girls are more likely than their late-maturing peers to:

All of the following are reasons that males have greater gains in strength than females during early adolescence, except:

Over the past century, the onset of puberty has been coming at an earlier age. This has been referred to as the:

Which of the following can delay the onset of puberty?

Which of the following girls will experience the greatest menstrual discomfort?

Mike, an early maturer, is more likely to __________ than Bob, a late maturer.

Researchers have found that, with regard to adolescent sleep patterns:

Which of the following female sex characteristics is usually the last to develop?

Cognitive Transitions

Social Transitions

Families

Peer Groups

Schools

Work, Leisure, and Media

Identity

Autonomy

Intimacy

Sexuality

Achievement

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence

Filters

When levels of ___ and _ fall below the set points, the ___ stops inhibiting the pituitary gland, thus permitting it to stimulate the release of sex hormones by the gonads.