Question 1

For boys, the usual sequence of physical changes in puberty is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth of the testes; initial pubic hair growth; growth of the penis; spermarche 
B)  growth of the testes; growth of the penis; initial pubic hair growth; spermarche 
C)  spermarche; growth of the testes; growth of the penis; initial pubic hair growth 
D)  initial pubic hair growth; growth of the testes; spermarche; growth of the penis 
A)  growth of the testes; initial pubic hair growth; growth of the penis; spermarche 
B)  growth of the testes; growth of the penis; initial pubic hair growth; spermarche 
C)  spermarche; growth of the testes; growth of the penis; initial pubic hair growth 
D)  initial pubic hair growth; growth of the testes; spermarche; growth of the penis

Question 2

Which hormone is high at the onset of puberty and affects appetite?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  cortisol 
C)  lipid 
D)  leptin 
A)  estrogen 
B)  cortisol 
C)  lipid 
D)  leptin

Question 3

According to research, women who were abused have temporary but not lifelong alteration of their cortisol responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The hormones that regulate puberty follow the sequence known as the HPA axis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the relationship between stress and pubertal timing. Mention at least three stress factors, as well as research findings on why this link may exist.

Accepted Answer

There is a positive correlation between

Question 6

Compared to a century ago, adolescent sexual activity is now more hazardous because four factors have changed. Explain two of the four factors that have changed.

Accepted Answer

Change 1: Earlier puberty and weaker soc

Question 7

Based on ethnic differences, which of these well-nourished teenagers will likely experience puberty at the earliest age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morgan, who is Asian 
B)  Renner, who is Caucasian 
C)  Taye, who is African 
D)  Maria, who is Latina 
A)  Morgan, who is Asian 
B)  Renner, who is Caucasian 
C)  Taye, who is African 
D)  Maria, who is Latina

Question 8

Most American high-school students eat the recommended amount of vegetables daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In 2015, only _____ percent of adolescents consumed the recommended three or more servings of vegetables daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  16 
C)  22 
D)  31 
A)  10 
B)  16 
C)  22 
D)  31

Question 10

Over the last two centuries, children have reached their adult height earlier and are taller than their ancestors. What is the official name of this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  secular trend 
B)  evolution 
C)  genetic predisposition 
D)  generational trend 
A)  secular trend 
B)  evolution 
C)  genetic predisposition 
D)  generational trend

Question 11

_____ are the most common school accidents, and they increase at puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sports injuries 
B)  Falls 
C)  Physical fights 
D)  Overdoses 
A)  Sports injuries 
B)  Falls 
C)  Physical fights 
D)  Overdoses

Question 12

Most teens are fairly satisfied with their physical appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  absence of menstruation 
B)  voluntary starvation 
C)  average weight 
D)  distorted body image 
A)  absence of menstruation 
B)  voluntary starvation 
C)  average weight 
D)  distorted body image

Question 14

Research indicates that a majority of adolescent girls in the United States are trying to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gain weight 
B)  lose weight 
C)  lift weights 
D)  not focus on their appearance 
A)  gain weight 
B)  lose weight 
C)  lift weights 
D)  not focus on their appearance

Question 15

Young people who are sexually exploited/abused _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  usually forget about the abuse 
B)  tend to devalue themselves throughout life 
C)  do not usually know their abuser 
D)  are not likely to be aggressive 
A)  usually forget about the abuse 
B)  tend to devalue themselves throughout life 
C)  do not usually know their abuser 
D)  are not likely to be aggressive

Question 16

Menarche does not usually occur until a girl weighs 100 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What article of clothing is Xavier most likely to outgrow first when he experiences the adolescent growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

A)  shirt 
B)  pants 
C)  belt 
D)  shoes 
A)  shirt 
B)  pants 
C)  belt 
D)  shoes

Question 18

Which of the following has NOT been associated with early maturation among girls?

Accepted Answer

A)  heightened depression 
B)  low self-esteem 
C)  less alcohol use 
D)  poor body image 
A)  heightened depression 
B)  low self-esteem 
C)  less alcohol use 
D)  poor body image

Question 19

Child _____ is any erotic activity that arouses an adult and excites, shames, or confuses a child.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Child _____ is any erotic activity that...

Question 20

The _____ system reaches full maturation before the prefrontal cortex, which makes strong, immediate sensations extremely attractive to teens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ system reaches full maturation before...

Exam 14: Adolescence: Biosocial Development

For boys, the usual sequence of physical changes in puberty is _____.

Which hormone is high at the onset of puberty and affects appetite?

According to research, women who were abused have temporary but not lifelong alteration of their cortisol responses.

The hormones that regulate puberty follow the sequence known as the HPA axis.

Discuss the relationship between stress and pubertal timing. Mention at least three stress factors, as well as research findings on why this link may exist.

Compared to a century ago, adolescent sexual activity is now more hazardous because four factors have changed. Explain two of the four factors that have changed.

Based on ethnic differences, which of these well-nourished teenagers will likely experience puberty at the earliest age?

Most American high-school students eat the recommended amount of vegetables daily.

In 2015, only _____ percent of adolescents consumed the recommended three or more servings of vegetables daily.

Over the last two centuries, children have reached their adult height earlier and are taller than their ancestors. What is the official name of this phenomenon?

_____ are the most common school accidents, and they increase at puberty.

Most teens are fairly satisfied with their physical appearance.

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

Research indicates that a majority of adolescent girls in the United States are trying to _____.

Young people who are sexually exploited/abused _____.

Menarche does not usually occur until a girl weighs 100 pounds.

What article of clothing is Xavier most likely to outgrow first when he experiences the adolescent growth spurt?

Which of the following has NOT been associated with early maturation among girls?

Child _____ is any erotic activity that arouses an adult and excites, shames, or confuses a child.

The _____ system reaches full maturation before the prefrontal cortex, which makes strong, immediate sensations extremely attractive to teens.

The Science of Human Development

Theories of Development

Heredity and Environment

Prenatal Development and Birth

The First Two Years: Biosocial Development

The First Two Years: Cognitive Development

The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

Early Childhood: Biosocial Development

Early Childhood: Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Biosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Adolescence: Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Psychosocial Development

Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development

Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Adulthood: Cognitive Development

Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development

Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Epilogue Death and Dying

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