Exam 9: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Ayana is arguing that Kohlberg's moral reasoning scale is not valid (that is, it does not accurately reflect real-world morality). Based specifically on the text critique, which is NOT a critique Ayana can make?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 141

Michelle is a teenage girl who lives in an affluent community. According to the text, Michelle's mother might be on special alert for:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 142

G. Stanley Hall first used the term "adolescence," which he labeled as a period of _____.

(Short Answer)

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Question 143

If 13-year-old Nadzia has made it into the popular "in crowd" at school, her mother might expect:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 144

Ms. Jones asks if her child should attend an afterschool program at the local Y. Based on the text, how should a school counselor respond?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 145

When people enter formal operations, they can do which of the following?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 146

Most U.S. teens report feeling hopeful and confident about the future.

(True/False)

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Question 147

At what age can parents expect children to become more secretive and distant?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 148

The "brainy" high school crowd tends to be a high-status group.

(True/False)

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Question 149

John has reached formal operations. John's unique new talent is that he now can:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 150

Diego and his friends are in high school. You can expect that:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 151

To dispute the "immature brain" conception of teenagerhood, which is NOT a point that Maimi can make?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 152

Dr. Down is lecturing on depression. Which is NOT a statement he can make on this subject?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 153

Getting involved in high school clubs impairs development because it takes away from a teen's focus on academics.

(True/False)

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Question 154

Describe three interventions to help the wider world better fit the teenage mind. Explain why these changes are appropriate, based on your understanding of teenage brain development and/or the positive changes that occur at this time of life.

(Essay)

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Question 155

When the "bad boys" get together, they laugh and boast about doing antisocial things. A developmentalist can make which statement?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 156

Parent-teen conflict tends to _____ in late adolescence.

(Short Answer)

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Question 157

You are giving a talk on false stereotypes about teens. According to the text, which of these stereotypes IS supported by the data?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 158

When reasoning at Kohlberg's _____ stage, a person's morality focuses on punishment or reward.

(Short Answer)

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Question 159

Seth is intensely involved in his high-school drama club. Based on the research, has Seth made a good choice?

(Multiple Choice)

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Ayana is arguing that Kohlberg's moral reasoning scale is not valid (that is, it does not accurately reflect real-world morality). Based specifically on the text critique, which is NOT a critique Ayana can make?

Michelle is a teenage girl who lives in an affluent community. According to the text, Michelle's mother might be on special alert for:

G. Stanley Hall first used the term "adolescence," which he labeled as a period of _____.

If 13-year-old Nadzia has made it into the popular "in crowd" at school, her mother might expect:

Ms. Jones asks if her child should attend an afterschool program at the local Y. Based on the text, how should a school counselor respond?

When people enter formal operations, they can do which of the following?

Most U.S. teens report feeling hopeful and confident about the future.

At what age can parents expect children to become more secretive and distant?

The "brainy" high school crowd tends to be a high-status group.

John has reached formal operations. John's unique new talent is that he now can:

Diego and his friends are in high school. You can expect that:

To dispute the "immature brain" conception of teenagerhood, which is NOT a point that Maimi can make?

Dr. Down is lecturing on depression. Which is NOT a statement he can make on this subject?

Getting involved in high school clubs impairs development because it takes away from a teen's focus on academics.

Describe three interventions to help the wider world better fit the teenage mind. Explain why these changes are appropriate, based on your understanding of teenage brain development and/or the positive changes that occur at this time of life.

When the "bad boys" get together, they laugh and boast about doing antisocial things. A developmentalist can make which statement?

Parent-teen conflict tends to _____ in late adolescence.

You are giving a talk on false stereotypes about teens. According to the text, which of these stereotypes IS supported by the data?

When reasoning at Kohlberg's _____ stage, a person's morality focuses on punishment or reward.

Seth is intensely involved in his high-school drama club. Based on the research, has Seth made a good choice?

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