Question 1

The transition from childhood to adulthood is often celebrated in rural and non-industrialized cultures by a:

Accepted Answer

A)  naming ritual. 
B)  puberty rite. 
C)  circumcision. 
D)  coming-of-age party. 
A)  naming ritual. 
B)  puberty rite. 
C)  circumcision. 
D)  coming-of-age party.

Question 2

Children's first feelings of sexual desire are triggered by the adrenal androgens at about age _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children's first feelings of sexual desire are...

Question 3

Which statement would Andrew, a typical U.S. teen, MOST likely make about his relationship with his girlfriend?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Having sex is my main priority." 
B)  "Having a caring, close relationship is my main priority." 
C)  "I don't want to have sex until I'm married." 
D)  "I want to have sex with many people, but my girlfriend should be a virgin." 
A)  "Having sex is my main priority." 
B)  "Having a caring, close relationship is my main priority." 
C)  "I don't want to have sex until I'm married." 
D)  "I want to have sex with many people, but my girlfriend should be a virgin."

Question 4

Most U.S. teens have had sexual intercourse by age 16.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to statistics, who is the LEAST likely to be influenced by the mainstream media's "thin ideal"?

Accepted Answer

A)  an African American girl 
B)  a European American girl 
C)  an Asian American girl 
D)  All are equally affected. 
A)  an African American girl 
B)  a European American girl 
C)  an Asian American girl 
D)  All are equally affected.

Question 6

Which teen is likely to have reached puberty early?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alicia, who hangs out with the older kids and has already had sex 
B)  Daiyu, who has no family related stress 
C)  Celine, who was underweight during elementary school 
D)  Aracelly, who regularly exercises 
A)  Alicia, who hangs out with the older kids and has already had sex 
B)  Daiyu, who has no family related stress 
C)  Celine, who was underweight during elementary school 
D)  Aracelly, who regularly exercises

Question 7

Imagine that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has invited you to write a Web-based public-health brochure offering tips for helping children during the prime years of pubertal change. (1) What advice would you offer school systems? (2) What might you tell parents?

Accepted Answer

(1) School system recommendations: It is

Question 8

That distressing teenage pubertal change-acne-is caused by which hormone(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone for boys and estrogen for girls 
B)  testosterone for both boys and girls 
C)  estrogen for both boys and girls 
D)  testosterone and estrogen for both sexes 
A)  testosterone for boys and estrogen for girls 
B)  testosterone for both boys and girls 
C)  estrogen for both boys and girls 
D)  testosterone and estrogen for both sexes

Question 9

The _____ refers to the fact that over the past few centuries, the average age of puberty has declined.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ refers to the fact that...

Question 10

Lydia is about to enter puberty. Statistically speaking, in which order will the changes occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth spurt begins; breasts and pubic hair begin developing; menarche 
B)  menarche; growth spurt begins; breasts and pubic hair begin developing 
C)  breasts and pubic hair begin developing; growth spurt begins; menarche 
D)  menarche; breasts and pubic hair begin developing; growth spurt begins 
A)  growth spurt begins; breasts and pubic hair begin developing; menarche 
B)  menarche; growth spurt begins; breasts and pubic hair begin developing 
C)  breasts and pubic hair begin developing; growth spurt begins; menarche 
D)  menarche; breasts and pubic hair begin developing; growth spurt begins

Question 11

Manuel, a school nurse, wants to institute a program to combat eating disorders. First, help him to spell out the main target group of the children he most needs to reach. Then, discuss some intervention strategies.

Accepted Answer

Main target group: temperamentally anxio

Question 12

Dr. Chen is giving a talk on the prevalence of eating disorders. Which is a statement she should not make?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Eating disorders are most common among young females." 
B)  "Although, using the strict diagnostic criteria, eating disorder rates are low, a much higher fraction of girls have symptoms of eating issues." 
C)  "All eating disorders involve excessive dieting." 
D)  "Eating disorder rates decline as women get older." 
A)  "Eating disorders are most common among young females." 
B)  "Although, using the strict diagnostic criteria, eating disorder rates are low, a much higher fraction of girls have symptoms of eating issues." 
C)  "All eating disorders involve excessive dieting." 
D)  "Eating disorder rates decline as women get older."

Question 13

Holly asks, "Should we blame sexually explicit media for causing teenage sexual activity?" Which answer should a developmentalist provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Definitely. Watching sexually explicit shows causes teens to want to have sex." 
B)  "It's complicated. Teens who are interested in sex gravitate to watching sexually explicit shows, which then increases their interest in sex." 
C)  "No. The media has no impact on teen's drive to become sexually active." 
D)  "Yes for girls; no for boys." 
A)  "Definitely. Watching sexually explicit shows causes teens to want to have sex." 
B)  "It's complicated. Teens who are interested in sex gravitate to watching sexually explicit shows, which then increases their interest in sex." 
C)  "No. The media has no impact on teen's drive to become sexually active." 
D)  "Yes for girls; no for boys."

Question 14

In a boy's puberty sequence, the growth spurt happens _____ for girls.

Accepted Answer

A)  somewhat later than 
B)  at the same age as 
C)  earlier than 
D)  3 years later than 
A)  somewhat later than 
B)  at the same age as 
C)  earlier than 
D)  3 years later than

Question 15

Early maturation in girls is related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the experience of a happy childhood 
B)  childhood obesity 
C)  being in the top 15 percent for height in second grade 
D)  having a mother who reached menarche at a late age 
A)  the experience of a happy childhood 
B)  childhood obesity 
C)  being in the top 15 percent for height in second grade 
D)  having a mother who reached menarche at a late age

Question 16

Describe some forces that predict the timing of puberty.

Accepted Answer

The main predictor of pubertal timing is

Question 17

In the correct order, which organs are involved in programming puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus, adrenal glands, gonads 
B)  hypothalamus, pituitary, gonads 
C)  gonads, hypothalamus, pituitary 
D)  adrenal glands, gonads, hypothalamus 
A)  hypothalamus, adrenal glands, gonads 
B)  hypothalamus, pituitary, gonads 
C)  gonads, hypothalamus, pituitary 
D)  adrenal glands, gonads, hypothalamus

Question 18

The onset of menstruation is an example of a(n) _____ sexual characteristic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The onset of menstruation is an example...

Question 19

Sosha is a traditional Navajo girl. Sara is growing up in New York City. Compare their feelings about menarche.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sosha will be more thrilled and excited than Sara. 
B)  Sara will be more thrilled and excited than Sosha. 
C)  Both girls will be equally thrilled and excited. 
D)  Both girls will dread this change. 
A)  Sosha will be more thrilled and excited than Sara. 
B)  Sara will be more thrilled and excited than Sosha. 
C)  Both girls will be equally thrilled and excited. 
D)  Both girls will dread this change.

Question 20

Which statement would an expert in male puberty make?

Accepted Answer

A)  "In boys, facial hair is the first to develop." 
B)  "Boys who have severe acne have a lower-than-normal testosterone level." 
C)  "Even though boys appear to reach puberty 2 years after girls, on average spermarche occurs only about 6 months later than menarche." 
D)  "Male physical development during puberty follows the cephalocaudal sequence." 
A)  "In boys, facial hair is the first to develop." 
B)  "Boys who have severe acne have a lower-than-normal testosterone level." 
C)  "Even though boys appear to reach puberty 2 years after girls, on average spermarche occurs only about 6 months later than menarche." 
D)  "Male physical development during puberty follows the cephalocaudal sequence."

The transition from childhood to adulthood is often celebrated in rural and non-industrialized cultures by a:

Children's first feelings of sexual desire are triggered by the adrenal androgens at about age _____.

Which statement would Andrew, a typical U.S. teen, MOST likely make about his relationship with his girlfriend?

Most U.S. teens have had sexual intercourse by age 16.

According to statistics, who is the LEAST likely to be influenced by the mainstream media's "thin ideal"?

Which teen is likely to have reached puberty early?

Imagine that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has invited you to write a Web-based public-health brochure offering tips for helping children during the prime years of pubertal change. (1) What advice would you offer school systems? (2) What might you tell parents?

That distressing teenage pubertal change-acne-is caused by which hormone(s)?

The _____ refers to the fact that over the past few centuries, the average age of puberty has declined.

Lydia is about to enter puberty. Statistically speaking, in which order will the changes occur?

Manuel, a school nurse, wants to institute a program to combat eating disorders. First, help him to spell out the main target group of the children he most needs to reach. Then, discuss some intervention strategies.

Dr. Chen is giving a talk on the prevalence of eating disorders. Which is a statement she should not make?

Holly asks, "Should we blame sexually explicit media for causing teenage sexual activity?" Which answer should a developmentalist provide?

In a boy's puberty sequence, the growth spurt happens _____ for girls.

Early maturation in girls is related to which of the following?

Describe some forces that predict the timing of puberty.

In the correct order, which organs are involved in programming puberty?

The onset of menstruation is an example of a(n) _____ sexual characteristic.

Sosha is a traditional Navajo girl. Sara is growing up in New York City. Compare their feelings about menarche.

Which statement would an expert in male puberty make?

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Exam 8: Physical Development

The transition from childhood to adulthood is often celebrated in rural and non-industrialized cultures by a:

Children's first feelings of sexual desire are triggered by the adrenal androgens at about age _____.

Which statement would Andrew, a typical U.S. teen, MOST likely make about his relationship with his girlfriend?

Most U.S. teens have had sexual intercourse by age 16.

According to statistics, who is the LEAST likely to be influenced by the mainstream media's "thin ideal"?

Which teen is likely to have reached puberty early?

Imagine that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has invited you to write a Web-based public-health brochure offering tips for helping children during the prime years of pubertal change. (1) What advice would you offer school systems? (2) What might you tell parents?

That distressing teenage pubertal change-acne-is caused by which hormone(s)?

The _____ refers to the fact that over the past few centuries, the average age of puberty has declined.

Lydia is about to enter puberty. Statistically speaking, in which order will the changes occur?

Manuel, a school nurse, wants to institute a program to combat eating disorders. First, help him to spell out the main target group of the children he most needs to reach. Then, discuss some intervention strategies.

Dr. Chen is giving a talk on the prevalence of eating disorders. Which is a statement she should not make?

Holly asks, "Should we blame sexually explicit media for causing teenage sexual activity?" Which answer should a developmentalist provide?

In a boy's puberty sequence, the growth spurt happens _____ for girls.

Early maturation in girls is related to which of the following?

Describe some forces that predict the timing of puberty.

In the correct order, which organs are involved in programming puberty?

The onset of menstruation is an example of a(n) _____ sexual characteristic.

Sosha is a traditional Navajo girl. Sara is growing up in New York City. Compare their feelings about menarche.

Which statement would an expert in male puberty make?

The People and the Field

Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Settings for Development Home and School

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Relationships and Roles

Midlife

Later Life: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

The Physical Challenges of Aging

Death and Dying

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