Deck 8: Physical Development

Question 1

According to statistics,who is MOST likely to reach puberty first?

A)James,a 9-year-old European American boy
B)Kurt,a 9-year-old Asian American boy
C)Yolanda,a 9-year-old African American girl
D)Jessica,a 9-year-old European American girl

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Immaculata is currently at about 82 percent of her ideal body weight.Because she sees herself as obese,she has severely restricted her diet,and frequently skips meals.Immaculata is suffering from:

A)anorexia nervosa.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)generalized anxiety disorder.
D)seasonal affective disorder.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Early maturation in girls is related to all of the following EXCEPT:

A)the experience of an unhappy 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 young age.

Question 5

All of the following may be responsible for stimulating the hypothalamus to trigger puberty EXCEPT:

A)life stress.
B)leptin.
C)nutrition levels.
D)early maturation of the amygdala and the cingulate gyrus.

Question 6

In the United States in 2014,approximately 50 percent of teenage girls have had sex by _____ years of age.

A)12
B)14
C)16
D)18

Question 7

All are forces associated with making an earlier transition to intercourse EXCEPT:

A)an earlier puberty timetable.
B)externalizing tendencies.
C)peers who are engaging in intercourse.
D)instruction about contraception in school.

Question 8

The main twentieth-century trend regarding puberty is that:

A)girls cannot become pregnant now until later in puberty.
B)puberty is occurring at younger ages.
C)puberty now is occurring earlier for boys than for girls.
D)puberty is occurring more irregularly at different ages because of environmental pollution.

Question 9

The male sign of fertility,an event in boys comparable to menarche in girls,is called:

A)the HPG axis.
B)the gonad axis.
C)spermarche.
D)adrenal androgen arousal.

Question 10

All are forces that promote teenage eating disorders EXCEPT:

A)adherence to the "thin ideal."
B)the open expression of strong emotions.
C)low self-efficacy and self-worth.
D)internalizing symptoms.

Question 11

Estrogen and testosterone are produced by:

A)only boys.
B)only girls.
C)neither boys nor girls.
D)both boys and girls.

Question 12

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa BOTH involve:

A)binging and purging.
B)severe dieting.
C)incredible weight loss.
D)a pathological obsession with becoming and remaining thin.

Question 13

Based on the text interview study regarding first ejaculation,which word best characterizes MOST boys' reaction to this landmark pubertal event?

A)proud
B)secretive
C)disgusted
D)confused

Question 14

Thirteen-year-old Henry has begun to develop facial hair,and his skin breaks out in acne.His twin sister Henrietta is developing underarm hair and similar skin changes.Which hormone is responsible for these changes?

A)leptin
B)estrogen
C)testosterone
D)estrogen for Henrietta;testosterone for Henry

Question 15

Which statement is true regarding bulimia nervosa?

A)Bulimia nervosa is more life threatening than anorexia.
B)Bulimia nervosa involves only seriously restricting calories.
C)Bulimia nervosa is far less common than anorexia.
D)The weight of a person with bulimia nervosa is more likely to remain within the normal range.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

According to statistics,if Theresa is an early maturing girl,then she is at increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT:

A)getting into trouble as a teen.
B)becoming pregnant as a teen.
C)feeling dissatisfied with her body as a teen.
D)being disliked by other teen girls.

Question 18

All of the following are true regarding Kalie,a late-maturing child,EXCEPT that she is more likely to:

A)have a positive body image.
B)grow up to be tall and thin.
C)be less at risk of becoming pregnant as a teen compared to an early-maturing child.
D)experience intercourse at an earlier age than the cultural norm.

Question 19

Which of the following hormones causes adolescent girls' uterus and hips to widen,and the breasts to grow?

A)testosterone
B)gonads
C)adrenal androgens
D)estrogen

Question 20

All are examples of primary sexual characteristics EXCEPT:

A)the growth of the penis.
B)menstruation.
C)the maturation of ovaries.
D)the growth of pubic hair.

Question 21

Only males produce testosterone.

Question 22

Being overweight is a risk factor for early puberty,but only among girls.

Question 23

The best way to understand pre-teen's feelings about their changing bodies is to directly question children about this topic.

Question 24

Secondary sexual characteristics refer to pubertal changes NOT directly related to reproduction.

Question 25

Early-maturing girls are at higher risk of getting into trouble as teens.

Question 26

Asian American girls tend,on average,to reach puberty at a slightly later age than other U.S.girls.

Question 27

The declining age of menarche is a classic example of the secular trend in puberty.

Question 28

Developmentalists advise parents to talk about puberty before the changes occur.

Question 29

Boys reach spermarche about 2 years later than the average girl begins to menstruate.

Question 30

In both boys and girls,testosterone helps to program emerging sexuality,as well as skin and hair changes.

Question 31

Most boys receive practical advice about spermarche from their moms.

Question 32

According to the text,the "sexual double standard" is:

A)stronger than ever;boys want sex and girls are "supposed" to be virgins until marriage.
B)completely gone;both girls and boys now are in relationships mainly for sexual intimacy.
C)exactly the same as ever.
D)overrated;both boys and girls put high priority on sexual intimacy.

Question 33

In traditional societies,puberty rites mark a young person's physical transition from childhood into adulthood.

Question 34

Asking teens how they feel about their appearance (or their looks)offers excellent insights into their overall self-esteem.

Question 35

The timing of puberty makes more of a difference to girls' than to boys' mental health.

Question 36

Rapid weight gain during infancy is related to early puberty for both sexes.

Question 37

The sequence and rate of pubertal development can vary dramatically among girls.

Question 38

New research tracking fraternal twins suggests that in-utero testosterone makes girls more resistant to developing eating disorders as teens.

Question 39

Puberty typically lasts about 5 years.

Question 40

According to one recent study,since 2000,the trend of intercourse during adolescence has:

A)increased.
B)declined.
C)not changed.
D)less contraceptive use.

Question 41

According to the text,boys prize intimacy in a relationship more than simply having sex.

Question 42

The first hormone that signals the onset of puberty is in the _____.

A)hypothalamus
B)pituitary gland
C)gonads
D)sex hormones

Question 43

_____ is the term for all the internal and external changes involved in becoming physically an adult.

A)Puberty
B)Coming of age
C)Adolescence
D)Maturation

Question 44

Girls menstruated at an average age of 16 in the nineteenth century,but today some girls reach menarche as early as age 9.This phenomenon is called the _____ trend.

A)pubertal
B)spermarchal
C)secular
D)menarchal

Question 45

Which is the LEAST likely emotion that will be felt by girls participating in a traditional puberty rite?

A)joy
B)pride
C)disgust
D)awe

Question 46

For girls _____ is the FIRST sign of being able to have a child;the comparable sign for boys is called _____.

A)spermarche;menarche
B)menstruation;ejaculation
C)arousal;arousal
D)menarche;spermarche

Question 47

Eating disorders are defined by low self-efficacy and poor self-esteem.

Question 48

Which is NOT an effect of the secular trend in puberty?

A)Teenage pregnancy is now more of a threat.
B)Puberty is now a preteen and early teenage change.
C)Girls now reach puberty much earlier than boys.
D)The body's signals to have sex now appear many years before people can marry.

Question 49

Teenagers typically want school sex education classes to focus on how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Question 50

Serious weight loss is the defining characteristic of bulimia nervosa.

Question 51

Puberty rites have all of the following features EXCEPT:

A)being separated from one's family.
B)overcoming physically challenging tasks.
C)participating in joyful community celebrations.
D)rebelling against the older generation.

Question 52

Imagine a person living in rural Africa in the past and just reaching puberty.Which is NOT a true statement about this circumstance?

A)That person might be ready to get married.
B)His or her culture might celebrate a new adult life.
C)He or she would reach puberty at an older age than today.
D)His or her culture would downplay the changing body.

Question 53

Sexual desire typically begins during puberty when testosterone production rises.

Question 54

Eating disorders are very difficult to treat.

Question 55

Sexual desire is first triggered by the adrenal androgens.

Question 56

The MAIN reason for contemporary Western anxieties about teenage sexuality is that the body signals to have sex:

A)happen years before society says having intercourse is OK.
B)are stronger today than in the past.
C)are stronger in girls.
D)vary from child to child.

Question 57

Peer-group practices predict when a given teen will make "the transition to intercourse."

Question 58

Why is teenage sexuality such a worry today,compared to in the past?

A)Girls now reach puberty a decade or more before they marry.
B)Teenagers are now are less obedient.
C)The media now talks too much about sex.
D)People now encourage teens to have sex.

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

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 61

The FIRST hormone signaling puberty is in the _____.

A)testes
B)pituitary glands
C)gonads
D)hypothalamus

Question 62

_____ program(s)sexual feelings in girls and boys.

A)Testosterone
B)Estrogens
C)Leptins
D)Gonads

Question 63

The hormones that DIRECTLY produce the body changes of puberty are produced by the _____.

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

Question 64

In Jolene,who is undergoing puberty,_____ is NOT a secondary sexual characteristic.

A)menarche
B)pubic hair
C)breast development
D)skin texture

Question 65

Which is a secondary sexual characteristic?

A)pubic hair growth
B)lengthening of the penis
C)menstruation
D)spermarche

Question 66

Which is the correct hormonal sequence that sets off puberty?

A)hypothalamic hormones,pituitary hormones,estrogens and testosterone
B)estrogens and testosterone,pituitary hormones,hypothalamic hormones
C)hypothalamic hormones,estrogens,pituitary hormones
D)pituitary hormones,adrenal androgens,hypothalamic hormones

Question 67

Which is NOT true about testosterone?

A)It is produced in the gonads.
B)This hormone programs sexual desire.
C)It is only found in boys.
D)This hormone promotes the growth of facial and body hair.

Question 68

In Kevin who is undergoing puberty,_____ is (are)a primary sexual characteristic.

A)penis development
B)acne
C)voice changes
D)facial hair

Question 69

Gilda is now feeling sexual desire.Which hormone caused these changes?

A)testosterone
B)estrogens
C)the pituitary hormone
D)the hypothalamic hormone

Question 70

Huian's breasts are enlarging and her body is beginning to look womanly.Which hormone DIRECTLY caused these changes?

A)testosterone
B)the adrenal androgens
C)estrogens
D)the hypothalamic hormone

Question 71

A puberty specialist is giving a talk on males,females,hormones,and pubertal changes.Which statement should she make?

A)"Although both sexes produce testosterone,boys have far higher levels of this hormone than girls."
B)"Female sexual desire is programmed by estrogens and male desire is programmed by testosterone."
C)"Only boys have testosterone."
D)"The adrenal androgens are irrelevant in programming puberty."

Question 72

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

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

Question 73

Joe's penis has recently grown longer,and his shoulders have become more muscular.Which hormone caused these changes?

A)testosterone
B)the adrenal androgens
C)estrogens
D)the hypothalamic hormone

Question 74

Which is a primary sexual characteristic?

A)breast development
B)menstruation
C)body hair development
D)skin changes

Question 75

All are influences that help program puberty EXCEPT:

A)body fat level.
B)genetic predispositions.
C)social skills.
D)weight.

Question 76

The FIRST physical sign that a girl is reaching puberty _____.

A)the growth spurt
B)pubic hair development
C)breast development
D)menarche

Question 77

Which force is NOT involved in programming the onset of puberty?

A)leptin.
B)life stress.
C)maturation or growth level.
D)intelligence or academic skills.

Question 78

Which hormones program sexual desire?

A)the adrenal androgens and testosterone
B)testosterone and estrogen
C)the adrenal androgens,estrogen,and testosterone
D)the adrenal androgens and estrogen

Question 79

Which pubertal change is programmed by BOTH testosterone and the adrenal androgens?

A)sexual feelings
B)penis development
C)muscle mass
D)breast development

Question 80

Xandra,age 10,has recently grown 5 inches in height.Xandra is undergoing:

A)development of her primary sexual characteristics.
B)size acceleration.
C)development of her secondary sexual characteristics.
D)the growth spurt.