Question 1

What is the rate of teen pregnancy in the United States as it compares to other industrialized countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the lowest as we have means of birth control that are widely accepted 
B)  It is in the middle 
C)  It is the highest despite the fact that birth control is accessible 
D)  The United States ranks fourth in teen pregnancy rates

Question 2

__________ is becoming more socially acceptable in Western Europe and North America,which may account for higher rates of sexual activity among teens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is becoming more socially acceptable in...

Question 3

Some high schools in the United States are beginning the school day later and ending it in the evening. What research regarding circadian rhythms caused these schools to change their start and end time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescents have a melatonin surge later in the day, causing them to have difficulties waking early and allowing them to stay up late. 
B)  Adolescents circadian rhythms cause them to feel more positively towards a school day that begins later. 
C)  Adolescents release thyroxin at high levels, causing them to need more morning sleep and a later bedtime. 
D)  Adolescents attendance rates improve if the commencement time is later in the day.

Question 4

How do boys and girls whose development occurs earlier or later than expected feel about themselves?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are less happy and have lowered self esteem 
B)  They feel confident with how their development is unfolding 
C)  They don't have expectations regarding the timing of their development so there is little if any impact 
D)  They have significantly higher diagnosis of mental illnesses

Question 5

Anthony's girlfriend has told him countless times that if he breaks up with her that she will kill herself. What is she likely to be suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescent-onset conduct disorder 
B)  Borderline Personality Disorder 
C)  Anorexia Nervosa 
D)  Bulimia

Question 6

What are common social factors of girls who are sexually active early?

Accepted Answer

A)  They had difficulties in school, early menarche, a history of sexual abuse 
B)  They had difficulties socially, were friends with boys more than girls, used alcohol earlier than peers 
C)  They dated early, played sports, had few friends 
D)  They had siblings who were sexually active early, they failed at least one grade, they watched 20 plus hours of TV each week

Question 7

Which hormone in males plays a critical role in the formation of male genitals prenatally and triggers the sequence of changes in primary and secondary sex characteristics at puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroxine 
B)  adrenal androgen 
C)  testosterone 
D)  estrogen

Question 8

Because of advanced joint development, early adolescent girls outperform boys in sports that require what skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  speed 
B)  coordination 
C)  stamina 
D)  strength

Question 9

Which STD now has a vaccine that is recommended for all girls ages 9-26?

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV/AIDS 
B)  Genital warts 
C)  Genital herpes 
D)  Gonorrhea

Question 10

Because of the greater likelihood of homosexual males having family members who are also homosexual, researchers now realize that at least in part, homosexuality has a __________ component.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because of the greater likelihood of homosexual...

Question 11

Which type of sex education approach does the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Adolescent Medicine claim are the most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstinence only 
B)  Curriculum about emphasizes birth control and the prevention of STDs 
C)  The approach should be chosen by parents and not schools 
D)  A combination of abstinence-only programs and those that provide information about reproduction, sexuality, and contraception

Question 12

A child's __________ grow to adult size earlier than other parts of the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A child's __________ grow to adult size...

Exam 13: Physical Development and Health in Adolescence