Question 1

European American families have a time table for independent actions that is __________________ that of Asian American families.

Accepted Answer

A)   earlier than
B)   the same as
C)   later than
D)   more contradictory than A

Question 2

Girls are more likely to suffer depression after their first sexual experience when

Accepted Answer

A)   the first experience occurs earlier than that of peers.
B)   the relationship continues.
C)   there was emotional commitment.
D)   A and C A

Question 3

People with eating disorders channel all their negative feelings into the eating disorder and have few other psychological problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Two qualities thought to foster a successful parent-teen relationship partner are abilities (1)to communicate with teens and (2)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two qualities thought to foster a successful...

Question 5

In a national sample of 15- to 17-year-olds,about __________ percent of boys and _________ percent of girls reported they had had sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a national sample of 15- to...

Question 6

Teens' decision-making is effective when teens are calm and not emotionally aroused,and when they are not subject to peer pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Briefly describe and illustrate three characteristics of families in which adolescents separate from parents in the most positive way.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe and illustrate three characteristics of...

Question 8

Chinese immigrant youth making the transition to adulthood

Accepted Answer

A)   have children at younger ages than youth in other ethnic groups.
B)   focus on education as the main way to a better life.
C)   report they were given few opportunities because they were immigrant youth.
D)   all of these.

Question 9

Following youth from age eighteen to twenty-five revealed all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   self-esteem decreased.
B)   depression decreased.
C)   anger decreased.
D)   gap between men's and women's depression scores narrowed.

Question 10

Recent research indicates that adolescents' perceptions of their relationships with romantic partners are related to perceptions of relationships with friends but not to relationships with parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Families termed Fast Starters are those in which parents are working,______________ and ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Families termed Fast Starters are those in...

Question 12

The happiest unmarried youth do not want to be involved in a steady dating relationship with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Aggressive,rule-breaking boys

Accepted Answer

A)   are popular more likely to drop out of school.
B)   are more apt to abuse substances.
C)   tend to date girls who are passive and nonaggressive.
D)   have high self-esteem.

Question 14

Describe four actions parents can take to help teens develop a healthy life style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe four actions parents can take to...

Question 15

Many children who received services during childhood and adolescence need special supports as they make the transition to young adulthood because of: Name two: _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many children who received services during childhood...

Question 16

While worry about getting pregnant is the biggest sexual health concern of teens,the second biggest concern is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While worry about getting pregnant is the...

Question 17

Following the course of depressive feelings in a large sample of teens from 7th to 12th grade revealed:

Accepted Answer

A)   European American boys and girls had the lowest levels of depression scores for the entire period.
B)   Depression scores for African American, Asian American, and Latino/a teens remained high throughout the period.
C)   Asian American, African American, and Latinos and Latinas enter young adulthood with significantly higher depression scores than European American teens.
D)   A and C

Question 18

Some teens work long hours to escape the frustration of school,but working long hours decreases interest in school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In families termed Fast Starters and Parents without Careers,both partners reported lower levels of illegal activities and higher rates of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In families termed Fast Starters and Parents...

Question 20

Conflicts are a daily occurrence in close relationships and

Accepted Answer

A)   fathers are most likely to be involved in conflicts.
B)   teens are more likely to negotiate with friends than with parents.
C)   result in severing relationships with friends they have conflicts with.
D)   A and C

Exam 11: Parenting Late Adolescents and Young Adults

European American families have a time table for independent actions that is __________________ that of Asian American families.

Girls are more likely to suffer depression after their first sexual experience when

People with eating disorders channel all their negative feelings into the eating disorder and have few other psychological problems.

Two qualities thought to foster a successful parent-teen relationship partner are abilities (1)to communicate with teens and (2)__________.

In a national sample of 15- to 17-year-olds,about __ percent of boys and _ percent of girls reported they had had sexual intercourse.

Teens' decision-making is effective when teens are calm and not emotionally aroused,and when they are not subject to peer pressure.

Briefly describe and illustrate three characteristics of families in which adolescents separate from parents in the most positive way.

Chinese immigrant youth making the transition to adulthood

Following youth from age eighteen to twenty-five revealed all of the following EXCEPT

Recent research indicates that adolescents' perceptions of their relationships with romantic partners are related to perceptions of relationships with friends but not to relationships with parents.

Families termed Fast Starters are those in which parents are working, and __.

The happiest unmarried youth do not want to be involved in a steady dating relationship with others.

Aggressive,rule-breaking boys

Describe four actions parents can take to help teens develop a healthy life style.

Many children who received services during childhood and adolescence need special supports as they make the transition to young adulthood because of: Name two: _________.

While worry about getting pregnant is the biggest sexual health concern of teens,the second biggest concern is __________.

Following the course of depressive feelings in a large sample of teens from 7^th to 12^th grade revealed:

Some teens work long hours to escape the frustration of school,but working long hours decreases interest in school.

In families termed Fast Starters and Parents without Careers,both partners reported lower levels of illegal activities and higher rates of __________.

Conflicts are a daily occurrence in close relationships and