Question 1

Which of the following best describes substance use among American adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most smoke cigarettes at least once, but never use alcohol. 
B)  All substance use is uncommon among American adolescents. 
C)  Other than alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana, substance use is uncommon. 
D)  A large proportion of adolescents experiment with substances such as amphetamines, cocaine, and Ecstasy.

Question 2

sense of neighborhood identity and cohesion tends to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase gang activity. 
B)  limit school ethos. 
C)  reduce parental monitoring. 
D)  discourage delinquency.

Question 3

Based upon research, it could be predicted that Quentin experiences little distress related to his behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

development of anorexia in young females is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  a general susceptibility to internalizing disorders. 
B)  substance use such as cigarette smoking and binge drinking. 
C)  the same factors involved in the development of bulimia. 
D)  all of these answers are correct.

Question 5

assessment done by the school psychologist refers to Kris as "undercontrolled." Based upon research, which of the following predictions is most likely accurate? Kris likely

Accepted Answer

A)  comes from a family with little parental control. 
B)  is an only child with only one parent. 
C)  is a fraternal twin brother. 
D)  is a late-maturing girl who is just beginning high school.

Question 6

___________ are about four times more likely to attempt suicide; ___________ are about four times more likely to kill themselves.

Accepted Answer

A)  Males; males 
B)  Females; females 
C)  Females; males 
D)  Males; females

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely to commit a crime alone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Socialized delinquent 
B)  Juvenile delinquent 
C)  Unsocialized delinquent 
D)  Adolescence-limited-delinquent

Question 8

Define and briefly explain the goals and processes of cognitive-behavior therapy for treating depression in adolescents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define and briefly explain the goals and...

Question 9

Provide a brief scenario of parenting styles that are associated with risk behavior and parenting styles that are associated with reduced likelihood of risk behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Provide a brief scenario of parenting styles...

Question 10

offense is considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  status offense. 
B)  index crime. 
C)  nonindex crime. 
D)  violent crime.

Question 11

According to Moffitt (1993, 2003), neuropsychological deficits are associated with which type of delinquency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life-course-persistent 
B)  Hedonistic-social 
C)  Adolescence-limited 
D)  Bio-psychological

Question 12

Which of the following is the best possible explanation for Cade's behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased propensity and opportunity 
B)  Acquiring full license 
C)  Socialized delinquents 
D)  Increased protective factor

Question 13

is the term used to define substances that adolescents may try before they may go on to try "harder" substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gateway drugs 
B)  Safeway drugs 
C)  Waystation drugs 
D)  Weightgain drugs

Question 14

situation best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  fatigue. 
B)  realistic perfectionism. 
C)  underlying physical illness. 
D)  cognitive distortion.

Question 15

Which of the following is a common characteristic of people considered to be "overcontrolled"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calm and relaxed 
B)  Extremely lazy 
C)  Overly self-punishing 
D)  Above average intelligence

Question 16

Because anorexia is eventually life threatening, the first step in recommended treatment is usually

Accepted Answer

A)  hospital-based. 
B)  school-based. 
C)  family-centered. 
D)  group-oriented.

Question 17

Recent research has shown that up to _____ of adolescent girls consider themselves overweight, even though less than ______ are medically overweight.

Accepted Answer

A)  20%; 5% 
B)  60%; 15% 
C)  75%; 20% 
D)  75%; 50%

Question 18

Approximately 90% of eating disorders occur among females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Externalizing problems are more common among females than among males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Amenorrhea -- a symptom often accompanying anorexia -- is the term for loss of

Accepted Answer

A)  appetite. 
B)  body hair. 
C)  menstruation. 
D)  bone density.

Exam 13: Problems and Resilience

Which of the following best describes substance use among American adolescents?

sense of neighborhood identity and cohesion tends to

Based upon research, it could be predicted that Quentin experiences little distress related to his behavior.

development of anorexia in young females is related to

assessment done by the school psychologist refers to Kris as "undercontrolled." Based upon research, which of the following predictions is most likely accurate? Kris likely

_ are about four times more likely to attempt suicide; _ are about four times more likely to kill themselves.

Which of the following is most likely to commit a crime alone?

Define and briefly explain the goals and processes of cognitive-behavior therapy for treating depression in adolescents.

Provide a brief scenario of parenting styles that are associated with risk behavior and parenting styles that are associated with reduced likelihood of risk behavior.

offense is considered a(n)

According to Moffitt (1993, 2003) , neuropsychological deficits are associated with which type of delinquency?

Which of the following is the best possible explanation for Cade's behavior change?

is the term used to define substances that adolescents may try before they may go on to try "harder" substances?

situation best illustrates

Which of the following is a common characteristic of people considered to be "overcontrolled"?

Because anorexia is eventually life threatening, the first step in recommended treatment is usually

Recent research has shown that up to _ of adolescent girls consider themselves overweight, even though less than __ are medically overweight.

Approximately 90% of eating disorders occur among females.

Externalizing problems are more common among females than among males.

Amenorrhea -- a symptom often accompanying anorexia -- is the term for loss of