Deck 10: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Question 1

At what ages do the two major brain growth spurts occur?

A) 11-12 and 13-15 years
B) 12-14 and 17-18 years
C) 13-15 and 17-18 years
D) 13-15 and 18-20 years

Answer 1

13-15 and 17-18 years

Question 2

Just over ____ of sexually active high school females in 2015 reported being on the birth control pill.

A) 16%
B) 21%
C) 58%
D) 72%

Answer 2

21%

Question 3

What is the annual pregnancy rate in the United States for girls younger than 15?

A) less than 1%
B) 5%
C) 8%
D) 12%

Answer 3

less than 1%

Question 4

What is the concordance rate of homosexuality in identical twins?

A) 10-20%
B) 30-40%
C) 50-60%
D) 70-80%

Question 5

Girls who have experienced __________ menarche are also more likely to be sexually active.

Question 6

Children who have difficulty regulating their emotions and low self-efficacy for self-control are at increased risk of __________ in the teen years.

Question 7

Among alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, and amphetamine, which substance is the most frequently used by teenagers?