Question 1

Describe how the expectations of parents and teachers are linked with the academic achievement of children and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A longitudinal study found children whos

Question 2

Rewards and punishments are ________ in adolescents' motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) extrinsic factors 
B) cognitive factors 
C) intrinsic factors 
D) control tools 
A) extrinsic factors 
B) cognitive factors 
C) intrinsic factors 
D) control tools

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding socioeconomic status (SES)and ethnicity is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) In most cases,deficits and differences are the same thing. 
B) Students from lower-SES families often lack resources such as a computer. 
C) SES predicts achievement better than ethnicity. 
D) The diversity that exists between ethnic minority adolescents is evident in their achievement. 
A) In most cases,deficits and differences are the same thing. 
B) Students from lower-SES families often lack resources such as a computer. 
C) SES predicts achievement better than ethnicity. 
D) The diversity that exists between ethnic minority adolescents is evident in their achievement.

Question 4

Jared wants to be an auto mechanic and to someday own his own shop.Where is Jared most likely to receive his education in automotive technology?

Accepted Answer

A) at a two-year college 
B) at a vocational high school 
C) at a four-year institution 
D) on the job 
A) at a two-year college 
B) at a vocational high school 
C) at a four-year institution 
D) on the job

Question 5

Describe how gender and ethnic minority status affect the development and selection of career or achievement roles.

Accepted Answer

Because many females have been socialize

Question 6

About what percentage of adolescents today combine school and part-time work?

Accepted Answer

A) 35 percent 
B) 45 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 90 percent 
A) 35 percent 
B) 45 percent 
C) 60 percent 
D) 90 percent

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a self-handicapping strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) cramming for a test 
B) putting off a project until the last minute 
C) setting challenging but realistic goals 
D) surface learning 
A) cramming for a test 
B) putting off a project until the last minute 
C) setting challenging but realistic goals 
D) surface learning

Question 8

Describe how adolescents' relationships with parents,peers,teachers,and mentors can be key aspects of their achievement.

Accepted Answer

Parents' expectations have an important

Question 9

Design a program to teach adolescents how to avoid and overcome procrastination.

Accepted Answer

The first step in any program designed t

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a social context in career development?

Accepted Answer

A) socioeconomic status 
B) geographical location 
C) influences of parents 
D) influences of peers 
A) socioeconomic status 
B) geographical location 
C) influences of parents 
D) influences of peers

Question 11

Encouraging self-determination through personal choice in the classroom has been shown to be related to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsic motivation. 
B) connection to parents and peers. 
C) engagement in academic activities. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) intrinsic motivation. 
B) connection to parents and peers. 
C) engagement in academic activities. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about adolescents and career exploration is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Adolescents often approach career exploration and decision making with considerable ambiguity,uncertainty,and stress. 
B) In many schools,students do not know what information to seek about careers. 
C) Many adolescents do not adequately explore careers on their own. 
D) On average,high school students spend about seven hours a year with their guidance counselors. 
A) Adolescents often approach career exploration and decision making with considerable ambiguity,uncertainty,and stress. 
B) In many schools,students do not know what information to seek about careers. 
C) Many adolescents do not adequately explore careers on their own. 
D) On average,high school students spend about seven hours a year with their guidance counselors.

Question 13

Jerry's friends are aggressive towards other students,and they frequently disrupt classes with their behaviors.A recent study indicates that Jerry's choice of friends is linked to

Accepted Answer

A) a higher likelihood of depression. 
B) a lower likelihood of graduating from high school. 
C) a higher likelihood of participating in extracurricular activities. 
D) a lower likelihood of skipping school. 
A) a higher likelihood of depression. 
B) a lower likelihood of graduating from high school. 
C) a higher likelihood of participating in extracurricular activities. 
D) a lower likelihood of skipping school.

Question 14

A student who has not yet made a commitment to a career but is still exploring options is in

Accepted Answer

A) identity diffusion. 
B) identity moratorium. 
C) identity foreclosure. 
D) identity achievement. 
A) identity diffusion. 
B) identity moratorium. 
C) identity foreclosure. 
D) identity achievement.

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding paid work and adolescents in other countries is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) In many countries,boys often spend more time in paid work than girls. 
B) In many countries,girls often spend more time in unpaid work than boys. 
C) U.S.adolescents are more likely to participate in paid labor than are European adolescents. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) In many countries,boys often spend more time in paid work than girls. 
B) In many countries,girls often spend more time in unpaid work than boys. 
C) U.S.adolescents are more likely to participate in paid labor than are European adolescents. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

Discuss the important social contexts that influence career development in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

Career development is influenced by soci

Question 17

Which of the following is a significant predictor of less persistence on challenging tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) being male 
B) having high rates of neuroticism 
C) poverty 
D) popularity 
A) being male 
B) having high rates of neuroticism 
C) poverty 
D) popularity

Question 18

The math instruction of American and Asian students differs in all of the following ways EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Asian teachers spend more time teaching math than American teachers. 
B) Asian students spend more days in school than American students; they have more time to do math. 
C) American parents are more likely than Asian parents to attribute their children's math achievement to lack of effort. 
D) Asian students are more likely to do math homework than American students. 
A) Asian teachers spend more time teaching math than American teachers. 
B) Asian students spend more days in school than American students; they have more time to do math. 
C) American parents are more likely than Asian parents to attribute their children's math achievement to lack of effort. 
D) Asian students are more likely to do math homework than American students.

Question 19

A group of teachers agree to stay with a volunteer group of students from their sophomore through their senior years as part of a pilot program designed to see if being with the same teacher for three years will benefit students.Research has shown that

Accepted Answer

A) students who feel cared for are able to develop competencies. 
B) students will begin to be bored with the same teachers by the middle of their junior year. 
C) few students will volunteer to be with the same teachers for three years. 
D) students will want to stay with their foreign-language teachers more than any other teachers. 
A) students who feel cared for are able to develop competencies. 
B) students will begin to be bored with the same teachers by the middle of their junior year. 
C) few students will volunteer to be with the same teachers for three years. 
D) students will want to stay with their foreign-language teachers more than any other teachers.

Question 20

In a recent survey it was found that approximately what percentage of part-time college students were employed?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 80 percent 
D) 100 percent 
A) 25 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 80 percent 
D) 100 percent

Describe how the expectations of parents and teachers are linked with the academic achievement of children and adolescents.

Rewards and punishments are ________ in adolescents' motivation.

Which of the following statements regarding socioeconomic status (SES)and ethnicity is NOT true?

Jared wants to be an auto mechanic and to someday own his own shop.Where is Jared most likely to receive his education in automotive technology?

Describe how gender and ethnic minority status affect the development and selection of career or achievement roles.

About what percentage of adolescents today combine school and part-time work?

Which of the following is NOT a self-handicapping strategy?

Describe how adolescents' relationships with parents,peers,teachers,and mentors can be key aspects of their achievement.

Design a program to teach adolescents how to avoid and overcome procrastination.

Which of the following is NOT a social context in career development?

Encouraging self-determination through personal choice in the classroom has been shown to be related to all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about adolescents and career exploration is NOT true?

Jerry's friends are aggressive towards other students,and they frequently disrupt classes with their behaviors.A recent study indicates that Jerry's choice of friends is linked to

A student who has not yet made a commitment to a career but is still exploring options is in

Which of the following statements regarding paid work and adolescents in other countries is TRUE?

Discuss the important social contexts that influence career development in adolescence.

Which of the following is a significant predictor of less persistence on challenging tasks?

The math instruction of American and Asian students differs in all of the following ways EXCEPT

A group of teachers agree to stay with a volunteer group of students from their sophomore through their senior years as part of a pilot program designed to see if being with the same teacher for three years will benefit students.Research has shown that

In a recent survey it was found that approximately what percentage of part-time college students were employed?

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

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Exam 11: Achievement, work, and Careers

Describe how the expectations of parents and teachers are linked with the academic achievement of children and adolescents.

Rewards and punishments are ________ in adolescents' motivation.

Which of the following statements regarding socioeconomic status (SES)and ethnicity is NOT true?

Jared wants to be an auto mechanic and to someday own his own shop.Where is Jared most likely to receive his education in automotive technology?

Describe how gender and ethnic minority status affect the development and selection of career or achievement roles.

About what percentage of adolescents today combine school and part-time work?

Which of the following is NOT a self-handicapping strategy?

Describe how adolescents' relationships with parents,peers,teachers,and mentors can be key aspects of their achievement.

Design a program to teach adolescents how to avoid and overcome procrastination.

Which of the following is NOT a social context in career development?

Encouraging self-determination through personal choice in the classroom has been shown to be related to all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about adolescents and career exploration is NOT true?

Jerry's friends are aggressive towards other students,and they frequently disrupt classes with their behaviors.A recent study indicates that Jerry's choice of friends is linked to

A student who has not yet made a commitment to a career but is still exploring options is in

Which of the following statements regarding paid work and adolescents in other countries is TRUE?

Discuss the important social contexts that influence career development in adolescence.

Which of the following is a significant predictor of less persistence on challenging tasks?

The math instruction of American and Asian students differs in all of the following ways EXCEPT

A group of teachers agree to stay with a volunteer group of students from their sophomore through their senior years as part of a pilot program designed to see if being with the same teacher for three years will benefit students.Research has shown that

In a recent survey it was found that approximately what percentage of part-time college students were employed?

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Schools

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Filters