Question 1

Three of the most noticeable signs of sexual maturation in boys are growth of facial hair,penis elongation,and

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A) increased shoulder width. 
B) first ejaculation. 
C) appearance of kinky pubic hair. 
D) testes development. 
A) increased shoulder width. 
B) first ejaculation. 
C) appearance of kinky pubic hair. 
D) testes development.

Question 2

Stacy is 12 years old.Stacy is probably

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A) arguing with her teachers about homework. 
B) resisting parental rules. 
C) going through puberty. 
D) overweight or obese. 
A) arguing with her teachers about homework. 
B) resisting parental rules. 
C) going through puberty. 
D) overweight or obese.

Question 3

Which of these adolescents is likely to exercise the MOST?

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A) Andrew,a 15-year-old white male living in the United States 
B) Karla,a 14-year-old girl living in Germany 
C) Maria,a 15-year-old girl living in the United States 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) Andrew,a 15-year-old white male living in the United States 
B) Karla,a 14-year-old girl living in Germany 
C) Maria,a 15-year-old girl living in the United States 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following has research found to be positively related to promoting adolescents' health-enhancing behavior?

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A) treating adolescents with respect 
B) presence of extended family in an adolescent's life 
C) regular participation in religious services 
D) having at least one sibling 
A) treating adolescents with respect 
B) presence of extended family in an adolescent's life 
C) regular participation in religious services 
D) having at least one sibling

Question 5

The term used to describe the very early onset and rapid progression of puberty is

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A) accelerated puberty. 
B) precocious puberty. 
C) premature puberty. 
D) fast-track puberty. 
A) accelerated puberty. 
B) precocious puberty. 
C) premature puberty. 
D) fast-track puberty.

Question 6

Twin studies have found that ________ twins are more alike than ________ twins.

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A) monozygotic; dizygotic 
B) dizygotic; monozygotic 
C) fraternal; identical 
D) paternal; maternal 
A) monozygotic; dizygotic 
B) dizygotic; monozygotic 
C) fraternal; identical 
D) paternal; maternal

Question 7

Ryan,age 17,has a tattoo of an eagle on his bicep.If he is like the majority of students with tattoos,Ryan is

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A) a rebellious young man. 
B) expressing his individuality. 
C) an only child. 
D) suffering from depression. 
A) a rebellious young man. 
B) expressing his individuality. 
C) an only child. 
D) suffering from depression.

Question 8

The Human Genome Project recently revised its original estimate of the number of genes that human beings have.Recent analysis proposes that humans may have fewer than ________ protein-producing genes.

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A) 20,000 
B) 32,500 
C) 40,500 
D) 10,000 
A) 20,000 
B) 32,500 
C) 40,500 
D) 10,000

Question 9

Research shows a relationship between ________ and the onset of puberty.

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A) higher body weight 
B) leptin 
C) percentage of body fat 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) higher body weight 
B) leptin 
C) percentage of body fat 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 10

The main estrogen that plays an important role in female pubertal development is

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A) cortisol. 
B) estradiol. 
C) endorphin. 
D) melatonin. 
A) cortisol. 
B) estradiol. 
C) endorphin. 
D) melatonin.

Question 11

The part of the brain involved in reasoning,decision making,and self-control is the

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A) amygdala. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) temporal lobe. 
D) prefrontal cortex. 
A) amygdala. 
B) cerebellum. 
C) temporal lobe. 
D) prefrontal cortex.

Question 12

DNA,the complex molecule that contains genetic information,is carried on

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A) cilia. 
B) chromosomes. 
C) mitochondria. 
D) mitosis segments. 
A) cilia. 
B) chromosomes. 
C) mitochondria. 
D) mitosis segments.

Question 13

Which of the following strategies has been proposed to help adolescents satisfy their need for risk taking without compromising their health?

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A) increasing restrictions on firearm sales 
B) increasing parental monitoring and supervision 
C) increasing the number of driving hours before licensing 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) increasing restrictions on firearm sales 
B) increasing parental monitoring and supervision 
C) increasing the number of driving hours before licensing 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the effects of puberty is NOT true?

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A) For some young adolescents,the path through puberty is stormy,but for most it is not. 
B) Biological changes are the dominant influences on adolescence. 
C) Cognitive and social changes shape adolescence. 
D) Grade level in school influences maturation. 
A) For some young adolescents,the path through puberty is stormy,but for most it is not. 
B) Biological changes are the dominant influences on adolescence. 
C) Cognitive and social changes shape adolescence. 
D) Grade level in school influences maturation.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about adrenarche is TRUE?

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A) It involves changes in the thyroid gland. 
B) These hormonal changes occur between the ages of 6 and 9 in girls. 
C) This phenomenon is well researched and well understood. 
D) These changes begin earlier in boys than in girls. 
A) It involves changes in the thyroid gland. 
B) These hormonal changes occur between the ages of 6 and 9 in girls. 
C) This phenomenon is well researched and well understood. 
D) These changes begin earlier in boys than in girls.

Question 16

Ben and Alex,ages 12 and 14,live with their biological parents,who are both violinists in the local orchestra.The boys are both very talented musicians in their middle-school band.This is an example of a

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A) passive genotype-environment correlation. 
B) evocative genotype-environment correlation. 
C) active genotype-environment correlation. 
D) niche-picking genotype-environment correlation. 
A) passive genotype-environment correlation. 
B) evocative genotype-environment correlation. 
C) active genotype-environment correlation. 
D) niche-picking genotype-environment correlation.

Question 17

Which of the following has not been proposed as a cause of adolescent's sleep debt?

Accepted Answer

A) biological changes in the brain 
B) use of caffeinated beverages 
C) increased screen time 
D) social pressures 
A) biological changes in the brain 
B) use of caffeinated beverages 
C) increased screen time 
D) social pressures

Question 18

List in order the male and female pubertal changes.

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Researchers have found that male puberta

Question 19

Which of the following is a determinant of puberty?

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A) heredity 
B) hormones 
C) birth weight 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) heredity 
B) hormones 
C) birth weight 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 20

Ray,age 16,plays hockey in the winter and baseball in the spring and summer.Compared to his peers who do not play sports,Ray is more likely to

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A) sustain an injury. 
B) be self-centered. 
C) have poorer grades. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) sustain an injury. 
B) be self-centered. 
C) have poorer grades. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Three of the most noticeable signs of sexual maturation in boys are growth of facial hair,penis elongation,and

Stacy is 12 years old.Stacy is probably

Which of these adolescents is likely to exercise the MOST?

Which of the following has research found to be positively related to promoting adolescents' health-enhancing behavior?

The term used to describe the very early onset and rapid progression of puberty is

Twin studies have found that twins are more alike than twins.

Ryan,age 17,has a tattoo of an eagle on his bicep.If he is like the majority of students with tattoos,Ryan is

The Human Genome Project recently revised its original estimate of the number of genes that human beings have.Recent analysis proposes that humans may have fewer than ________ protein-producing genes.

Research shows a relationship between ________ and the onset of puberty.

The main estrogen that plays an important role in female pubertal development is

The part of the brain involved in reasoning,decision making,and self-control is the

DNA,the complex molecule that contains genetic information,is carried on

Which of the following strategies has been proposed to help adolescents satisfy their need for risk taking without compromising their health?

Which of the following statements about the effects of puberty is NOT true?

Which of the following statements about adrenarche is TRUE?

Ben and Alex,ages 12 and 14,live with their biological parents,who are both violinists in the local orchestra.The boys are both very talented musicians in their middle-school band.This is an example of a

Which of the following has not been proposed as a cause of adolescent's sleep debt?

List in order the male and female pubertal changes.

Which of the following is a determinant of puberty?

Ray,age 16,plays hockey in the winter and baseball in the spring and summer.Compared to his peers who do not play sports,Ray is more likely to

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Exam 2: Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

Three of the most noticeable signs of sexual maturation in boys are growth of facial hair,penis elongation,and

Stacy is 12 years old.Stacy is probably

Which of these adolescents is likely to exercise the MOST?

Which of the following has research found to be positively related to promoting adolescents' health-enhancing behavior?

The term used to describe the very early onset and rapid progression of puberty is

Twin studies have found that ________ twins are more alike than ________ twins.

Ryan,age 17,has a tattoo of an eagle on his bicep.If he is like the majority of students with tattoos,Ryan is

The Human Genome Project recently revised its original estimate of the number of genes that human beings have.Recent analysis proposes that humans may have fewer than ________ protein-producing genes.

Research shows a relationship between ________ and the onset of puberty.

The main estrogen that plays an important role in female pubertal development is

The part of the brain involved in reasoning,decision making,and self-control is the

DNA,the complex molecule that contains genetic information,is carried on

Which of the following strategies has been proposed to help adolescents satisfy their need for risk taking without compromising their health?

Which of the following statements about the effects of puberty is NOT true?

Which of the following statements about adrenarche is TRUE?

Ben and Alex,ages 12 and 14,live with their biological parents,who are both violinists in the local orchestra.The boys are both very talented musicians in their middle-school band.This is an example of a

Which of the following has not been proposed as a cause of adolescent's sleep debt?

List in order the male and female pubertal changes.

Which of the following is a determinant of puberty?

Ray,age 16,plays hockey in the winter and baseball in the spring and summer.Compared to his peers who do not play sports,Ray is more likely to

Introduction

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

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Filters

Twin studies have found that twins are more alike than twins.