Question 1

A young child experienced ongoing sexual abuse until age 15. Now, as an adult, it is likely that he or she _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  has forgotten the experiences over time 
B)  suffers from biological harm resulting from the abuse 
C)  is obese and has difficulty with sex or other psychosocial problems 
D)  has outgrown the biological and psychosocial effects of the abuse 
A)  has forgotten the experiences over time 
B)  suffers from biological harm resulting from the abuse 
C)  is obese and has difficulty with sex or other psychosocial problems 
D)  has outgrown the biological and psychosocial effects of the abuse

Question 2

Both boys and girls produce androgens and estrogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Some teenagers seem to be able to skate, play basketball, or dance for hours without rest. This increased endurance is best explained by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased hormone output 
B)  increased weight 
C)  better digestive processes 
D)  the growth of the heart and lungs 
A)  increased hormone output 
B)  increased weight 
C)  better digestive processes 
D)  the growth of the heart and lungs

Question 4

The changes of puberty are initiated by a part of the brain called the pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One reason adolescents' nutritional habits may be poor is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of media attention to the importance of good nutrition 
B)  misunderstanding about what is and is not healthy food 
C)  altered taste buds due to hormonal surges 
D)  anxiety about their body image 
A)  lack of media attention to the importance of good nutrition 
B)  misunderstanding about what is and is not healthy food 
C)  altered taste buds due to hormonal surges 
D)  anxiety about their body image

Question 6

Normal hormones in the HPA axis have been proven to cause many different types of psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Peak fertility occurs several _____ activated gonads produce mature ova and sperm.

Accepted Answer

A)  weeks before 
B)  weeks after 
C)  months after 
D)  years after 
A)  weeks before 
B)  weeks after 
C)  months after 
D)  years after

Question 8

Holly, age 13, notices that her hips are widening and her breasts are developing. Holly is noticing changes in her _____ sex characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  puberty 
D)  prefrontal 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  puberty 
D)  prefrontal

A young child experienced ongoing sexual abuse until age 15. Now, as an adult, it is likely that he or she _____.

Both boys and girls produce androgens and estrogens.

Some teenagers seem to be able to skate, play basketball, or dance for hours without rest. This increased endurance is best explained by _____.

The changes of puberty are initiated by a part of the brain called the pituitary gland.

One reason adolescents' nutritional habits may be poor is _____.

Normal hormones in the HPA axis have been proven to cause many different types of psychopathology.

Peak fertility occurs several _____ activated gonads produce mature ova and sperm.

Holly, age 13, notices that her hips are widening and her breasts are developing. Holly is noticing changes in her _____ sex characteristics.

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Exam 14: Adolescence: Biosocial Development

A young child experienced ongoing sexual abuse until age 15. Now, as an adult, it is likely that he or she _____.

Both boys and girls produce androgens and estrogens.

Some teenagers seem to be able to skate, play basketball, or dance for hours without rest. This increased endurance is best explained by _____.

The changes of puberty are initiated by a part of the brain called the pituitary gland.

One reason adolescents' nutritional habits may be poor is _____.

Normal hormones in the HPA axis have been proven to cause many different types of psychopathology.

Peak fertility occurs several _____ activated gonads produce mature ova and sperm.

Holly, age 13, notices that her hips are widening and her breasts are developing. Holly is noticing changes in her _____ sex characteristics.

The Science of Human Development

Theories

The New Genetics

Prenatal Development and Birth

The First Two Years: Biosocial Development

The First Two Years: Cognitive Development

The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

Early Childhood: Biosocial Development

Early Childhood: Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Biosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Adolescence: Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Psychosocial Development

Emerging Adulthood

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