Question 1

Which statement describes adolescent education about sexually transmitted infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Few receive information about them. 
B)  Most are knowledgeable about how to protect themselves. 
C)  Many overestimate their own risks for contracting HIV/AIDS. 
D)  Few know about diseases other than HIV/AIDS. 
A)  Few receive information about them. 
B)  Most are knowledgeable about how to protect themselves. 
C)  Many overestimate their own risks for contracting HIV/AIDS. 
D)  Few know about diseases other than HIV/AIDS.

Question 2

Mrs. Nylund is the mother of 15-year-old Ava. If they are like a typical family, Mrs. Nylund and Ava will experience conflict over ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  extracurricular activities 
B)  moral issues 
C)  family values 
D)  household responsibilities 
A)  extracurricular activities 
B)  moral issues 
C)  family values 
D)  household responsibilities

Question 3

Populars, jocks, nonconformists, and deviants are examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender norms 
B)  cliques 
C)  crowds 
D)  identity foreclosures 
A)  gender norms 
B)  cliques 
C)  crowds 
D)  identity foreclosures

Question 4

Where is suicide ranked in the top leading causes of death in many Western countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  ten 
A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  ten

Question 5

A sense of membership to an ethnic group including the attitudes, values, and culture associated with that group is called ethnic ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  superiority 
B)  diversity 
C)  class 
D)  identity 
A)  superiority 
B)  diversity 
C)  class 
D)  identity

Question 6

Problem behavior, including alcohol and substance use, poor academic achievement, and delinquency, as well as having a larger number of sex partners to peers is associated with sexual activity before turning age ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  16 
C)  17 
D)  18 
A)  15 
B)  16 
C)  17 
D)  18

Question 7

Valencia is an American teenager. Like most teenagers, Valencia will feel the greatest pressure from peers to conform to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal choices, such as choice of clothing and music 
B)  risky sexual behavior 
C)  delinquent activities, such as shoplifting and drug use 
D)  her parents' goals and expectations 
A)  personal choices, such as choice of clothing and music 
B)  risky sexual behavior 
C)  delinquent activities, such as shoplifting and drug use 
D)  her parents' goals and expectations

Question 8

Early dating, relative to peers, is associated with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher rates of responsible behavior. 
B)  high academic achievement. 
C)  alcohol and substance use. 
D)  both perceived and actual popularity. 
A)  higher rates of responsible behavior. 
B)  high academic achievement. 
C)  alcohol and substance use. 
D)  both perceived and actual popularity.

Question 9

Generally, what happens in parenting during emerging adulthood of children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional support increases and psychological control decreases. 
B)  Emotional support decreases and psychological control increases. 
C)  Psychological conflict increases and permissiveness decreases. 
D)  Physical punishment decreases and psychological manipulation increases. 
A)  Emotional support increases and psychological control decreases. 
B)  Emotional support decreases and psychological control increases. 
C)  Psychological conflict increases and permissiveness decreases. 
D)  Physical punishment decreases and psychological manipulation increases.

Question 10

The actual threatened physical or sexual harm or psychological abuse directed toward a current or former boyfriend, girlfriend, or dating partner is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dating violence 
B)  cyber bullying 
C)  relational aggression 
D)  domestic conflict 
A)  dating violence 
B)  cyber bullying 
C)  relational aggression 
D)  domestic conflict

Question 11

Adolescents who develop eating disorders tend to have problems with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  initiative 
D)  anxiety 
A)  depression 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  initiative 
D)  anxiety

Question 12

Nineteen-year-old Angelo spent most of his adolescence exploring his values, possible career options, and political beliefs. Angelo has high self-esteem, strong moral values, and favorable views toward college and work. Angelo demonstrates characteristics of identity ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Wanda is the mother of 16-year-old Shawna, who recently gave birth to her first child. Both Shawna and the baby live with Wanda. How can Wanda best help support her daughter and baby grandson?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take over caregiving responsibilities so Shawna can focus on schoolwork. 
B)  Share caregiving responsibilities, while also supporting Shawna's need for autonomy. 
C)  Use firm, strict discipline with Shawna and insist that she take full responsibility for the baby's care. 
D)  Require Shawna to work part-time, pay for half of the bills, and take the baby along on any social outings. 
A)  Take over caregiving responsibilities so Shawna can focus on schoolwork. 
B)  Share caregiving responsibilities, while also supporting Shawna's need for autonomy. 
C)  Use firm, strict discipline with Shawna and insist that she take full responsibility for the baby's care. 
D)  Require Shawna to work part-time, pay for half of the bills, and take the baby along on any social outings.

Question 14

Adolescents report using which type of contraception during their first and most recent sexual intercourses?

Accepted Answer

A)  birth control pills 
B)  spermicide 
C)  intrauterine device 
D)  condoms 
A)  birth control pills 
B)  spermicide 
C)  intrauterine device 
D)  condoms

Question 15

Bridget and Kyla are sisters. Bridget is bisexual and Kyla is heterosexual. This example illustrates the concept of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  identity exploration 
C)  sexual diversity 
D)  gender orientation 
A)  sexual orientation 
B)  identity exploration 
C)  sexual diversity 
D)  gender orientation

Question 16

What percentage of violent offenses in the United States, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, are conducted by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75%

Question 17

Which country has the highest teen birth rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Austria 
B)  Canada 
C)  Germany 
D)  the United States 
A)  Austria 
B)  Canada 
C)  Germany 
D)  the United States

Question 18

HIV is most often spread through ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexual contact 
B)  homosexual contact 
C)  sharing of needles 
D)  oral sex 
A)  heterosexual contact 
B)  homosexual contact 
C)  sharing of needles 
D)  oral sex

Question 19

The identity status indicating maladjustment in late adolescence is ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

How many adolescents engage in at least one delinquent, or illegal, act, such as stealing, without coming into police contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  nearly all 
B)  about half 
C)  fewer than one third 
D)  approximately 10% 
A)  nearly all 
B)  about half 
C)  fewer than one third 
D)  approximately 10%

Which statement describes adolescent education about sexually transmitted infections?

Mrs. Nylund is the mother of 15-year-old Ava. If they are like a typical family, Mrs. Nylund and Ava will experience conflict over ______.

Populars, jocks, nonconformists, and deviants are examples of ______.

Where is suicide ranked in the top leading causes of death in many Western countries?

A sense of membership to an ethnic group including the attitudes, values, and culture associated with that group is called ethnic ______.

Problem behavior, including alcohol and substance use, poor academic achievement, and delinquency, as well as having a larger number of sex partners to peers is associated with sexual activity before turning age ______.

Valencia is an American teenager. Like most teenagers, Valencia will feel the greatest pressure from peers to conform to ______.

Early dating, relative to peers, is associated with ______.

Generally, what happens in parenting during emerging adulthood of children?

The actual threatened physical or sexual harm or psychological abuse directed toward a current or former boyfriend, girlfriend, or dating partner is called ______.

Adolescents who develop eating disorders tend to have problems with ______.

Nineteen-year-old Angelo spent most of his adolescence exploring his values, possible career options, and political beliefs. Angelo has high self-esteem, strong moral values, and favorable views toward college and work. Angelo demonstrates characteristics of identity ______.

Wanda is the mother of 16-year-old Shawna, who recently gave birth to her first child. Both Shawna and the baby live with Wanda. How can Wanda best help support her daughter and baby grandson?

Adolescents report using which type of contraception during their first and most recent sexual intercourses?

Bridget and Kyla are sisters. Bridget is bisexual and Kyla is heterosexual. This example illustrates the concept of ______.

What percentage of violent offenses in the United States, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, are conducted by adolescents?

Which country has the highest teen birth rates?

HIV is most often spread through ______.

The identity status indicating maladjustment in late adolescence is ______.

How many adolescents engage in at least one delinquent, or illegal, act, such as stealing, without coming into police contact?

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

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Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

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Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Which statement describes adolescent education about sexually transmitted infections?

Mrs. Nylund is the mother of 15-year-old Ava. If they are like a typical family, Mrs. Nylund and Ava will experience conflict over ______.

Populars, jocks, nonconformists, and deviants are examples of ______.

Where is suicide ranked in the top leading causes of death in many Western countries?

A sense of membership to an ethnic group including the attitudes, values, and culture associated with that group is called ethnic ______.

Problem behavior, including alcohol and substance use, poor academic achievement, and delinquency, as well as having a larger number of sex partners to peers is associated with sexual activity before turning age ______.

Valencia is an American teenager. Like most teenagers, Valencia will feel the greatest pressure from peers to conform to ______.

Early dating, relative to peers, is associated with ______.

Generally, what happens in parenting during emerging adulthood of children?

The actual threatened physical or sexual harm or psychological abuse directed toward a current or former boyfriend, girlfriend, or dating partner is called ______.

Adolescents who develop eating disorders tend to have problems with ______.

Nineteen-year-old Angelo spent most of his adolescence exploring his values, possible career options, and political beliefs. Angelo has high self-esteem, strong moral values, and favorable views toward college and work. Angelo demonstrates characteristics of identity ______.

Wanda is the mother of 16-year-old Shawna, who recently gave birth to her first child. Both Shawna and the baby live with Wanda. How can Wanda best help support her daughter and baby grandson?

Adolescents report using which type of contraception during their first and most recent sexual intercourses?

Bridget and Kyla are sisters. Bridget is bisexual and Kyla is heterosexual. This example illustrates the concept of ______.

What percentage of violent offenses in the United States, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, are conducted by adolescents?

Which country has the highest teen birth rates?

HIV is most often spread through ______.

The identity status indicating maladjustment in late adolescence is ______.

How many adolescents engage in at least one delinquent, or illegal, act, such as stealing, without coming into police contact?

Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories

Biological and Environmental Foundations

The Prenatal Period, Birth, and the Newborn

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

Death and Dying

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