Question 1

Young people are coming out as gay or lesbian at later ages than in prior generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are defined by an excessive concern about body ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  weight 
B)  health 
C)  nutrition 
D)  exercise 
A)  weight 
B)  health 
C)  nutrition 
D)  exercise

Question 3

A characteristic adolescent members of cross-ethnic friendships have is they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to report low levels of intimacy 
B)  report high levels of relational aggression 
C)  show decreases in depression and delinquent behavior 
D)  show decreases in racial prejudice over time 
A)  tend to report low levels of intimacy 
B)  report high levels of relational aggression 
C)  show decreases in depression and delinquent behavior 
D)  show decreases in racial prejudice over time

Question 4

Which factor has contributed to the decline in adolescent pregnancy rates in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased abortion rates 
B)  later initiation of sexual activity and increased contraceptive use 
C)  mandatory sex education programs in both public and private schools 
D)  increase in abstinence programs in public schools 
A)  increased abortion rates 
B)  later initiation of sexual activity and increased contraceptive use 
C)  mandatory sex education programs in both public and private schools 
D)  increase in abstinence programs in public schools

Question 5

Mr. Goldberg just accepted a job as the principal of a large high school. For years, Mr. Goldberg has been concerned about the rates of bullying and suicide among LGBT youths. One of his first goals as principal is to start a gay-straight alliance (GSA) in his school. Mr. Goldberg has asked you to help him get teachers and parents on board. What information would be helpful for this task?

Accepted Answer

Within the school setting, the presence

Question 6

Jack and Christopher, both 16-years-old, are best friends. How are the boys likely to spend their time together?

Accepted Answer

A)  sharing thoughts and feelings 
B)  talking about girls and other kids at school 
C)  playing competitive games 
D)  avoiding large group activities 
A)  sharing thoughts and feelings 
B)  talking about girls and other kids at school 
C)  playing competitive games 
D)  avoiding large group activities

Question 7

In one study, how many students placed themselves in a crowd different than that assigned by peers?

Accepted Answer

A)  one fourth 
B)  two fifths 
C)  one half 
D)  three fourths 
A)  one fourth 
B)  two fifths 
C)  one half 
D)  three fourths

Question 8

In communities with persistent poverty, frequent violence, and gang activity, rates of adolescent delinquency are especially high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

By which stage do cliques become mixed and form the basis for dating?

Accepted Answer

A)  middle childhood 
B)  early adolescence 
C)  mid-adolescence 
D)  end of high school 
A)  middle childhood 
B)  early adolescence 
C)  mid-adolescence 
D)  end of high school

Question 10

Patterns of harsh verbal discipline and insensitive parenting in early childhood do what in middle childhood and adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  persist and worsen 
B)  even out and stabilize 
C)  gradually taper off 
D)  become more productive 
A)  persist and worsen 
B)  even out and stabilize 
C)  gradually taper off 
D)  become more productive

Question 11

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  binge eating 
B)  starvation 
C)  high water intake 
D)  low salt intake 
A)  binge eating 
B)  starvation 
C)  high water intake 
D)  low salt intake

Question 12

Boys are how many times more likely than girls to be arrested for delinquent behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  eight 
D)  twelve 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  eight 
D)  twelve

Question 13

A common characteristic of most young people whose delinquent activity persists and evolves into a life of crime is they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrate few warning signs in childhood or adolescence 
B)  commit their first offense in mid-adolescence 
C)  show multiple problem behaviors in childhood 
D)  come from middle-income homes with strong ties to the community 
A)  demonstrate few warning signs in childhood or adolescence 
B)  commit their first offense in mid-adolescence 
C)  show multiple problem behaviors in childhood 
D)  come from middle-income homes with strong ties to the community

Question 14

Which sexually transmitted infection is most commonly diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis 
B)  HPV 
C)  herpes 
D)  HIV 
A)  syphilis 
B)  HPV 
C)  herpes 
D)  HIV

Question 15

Which adolescent is most likely to develop an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marla, who is African American and captain of her basketball team 
B)  Jessalyn, who is White and trying to get into an Ivy League school 
C)  Zhu, who is Asian and starting to realize that she may be a lesbian 
D)  Bianca, who is Latina and prefers to spend her time playing video games 
A)  Marla, who is African American and captain of her basketball team 
B)  Jessalyn, who is White and trying to get into an Ivy League school 
C)  Zhu, who is Asian and starting to realize that she may be a lesbian 
D)  Bianca, who is Latina and prefers to spend her time playing video games

Question 16

What percentage of adolescents classified in the low-status crowds agreed with their peers on their crowd status?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40%

Question 17

What are the effects of a having a strong positive sense of ethnic identity?

Accepted Answer

A strong positive sense of ethnic identi

Question 18

DeAnn, age 16, just gave birth to her first child. The outlook for DeAnn is that she will most likely ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  marry her baby's father 
B)  fail to finish high school 
C)  finish high school and some college 
D)  become financially independent 
A)  marry her baby's father 
B)  fail to finish high school 
C)  finish high school and some college 
D)  become financially independent

Question 19

Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to alcohol abuse because they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  show reduced sensitivity to the effects that are cues in adults to limit intake 
B)  have a limited ability to develop a tolerance to it 
C)  develop a dependence for it more slowly than adults do 
D)  have increased frontal cortex response during working memory 
A)  show reduced sensitivity to the effects that are cues in adults to limit intake 
B)  have a limited ability to develop a tolerance to it 
C)  develop a dependence for it more slowly than adults do 
D)  have increased frontal cortex response during working memory

Question 20

Which statement describes the influence of peers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peer behavior has little effect on adolescent behavior. 
B)  Adolescents are less vulnerable to peer pressure during transitions. 
C)  Parents tend to view peer pressure as positive. 
D)  Satisfying and quality friendships lead to peer conformity. 
A)  Peer behavior has little effect on adolescent behavior. 
B)  Adolescents are less vulnerable to peer pressure during transitions. 
C)  Parents tend to view peer pressure as positive. 
D)  Satisfying and quality friendships lead to peer conformity.

Young people are coming out as gay or lesbian at later ages than in prior generations.

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are defined by an excessive concern about body ______.

A characteristic adolescent members of cross-ethnic friendships have is they ______.

Which factor has contributed to the decline in adolescent pregnancy rates in the United States?

Jack and Christopher, both 16-years-old, are best friends. How are the boys likely to spend their time together?

In one study, how many students placed themselves in a crowd different than that assigned by peers?

In communities with persistent poverty, frequent violence, and gang activity, rates of adolescent delinquency are especially high.

By which stage do cliques become mixed and form the basis for dating?

Patterns of harsh verbal discipline and insensitive parenting in early childhood do what in middle childhood and adolescence?

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of ______.

Boys are how many times more likely than girls to be arrested for delinquent behavior?

A common characteristic of most young people whose delinquent activity persists and evolves into a life of crime is they ______.

Which sexually transmitted infection is most commonly diagnosed?

Which adolescent is most likely to develop an eating disorder?

What percentage of adolescents classified in the low-status crowds agreed with their peers on their crowd status?

What are the effects of a having a strong positive sense of ethnic identity?

DeAnn, age 16, just gave birth to her first child. The outlook for DeAnn is that she will most likely ______.

Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to alcohol abuse because they ______.

Which statement describes the influence of peers?

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

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Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Young people are coming out as gay or lesbian at later ages than in prior generations.

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are defined by an excessive concern about body ______.

A characteristic adolescent members of cross-ethnic friendships have is they ______.

Which factor has contributed to the decline in adolescent pregnancy rates in the United States?

Jack and Christopher, both 16-years-old, are best friends. How are the boys likely to spend their time together?

In one study, how many students placed themselves in a crowd different than that assigned by peers?

In communities with persistent poverty, frequent violence, and gang activity, rates of adolescent delinquency are especially high.

By which stage do cliques become mixed and form the basis for dating?

Patterns of harsh verbal discipline and insensitive parenting in early childhood do what in middle childhood and adolescence?

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of ______.

Boys are how many times more likely than girls to be arrested for delinquent behavior?

A common characteristic of most young people whose delinquent activity persists and evolves into a life of crime is they ______.

Which sexually transmitted infection is most commonly diagnosed?

Which adolescent is most likely to develop an eating disorder?

What percentage of adolescents classified in the low-status crowds agreed with their peers on their crowd status?

What are the effects of a having a strong positive sense of ethnic identity?

DeAnn, age 16, just gave birth to her first child. The outlook for DeAnn is that she will most likely ______.

Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to alcohol abuse because they ______.

Which statement describes the influence of peers?

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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