Question 1

On average,how many hours/week do American 15- to 17-year-olds work during the school year?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  11 
C)  17 
D)  26 
A)  6 
B)  11 
C)  17 
D)  26 C

Question 2

Each year in the U.S.approximately how many babies are born to adolescent girls,most of whom are unwed and single?

Accepted Answer

A)  50,000 
B)  100,000 
C)  500,000 
D)  2 million 
A)  50,000 
B)  100,000 
C)  500,000 
D)  2 million C

Question 3

The cognitive approach to studying adolescents focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual maturation and genes. 
B)  changes in the way adolescents think. 
C)  emotions and the self. 
D)  adolescent social relations. 
A)  sexual maturation and genes. 
B)  changes in the way adolescents think. 
C)  emotions and the self. 
D)  adolescent social relations. B

Question 4

What percent of American adolescents have lost their virginity by their senior year of high school?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 20 
B)  20 to 30 
C)  31 to 45 
D)  More than 50 
A)  Less than 20 
B)  20 to 30 
C)  31 to 45 
D)  More than 50

Question 5

In 2008,the median age of marriage for American men was:

Accepted Answer

A)  22. 
B)  27. 
C)  30. 
D)  32. 
A)  22. 
B)  27. 
C)  30. 
D)  32.

Question 6

According to the text,what term is used to describe the "betwixt and between" state in which individuals are no longer adolescents but are not quite young adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generation Y 
B)  Emerging adulthood 
C)  Youth 
D)  Prolonged adolescence 
A)  Generation Y 
B)  Emerging adulthood 
C)  Youth 
D)  Prolonged adolescence

Question 7

Among American adolescents ages 15 to 24 who die,what percent die violently?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 25 
B)  About 33 
C)  About 50 
D)  Over 75 
A)  Less than 25 
B)  About 33 
C)  About 50 
D)  Over 75

Question 8

Anderson and Dill (2000)believe that there are three reasons that playing violent video or computer games is worse that watching violent television.Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons they give?

Accepted Answer

A)  In video games people take on the role of (and identify with) the aggressive hero. 
B)  Video games are active, whereas television watching is passive. 
C)  Aggression in video games is rewarded. 
D)  Video and computer game violence is more realistic than television violence. 
A)  In video games people take on the role of (and identify with) the aggressive hero. 
B)  Video games are active, whereas television watching is passive. 
C)  Aggression in video games is rewarded. 
D)  Video and computer game violence is more realistic than television violence.

Question 9

Approximately what proportion of American adolescents have a television in their bedroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  2/3 
B)  1/2 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/4 
A)  2/3 
B)  1/2 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/4

Question 10

Since 1960,the number of students who have completed four or more years of college has:

Accepted Answer

A)  stayed the same. 
B)  doubled. 
C)  tripled. 
D)  quadrupled. 
A)  stayed the same. 
B)  doubled. 
C)  tripled. 
D)  quadrupled.

Question 11

Jenna is an American adolescent who belongs to an extremely poor family.Research indicates that she is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  join school activities because they are free. 
B)  struggle for a sense of identity. 
C)  get involved in high status activities in order to make friends. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  join school activities because they are free. 
B)  struggle for a sense of identity. 
C)  get involved in high status activities in order to make friends. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

If researchers find a positive correlation between the number of psychology courses completed and self-esteem level,this means that

Accepted Answer

A)  people who take a lot of psychology courses also tend to have high self-esteem. 
B)  taking a lot of psychology courses causes an increase in people's self-esteem. 
C)  having high self-esteem makes people take a lot of psychology courses. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  people who take a lot of psychology courses also tend to have high self-esteem. 
B)  taking a lot of psychology courses causes an increase in people's self-esteem. 
C)  having high self-esteem makes people take a lot of psychology courses. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Dan reached adolescence during a period of time in which American youth tended to feel pessimistic about the economic opportunities available to them,as well as neglected by their parents.It is most likely that Dan is a member of

Accepted Answer

A)  Generation X. 
B)  the lost generation. 
C)  the silent generation. 
D)  the baby boomers. 
A)  Generation X. 
B)  the lost generation. 
C)  the silent generation. 
D)  the baby boomers.

Question 14

All of the following are changes in American family dynamics over the past 30 years EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  there has been a large increase in nonmarital cohabitation. 
B)  there has been a slight increase in the divorce rate. 
C)  there has been a large increase in the number out out-of-wedlock births. 
D)  there has been an increase in the number of teenagers living in stepfamilies. 
A)  there has been a large increase in nonmarital cohabitation. 
B)  there has been a slight increase in the divorce rate. 
C)  there has been a large increase in the number out out-of-wedlock births. 
D)  there has been an increase in the number of teenagers living in stepfamilies.

Question 15

All of the following are discussed in the text as reasons for the American trend to delay marriage EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in non-marital cohabitation. 
B)  an increase in premarital sex. 
C)  greater conflict between the sexes. 
D)  more opportunities for higher education. 
A)  an increase in non-marital cohabitation. 
B)  an increase in premarital sex. 
C)  greater conflict between the sexes. 
D)  more opportunities for higher education.

Question 16

Samantha was born in the United States during the 1950s.She is therefore part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  GI generation. 
B)  lost generation. 
C)  silent generation. 
D)  baby boomers. 
A)  GI generation. 
B)  lost generation. 
C)  silent generation. 
D)  baby boomers.

Question 17

Approximately how many American 15- to 17-year-olds work during the school year?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 million 
B)  2 million 
C)  1 million 
D)  1/2 million 
A)  3 million 
B)  2 million 
C)  1 million 
D)  1/2 million

Question 18

Dr.O'Mahen is conducting research on adolescents' peer relationships.Which of the following approaches is she most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Psychiatric 
D)  Social 
A)  Biological 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Psychiatric 
D)  Social

Question 19

According to 2009 research,approximately what percent of American teenagers own their own cell phone?

Accepted Answer

A)  37 
B)  49 
C)  75 
D)  92 
A)  37 
B)  49 
C)  75 
D)  92

Question 20

Approximately what proportion of American children have experienced their parents' divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  one fourth 
B)  one third 
C)  one half 
D)  two thirds 
A)  one fourth 
B)  one third 
C)  one half 
D)  two thirds

On average,how many hours/week do American 15- to 17-year-olds work during the school year?

Each year in the U.S.approximately how many babies are born to adolescent girls,most of whom are unwed and single?

The cognitive approach to studying adolescents focuses on:

What percent of American adolescents have lost their virginity by their senior year of high school?

In 2008,the median age of marriage for American men was:

According to the text,what term is used to describe the "betwixt and between" state in which individuals are no longer adolescents but are not quite young adults?

Among American adolescents ages 15 to 24 who die,what percent die violently?

Anderson and Dill (2000)believe that there are three reasons that playing violent video or computer games is worse that watching violent television.Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons they give?

Approximately what proportion of American adolescents have a television in their bedroom?

Since 1960,the number of students who have completed four or more years of college has:

Jenna is an American adolescent who belongs to an extremely poor family.Research indicates that she is likely to:

If researchers find a positive correlation between the number of psychology courses completed and self-esteem level,this means that

Dan reached adolescence during a period of time in which American youth tended to feel pessimistic about the economic opportunities available to them,as well as neglected by their parents.It is most likely that Dan is a member of

All of the following are changes in American family dynamics over the past 30 years EXCEPT

All of the following are discussed in the text as reasons for the American trend to delay marriage EXCEPT:

Samantha was born in the United States during the 1950s.She is therefore part of the:

Approximately how many American 15- to 17-year-olds work during the school year?

Dr.O'Mahen is conducting research on adolescents' peer relationships.Which of the following approaches is she most likely to use?

According to 2009 research,approximately what percent of American teenagers own their own cell phone?

Approximately what proportion of American children have experienced their parents' divorce?

Adolescents in Theoretical Context

Adolescent Diversity: Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity

Body Issues Physical Growth and Health-Related Behaviors

Cognitive Development: Improvements in Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision Making

Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender

The Development of Moral Values

Relationships with Family Members

Different Family Patterns

Being a Member of the Adolescent Subculture: Activities and Interactions with Peers

Sexual Behaviors

Education and School

Work and Vocation

Adolescent Stress and Alienation

Substance Abuse,Addiction,and Dependency

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Exam 1: The Social Context of Adolescence

On average,how many hours/week do American 15- to 17-year-olds work during the school year?

Each year in the U.S.approximately how many babies are born to adolescent girls,most of whom are unwed and single?

The cognitive approach to studying adolescents focuses on:

What percent of American adolescents have lost their virginity by their senior year of high school?

In 2008,the median age of marriage for American men was:

According to the text,what term is used to describe the "betwixt and between" state in which individuals are no longer adolescents but are not quite young adults?

Among American adolescents ages 15 to 24 who die,what percent die violently?

Anderson and Dill (2000)believe that there are three reasons that playing violent video or computer games is worse that watching violent television.Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons they give?

Approximately what proportion of American adolescents have a television in their bedroom?

Since 1960,the number of students who have completed four or more years of college has:

Jenna is an American adolescent who belongs to an extremely poor family.Research indicates that she is likely to:

If researchers find a positive correlation between the number of psychology courses completed and self-esteem level,this means that

Dan reached adolescence during a period of time in which American youth tended to feel pessimistic about the economic opportunities available to them,as well as neglected by their parents.It is most likely that Dan is a member of

All of the following are changes in American family dynamics over the past 30 years EXCEPT

All of the following are discussed in the text as reasons for the American trend to delay marriage EXCEPT:

Samantha was born in the United States during the 1950s.She is therefore part of the:

Approximately how many American 15- to 17-year-olds work during the school year?

Dr.O'Mahen is conducting research on adolescents' peer relationships.Which of the following approaches is she most likely to use?

According to 2009 research,approximately what percent of American teenagers own their own cell phone?

Approximately what proportion of American children have experienced their parents' divorce?

Adolescents in Theoretical Context

Adolescent Diversity: Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity

Body Issues Physical Growth and Health-Related Behaviors

Cognitive Development: Improvements in Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision Making

Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender

The Development of Moral Values

Relationships with Family Members

Different Family Patterns

Being a Member of the Adolescent Subculture: Activities and Interactions with Peers

Sexual Behaviors

Education and School

Work and Vocation

Adolescent Stress and Alienation

Substance Abuse,Addiction,and Dependency

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