Question 1

During the last 30 years,the violent crime rate in the U.S.has:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased a bit. 
B)  stayed the same 
C)  decreased. 
D)  doubled. 
A)  increased a bit. 
B)  stayed the same 
C)  decreased. 
D)  doubled.

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely a positive correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The relation between self-esteem and illegal drug use 
B)  The relation between years spent playing basketball and the number of DVDs owned 
C)  The relation between amount of sugar consumed and number of cavities 
D)  The relation between number of hours spent studying and number of failing grades 
A)  The relation between self-esteem and illegal drug use 
B)  The relation between years spent playing basketball and the number of DVDs owned 
C)  The relation between amount of sugar consumed and number of cavities 
D)  The relation between number of hours spent studying and number of failing grades

Question 3

In the U.S.during the year 2008,what was the average number of people per family?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.37 
B)  2.56 
C)  3.28 
D)  4.15 
A)  1.37 
B)  2.56 
C)  3.28 
D)  4.15

Question 4

List and explain five different approaches to the study of adolescence and indicate which one is used in this text.

Accepted Answer

1. Biological approach: This approach fo

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to a person not yet an adult in the eyes of the law?

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescent 
B)  juvenile 
C)  preteen 
D)  teenager 
A)  adolescent 
B)  juvenile 
C)  preteen 
D)  teenager

Question 6

Compared to 40 years ago,young people in the U.S.have premarital intercourse:

Accepted Answer

A)  in higher numbers and earlier. 
B)  in higher numbers, but later. 
C)  in lower numbers and later. 
D)  in lower numbers, but earlier. 
A)  in higher numbers and earlier. 
B)  in higher numbers, but later. 
C)  in lower numbers and later. 
D)  in lower numbers, but earlier.

Question 7

The physical changes related to sexual maturation take place during several years.This period of time is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescence. 
B)  puberty. 
C)  teenage. 
D)  youth. 
A)  adolescence. 
B)  puberty. 
C)  teenage. 
D)  youth.

Question 8

Narrowly,the age at which a person first becomes sexually capable of having children is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescence 
B)  adulthood 
C)  maturity 
D)  puberty 
A)  adolescence 
B)  adulthood 
C)  maturity 
D)  puberty

Question 9

In true experiments people are randomly divided into groups.Why is this done?

Accepted Answer

A)  To get a diverse, representative sample of people to participate in the experiment 
B)  To find out if there are correlations between groups 
C)  To gain control over the research so that it can become a quasi-experiment 
D)  To try to make sure the groups are comparable before the intervention is performed 
A)  To get a diverse, representative sample of people to participate in the experiment 
B)  To find out if there are correlations between groups 
C)  To gain control over the research so that it can become a quasi-experiment 
D)  To try to make sure the groups are comparable before the intervention is performed

Question 10

The Communications Decency Act was overturned by the U.S.Supreme Court because it violated the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Freedom of Information Act. 
B)  Privacy Act. 
C)  separation of church and state. 
D)  First Amendment. 
A)  Freedom of Information Act. 
B)  Privacy Act. 
C)  separation of church and state. 
D)  First Amendment.

Question 11

Who invented the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  The U.S. military 
B)  Microsoft 
C)  The United Nations 
D)  Japanese scientists 
A)  The U.S. military 
B)  Microsoft 
C)  The United Nations 
D)  Japanese scientists

Question 12

When a sexually transmitted disease is asymptomatic,this means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are many symptoms that a person needs to monitor. 
B)  a person only exhibits symptoms some of the time. 
C)  a person can have the disease, but exhibit no symptoms. 
D)  a person who has the disease will show more and more symptoms as time progresses. 
A)  there are many symptoms that a person needs to monitor. 
B)  a person only exhibits symptoms some of the time. 
C)  a person can have the disease, but exhibit no symptoms. 
D)  a person who has the disease will show more and more symptoms as time progresses.

Question 13

Historically,the American family has developed from:

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic to patriarchal. 
B)  matriarchal to patriarchal. 
C)  patriarchal to democratic. 
D)  patriarchal to matriarchal. 
A)  democratic to patriarchal. 
B)  matriarchal to patriarchal. 
C)  patriarchal to democratic. 
D)  patriarchal to matriarchal.

Question 14

Debbie is 12 years old and her body is physically able to bear children.She has definitely reached:

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescence. 
B)  maturity. 
C)  puberty. 
D)  teenhood. 
A)  adolescence. 
B)  maturity. 
C)  puberty. 
D)  teenhood.

Question 15

Explain what is meant by the sexual revolution,and describe some of its advantages and disadvantages for adolescents and their families.

Accepted Answer

The sexual revolution refers to a period

Question 16

As factor A increases,factor B decreases.What type of correlation is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative 
B)  Positive 
C)  Equal 
D)  None 
A)  Negative 
B)  Positive 
C)  Equal 
D)  None

Question 17

All of the following are approaches to the study of adolescents EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological. 
B)  cognitive. 
C)  psychiatric. 
D)  social. 
A)  biological. 
B)  cognitive. 
C)  psychiatric. 
D)  social.

Question 18

According to the text,which of the following is NOT one of the most common reasons adolescents use the Web?

Accepted Answer

A)  To use email 
B)  To do research for school 
C)  To visit social-networking sites 
D)  To play games 
A)  To use email 
B)  To do research for school 
C)  To visit social-networking sites 
D)  To play games

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning adolescents and work is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working 20 or more hours/week is associated with lower school achievement. 
B)  Working 20 or more hours/week is associated with insufficient sleep. 
C)  Working 20 or more hours/week is associated with increased delinquency. 
D)  Working 20 or more hours/week is associated with lower drug use. 
A)  Working 20 or more hours/week is associated with lower school achievement. 
B)  Working 20 or more hours/week is associated with insufficient sleep. 
C)  Working 20 or more hours/week is associated with increased delinquency. 
D)  Working 20 or more hours/week is associated with lower drug use.

Question 20

The Children's Internet Protection Act is directed at what organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public schools and libraries 
B)  Internet service providers 
C)  Internet site producers and managers 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Public schools and libraries 
B)  Internet service providers 
C)  Internet site producers and managers 
D)  all of the above

During the last 30 years,the violent crime rate in the U.S.has:

Which of the following is most likely a positive correlation?

In the U.S.during the year 2008,what was the average number of people per family?

List and explain five different approaches to the study of adolescence and indicate which one is used in this text.

Which of the following terms refers to a person not yet an adult in the eyes of the law?

Compared to 40 years ago,young people in the U.S.have premarital intercourse:

The physical changes related to sexual maturation take place during several years.This period of time is called:

Narrowly,the age at which a person first becomes sexually capable of having children is called:

In true experiments people are randomly divided into groups.Why is this done?

The Communications Decency Act was overturned by the U.S.Supreme Court because it violated the:

Who invented the Internet?

When a sexually transmitted disease is asymptomatic,this means that:

Historically,the American family has developed from:

Debbie is 12 years old and her body is physically able to bear children.She has definitely reached:

Explain what is meant by the sexual revolution,and describe some of its advantages and disadvantages for adolescents and their families.

As factor A increases,factor B decreases.What type of correlation is this?

All of the following are approaches to the study of adolescents EXCEPT:

According to the text,which of the following is NOT one of the most common reasons adolescents use the Web?

Which of the following statements concerning adolescents and work is FALSE?

The Children's Internet Protection Act is directed at what organizations?

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

During the last 30 years,the violent crime rate in the U.S.has:

Which of the following is most likely a positive correlation?

In the U.S.during the year 2008,what was the average number of people per family?

List and explain five different approaches to the study of adolescence and indicate which one is used in this text.

Which of the following terms refers to a person not yet an adult in the eyes of the law?

Compared to 40 years ago,young people in the U.S.have premarital intercourse:

The physical changes related to sexual maturation take place during several years.This period of time is called:

Narrowly,the age at which a person first becomes sexually capable of having children is called:

In true experiments people are randomly divided into groups.Why is this done?

The Communications Decency Act was overturned by the U.S.Supreme Court because it violated the:

Who invented the Internet?

When a sexually transmitted disease is asymptomatic,this means that:

Historically,the American family has developed from:

Debbie is 12 years old and her body is physically able to bear children.She has definitely reached:

Explain what is meant by the sexual revolution,and describe some of its advantages and disadvantages for adolescents and their families.

As factor A increases,factor B decreases.What type of correlation is this?

All of the following are approaches to the study of adolescents EXCEPT:

According to the text,which of the following is NOT one of the most common reasons adolescents use the Web?

Which of the following statements concerning adolescents and work is FALSE?

The Children's Internet Protection Act is directed at what organizations?

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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