Question 1

The most easily recognizable influence on adolescents is the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  peer group 
B)  immediate family 
C)  Internet 
D)  school environment 
A)  peer group 
B)  immediate family 
C)  Internet 
D)  school environment

Question 2

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 3

Mr. Horowitz is a high school social worker. Because he sees so many depressed teenagers, he has concluded that depression is just a normal aspect of adolescence. Is Mr. Horowitz correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. Adults who buy into the stereotype that depression is normative in adolescence often ignore real problems. 
B)  Yes. The majority of adolescents report feelings of persistent depression, and most "outgrow" the storm and stress of the teenage years. 
C)  No. Research shows that over 80% of depressed teenagers have at least one suicide attempt before high school graduation. 
D)  Yes. Most teenagers who report depressive symptoms are merely looking for attention from adults and peers. 
A)  No. Adults who buy into the stereotype that depression is normative in adolescence often ignore real problems. 
B)  Yes. The majority of adolescents report feelings of persistent depression, and most "outgrow" the storm and stress of the teenage years. 
C)  No. Research shows that over 80% of depressed teenagers have at least one suicide attempt before high school graduation. 
D)  Yes. Most teenagers who report depressive symptoms are merely looking for attention from adults and peers.

Question 4

Teenage girls' friendships tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be characterized by competition. 
B)  last only a few months. 
C)  be closer than teenage boys' friendships. 
D)  involve low levels of intimacy. 
A)  be characterized by competition. 
B)  last only a few months. 
C)  be closer than teenage boys' friendships. 
D)  involve low levels of intimacy.

Question 5

LGBT adolescents experience more ________ than their heterosexual peers.

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance and support from their friends 
B)  intimacy in their romantic relationships 
C)  conflict in their romantic relationships 
D)  harassment and victimization by peers 
A)  acceptance and support from their friends 
B)  intimacy in their romantic relationships 
C)  conflict in their romantic relationships 
D)  harassment and victimization by peers

Question 6

Mr. and Mrs. Nygen are the parents of 16-year-old Finn. Which approach to parental monitoring will be most effective with Finn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid conflict by not asking Finn about his friends or his whereabouts. 
B)  Establish a rule that Finn must be home by 8:00 p.m. on weeknights. 
C)  Read all of Finn's text messages and limit his online activities to 3 hours a week. 
D)  Respect Finn's autonomy and privacy. 
A)  Avoid conflict by not asking Finn about his friends or his whereabouts. 
B)  Establish a rule that Finn must be home by 8:00 p.m. on weeknights. 
C)  Read all of Finn's text messages and limit his online activities to 3 hours a week. 
D)  Respect Finn's autonomy and privacy.

Question 7

_____ is the degree to which individuals have explored possible selves and whether they have committed to specific beliefs and goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Moratorium 
B)  Identity status 
C)  Foreclosure 
D)  The actual self 
A)  Moratorium 
B)  Identity status 
C)  Foreclosure 
D)  The actual self

Question 8

Mario and his parents experience frequent, intense conflict with one another. Mario is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a typical adolescent. 
B)  likely the cause of the conflict. 
C)  at-risk for delinquency and poor school achievement. 
D)  an early-maturing adolescent. 
A)  a typical adolescent. 
B)  likely the cause of the conflict. 
C)  at-risk for delinquency and poor school achievement. 
D)  an early-maturing adolescent.

Question 9

Michael has a history of aggressive and disruptive behavior that began in kindergarten. Throughout elementary school, Michael often bullied and harassed his peers, received poor grades in most academic subjects, and began using alcohol at age 10. These risk factors are associated with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  early puberty 
B)  delayed puberty 
C)  early sexual activity 
D)  delayed sexual activity 
A)  early puberty 
B)  delayed puberty 
C)  early sexual activity 
D)  delayed sexual activity

Question 10

By age ___, 80% of young people have some dating experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  14 
C)  16 
D)  18 
A)  12 
B)  14 
C)  16 
D)  18

Question 11

Assume that you have been asked to speak to a group of parents and educators about adolescent suicide. Your textbook presents a number of warning signs that signal increased suicide risk. List five of these warning signs that you think are most important.

Accepted Answer

Students can list any five of the follow

Question 12

Most American teenagers have sexual intercourse for the first time at about age ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  15 
C)  17 
D)  19 
A)  13 
B)  15 
C)  17 
D)  19

Question 13

Adolescents who are chronic offenders and who commit more serious crimes often have their first contacts with the criminal justice system by age 14.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In one study, about ____ of students placed themselves in a crowd different than that assignment by peers.

Accepted Answer

A)  one tenth 
B)  one third 
C)  one half 
D)  three fourths 
A)  one tenth 
B)  one third 
C)  one half 
D)  three fourths

Question 15

Theo and Rochelle are the parents of 18-year-old Jayce. To those outside of the immediate family, Jayce seems to lack direction; he does not apply himself at school and has not explored any alternatives for his future. When asked what he wants to do with his life, Jayce shrugs his shoulders and mutters that he'll have plenty of time to be an adult when he's older. Jayce has had several part-time jobs but he either quits or gets fired for poor performance and not showing up. He avoids talking about work, school, or the future and seems indifferent to those who try to motivate him. Jayce has been caught in the basement of his home smoking and drinking with his friends. He was also escorted home a few months ago by a police officer who broke up an underage party with alcohol. Theo and Rochelle believe that Jayce is just a typical teenager and that he'll eventually grow up and become more responsible. Which identity status best fits Jayce? Are Theo and Rochelle correct that Jayce will likely grow out of this phase? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Jayce is demonstrating characteristics o

Question 16

Research on contraceptive use in adolescents indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  nearly 90% use some form of birth control. 
B)  friends often discourage the use of condoms. 
C)  many use contraceptives only sporadically. 
D)  boys are more likely than girls to suggest contraceptive use. 
A)  nearly 90% use some form of birth control. 
B)  friends often discourage the use of condoms. 
C)  many use contraceptives only sporadically. 
D)  boys are more likely than girls to suggest contraceptive use.

Question 17

Kelli and Drake are the parents of 14-year-old Aiden. Kelli and Drake rarely talk about sex with their son, but when they do, the discussions focus on warnings about the negative consequences of sex. Will Kelli and Drake's approach to discussing sex with Aiden protect him from early sexual activity and sexual risk taking? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No. In fact, Kelli and Drake's approach

Question 18

____ is the most dangerous STI.

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis 
B)  HPV 
C)  Herpes 
D)  HIV 
A)  Syphilis 
B)  HPV 
C)  Herpes 
D)  HIV

Question 19

When asked about her plans for the future, 18-year-old Segora replies, "I am going to school to become a teacher. Both of my parents are teachers, my grandfather was a college professor, and two of my cousins are special education teachers. It's just sort of expected in my family." Segora demonstrates characteristics of identity _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Among all age groups, teenagers account for one third of all STI diagnoses each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most easily recognizable influence on adolescents is the _______.

Early dating, relative to peers, is associated with:

Mr. Horowitz is a high school social worker. Because he sees so many depressed teenagers, he has concluded that depression is just a normal aspect of adolescence. Is Mr. Horowitz correct?

Teenage girls' friendships tend to:

LGBT adolescents experience more ________ than their heterosexual peers.

Mr. and Mrs. Nygen are the parents of 16-year-old Finn. Which approach to parental monitoring will be most effective with Finn?

_____ is the degree to which individuals have explored possible selves and whether they have committed to specific beliefs and goals.

Mario and his parents experience frequent, intense conflict with one another. Mario is:

Michael has a history of aggressive and disruptive behavior that began in kindergarten. Throughout elementary school, Michael often bullied and harassed his peers, received poor grades in most academic subjects, and began using alcohol at age 10. These risk factors are associated with ______.

By age ___, 80% of young people have some dating experience.

Assume that you have been asked to speak to a group of parents and educators about adolescent suicide. Your textbook presents a number of warning signs that signal increased suicide risk. List five of these warning signs that you think are most important.

Most American teenagers have sexual intercourse for the first time at about age ___.

Adolescents who are chronic offenders and who commit more serious crimes often have their first contacts with the criminal justice system by age 14.

In one study, about ____ of students placed themselves in a crowd different than that assignment by peers.

Research on contraceptive use in adolescents indicates that:

____ is the most dangerous STI.

Among all age groups, teenagers account for one third of all STI diagnoses each year.

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

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Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

The most easily recognizable influence on adolescents is the _______.

Early dating, relative to peers, is associated with:

Mr. Horowitz is a high school social worker. Because he sees so many depressed teenagers, he has concluded that depression is just a normal aspect of adolescence. Is Mr. Horowitz correct?

Teenage girls' friendships tend to:

LGBT adolescents experience more ________ than their heterosexual peers.

Mr. and Mrs. Nygen are the parents of 16-year-old Finn. Which approach to parental monitoring will be most effective with Finn?

_____ is the degree to which individuals have explored possible selves and whether they have committed to specific beliefs and goals.

Mario and his parents experience frequent, intense conflict with one another. Mario is:

Michael has a history of aggressive and disruptive behavior that began in kindergarten. Throughout elementary school, Michael often bullied and harassed his peers, received poor grades in most academic subjects, and began using alcohol at age 10. These risk factors are associated with ______.

By age ___, 80% of young people have some dating experience.

Assume that you have been asked to speak to a group of parents and educators about adolescent suicide. Your textbook presents a number of warning signs that signal increased suicide risk. List five of these warning signs that you think are most important.

Most American teenagers have sexual intercourse for the first time at about age ___.

Adolescents who are chronic offenders and who commit more serious crimes often have their first contacts with the criminal justice system by age 14.

In one study, about ____ of students placed themselves in a crowd different than that assignment by peers.

Research on contraceptive use in adolescents indicates that:

____ is the most dangerous STI.

Among all age groups, teenagers account for one third of all STI diagnoses each year.

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

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