Question 1

Which husband is most likely to have a happy marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul-he expects his wife to understand that he works long hours at the shop 
B)  Nick-he makes sure that his wife knows his expectations 
C)  Mark-he always finds something reasonable in the advice given to him by his wife 
D)  Michael-he tries to repeat what his wife says in his own words to show that he is paying attention 
A)  Paul-he expects his wife to understand that he works long hours at the shop 
B)  Nick-he makes sure that his wife knows his expectations 
C)  Mark-he always finds something reasonable in the advice given to him by his wife 
D)  Michael-he tries to repeat what his wife says in his own words to show that he is paying attention

Question 2

Should you break the speed limit? Someone from level 1 of moral reasoning would say:

Accepted Answer

A)  no, because it is against the law 
B)  no, because you might get caught and punished 
C)  no, because your parents and teachers taught you to obey the limit 
D)  maybe, because it depends on the situation 
A)  no, because it is against the law 
B)  no, because you might get caught and punished 
C)  no, because your parents and teachers taught you to obey the limit 
D)  maybe, because it depends on the situation

Question 3

What happens in each of Erikson's eight stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth in moral reasoning 
B)  advancement in cognitive reasoning 
C)  sexual pleasure moves from one body area to another 
D)  a unique psychosocial conflict 
A)  growth in moral reasoning 
B)  advancement in cognitive reasoning 
C)  sexual pleasure moves from one body area to another 
D)  a unique psychosocial conflict

Question 4

Which of the following is hypothesized to be a reason for reversals in self-esteem among adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual behavior without contraception 
B)  changes in peer groups, attractiveness, or parental relationships 
C)  early development of secondary sex characteristics 
D)  egocentric thinking 
A)  sexual behavior without contraception 
B)  changes in peer groups, attractiveness, or parental relationships 
C)  early development of secondary sex characteristics 
D)  egocentric thinking

Question 5

Your great Aunt Lorelii says to always focus on the good things about a person.This best illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  conventional bias 
B)  postconventional thinking 
C)  positivity bias 
D)  resiliency 
A)  conventional bias 
B)  postconventional thinking 
C)  positivity bias 
D)  resiliency

Question 6

What is the correct order of events for the ovaries to produce female hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hypothalamus releases kisspeptin, which stimulates the pituitary gland to stimulate the ovaries to increase the production of female hormones. 
B)  The ovaries release kisspeptin, which stimulates the hypothalamus to produce female hormones. 
C)  The pituitary gland releases kisspeptin, which stimulates the hypothalamus to produce female hormones. 
D)  The ovaries stimulate the thalamus to produce kisspeptin, which stimulates the pituitary gland. This, in turn, stimulates the hypothalamus to produce female hormones. 
A)  The hypothalamus releases kisspeptin, which stimulates the pituitary gland to stimulate the ovaries to increase the production of female hormones. 
B)  The ovaries release kisspeptin, which stimulates the hypothalamus to produce female hormones. 
C)  The pituitary gland releases kisspeptin, which stimulates the hypothalamus to produce female hormones. 
D)  The ovaries stimulate the thalamus to produce kisspeptin, which stimulates the pituitary gland. This, in turn, stimulates the hypothalamus to produce female hormones.

Question 7

According to the BioPsychoSocial model,sexuality:

Accepted Answer

A)  must be discussed in the context of the cognitive, personality, and emotional changes of the adolescent 
B)  is purely biological 
C)  in adolescents is decreasing, because of the number of messages stressing abstinence 
D)  among teenagers is decreasing, since more is known about AIDS 
A)  must be discussed in the context of the cognitive, personality, and emotional changes of the adolescent 
B)  is purely biological 
C)  in adolescents is decreasing, because of the number of messages stressing abstinence 
D)  among teenagers is decreasing, since more is known about AIDS

Question 8

Recent research suggests that ____ may have the strongest influence on our development.

Accepted Answer

A)  parents 
B)  siblings 
C)  schools 
D)  peers 
A)  parents 
B)  siblings 
C)  schools 
D)  peers

Question 9

The effects of menopause on sexuality are influenced by sexuality prior to menopause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The time of life characterized by many biological,personality,cognitive,social,and personality trait changes between the ages of 12 and 18 is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescence 
B)  senesce 
C)  transition 
D)  matriculation 
A)  adolescence 
B)  senesce 
C)  transition 
D)  matriculation

Question 11

The positive resolution of the conflict of old age as described by Erikson is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity 
B)  generativity 
C)  intimacy 
D)  identity 
A)  integrity 
B)  generativity 
C)  intimacy 
D)  identity

Question 12

As Karl looks back,he tries to think of what signs his cousin might have shown before he committed suicide.Which of the following is a common behavioral symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sense of resolve 
B)  social isolation and withdrawal 
C)  a peace about things coming to an end 
D)  talking about the future 
A)  a sense of resolve 
B)  social isolation and withdrawal 
C)  a peace about things coming to an end 
D)  talking about the future

Question 13

"We ought to make the right decisions based on how those decisions will impact others." This person has a(n)____ orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)  care 
B)  relative 
C)  justice 
D)  externalizing 
A)  care 
B)  relative 
C)  justice 
D)  externalizing

Question 14

What are the stages of dying,as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross? What does the research tell us
about this theory?

Accepted Answer

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposed the five

Question 15

The most important hormone in the development of female sexual characteristics is:

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  testosterone 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  testosterone 
D)  luteinizing hormone

Question 16

Cognitive development refers to changes in perception,thinking,and understanding of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Researchers now believe that most adolescents:

Accepted Answer

A)  experience great psychological turmoil 
B)  successfully negotiate their teenage years 
C)  have many emotional problems 
D)  pass on to postconventional moral development 
A)  experience great psychological turmoil 
B)  successfully negotiate their teenage years 
C)  have many emotional problems 
D)  pass on to postconventional moral development

Question 18

If you argue that men need to be dominant and women need to be caring for survival,then you are arguing for the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive developmental theory 
B)  psychosexual theory 
C)  evolutionary theory 
D)  social role theory 
A)  cognitive developmental theory 
B)  psychosexual theory 
C)  evolutionary theory 
D)  social role theory

Question 19

A 2011 study by the Centers for Disease control found that life expectancy in the US has set a record of ___ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  73 
B)  76 
C)  78 
D)  82 
A)  73 
B)  76 
C)  78 
D)  82

Question 20

Cal is anxious to grow in height so that he can be a better basketball player.He is 10 years old.According to the average growth spurt,how much longer will Cal have to wait?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 year 
B)  3 years 
C)  6 years 
D)  7 years 
A)  1 year 
B)  3 years 
C)  6 years 
D)  7 years

Exam 18: Adolescence and Adulthood

Which husband is most likely to have a happy marriage?

Should you break the speed limit? Someone from level 1 of moral reasoning would say:

What happens in each of Erikson's eight stages?

Which of the following is hypothesized to be a reason for reversals in self-esteem among adolescents?

Your great Aunt Lorelii says to always focus on the good things about a person.This best illustrates:

What is the correct order of events for the ovaries to produce female hormones?

According to the BioPsychoSocial model,sexuality:

Recent research suggests that ____ may have the strongest influence on our development.

The effects of menopause on sexuality are influenced by sexuality prior to menopause.

The time of life characterized by many biological,personality,cognitive,social,and personality trait changes between the ages of 12 and 18 is called:

The positive resolution of the conflict of old age as described by Erikson is known as:

As Karl looks back,he tries to think of what signs his cousin might have shown before he committed suicide.Which of the following is a common behavioral symptom?

"We ought to make the right decisions based on how those decisions will impact others." This person has a(n)____ orientation.

What are the stages of dying,as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross? What does the research tell us about this theory?

The most important hormone in the development of female sexual characteristics is:

Cognitive development refers to changes in perception,thinking,and understanding of the world.

Researchers now believe that most adolescents:

If you argue that men need to be dominant and women need to be caring for survival,then you are arguing for the:

A 2011 study by the Centers for Disease control found that life expectancy in the US has set a record of ___ years.

Cal is anxious to grow in height so that he can be a better basketball player.He is 10 years old.According to the average growth spurt,how much longer will Cal have to wait?

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