Question 1

Rates of depression rise in early adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Valencia is an American teenager. Like most teenagers, Valencia will feel the greatest pressure from peers to conform to:

Accepted Answer

A)  personal choices, such as choice of clothing and music. 
B)  risky sexual behavior. 
C)  delinquent activities, such as shoplifting and drug use. 
D)  her parents' goals and expectations.

Question 3

______ refers to a sense of membership to an ethnic group and includes the attitudes, values, and culture associated with that group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Collectivism 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Ethnic gloss 
D)  Ethnic identity

Question 4

Which of the following school characteristics may foster a safer climate for LGBT youth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Private school 
B)  Large student body 
C)  Small student body 
D)  Rural location

Question 5

In order to establish a sense of identity, 16-year-old Max must:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a religious ideology. 
B)  learn to separate his values from those of his family. 
C)  reconcile all of his weaknesses and doubts. 
D)  consider both his past and his future.

Question 6

Sexual activity before turning ____ is associated with problem behavior, including alcohol and substance use, poor academic achievement, and delinquent activity, as well as having a larger number of sex partners to peers.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  16 
C)  17 
D)  18

Question 7

According to research on suicide rates, which adolescent is at lowest risk for a suicide attempt?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nina, who is a lesbian 
B)  Max, who is White 
C)  Den, who is Native American 
D)  Claude, who is Canadian Aboriginal

Question 8

Peer pressure peaks at about age 17 and gradually declines into the early 20s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When asked about his plans for the future, 18-year-old Kevin replied, "Eh, haven't really thought about it. I don't like school, there are no jobs out there, and I'm only 18. I'll figure things out when the time comes. Right now, I like hanging out with my friends." Kevin demonstrates characteristics of identity_____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

An essential first step in treating adolescent depression is:

Accepted Answer

A)  implementing school-based suicide prevention programs. 
B)  prescribing medication to regulate hormones and neurotransmitters. 
C)  educating parents and teachers about the signs of depression. 
D)  screening all middle school and high school students for early warning signs of mental health problems.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Like cliques, crowds are based on intimate friendships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Many ethnic minority adolescents:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid the task of exploring and committing to an identity. 
B)  become sensitive to negative feedback, discrimination, and inequality from the majority group. 
C)  hold negative stereotypes of the majority group, which undermines healthy exploration. 
D)  actively explore and commit to values, beliefs, and future plans in early adolescence.

Question 14

Adolescent boys are more likely than adolescent girls to form cliques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Identity achievement is characterized by _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment; exploration 
B)  uncertainty; acceptance 
C)  crisis; commitment 
D)  exploration; uncertainty

Question 16

_______ encompasses feelings about oneself, appraisals of the self, and attitudes and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexuality 
B)  Gender identity 
C)  Global self-esteem 
D)  The ideal self

Question 17

Which of the following events are risk factors-particularly when combined with other stressors-that contribute to suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  getting a bad grade on a quiz 
B)  moving to a new school 
C)  dating a friend's former boyfriend or girlfriend 
D)  loss of a friendship

Question 18

Which of the following parenting behaviors is associated with the childhood onset of serious antisocial behavior that persists into adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not setting age-appropriate expectations for behavior 
B)  Overlooking early signs of depression 
C)  Being overly permissive 
D)  Being overly controlling or negligent

Question 19

Adolescents with a strong sense of ethnic identity tend to show better adjustment and coping skills and fewer emotional and behavioral problems than do those who do not or only weakly identify with their identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Wanda is the mother of 16-year-old Shawna, who recently gave birth to her first child. Both Shawna and the baby live with Wanda. How can Wanda help support her daughter and baby grandson?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take over caregiving responsibilities so Shawna can focus on schoolwork. 
B)  Share caregiving responsibilities, while also supporting Shawna's need for autonomy. 
C)  Use firm, strict discipline with Shawna and insist that she take full responsibility for the baby's care. 
D)  Require Shawna to work part-time, pay for half of the bills, and take the baby along on any social outings.

Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Rates of depression rise in early adolescence.

Valencia is an American teenager. Like most teenagers, Valencia will feel the greatest pressure from peers to conform to:

______ refers to a sense of membership to an ethnic group and includes the attitudes, values, and culture associated with that group.

Which of the following school characteristics may foster a safer climate for LGBT youth?

In order to establish a sense of identity, 16-year-old Max must:

Sexual activity before turning ____ is associated with problem behavior, including alcohol and substance use, poor academic achievement, and delinquent activity, as well as having a larger number of sex partners to peers.

According to research on suicide rates, which adolescent is at lowest risk for a suicide attempt?

Peer pressure peaks at about age 17 and gradually declines into the early 20s.

An essential first step in treating adolescent depression is:

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

Like cliques, crowds are based on intimate friendships.

Many ethnic minority adolescents:

Adolescent boys are more likely than adolescent girls to form cliques.

Identity achievement is characterized by _ and _.

_______ encompasses feelings about oneself, appraisals of the self, and attitudes and behaviors.

Which of the following events are risk factors-particularly when combined with other stressors-that contribute to suicide?

Which of the following parenting behaviors is associated with the childhood onset of serious antisocial behavior that persists into adulthood?

Adolescents with a strong sense of ethnic identity tend to show better adjustment and coping skills and fewer emotional and behavioral problems than do those who do not or only weakly identify with their identity.

Wanda is the mother of 16-year-old Shawna, who recently gave birth to her first child. Both Shawna and the baby live with Wanda. How can Wanda help support her daughter and baby grandson?