Developmental Psych Chapter 15 – Flashcards
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The individual who engages in hypothetical thought clearly demonstrates an understanding of the word:
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"if"
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What may speed up adolescent cognitive advancement, according to the text?
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social networking
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Typically adolescents are ___________ thinkers but adults tend to be ______________ thinkers and both have their pros and cons.
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quick; analytical
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Javier has been engaging in bullying behavior since elementary school. It is likely that:
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he will engage in cyber bullying
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The following could account for the increase in pathology seen in adolescence
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-the stress of entering middle school and high school during puberty -family conflict during adolescence -puberty activating genes that predispose a teen to psychopathology
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The part of the brain that showed a marked discrepancy between adolescents and adults involved in the risk-taking video game study was __________________________.
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ventral striatum
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Although concrete operational thinkers might succeed on the balance-a-scale test of formal reasoning, they are less likely to do so because of their reliance on:
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trial and error
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What type of thought involves the rational analysis of many factors whose interactions must be calculated?
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analytic
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Which of the following statements is true, according to your text?
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Completing secondary and tertiary education is related to improved health and wealth in every nation.
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The United States ranked _______ on the PISA.
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about average
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Because of the potential dangers of the Internet, it is important for parents:
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to stay connected and involved with their teen.
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The thought process that involves using one or more specific experiences or facts to reach a general conclusion is called:
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inductive reasoning
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What type of thought begins with a prior belief, past experience, or common assumption, rather than a logical premise?
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intuitive
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The PISA exam is intended to gauge:
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cognition and problem-solving skills needed in adult life.
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According to the text, the structure of middle school does not seem to take into account adolescents':
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egocentrism and need for public recognition.
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Hypothetical thought:
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may complicate reflection about serious issues.
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Which of the following statements about teens' use of the Internet is true?
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Adolescents' daily use of the Internet is more likely for social than academic reasons.
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Developmentalists consider _________________ to be "developmentally regressive."
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middle schools
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According to the study comparing adults to adolescents playing risk-taking video games for points:
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teens took more risk, especially when with peers.
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Bethany has been engaging in self-injurious behavior, mostly cutting herself on her stomach and thighs. She could use the Internet to:
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-learn about treatment options for her behavior and depression. -decrease her shame and isolation by connecting with others who self-injure. -learn new ways to engage in self-harm and ways to hide her scars.
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Formal operational thought allows the adolescent to be able to:
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multiply unreal numbers
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In a study of adolescent thinking, Klaczynski concluded that:
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teenagers can use logic, but did not consistently
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Since the U.S. trend toward more high-stakes testing began:
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other nations have moved away from relying on high-stakes testing.
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What is adolescent egocentrism?
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the thinking that leads young people to focus on themselves to the exclusion of others
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One suggestion to decrease the risk of video game addiction is to:
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ban video games from bedrooms and schools.
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________________ is sometimes called "top-down reasoning."
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Deductive reasoning
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According to business leaders, today's high school graduates lack ___________, which would make them more prepared for the rapidly changing job market.
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marketable skill development due to the abstract nature of their education
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"Secondary education" refers to:
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grades 7 through 12.
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Which characteristic of adolescent thinking can "magnify the shame" of cyberbullying, according to your text?
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the imaginary audience
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What is true about video game addiction in adolescents?
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Even though overuse of technology was not included as an addiction in the DSM-5, it is considered problematic for some adolescents.
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________________ is sometimes called "bottom-up reasoning."
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inductive reasoning
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When Ramon has had several beers and insists on driving his friends home, he is most likely displaying:
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the invincibility fable.
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Technology can lead to teens being exposed to and learning more about self-destructive behaviors like a common type of self-mutilation or self-injury called:
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"cutting"
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At which of the following ages would you expect acute self-consciousness to be at its highest?
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12
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Fourteen-year-old Aisha spends at least 2 hours per night talking to her best friend, Kylie, on the phone. They often go over the details of the day, what everyone at school said, wore, etc. They also talk extensively about their dreams for the future, beliefs about the world, and analyze each other's personalities. This seems reflective of:
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adolescent egocentrism.
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Typically, high school teachers:
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assume their students have mastered formal thinking.
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Based on Klaczynski's research, a higher _________________ did not advance logic as much as experience.
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IQ test score
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The average respondent of a survey on video game use of older children and adolescents reported playing video games ____ hours per day.
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2
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In our current technology explosion, adolescents can be described as:
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"digital natives."
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Which of the following statements about the Internet and sexual abuse is true?
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Most teens avoid sexual predators online.
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Associated with research on other animals under stress, one theory on the possible cause of the academic decline seen in middle school is:
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puberty.
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In high-stakes testing situations, students are typically given:
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a single test to determine success or failure.
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Teens are likely to experiment with drugs and have unprotected sex because of:
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the invincibility fable.
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The notion that two networks exist within the brain, one for emotional and one for analytical processing of stimuli, describes the:
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dual-process model.
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Randy is in the stage of _______ if his thinking no longer depends on concrete experiences.
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formal operational thought
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Research on adolescents who play video games found that the use:
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-can be used as an escape from their problems. -can take away from their daily responsibilities, such as chores and schoolwork. -may increase physical aggression.
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Based on the case study of James, his academic decline may have been influenced by:
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the egocentric and intuitive thinking pattern characteristic of adolescents.
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The thought process that involves taking a general statement, premise, or principle and using logical steps to figure out specifics is called:
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deductive reasoning.
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John is fifteen-years-old and never plays video games. John's lack of video game use is:
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not representative of the majority of male teens.
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The adolescent's belief that he or she cannot be overcome or even harmed by anything that might defeat a normal mortal is called the:
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invincibility fable.
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Which of the following correlated with higher achievement and PISA scores?
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cognitive abilities of students in the U.S. seem to be more practical than academic
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The need for teenagers to look and behave a certain way is most related to:
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the imaginary audience.
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"Secondary education" refers to:
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grades 7 through 12.
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The findings of a study of middle school students in Los Angeles suggest that __________ makes students feel safer and less lonely.
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having someone to blame for their issues
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Which of the following best explains why teens engage in behavior that they know puts them at risk?
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the invincibility fable
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What are some ways of encouraging adolescents to engage in their education?
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-change scheduling to reduce movement between teachers and classrooms -improve extracurricular availability -provide programs for students interested in preparing for jobs rather than college
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Bullying that occurs when one person spreads insults or rumors about another by means of e-mails, text messages, or the Internet is called:
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cyberbullying.
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Which characteristic of adolescent thinking can "magnify the shame" of cyberbullying, according to your text?
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the imaginary audience
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Which of the following are signs of stress during adolescents?
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-when cognitive process declines -dropping out of school *All of these answers are correct. -externalizing behaviors by blaming others
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Adolescents believe that others:
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are as egocentric as they are.
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Which of the following best explains why those under age 20 are more likely to volunteer for military service and have a desire to be sent into combat?
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the invincibility fable
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Jay is a sixteen-year-old gay male living in rural Alaska. The Internet could be a way that Jay:
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-can connect with other gay youth around the world and decrease his isolation. -learns about self-destructive behavior, such as cutting or extreme dieting. -experiences cyberbullying.
