Question 1

Senator Gorson makes the case to his colleagues that there should be national legislation mandating parental consent for adolescent girls\' abortions. He calls abortion a \"medically dangerous procedure\" and one that will \"scar these young women for life\". Research on his statements would seem to indicate that Senator Gorson is   A. correct about the medical risk; research has shown that abortion is medically dangerous. B. correct about the psychological risks; girls who have had abortions are at high risk for depression. C. incorrect on both positions; first trimester abortion is medically safe and a study of girls who had abortions showed they had a decrease in anxiety. D. incorrect about the medical risk, but correct about the psychological risk.

Accepted Answer

C. incorrect on both positions; first trimester abortion is medically safe and a study of girls who had abortions showed they had a decrease in anxiety.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding adolescents\' sources of sexual information is NOT true?    A. Male adolescents are more likely to talk to their fathers about sex than their mothers. B. Adolescents get information about sex from the Internet. C. Female adolescents are more likely to have conversations about sex with their mothers than with their fathers. D. Many parents are uncomfortable talking about sex with their adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A. Male adolescents are more likely to talk to their fathers about sex than their mothers.

Question 3

Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to romanticize sexuality?    A. Kurt, age 13. B. Nadia, age 16. C. Julia, age 19. D. All of them are likely to romanticize sexuality equally.

Accepted Answer

B. Nadia, age 16.

Question 4

Adolescents in the United Sates are less likely than their counterparts in Canada to:  A. have access to a comprehensive sex-education program in school. B. have access to reproductive health services. C. be provided with free contraceptives. D. all of these.

Accepted Answer

D. all of these.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding abstinence-only sex education programs is TRUE?   A. They delay the onset of sexual intercourse. B. They reduce HIV-risk behavior. C. They do not delay the onset of sexual intercourse. D. They are preferred by the majority of parents.

Accepted Answer

C. They do not delay the onset of sexual intercourse.

Question 6

Reviews of recent research have found that Latino adolescents were less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior when:   A. their fathers talked to them about the possible negative consequences of sex. B. their mothers talked to them about the possible negative consequences of sex. C. their grandmothers or older aunts talked to them about the possible negative consequences of sex. D. they were confined to their homes after school and on weekends.

Accepted Answer

B. their mothers talked to them about the possible negative consequences of sex.

Question 7

Obtaining information about adolescent sexuality has been difficult because:   A. those with conservative sexual attitudes are less likely to respond to sexual surveys than those with more liberal attitudes. B. some people refuse to answer questions about sex asked by a stranger. C. some people give socially acceptable answers rather than truthful answers. D. all of these.

Accepted Answer

D. all of these.

Question 8

Liz engages in oral sex with her boyfriend Trevor. Which of the following statements regarding beliefs about oral sex is Liz MOST likely to hold?  A. Oral sex has no health risks. B. Oral sex is safer than sexual intercourse. C. Oral sex is not really sex. D. All of these

Accepted Answer

D. All of these

Question 9

A recent study showed that college women who ______ made more responsible decisions regarding sexuality than women who did not engage in this behavior.    A. attended weekly religious services. B. volunteered in their communities at least five hours per week. C. had a prior STI. D. frequently set personal goals.

Accepted Answer

D. frequently set personal goals.

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding sexual activity and gender is NOT true?   A. Adolescent females are less likely than males to report sexual intercourse as an enjoyable experience. B. Adolescent males are more likely than adolescent females to be sexually active. C. Adolescent males are less likely than adolescent females to report sexual intercourse as an enjoyable experience. D. Adolescent males are more likely than adolescent females to engage in sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

C. Adolescent males are less likely than adolescent females to report sexual intercourse as an enjoyable experience.

Question 11

Anna is a 24-year-old woman who is pregnant with her first baby. Her neighbor, Trish, is 16 and pregnant with her first child. Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE of these women?   A. Anna is more likely than Trisha to be receiving prenatal care. B. Anna is more likely than Trisha to have a premature birth. C. Trisha\'s baby is likely to weigh more than Anna\'s baby. D. Both mothers will be equally competent caregivers for their babies.

Accepted Answer

A. Anna is more likely than Trisha to be receiving prenatal care.

Question 12

Which of the following was a finding from several research studies of adolescents who watched sexually explicit TV shows?  A. There was a link between the amount of time adolescents watched sexually explicit TV and initiation of dating. B. There was a link between the amount of time adolescents watched sexually explicit TV and the initiation of sexual intercourse C. shows were less likely to endorse sexual stereotypes than adolescents who did not watch these shows. D. None of these was a finding.

Accepted Answer

B. There was a link between the amount of time adolescents watched sexually explicit TV and the initiation of sexual intercourse

Question 13

The potential for abuse is highest in cults that:  are physically and socially isolated from the outside community.

Accepted Answer

are physically and socially isolated from the outside community.

Question 14

Marcy believes that self-regulation, rather than abstract reasoning, is the key to positive moral development. Which of the following theorists shared Marcy\'s view? Albert Bandura

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura

Question 15

Researchers have found that having a religious affiliation is linked to: all of these

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding religion and parenting is NOT true? Adolescents who have a positive relationship with their parents are more likely to seek a religion that is different from their parents\' religion.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents who have a positive relationship with their parents are more likely to seek a religion that is different from their parents\' religion.

Question 17

Research has found that moral children have parents who do all EXCEPT: foster an external sense of morality.

Accepted Answer

foster an external sense of morality.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding moral behavior is NOT true? Adolescents are likely to display consistent moral behavior in diverse social settings.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents are likely to display consistent moral behavior in diverse social settings

Question 19

Margaret\'s parents refuse to talk to her if she displeases them in any way. They tell her younger brother that Margaret is a big disappointment to them if she gets any grade below a B. Margaret\'s parents are using which of the following discipline techniques? love withdrawl

Accepted Answer

love withdrawl

Question 20

Jordan says that he wants to make as much money as he can after college so that he can retire at age 45. He plans to \"save every dime\" that is not needed for his basic living expenses. David says that he wants to earn a decent salary but that he is more interested in using some of his earnings to travel and meet interesting people. Jordan and David have different values about money

Accepted Answer

values about money

Question 21

Katie\'s parents know that their daughter will inevitably be confronted by peers who want to offer her alcohol or drugs. They spend time talking with her about how to resist these harmful situations, and they even role-play with her to increase her skills. Katie\'s parents are engaging in which type of parenting strategy? pre-arming

Accepted Answer

pre-arming

Question 22

Mr. Hale has his tenth-grade honors English class tutor younger children in reading and writing. Mr. Hale\'s students are engaged in: service learning

Accepted Answer

service learning

Question 23

What differences exist between Kohlberg\'s and Gilligan\'s theories of moral development? Kohlberg postulated an ethic of justice; Gilligan postulated an ethic of care.

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg postulated an ethic of justice; Gilligan postulated an ethic of care.

Question 24

The key concept in understanding Kohlberg\'s theory of moral development is: internalization

Accepted Answer

internalization

Question 25

Romantic relationships and _____ predicted an increase in depressive symptoms in girls.   A. co-rumination B. secure attachment to parents C. lack of female friends D. poor grades in school

Accepted Answer

A. co-rumination

Question 26

Being rejected or overlooked by peers can lead some adolescents to:   A. become closer to their parents. B. be vulnerable to cult recruiters. C. feel lonely or hostile. D. become closer to their siblings.

Accepted Answer

C. feel lonely or hostile.

Question 27

Debra\'s parents have a high level of marital conflict. According to research, as an emerging adult, Debra is likely to have romantic relationships that are:  A. stable. B. warm and nurturing. C. superficial. D. conflicted.

Accepted Answer

D. conflicted.

Question 28

Lisa lives with her boyfriend, Jeff. According to recent research, Lisa is more at risk for _____  than her married counterparts.   A. depression B. partner violence C. alcoholism D. eating disorders

Accepted Answer

B. partner violence

Question 29

Which of the following statements regarding child and adolescent groups is NOT true?   A. Adolescent groups are more mixed or heterogeneous than children\'s groups. B. Opposite-sex participation in social groups decreases in adolescence. C. Adolescent groups are more formalized than children\'s groups. D. Rules are more well-defined in adolescent groups than in children\'s groups.

Accepted Answer

B. Opposite-sex participation in social groups decreases in adolescence.

Question 30

Tony has not adjusted well to the peer group at his new school. When another boy accidentally bumps into Tony at a school dance, Tony will be MOST likely to:   A. ignore the bump and continue talking to the chaperone who has befriended him. B. aggressively attack the other boy because he assumes that he was bumped on purpose. C. verbally lash out, but he won\'t be physically aggressive. D. ask those around him if he was bumped on purpose.

Accepted Answer

B. aggressively attack the other boy because he assumes that he was bumped on purpose.

Question 31

Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to assume a leadership role on the student council?   A. Jeremy, an African-American boy B. Sarah, a middle class White girl C. John, a low socioeconomic class Latino boy D. Marcus, a lower socioeconomic class White boy

Accepted Answer

B. Sarah, a middle class White girl

Question 32

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of divorce?   A. Andrea, a 43-year-old lawyer who has been married for 12 years B. Connie, a 19-year-old high school graduate who has been married for a year C. Joel, a 26-year-old youth minister who has been married for two years D. Harry, a 40-year-old physician whose parents divorced when he was 25 years old

Accepted Answer

B. Connie, a 19-year-old high school graduate who has been married for a year

Question 33

Reputation-based crowds often appear first during:   A. late childhood. B. early adolescence. C. late adolescence. D. emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

B. early adolescence.

Question 34

Which of the following statements regarding single adults is TRUE?   A. Over a thirty-year period there has been a dramatic decrease in the number of single adults in the United States. B. Single people experience much less stress than married people. C. There are few advantages to being single. D. Singles are frequently stereotyped as \"swinging\" or \"desperate.\"

Accepted Answer

D. Singles are frequently stereotyped as \"swinging\" or \"desperate.\"

Question 35

Megan has a problem with her boyfriend\'s intense jealousy. She and her friends talk constantly about her problem, focusing on nothing else. According to research, this co-rumination is likely to result in   A. resolution of the problem for Megan. B. decrease in positive friendship quality with her friends. C. an increase in depressive symptoms for Megan. D. all of these.

Accepted Answer

C. an increase in depressive symptoms for Megan.

Question 36

Lydia is a sexually active lesbian adolescent. Which of the following is probably TRUE for Lydia?   A. She has had sex with boys before a same-sex encounter. B. Her initial same-sex encounter was with a casual acquaintance. C. She is in love with her current partner. D. She is open with her parents about her romantic life.

Accepted Answer

A. She has had sex with boys before a same-sex encounter.

Question 37

Which of the following statements regarding parental involvement in adolescents\' schooling is TRUE?   A. Most parents are fairly knowledgeable about normal adolescent development. B. Parents and teachers usually get to know each other well at the high-school level. C. Parents need to receive better information about curricular choices. D. Parents\' involvement needs to decrease by the time their children are in high school.

Accepted Answer

C. Parents need to receive better information about curricular choices.

Question 38

Jamie has a reading disability. Which of the following approaches to learning would experts recommend for Jamie?   A. self-paced learning B. direct instruction C. peer-tutored D. computer-assisted

Accepted Answer

B. direct instruction

Question 39

Which of the following students is most likely to be a bully?   A. Skyler, who has average grades and is fairly popular. B. Donald, who drinks alcohol and has some mild depressive symptoms. C. Evie, who is shy and socially withdrawn from her peers. D. Lisa, who is an honor student but suffers from anxiety.

Accepted Answer

B. Donald, who drinks alcohol and has some mild depressive symptoms.

Question 40

In Mr. Durgan\'s U.S. history class, students work in teams to explore, research, and present a topic to the class. They can choose from a list of topics or propose a topic to the teacher for approval. Mr. Durgan serves as their guide and mentor for the project. This is an example of:   A. the constructivist approach to learning. B. the jigsaw classroom. C. direct instruction. D. an open education approach.

Accepted Answer

A. the constructivist approach to learning

Question 41

Mrs. Grundy, a superintendent of schools, wants to implement strategies that will decrease the dropout rate in her district. According to research, what should Mrs. Grundy concentrate on FIRST?   A. Early detection and remediation of children\'s learning difficulties. B. Allowing adolescents to have shorter school days so that they can work and contribute financially to their families. C. Developing comprehensive sex-education programs to decrease teen pregnancy rates. D. Developing more exciting curricula so that students won\'t drop out from boredom.

Accepted Answer

A. Early detection and remediation of children\'s learning difficulties.

Question 42

Mr. Root has clear classroom rules but students are so busy being absorbed in learning that he rarely has to enforce a rule. As a result, his students are:   A. more likely to be motivated. B. less likely to develop academic problems. c. less likely to develop emotional problems. d. all of these.

Accepted Answer

A. more likely to be motivated.

Question 43

The largest group of U.S. students to receive special education is children with:  A. mental retardation. B. emotional problems. C. learning disabilities. D. speech and language impairments.

Accepted Answer

C. learning disabilities.

Question 44

The transition to middle school or junior high school is stressful because:   A. students have less independence than they did in elementary school. B. students have to shift to a team-oriented approach. C. students have too many subjects from which to select their courses. D. many changes are taking place at the same time.

Accepted Answer

D. many changes are taking place at the same time.

Question 45

The reason most frequently given for stress and depression among college students is:   A. living away from home. B. having too many assignments and too little time to complete them. C. fear of failing in a success-oriented world. D. pressure from parents to get good grades.

Accepted Answer

C. fear of failing in a success-oriented world.

Question 46

Which of the following statements regarding the direct approach to learning is NOT true?   A. It is a student-centered approach. B. It is a teacher-centered approach. C. It is a passive approach. D. It emphasizes time on academic tasks.

Accepted Answer

A. It is a student-centered approach.

Question 47

Which of the following characteristics must be present for a diagnosis of ADHD?   A. obsessions and compulsions B. phobias C. anxiety D. inattention

Accepted Answer

D. inattention

Question 48

A written statement that spells out a program specifically tailored for children or adolescents with a disability is called:   A. an inclusion plan. B. a mainstreaming plan. C. a child-centered plan. D. an individual education plan.

Accepted Answer

D. an individual education plan.

Question 49

Professor Daube teaches Theories of Personality. He has his students analyze the song lyrics of famous songwriters, past and present, and see if they can determine the writers\' specific personality traits based on their writings. According to research, Professor Daube\'s students should _____ than students who are taught Theories of Personality by lectures only.   A. be more cognitively engaged with their learning B. learn less C. be less motivated D. none of these

Accepted Answer

A. be more cognitively engaged with their learning

Question 50

Christine wants to be a nursery-school teacher. While still in high school, she takes a class through which she works part of each day at the day-care center her school operates for the children of students, teachers, and staff. Christine is participating in:   A. a vocational class. B. a paid internship. C. theory-to-practice class. D. none of these.

Accepted Answer

A. a vocational class.

Question 51

Which of the following statements regarding adolescents and part-time work is NOT true?   A. Adolescents who spend 20 hours or more each week at work spend less time with their peers. B. Adolescents who work spend less time with their families. C. Adolescents who work long hours are more frequent users of alcohol and marijuana. D. Tenth-graders who worked more than 14 hours a week suffered a drop in grades.

Accepted Answer

A. Adolescents who spend 20 hours or more each week at work spend less time with their peers.

Question 52

In which of the following domains would an adolescent be expected to form an identity FIRST?   A. lifestyle B. religious C. vocational D. political

Accepted Answer

C. vocational

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT true of adolescents and achievement?   A. Adolescence is a critical juncture in achievement. B. As demands on adolescents intensify, different areas of their lives may come into conflict. C. Adolescents\' achievement is mainly due to their intellectual abilities. D. New academic and social pressures force adolescents toward different roles.

Accepted Answer

C. Adolescents\' achievement is mainly due to their intellectual abilities.

Question 54

Stephanie\'s biology class had to go to the computer and follow a set of directions that guided them through the steps that a surgeon would use to do open-heart surgery. While most of her classmates thought it was a fun assignment. Stephanie says, \"I\'m horrible at these computer simulations,\" even  though she has done them in other classes and done well. Stephanie is showing a   A. phobia about the human body. B. helpless orientation. C. negative orientation. D. fear of computers.

Accepted Answer

B. helpless orientation.

Question 55

Whitney gets an A- on her science test on ecology. She studied for several afternoons with a group of classmates and she says that the test was difficult but fair. Whitney\'s explanation for her good test grade is an example of:   A. an external attribution. B. an internal attribution. C. a cognitive belief. D. a behavioral attribution.

Accepted Answer

B. an internal attribution.

Question 56

Career development is related to _____ in adolescents and emerging adults.   A. high stress levels B. high levels of anxiety C. identity development D. self-esteem

Accepted Answer

C. identity development

Question 57

Which of the following statements regarding college students and work is TRUE?   A. As the number of hours of work increases, so does the likelihood of dropping out of school. B. Most colleges try to reserve some sections of classes for working students to make scheduling easier for these students. C. Most colleges restrict the number of hours that students can work and still remain in good standing. D. All of these are true.

Accepted Answer

A. As the number of hours of work increases, so does the likelihood of dropping out of school.

Question 58

Claudia is a 23-year-old emerging adult. Her transition from school to work is most strongly influenced by her:   A. geographic location. B. level of education. C. ethnic background. D. personality.

Accepted Answer

B. level of education.

Question 59

A student who has not yet made a commitment to a career but is still exploring options is in:   A. identity diffusion. B. identity moratorium. C. identity foreclosure. D. identity achievement.

Accepted Answer

B. identity moratorium.

Question 60

Liam does not have as high an IQ as his twin brother, but Liam persists at his tasks and has confidence that he will be able to solve life\'s problems. According to research, we can predict   A. Liam will not be as successful as his intellectually brighter twin. B. Liam may be quite a high achiever because he has adaptive motivational patterns. C. Liam will probably give up easily and thus end up being a low achiever. D. None of these.

Accepted Answer

B. Liam may be quite a high achiever because he has adaptive motivational patterns.

Question 61

Researchers in the field of developmental psychopathology seek to establish links between:   A. nature and nurture. B. early precursors of a problem and later outcomes. C. late signs of a problem and prognosis. D. none of these.

Accepted Answer

B. early precursors of a problem and later outcomes.

Question 62

The four problems that affect the largest number of adolescents are sexual problems, juvenile delinquency, drug abuse, and:   A. eating disorders. B. self-injurious behaviors. C. depression. D. school-related problems.

Accepted Answer

D. school-related problems.

Question 63

Kiptyn takes a drug that increases his heart rate, breathing rate, and temperature. He has a feeling of energy and elevated mood on this drug. Kiptyn is probably taking:   A. a stimulant. B. a hallucinogen. C. marijuana. D. alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A. a stimulant.

Question 64

Violent youth tend to be males who come from:   A. poverty-infested areas of inner cities. B. rural areas where there is nothing to do. C. poor areas of suburbs. D. entitled backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A. poverty-infested areas of inner cities.

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