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Which of the following statements regarding the growth spurt is true? The beginning of the growth spurt for boys is age 12 The Beginning of the growth spurt for girls is age 9 Height in elementary school is not a good predictor of height in adolescence. Better nutrition has very little impact on height

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The Beginning of the growth spurt for girls is age 9

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Puberty takes place between ages___ for most youth.

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9 and 16

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Which of the following female characteristics is an EARLY sign of pubertal development? menarche breast enlargement axillary (armpit) hair slight lowering of the voice

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breast enlargement

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___________ is a period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes.

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Puberty

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In adolescent girls, increased levels of estrogen are linked to

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depression

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Which of the following is NOT a barrier to better health care for adolescents?

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health-care providers' commitment to confidentiality

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Which of the following has research found to be positively related to promoting adolescents' health - enhancing behavior?

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secure attachment to parents

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Recent research on early-maturing girls has found that

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early-maturing girls are more likely than late maturing girls to have eating disorders. early-maturing girls have more dating experience than do late maturing girls. early-maturing girls are more likely than late maturing girls to be depressed. All of these choices are correct.

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Which of the following factors has been linked to higher physical activity levels for adolescents? being an older adolescent having parents who thought exercise was important having parents who nag at adolescents to be more physically active all of these choices are correct

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having parents who thought exercise was important

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The term used to describe the very early onset and rapid progression of puberty is

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precociouc puberty

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The first ejaculation of semen, which occurs in early to mid gonadarche, is known as

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spermarche

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Kaylee, age 22, has a cup of coffee for breakfast, skips lunch on most days, and eats a huge dinner. She is slightly overweight but does not exercise. She admits to getting by with only a few hours of sleep on weeknights but insists that she makes up for this by "sleeping in" on the weekends. Kaylee's lifestyle is

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fairly typical of someone in emerging adulthood.

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The three leading causes of death in the United States for adolescents and emerging adults are homicide, suicide, and

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accidents

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Research on the timing of puberty has indicated a. late maturing males had a more negative body image in early maturing males. b. Early maturing females are less likely to have substance abuse issues and engage in sex at an early age. c. Early maturing males are less likely to have successful peer relationships. d. None of these choices are correct

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Late maturing males had a more negative body image in early high school than early maturing males.

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A special concern is the amount of ____ in the diets of American adolescents.

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fat

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Which of the following has not been proposed as a cause of adolescent's sleep debt? a. biological changes in the brain b. use of caffeinated beverages. c. increased screen time. d. social pressures

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Social Pressures

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Which of the following is a determinant of puberty? heredity hormones birth weight all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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Which of the following male pubertal characteristics develops last? detectable voice changes growth of facial hair increase in penis size appearance of straight pubic hair

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growth of facial hair

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Unprotected sexual intercourse is considered a health- ____ behavior.

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compromising

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Starting school later for older adolescents has been shown to

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improve test scores

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Wearing seat belts and eating nutritious foods are considered health- ____ behaviors.

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enhancing

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Chemical substances that are secreted by the endocrine glands and carried by the bloodstream are known as

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hormones

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Despite the fact that the United States has become a health-conscious nation, many adolescents smoke lead sedentary lifestyles have poor diets all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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_____ are the main class of sex hormones in males; and ___ are the main class of female sex hormones.

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Androgens; estrogens

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Three contextual factors that influence whether or not adolescents engage in regular exercise are influence of the family, use of TV/ computers, and

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influence of schools

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The part of the brain involved in reasoning, decision making, and self-control is the

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prefrontal cortex

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Research has shown that, given the opportunity, adolescents will sleep about how many hours each night?

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9.5

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Which of the following statements regarding early-maturing boys in TRUE? a. it is an advantage to be an early-maturing boy. b. Early-maturing boys were more likely to smoke when they were in middle adulthood. c. Early-maturing boys were more likely to drink alcohol when they were in middle adulthood. d. Early-maturing boys were less successful than late-maturing boys at middle adulthood.

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It is an advantage to be an early-maturing boy.

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Ryan, age 17, has a tattoo of an eagle on his bicep. If he is like the majority of students with tattoos. Ryan is

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a good student

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The main estrogen that plays an important role in female pubertal development is

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estradiol

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High risk-taking behavior in adolescents has been linked to

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hanging out with peers in unstructured contexts.

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Which of the following statements regarding nutrition among adolescents is TRUE? a. Adolescents in the U.S. are decreasing their intake of fried foods. b. Adolescents in the U.S. are decreasing their intake of fruits and vegetables. c. Eating disorders are decreasing slightly among U.S. adolescents. d. Adolescents are eating more whole grans than a decade ago.

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Adolescents in the U.S. are decreasing their intake of fruits and vegetables.

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The sleep-related hormone secreted at night is

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melatonin

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Gonadarche is the period most people think of as

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puberty

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Exercise in adolescents has been liked to improved self-image better brain connectivity less depression all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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Robert Sternberg believes that most school programs that teach critical thinking are flawed focus too much on formal reasoning don't give enough attention to critical-thinking skills needed for everyday life have all of these characteristics

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have all of these characteristics

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Which of the following concepts has been attributed to Jean Piaget? children as active knowers adaptation use of schemes to organize our experiences all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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According to Piaget, adolescents are motivated to understand their world because doing so

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is biologically adaptive.

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Piaget proposed that children and adolescents use and adopt their schemas through the processes of _____ and accommodation.

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assimilation

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Adolescents ____their experiences to help them ____ their cognitive worlds.

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organize; actively construct

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Vygotsky called the range of tasks that can be mastered with the guidance of a more skilled peer or adult as

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the zone of proximal development

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Michael is a successful business owner who can develop his ideas into productive enterprises. Although he was an average student in school, his great social skills and common sense indicate that Michael Might score highly in what Sterberg calls ____ intelligence.

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practical

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A parent's ability to pick out his son's voice on a crowded playground is an example of

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selective attention

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Jessica can watch television while doing her math homework. This ability is an example of

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divided attention

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Which of the following is a similarity between Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories of cognitive development? Teachers are seen as facilitators and guides Teachers are seen as directors and molders of learning The endpoint of cognitive development is formal operational thought Knowledge is constructed through social interaction

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Teachers are seen as facilitators and guides.

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Thinking about thinking is known as

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metacognition

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The prefrontal cortex is primarily involved with reasoning processing emotions, such as love emotional regulation all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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The ability to solve problems and to adapt to and learn from experience is

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intelligence

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Expert knowledge about the practical aspects of life, that permits excellent judgment about important matters, is known as

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wisdom

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Dorian is a skilled psychiatric nurse who has the ability to engage and relate to clients with severe and chronic metal illness. Gardner would say Dorian is high in

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interpersonal intelligence

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Increasing age interferes with the brain's ability to recover from injury because

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the brain repairs itself best in childhood and adolescence.

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The ability to think three-dimensionally is a description of Gardner's ___intelligence.

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spatial

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According to Sternberg, the ability to judge, evaluate, compare, and contrast is which form of intelligence?

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analytical

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Robert Sternberg's beliefs about wisdom focus on a balance between ___ and ____.

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self interest; interest of others

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The theorist who proposed that there are eight types of intelligence or "frames of mind" is

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Howard Gardner

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Peter is a landscape designer. Gardner would say that Peter's strength is in

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naturalistic intelligence

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Grace believes that some aspects of wisdom, such as problem solving with an emphasis on various intrapersonal, interpersonal, and contextual interests, should be taught in schools. Grace's belief would be shared by which of the following theorists?

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Robert Sternberg

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Who developed the triarchic theory of intelligence?

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Robert Sternberg

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Good decision making is related to being

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calm

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Vygotsky stressed the role of ___ on cognitive development. interaction with others cooperative activities social influences all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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What process is going on when individuals change their existing way of thinking as a result of new information?

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accommodation

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Dr. Wagner can focus on his client and her issues for their 50-minute therapy session without being distracted by other thoughts. This is an example of

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selective attention

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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic temperament types identified by Chess and Thomas? easy angry difficult slow-to-warm-up

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angry

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Breanna has been described as having liberal values, being appreciative of art and beauty, having a vivid imagination, and interested in variety. According to the Big 5 theory of personality, she most likely would be rated high on the trait of

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Agreeableness

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An individual's behavioral style and characteristic way of responding is known as the person's

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temperament

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The match between an individual's temperament and the demands of the individuals environment is called

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goodness of fit

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Poor emotional regulation can lead to problems with

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eating disorders

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Chess and Thomas concluded that there are ___ basic types or clusters of temperament.

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three

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Jim is really angry with his friend for not returning a sports jacket that he borrowed. However, Jim puts on his favorite CD and distracts himself from his negative emotion. Jim clearly has some

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emotional competence

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Christopher's mother tells her friend that she does not understand why he is so moody and changeable. Christopher is most likely in

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early adolescence

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Dan, age 17, was classified as an infant with a difficult temperament. From the longitudinal research that was done on the relationship between temperament in childhood and adjustment in adolescence, we might expect that DAN

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is probably not a well adjusted young man.

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Joanna is a social person. She enjoys hanging out with friends and always being on the go. She is fun-loving and affectionate. According to the Big 5 theory of personality, she most likely would be rated high on the trait of

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Agreeableness

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Janeece is aware of her emotions and can cover up negative emotions in social situations. Research has shown that Janeece may be LESS competent at

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managing her emotions

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Which of the following statements regarding hormones and emotions is TRUE? Hormonal influences are largely responsible for negative emotions that occur in puberty. Hormonal changes and environment are about equal in accounting for negative emotions that occur in puberty. Hormonal factors are strongly associated with positive emotions. Environmental experiences may contribute more to emotions of adolescents than hormonal changes.

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Environmental experiences may contribute more to emotions of adolescents than hormonal changes.

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Parker reacts negatively to many situations and is slow to accept new experiences. Parker could be classified as an ___child.

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difficult

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The ___ is the central aspect of the personality

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self

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Research suggests that, compared to uninhibited children, individuals classified with inhibition in childhood are

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more likely to be assertive as adolescents.

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Children who fret and cry often would be classified as having a temperament with

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negative affectivity.

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Which cognitive change(s) during adolescence has been proposed for the improvement in self-regulation? Development of the prefrontal cortex Maturing in decision-making Improved executive functions All of these choices are correct

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All of these choices are correct

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Trisha's parents are concerned that at age 15, she seems to be unsure of what she wants to pursue for a career. Last month she was interested in nursing and now she is looking into social work. Trisha's parents should know that her behavior is

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typical for adolescents of her age.

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The global evaluative dimension of self is known as

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self-esteem

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Domain-specific evaluation of the self is referred to as

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self-concept

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During which state do emotional highs and lows occur most frequently?

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early adolescence

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The individual's cognitive representation of the self, the substance and content of self-conceptions is called

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self-understanding

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Jasmine, age 16, becomes upset easily and often appears to be unable to control her arousal. In the newer classification of temperament, Jasmine would be seen as being low in

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effortful control

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Gayle seems sad and withdrawn. When her friend askes her if she is sad, Gayle replies, "No; I am more hurt than sad that my so-called friends didn't invite me to their barbeque." Gayle has the emotional competence skill of

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being aware of her emotional state.

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The "social mirror" for adolescents is

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friends

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The BEST predictor of adjustment and competence in adolescents is

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the emergence of conscientiousness.

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Which of the following statements regarding religion and parenting is NOT true? a. Adolescents who have a positive relationship with their parents are likely to adopt their parents religious affiliation? b. Children and adolescents tend to adopt the religious teachings of their parents. c. Mothers are more influential than fathers in religious development of their children. d. Adolescents who have a positive relationship with their parents are more likely to seek a religion that is different from their parents' religion.

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

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Researchers have found that having a religious affiliation is liked to: a. lower rates of delinquency b. lower rates of drug use c. lower rates of depression d. all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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The highest level of Kohlberg's theory of moral development is

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postconventional reasoning

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What is the primary way in which parents influence the moral development of teens?

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Providing opportunities for their children to question their own moral beliefs.

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The theorist who developed a major stage theory of moral development is

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Lawrence Kohlberg

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Moral rules are ____, while conventional rules are ____.

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obligatory; optional

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Moral development includes moral thought feelings behavior all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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Recent research on the benefits for volunteers and those who receive volunteer services suggest that

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more adolescents should be required to participate in service learning programs.

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Which of the following has been used to explain how adolescents learn moral behavior and why behavior differs from one person to another? reinforcement punishment modeling all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on the role of ____ in moral development

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parenting

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Riley's parents praise her frequently for volunteering at community table, an organization that provides dinners for the poor and the homeless. Riley is likely to

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continue to volunteer at the Community Table.

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People who have lived exemplary lives are known as:

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moral exemplars.

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Joel shuts his cell phone off upon entering a church to attend a funeral service. Joel's action is an example of

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a conventional rule

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Which of the following is a recent trend in religion among adolescents and emerging adults? There is a downward trend in religious interest among college students. Religious issues are important to many adolescents and emerging adults. More than twice as many first-year students as in 1978 reported no religious preference. All of these are recent trends

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All of these are recent trends

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Criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral development have included all of the following. EXCEPT that Kohlberg

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placed too much emphasis on moral behavior.

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Denise helps organize a five-mile walk to raise money for a good cause, the Brian Injury Association. Denise's work is an act of

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altruism

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Which of the following statements about the values of today's college students is NOT true? a. Today's college students are less interested than earlier students in personal well-being. b. Today's college students are less interested than earlier students in the well-being of others. c. College students today are strongly motivated to be well-off financially. d. Today's college students are less motivated than earlier students to develop a meaningful philosophy of life

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a. Today's college students are less interested than earlier students in personal well-being

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The type of moral reasoning that focuses on social consensus is

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social conventional reasoning

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Researchers consider the core of all three types of moral exemplars to include the traits of honesty and

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dependagility

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Which of the following statements regarding religiousness around the world is TRUE? A. Attending religious services is highest at age 12 B. Emerging adults in developing nations were more likely than their counterparts in developed nations to be religious. C. Belief in God is high among adolescents and emerging adults in Japan. D. Attending religious services declines from ages 14-18 and then rises again at age 20

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Attending religious services declines from ages 14-18 and then rises again at age 20.

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Mackenzie, a 20-year-old college student, attends church weekly and makes prayer a part of her daily activities. According to research, Mackenzie is likely to have a. fewer sexual encounters than her less religious counterparts b. a fear of contracting HIV from unprotected sexual intercourse. c. a fear of an unplanned pregnancy from unprotected sexual intercourse. d. all of these choices are correct.

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all of these choices are correct.

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Recent research has shown that more college freshmen today than in 1990 are interested in

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volunteer or community-service programs.

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Chip obeys adults because they tell him to obey them. According to Kohlberg, Chip is in which stage of moral development?

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Punishment and obedience orientation

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The two stages of Kohlberg's preconventional reasoning level are individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange, and

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punishment and obedience orientation

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Religiousness is associated with all of the following EXCEPT attendance at religious services frequency of prayer overall importance of religion in everyday life frequency of discussing religious teachings

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attendance at religious services.

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Moral character presupposes that the person has

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set moral goals and is committed to act in accord with these goals.

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Our beliefs and attitudes about the way things should be are our

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VALUES

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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

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values about money

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Austin volunteers to help senior citizens learn basic computer skills. If Austin is like many students who participate in service learning. Austin will

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have high grades in school

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Which of the following factors has been found to influence movement through Kohlber's stages of moral development? a. cognitive conflict b. modeling c. peer relations d. all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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Which of the following statements about intergenerational relationships is TRUE? A. There is no evidence to show that early supportive relationships with parents are linked to the quality of the parent-young relationship. B. Individuals who spent quality time with their parents as children provided as much support to older parents as did children who spent little time with their parents. c. Females have an especially important role in connecting family relationships across generations. D. Sons who experienced long-term lack of trust during adolescence were more alienated from their parents than daughters who had the same experience.

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C. Females have an especially important role in connecting family relationships across generations.

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Which of the following statements about conflict between adolescents and parents is TRUE? A. Parent-adolescent conflict increases from early adolescence to late adolescence. B. Recent research shows that Hall's conception of adolescence as a time of "storm and stress" is probably true. C. Parent-child conflict is stronger than parent-early adolescent conflict. D. Conflict between parents and adolescents is highest in early adolescence.

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Conflict between parents and adolescents is highest in early adolescence.

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The three types of stepfamilies are stepfather, stepmother, and

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blended

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Ben, age 14, is close to his older brother Sam, who is 16. According to research, Sam will be A. less of a socializing agent for Ben than their parents. B. less of a socializing agent for Ben than their 20-year-old sister C. More of a socializing agent for Ben than his peers. D. none of these choices are correct

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more of a socializing agent for Ben than his peers.

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Chris gained custody of his three biological children after his divorce. After three years, he married Jennifer who had no children from her previous marriage. Chris and Jennifer's new family is a

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stepmother family

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Which of the following statements about birth order is TRUE? A. Birth order is a strong predictor of adolescent behavior. B. The importance of birth order has been underestimated. C. Birth order shows a limited capacity to predict adolescent behavior. D. Birth order has not been adequately studied.

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C. Birth order shows a limited capacity to predict adolescent behavior.

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Greg, age 23, moves back home with his parents in order to save money to buy a house. If Greg and his parents are like many families that experience this "boomerang" phenomenon, Greg will complain that his parents

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restrict his independence.

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Which of the following characteristics is involved in sibling relationships? conflict teaching rivalry all these choices are correct

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all these choices are correct

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Research has shown that an only child is usually

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achievement-oriented

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Today's parent-adolescent relationships are viewed as

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reciprocal

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The most common pattern of parenting that was found in a study of parenting behaviors in 186 countries around the world was

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warm and controlling

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Marcia and John's 25-year-old daughter, Serena, moves back in with them after graduate school. She cannot find a job in her field and works part-time as a waitress while searching for jobs. If marcia and John are like many parents whose emerging adult children move back home with them, they will

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experience a disequilibrium in the family

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Maureen's parents have clear, reasonable rules, which they communicate and enforce. They also are warm and nurturing towards Maureen and her siblings. Maureen's parents are using which of Diana Baumrind's styles of parenting

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authoritative

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Socioemotional changes that affect parent-adolescent relationships include increased responsibility in school increased initiative in school development of more sophisticated friendships all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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In a study on the effects of divorce on children conducted by Hetherington and colleagues, what percentage of the children from divorced families were found to have emotional problems?

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25 percent

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According to research, which of the following statements about divorce among parents of adolescents is TRUE? A. Prolonged conflict between divorced parents was linked to emotional problems in adolescents. B. Adolescents with secure attachment cope better with their parents' divorce. C. Disequilibrium occurs in the year following a divorce. D. All of these choices are correct.

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All of these choices are correct.

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Recent research regarding father involvement in adolescent development has indicated

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time with dad is positively related to social skill.

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Indulgent parenting has been associated with ___ in adolescents.

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lack of self-control

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Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to have a positive relationship with a sibling? Hannah, whose easy temperament is the opposite of her brother's difficult temperament. Elsie, whose difficult temperament is the same as her sister's difficult temperament Colleen, who shares an easy temperament with her brother. Hayden, whose parents treat her and her sister differently.

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Colleen, who shares an easy temperament with her brother

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Which of the following is good advice for parents and emerging adult children who are considering living together? Agree on conditions ahead of time Treat each other as adults address any concerns that arise before hard feelings develop all of these are good advice

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all of these are good advice

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Delany's parents are uninvolved in her life. She comes and goes as she pleases and she has the sense that she doesn't matter very much to her parents. Delany's parents are using which of Diana Baumrind's syles of parenting?

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neglectful

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Research has found that the result of authoritarian parenting is often adolescents who are

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socially imcompentant

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Adolescents whose parents are not involved with their lives and who do not monitor their activities in any way tend to

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lack self-control

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Which of the following changes in parents contribute to parent-adolescent relationships? a. Parents feel a decreased economic burden when their children are in adolescence. b. Marital satisfaction increases after adolescents or emerging adults leave home. c. Parents feel a decreased economic burden when their children are emerging adults. d. Parents are increasingly comfortable with their own health and attractiveness.

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Marital satisfaction increases after adolescents or emerging adults leave home

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Which of the following, according to research , is the MOST stressful to adolescents during the peak of pubertal growth? A. changes in schooling B. conflict with parents C. Conflict with peers D. moving toward independence

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conflict with parents

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Adolescents are most likely to have conflict when their

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mother

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Jeremy's parents have divorced. If Jeremy's situation is typical of many divorced families, he can expect that

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his mother will have less money than when she was married.

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Sherry and Jason have two children each from previous marriages. When they marry, they create a

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blended family

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Don is an African American teem who lives in a low-income neighborhood with his parents. Don's father works two jobs to provide for his family but he always has time to listen to Don, and their weekly "burger and bowling" night is something that they both enjoy. According to research, Don is more likely than his counterparts who do not have a close relationship with their fathers to go to college stay out of jail have good metal health all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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Lori and her parents frequently have conflict over the amount of time she spends talking on the phone to her friends. Carl's parents nag him about how much time he spends text messaging his buddies. Both Lori and Carl are experiencing conflicts with their parents that are

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fairly typical of the issues that lead adolescents and their parents to be in conflict.

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Which of the following factors have researchers determined is important in influencing adolescents' behavior? peer influences parental models of competency school influences all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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It is likely that what percentage of children born to married parents will experience their parent's divorce?

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40

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Adolescents and emerging adults from divorced families are more likely than those whose parents did not divorce to do which of the following? have academic problems show acting-out behavior and delinquency experience anxiety and depression all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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Which of the following statements about comping with rape is TRUE? Social support is an important factor in recovery. Professional counseling is an important factor in recovery. A woman's psychological adjustment prior to an assault is a factor in coping. All of these choices are correct.

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All of these choices are correct

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In it's early phases, syphilis can be treated with

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Penicillin

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The average age for marriage in the United States is ____ for men and ___ for women.

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29;27

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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? Oral sex has no health risks Oral sex is safer than sexual intercourse Oral sex is not really sex All of these choices are correct

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All of these choices are correct

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The highest rates of adolescent pregnancies and childbearing in the developed world occur in which nation?

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United States

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About what percentage of college students have chlamydia?

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10 percent

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Research shows that by age 20, what percentage of U.S. youth have engaged in sexual intercourse?

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77 percent

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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. Adolescents who watched "sexy" shows were less likely to endorse sexual stereotypes than adolescents who did not watch these shows. d. none of these was a finding

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

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A recent study of adolescent girls indicated that

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most of the girls had experienced sexual harassment at least once.

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The current pregnancy rate for teen girls between the ages of 15 and 19 is ___ which is ___ than the rate in previous years.

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26.5 births per 1000 females; lower

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The most common STI for individuals of ages 15-24 in the United States is

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genital warts

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Sheila, age 16, has just begun to be sexually active with her boyfriend Ted. Which of the following reasons would Sheila MOST likely say is the main reason she is sexually active? a. she is in love with Ted b. She was the last of her group of girlfriends to be sexually active and she liked Ted well enough. c. She was curious about sex. d. She wanted to rebel against her parents' strict religious rules.

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She is in love with Ted.

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The vaccine that the CDC recommends be given to 11-to12-year-old girls to help fight off HPV and cervical cancer is called

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Gardasil

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Which of the following is an initial symptom of general herpes? a. fever b. itching and tingling at the site of infection. c. appearance of painful sores or blisters at the site of infection. d. enlarged lymph nodes in the groin.

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b. itching and tingling at the site of infection

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Which of the following STIs is caused by a virus? genital herpes gonorrhea syphilis chlamydia

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genital herpes

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Which of the following statements about sexually transmitted infections is NOT true? a. They are contracted primarily through sexual contact b. They are increasing health problems. c. They can not be contracted through oral sex. d. They can be contracted through anal-genital contact.

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They can not be contracted though oral sex.

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Carla, a 19-year-old college sophomore, is a victim of rape. Which of the following statements about her rape is most likely to be TRUE? Her assailant was a stranger She knew the person who raped her. She reported the rape to the police. She reported the rape to campus security.

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She knew the person who raped her.

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The most common sexual outlet for adolescents is

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masturbation

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Which of the following statements regarding sex and the media is TRUE? Sex is portrayed as a recreational activity Sex is often portrayed in a stereotypical way. Women are portrayed as sex objects all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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Casual sex such as "hooking up" and having "friends with benefits" is

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more common in emerging adulthood for males only

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Research suggest that sexual attraction is determined by genetic factors hormonal factors environmental factors all of these choices are correct

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all of these choices are correct

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The majority of sexual minority (same-sex) individuals experience their first sexual behavior in

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ADOLESCENCE

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Which of the following is not one of the reasons given for the reduction in the U.S. teen pregnancy rate? fear of being a teen mother fear of STI's health classes offered in the community increase in the use of contraceptives

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fear of being a teen mother

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In a national survey, approximately what percentage of both 15- to 19- year-old males and females said that they had engaged in oral sex?

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55 percent

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The greatest concern about AIDS is in ___, where it has reached epidemic proportions.

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sub-Saharan Africa

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Harry tells his friend that he is going to see his doctor because he is afraid that this unprotected sexual encounter has left him with "the clap." Harry is concerned that he has contracted

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gonorrhea

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Linnia has a viral sexually transmitted infection that is characterized by frequent outbreaks of painful sores in her genital area. Linnia most likely has

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genital herpes

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Adolescent boys are MORE likely than adolescent girls to cite ___ as a reason for becoming sexually active.

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peer pressure

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For many adolescents, oral sex is

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a casual activity

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