PSYC 160 CH 10 – Flashcards

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Life-course-persistent offenders:
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may show signs of neurological impairment.
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Several of Jamel's friends agree to gather Thursday evening and study for their physics exam, and they invite him to come along. Jamel's friends are:
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facilitating constructive behaviors.
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According to Erikson, what is one of the four aspects of identity?
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political
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Bickering between parents and teenagers is most likely to:
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concern personal habits and dress.
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Restrictive and controlling parenting practices are associated with:
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adolescent depression.
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Parental monitoring is most likely to be effective and healthy when it is:
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part of a warm, supportive relationship.
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Without any thoughtful consideration, Sean took on an identity that is the opposite of what his parents want for him. Sean has adopted a(n):
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negative identity.
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Those who have sexual intercourse before the age of 16 are _____ likely to catch a STI than those who begin sexual activity after age 19.
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twice as
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Suicidal ideation refers to:
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thinking about suicide.
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According to Erikson, the identity status characterized by not questioning and making no commitment is:
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diffusion.
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A study of adult women in the United States found that those who voluntarily had sex before the age of 16 were:
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likely to get a divorce as an adult.
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The term for a pause in identity formation, when alternatives are explored before final choices are made, is known as:
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moratorium.
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Research indicates that adolescents who work 20 hours a week or more:
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tend to hate their jobs and achieve less in school.
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Identity politics refers to the tendency to:
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vote for people of one's own race, religion, ethnicity, or gender.
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Abbie is aware of where her son is whenever he goes out, and she requires him to call if there is any change in plans. This is an example of:
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parental monitoring.
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Elyse broke up with her boyfriend after a fight. She has spent the last week repeatedly going over the fight in her mind, which has caused her to sink into depression. Her continual reliving the fight is known as:
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rumination.
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All of the following are reasons why the adolescent suicide rate seems worse than it actually is EXCEPT?
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The rate is higher than it has been in past decades.
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In communities and families that forbid adolescent sex, teenagers are:
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not likely to receive medical care when they contract an STI.
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Seventeen-year-old Andrew failed several classes, lost his job, and spends most of his time sleeping on the couch. When his parents voice their disapproval, he replies, "Whatever." Andrew's response indicates:
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role confusion.
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Harold readily adopted his parent's religious faith without question. Happy and secure, he enjoys participating in religious events with his parents. His identity status reflects:
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foreclosure.
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An individual who commits crimes during adolescence but stops by the age of 21 is considered a(n):
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adolescence-limited offender.
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Identity diffusion is typically characterized by:
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apathy.
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Child sexual abuse:
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is most common when the first signs of puberty occur.
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Identify the accurate statement concerning parental connectedness and control in parent-adolescent interactions.
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Whether these aspects are constructive or destructive depends on the situation.
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Drug use before the age of 18:
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predicts later drug abuse.
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Lydia finds that she often thinks about killing herself. This is called:
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suicide ideation.
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Which developed nation has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy?
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the United States
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Data indicates a marked decline in _____ rates among immigrant women in the U.S., at least in part because these women expect to attend post-secondary education.
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teenage pregnancy
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Compared to when they were children, many adolescents are:
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less self-confident.
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Heavy drinking impairs memory and self-control by:
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damaging the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.
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An example of a behavior that demonstrates identity foreclosure is:
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working in the family business because it is expected.
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A recent study of teens in New York City found the teens MOST at risk for sexual violence and STIs had:
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both same-sex and opposite-sex partners.
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According to Erikson, adolescents are in the stage of:
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identity versus role confusion.
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Gender refers to:
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the cultural or social attributes of being male or female.
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Which statement about child sexual abuse has research shown to be false?
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Most cases are reported to authorities, even if not all abusers are prosecuted.
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In the United States, parent-child conflict is most common when children are in:
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early adolescence.
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