Question 1

In Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the ________ stage is proposed to be the fourth and final stage.

Accepted Answer

A)   concrete operational
B)   passive operational
C)   preconventional reasoning
D)   formal operationalE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A number of leading experts on adolescent sexuality conclude that abstinence-only programs

Accepted Answer

A)   are less effective at reducing the risk of adolescent pregnancy than sex-education programs.
B)   prevent adolescent pregnancies better than sex-education programs emphasizing contraceptive knowledge.
C)   are more effective at reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections than sex-education programs.
D)   provide useful knowledge about safe sex to sexually active adolescents.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa affect

Accepted Answer

A)   men and women equally.
B)   men more than women.
C)   women more than men.
D)   women more than older men but less than younger men.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Leila, a 14-year-old girl, feels that nobody understands her, especially her parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the ________ aspect of an adolescent's egocentrism.

Accepted Answer

A)   personal fable
B)   imaginary audience
C)   self-fulfilling prophecy
D)   collective mythE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In contrast to Piaget's views, the development of formal operational thinking

Accepted Answer

A)   does not occur during adolescence.
B)   is promoted by education in the logic of science and mathematics.
C)   is unaffected by the influence of culture and education.
D)   is commonly seen among all American adults.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

________ is a hormone associated in boys with genital development, increased height, and deepening of the voice.

Accepted Answer

A)   Testosterone
B)   Estrogen
C)   Estradiol
D)   ProgestinE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

Martha is suffering from bulimia nervosa, whereas Jane has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The difference between them is that Martha

Accepted Answer

A)   will eventually recover from the disorder.
B)   is likely to be highly perfectionistic.
C)   has an eating disorder.
D)   has her weight within a normal range.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the main characteristics of people suffering from anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   precocious puberty in girls
B)   amenorrhea in girls who have reached puberty
C)   body weight that falls in the 98th percentile of the BMI scale
D)   binge eating followed by purgingE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

A cross-cultural comparison of 21 countries done by Sedgh and others (2015)  showed that ________ had the lowest adolescent pregnancy rate among 15- to 19-year-olds.

Accepted Answer

A)   the United States
B)   Switzerland
C)   Japan
D)   the United KingdomE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The mean age at the beginning of the growth spurt in girls is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   6
B)   14
C)   12
D)   9E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Explore the link between hormones and behavior in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

The influx of hormones that causes physi...

Question 12

According to a study conducted by Glei (1999) , in a single act of unprotected sex with an infected partner, a teenage girl has the greatest chance of acquiring

Accepted Answer

A)   genital warts.
B)   genital herpes.
C)   gonorrhea.
D)   chlamydia.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

In the context of adolescent sexuality, identify a true statement about developing a sexual identity.

Accepted Answer

A)   All gays and lesbians quietly struggle with same-sex attractions in childhood.
B)   An adolescent's sexual identity involves styles of behavior and an indication of sexual orientation.
C)   The majority of sexual minority adolescents have incompetent and unsuccessful paths of development through adolescence.
D)   Adolescents with opposite-sex attractions never experience any degree of same-sex attractions.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The ________, where fibers connect the brain's left and right hemispheres, thickens in adolescence, and this improves adolescents' ability to process information.

Accepted Answer

A)   amygdala
B)   corpus callosum
C)   parietal lobe
D)   temporal lobeE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Juanita, a Latino girl, is entering adolescence, and her mother wants to keep her from risky sexual behavior. According to research, her mother should

Accepted Answer

A)   engage in a lower level of parental monitoring.
B)   avoid emphasizing the need for academic excellence.
C)   foster a close and supportive relationship with Juanita.
D)   keep Juanita away from adolescent males until she reaches an appropriate age.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Amanda's mother suffers from anorexia nervosa. Which of the following statements about Amanda is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amanda is highly likely to have a more positive body image.
B)   Amanda is at risk of developing anorexia nervosa herself.
C)   Amanda is more likely to have healthy eating habits.
D)   Amanda is not at risk for anorexia nervosa because of increased awareness.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Thirteen-year-old Grace's blood tests indicate that her levels of testosterone are about twice as high as they were a few years ago and that her estradiol levels are about eight times higher than earlier. This indicates that Grace is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)   undergo normal pubertal changes.
B)   be depressed and show extreme behavior.
C)   develop abnormal male physical characteristics.
D)   develop abnormal female physical characteristics.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

What is the term used to refer to a brain-neuroendocrine process occurring primarily in early adolescence that provides stimulation for the rapid physical changes that take place during this period of development?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The ________ is adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they themselves are, as well as attention-getting behavior-attempts to be noticed, visible, and "on stage."

Accepted Answer

A)   personal fable
B)   stage fear
C)   imaginary audience
D)   collective mythE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

In the United States, the average age of menarche has ________ since the mid-nineteenth century.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased marginally
B)   declined significantly
C)   increased significantly
D)   not changedE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

The ________, where fibers connect the brain's left and right hemispheres, thickens in adolescence, and this improves adolescents' ability to process information.

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Thirteen-year-old Grace's blood tests indicate that her levels of testosterone are about twice as high as they were a few years ago and that her estradiol levels are about eight times higher than earlier. This indicates that Grace is most likely to

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Juanita, a Latino girl, is entering adolescence, and her mother wants to keep her from risky sexual behavior. According to research, her mother should

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In Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the ________ stage is proposed to be the fourth and final stage.

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The ________ is adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they themselves are, as well as attention-getting behavior-attempts to be noticed, visible, and "on stage."

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Amanda's mother suffers from anorexia nervosa. Which of the following statements about Amanda is most likely true?

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In the context of adolescent sexuality, identify a true statement about developing a sexual identity.

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In the United States, the average age of menarche has ________ since the mid-nineteenth century.

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________ is a hormone associated in boys with genital development, increased height, and deepening of the voice.

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A number of leading experts on adolescent sexuality conclude that abstinence-only programs

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Martha is suffering from bulimia nervosa, whereas Jane has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The difference between them is that Martha

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Explore the link between hormones and behavior in adolescence.

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Leila, a 14-year-old girl, feels that nobody understands her, especially her parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the ________ aspect of an adolescent's egocentrism.

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The mean age at the beginning of the growth spurt in girls is ________.

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According to a study conducted by Glei (1999) , in a single act of unprotected sex with an infected partner, a teenage girl has the greatest chance of acquiring

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In contrast to Piaget's views, the development of formal operational thinking

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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa affect

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A cross-cultural comparison of 21 countries done by Sedgh and others (2015) showed that ________ had the lowest adolescent pregnancy rate among 15- to 19-year-olds.

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