Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Amanda is highly likely to have a more positive body image.
B)   Amanda is at risk of becoming anorexic herself.
C)   Amanda is more likely to develop obesity.
D)   Amanda is not at risk for anorexia due to increased awareness.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Give examples of cognitive control as it would be seen in adolescents, particularly in regard to controlling attention. How might cognitive control benefit high school students?

Accepted Answer

Examples are controlling attention, redu...

Question 3

The mean age at the beginning of the growth spurt in girls is _____, peaking at age _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   9; 11.5
B)   9; 13.5
C)   11; 14
D)   11; 16.5E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Rusty wants to know how he can prevent drug abuse by his adolescent son. You can tell Rusty to notice who is son is hanging out with. Increased substance use is linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   having friends with good grades.
B)   having friends who get drunk.
C)   having friends who provide alcohol.
D)   spending evenings out with peers.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Piaget's formal operational concept that adolescents have the cognitive ability to develop hypotheses, or best guesses, about ways to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

Hypothetic...

Question 6

All of the following are proposed reasons for the decline in teen pregnancies over the last two decades EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased emphasis on sex in the media.
B)   school and community health classes.
C)   increased contraceptive use.
D)   fear of AIDS.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Describe and give examples of research showing the complex link between hormones and behavior in adolescence.

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Hormonal effects by themselves do not ac...

Question 8

According to Jean Piaget, around age 11, the fourth stage of cognitive development, the _____ stage, begins.

Accepted Answer

A)   concrete operational
B)   formal operational
C)   postoperational
D)   postformal operationalE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Jordan is very afraid of gaining weight but she cannot control her eating habits. She has been making up for her eating binges by vomiting immediately after a meal or by purging with laxatives. This pattern of behavior has been occurring thrice a week for the past 4 months. Jordan is most likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A)   anorexia nervosa.
B)   bulimia nervosa.
C)   sickle-cell anemia.
D)   hypochondria.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

According to a U.S. national survey conducted in 2013, the increases in the percentages of high school students who say they are currently sexual active starts with ninth-graders at 20%, and increases roughly _____ with each grade.

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   15%
D)   20%E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which statement is TRUE of adolescents, gender differences, and body image?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both boys and girls become more positive about their bodies as they move through puberty.
B)   Early maturing boys have a more negative body image than later maturing boys.
C)   Both boys and girls are obsessed with their bodies and physical development during puberty.
D)   Girls are happier with their bodies during puberty.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a benefit linked to regular exercise in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Better weight control
B)   Better connectivity among brain regions
C)   Improved moods
D)   Increased popularity at schoolE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

As compared to children, young adolescents are more likely to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   examine a situation from a variety of perspectives.
B)   anticipate consequences of decisions.
C)   trust the credibility of sources.
D)   generate different options.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

In terms of sex education, most experts agree:

Accepted Answer

A)   that abstinence-only programs are the most effective.
B)   that sex education programs promote sexual intercourse.
C)   that sex education programs reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
D)   that abstinence-only programs reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, but increase sexual activity among their participants.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

_____ learning is a form of education, usually involving time outside of the classroom, that promotes social responsibility and service to the community.

Accepted Answer

A)   Service
B)   Problem-based
C)   Collaborative
D)   CooperativeE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

While both testosterone and estradiol are present in both boys and girls, _____ dominates female pubertal development and _____ dominates male pubertal development.

Accepted Answer

A)   testosterone, estradiol
B)   estradiol, testosterone
C)   estrogen, follicle stimulating hormone
D)   follicle stimulating hormone, estrogenE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Stella is reluctant to have her daughter in sex education class, so she is visiting with the school nurse who will teach the class. While looking over the materials Stella is surprised to see information on oral sex. "I don't see why this is necessary," Stella said. The nurse replied, "Research shows that girls who initiate oral-genital sex first, as opposed to vaginal sex first, are:

Accepted Answer

A)   more likely to get pregnant.
B)   less likely to get pregnant.
C)   equally likely to get pregnant.
D)   less likely to get a sexually transmitted infection.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Bonita, a school psychologist, is attending a school board meeting to hear the discussion on sex education courses. One audience member, arguing for an abstinence program, says, "Well, there's one way to make sure there is more sex and that's to talk about it in school every day." Bonita came prepared to share research which shows that sex education programs:

Accepted Answer

A)   are less likely to reduce the risk of adolescent pregnancy than abstinence-only programs.
B)   do not increase the incidence of sexual intercourse.
C)   are no more likely to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections than abstinence-only programs.
D)   result in an increase in the incidence of sexual intercourse.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Both individuals with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa:

Accepted Answer

A)   are unconcerned about their weight.
B)   are severely underweight.
C)   have a distorted body image.
D)   go through cycles of purging.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

George wants to ensure that his sons become competent decision makers. Which of the following is the best strategy for improving their decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide more opportunities for them to engage in role-playing and peer group problem solving.
B)   Encourage them to read educational materials.
C)   Encourage them to play sports to stay busy.
D)   Provide statistics on the consequences of poor decisions.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Give examples of cognitive control as it would be seen in adolescents, particularly in regard to controlling attention. How might cognitive control benefit high school students?

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While both testosterone and estradiol are present in both boys and girls, _ dominates female pubertal development and _ dominates male pubertal development.

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Which statement is TRUE of adolescents, gender differences, and body image?

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George wants to ensure that his sons become competent decision makers. Which of the following is the best strategy for improving their decision making?

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Both individuals with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa:

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According to a U.S. national survey conducted in 2013, the increases in the percentages of high school students who say they are currently sexual active starts with ninth-graders at 20%, and increases roughly _____ with each grade.

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The mean age at the beginning of the growth spurt in girls is _, peaking at age _.

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Piaget's formal operational concept that adolescents have the cognitive ability to develop hypotheses, or best guesses, about ways to solve problems.

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As compared to children, young adolescents are more likely to do all of the following except:

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

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According to Jean Piaget, around age 11, the fourth stage of cognitive development, the _____ stage, begins.

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_____ learning is a form of education, usually involving time outside of the classroom, that promotes social responsibility and service to the community.

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All of the following are proposed reasons for the decline in teen pregnancies over the last two decades EXCEPT:

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