Adolescence 2
Question 1
2 / 2 pts
On average, early maturing girls experience more _______ outcomes while
early-maturing boys experience more ______ outcomes.
negative; positive
positive; negative
there is no difference
It is impossible to determine based on the information provided.
Question 2
2 / 2 pts
A severe body-image disorder in which an individual engages in a repetitive
pattern of bingeing and purging in an effort to control weight.
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
body image dysphoria
none of these
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
Brain development continues in adolescence with these two important
processes taking place:
differentiation and development
myelination and lateralization
myelination and pruning
pruning and processing
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
The prescription drugs most commonly abused by adolescents include all of
the following EXCEPT:
painkillers
depressants
stimulants
antibiotics
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
Which eating disorder is associated with the highest mortality rate of any
mental disorder?
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Binge eating disorder
None of the above.
c. neither
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Girls who mature early tend to experience more psychological problems than
boys who mature early.
True
False
Question 7
2 / 2 pts
A significant problem brought on by physiological changes in adolescence
that contributes to accidental death, issues with emotional regulation,
impaired academic performance, and drug abuse is:
Hormonal imbalance
Malnutrition
Peer Pressure
Sleep deprivation
IncorrectQuestion 8
0 / 2 pts
Griffin and Botvin found two promising directions in the prevention of
substance abuse. These include positive parenting and:
“Just Say No” programs
“Scared Straight” programs
Involvement in organizations that encourage positive activities for
adolescents
None of these
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
The two systems involved in the Dual Systems Model include the _____
systems.
Biological and Cognitive
Cognitive and Socioemotional
Physical and Emotional
Spiritual and Cognitive
Question 10
2 / 2 pts
When studying cognitive development in adolescents, there are two factors
competing for control. The socioemotional system activates the reward
center of the brain, and the cognitive control center helps curb impulsive
behavior. According to Steinberg, which system exerts more influence in late
adolescence?
socioemotional system
cognitive control system
they remain equal throughout adolescence
neither is influential during adolescence
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
Elkind observed that adolescents tend to see themselves as better, faster,
and stronger than they actually are. He referred to this as the:
Adolescent Egocentrism
Formal Operations Stage
Imaginary Audience
Personal Fable
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
Early in adolescence, Piaget said that children develop the ability to think
_______.
abstractly
logically
concretely
operationally
Question 13
2 / 2 pts
If parents are good role models, they may be able to facilitate decision
making that is not controlled by either the socioemotional system or the
cognitive control system.
True
False
Question 14
2 / 2 pts
A distorted thought process which causes adolescents to develop an inflated
sense of self-importance.
imaginary audience
personal fable
egocentric legend
theatrical personality
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
Mary and Marshall attend the same school. Their socioeconomic and family
environments are similar. Mary struggles in school due to a learning
disability. She works hard and has managed to stay on grade level in every
subject. Marshall is an intelligent young man who does well in school but is a
bit distracted by his work schedule. Which student is more likely to earn a
high school diploma?
Mary
Marshall
There is not enough information to determine which one is more likely to
earn a diploma.
Question 16
2 / 2 pts
Erikson’s fifth stage of psychosocial development features a choice between:
forming relationships or being alone.
forming an identity or experience confusion.
experiencing achievement based on effort or experiencing feelings of
inferiority.
learning to trust others or falling into mistrust.
IncorrectQuestion 17
0 / 2 pts
Parents should encourage the use of contraceptives for adolescents as soon
as they reach puberty as most (a majority) will become sexually active
before their 15 birthday.
th
True
False
Question 18
2 / 2 pts
Romer, Bagdasarov & More found that excessive use of social media and
video gaming is associated with:
adolescent depression
dating aggression
poverty
high-risk sexual activity
Question 19
2 / 2 pts
Erikson’s fifth stage of psychosocial development is called:
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Trust vs. Mistrust
Industry vs. Inferiority
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Question 20
2 / 2 pts
Because of the success of "safe sex" programs in schools, sexually-
transmitted infections have decreased in the adolescent population.
True
False
Question 21
2 / 2 pts
In 2004, Ackerman & Izard found that adolescents were ______ happy than
they were prior to becoming teenagers.
more
less
neither more or less happy
Question 22
2 / 2 pts
The average age at which American adolescents first engage in sex is _____.
13
15
17
19
Question 23
2 / 2 pts
Research indicates that religion/faith has a positive effect in preventing
sexual activity during adolescence.
True
False
Question 24
2 / 2 pts
Beyond the obvious anatomical differences, empirical research indicates that
other gender differences (whether one is male or female) are present at
birth.
True
False
Question 25
2 / 2 pts
In his theory related to identity formation, Marcia used the word ______ to
describe a psychological investment in a course of action or an ideology.
crisis
commitment
status
arena
Question 26
2 / 2 pts
Adult mentors are critically important in adolescent spiritual development
True
False
Question 27
2 / 2 pts
In 2013 Kub & Soari-Twadell wrote that adolescents who participate in
religious groups were:
more likely to express racist beliefs
more likely to be diagnosed with depression
less likely to engage in high-risk sexual activity
less likely to engage in substance abuse
Question 28
2 / 2 pts
Sasha attends youth activities at her church and spends most of her time at
and after school with friends from church. According to research, this peer-
group influence should help her avoid:
Early sexual activity
Illicit drug use
Depression/anxiety
All of these.
Question 29
2 / 2 pts
Positive peer influence helps adolescents avoid early sexual activity.
True
False
Question 30
2 / 2 pts
Researchers found adolescents who attended church had a lower risk of early
sexual activity and better self-esteem regardless of:
family background
socioeconomic status (SES)
either family background or SES
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