Question 1

Compare and contrast the impact of pubertal timing for boys and girls.

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How is the timing of puberty related to self-image for late-maturing adolescent boys?

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A)   They are likely to be self-conscious and have a negative self-image.
B)   They are confident and assume leadership roles.
C)   They have a more positive attitude about their physical appearance.
D)   They are extremely narcissistic and self-absorbed.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Describe how peer pressure can have both positive and negative affects, and explain the conflicts between belonging and personal autonomy.

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Peer pressure can have both positive and...

Question 4

According to research on formal operational thought,

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A)   most 15-year-olds do not use formal operational strategies on all problems.
B)   formal operational thought is observed consistently by adults in all cultures.
C)   mature scientific reasoning does not require formal operational thought.
D)   most 13-year-olds used formal operational strategies on most problems.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Why do romantic relationships, sexual fantasies, and sexual behaviors increase during adolescence?

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A)   As a result of biological changes alone
B)   As a result of cultural contexts alone
C)   As a result of both biological changes and cultural contexts
D)   Neither because of biological changes nor cultural contextsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

How does the diversity of emotions in adolescence contribute to the overall maturation process, and what challenges are posed by the new levels of emotions that adolescents experience?

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The diversity of emotions in adolescence...

Question 7

Which of the following is likely to be possible because one has attained formal operational thinking?

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A)   Categorizing objects
B)   Thinking about things changing in the future
C)   Doing complicated calculations
D)   Solving conservation problemsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

What are some of the factors that make early adolescents vulnerable to experiences of depression? How do males and females differ in their experiences of depression? How do you explain this difference?

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Question 9

Which of the following statements about sexual maturation is true for boys?

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A)   They are generally well prepared by their parents for the maturation of the reproductive organs.
B)   They often gain information about the maturation of the reproductive system from friends and through reading.
C)   The first ejaculation experience is associated with overwhelming feelings of anxiety.
D)   Spontaneous ejaculation is one of the first physical signs of puberty.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Rafael is going through puberty. Which of the following can he expect to occur during this time?

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A)   Concrete operational thoughts
B)   Maturation of his reproductive system
C)   Slowing of his growth curve
D)   Increased speed of linguistic competenceE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Acts that are illegal for adolescents but not adults, such as truancy and underage drinking, are called

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A)   stage offenses.
B)   status offenses.
C)   problems of immaturity.
D)   acting out behavioral offenses.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Agnes is growing up in a household with four big brothers. Chances are, Agnes is more ____ than her brothers about her physical appearance.

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A)   satisfied
B)   dissatisfied
C)   vain
D)   hopefulE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Joaquin's susceptibility to peer pressure is currently at its greatest. About how old is Joaquin?

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A)   10-12 years
B)   13-14 years
C)   15-16 years
D)   17-18 yearsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The self-consciousness and egocentrism common in early adolescence is likely to result in experiences of

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A)   formal operational reasoning.
B)   alienation.
C)   social support.
D)   peer group membership.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Some people engage in sexual activity to avoid a negative outcome, such as conflict in a relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Based on research, it is likely that since Shauna has a more mature body shape than her best friend, she is also more likely to report more thoughts and feelings that are related to

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A)   obesity.
B)   love.
C)   aggression.
D)   depression.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Ignacio often uses teasing, gossip, and sarcasm to influence his friends' and classmates' attitudes and behavior. This is called

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A)   bullying.
B)   normative regulation.
C)   modeling.
D)   direct suggestion.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Lars and his cousins are all between the ages of 15 and 24. Lars is sixteen, three of his cousins are 15, two are 19, and two are 24. Among this broad age group, what is the national occurrence of suicides?

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A)   One every week
B)   One every day
C)   One every 2 hours and 15 minutes
D)   One every 15 minutesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

What is the relationship of body dissatisfaction to eating disturbances?

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A)   Body dissatisfaction is linked to more physical activity, which interferes with proper eating.
B)   Girls who are dissatisfied with their body are likely to engage in extreme forms of dieting.
C)   Girls who are dissatisfied with their weight are less likely to be socially isolated.
D)   Body dissatisfaction is universal among adolescent girls. There is no systematic relationship between body dissatisfaction and eating disturbances.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Mild, periodic conflicts between adolescents and their parents reflect which of the following?

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A)   Adolescent stubbornness as a result of hormone changes
B)   Parental rigidity as a result of age
C)   The influence of friends' pressures
D)   To achieve new autonomyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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