PSYC 210 Quiz Adolescence

PSYC 210 Quiz Adolescence

PSYC 210 – Quiz Adolescence

1. The changes that take place during puberty follow a consistent timeline in all cultures.
2. Which eating disorder is associated with the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder?
3. The biological process that prepares male or female sex glands for reproduction.
4. Experts recommend at least ______ minutes per day of moderate to vigorous activity for adolescents.
5. More __________ attempt suicide while more ________ succeed in committing suicide.
6. Brain development continues in adolescence with these two important processes taking place:
7. Griffin and Botvin found two promising directions in the prevention of substance abuse. These include positive parenting and:
8. The occurrence of first menstruation which commonly occurs in females between the ages of 11 and 14.
9. “I will not wear this to school!” exclaimed Sasha. “Everyone will laugh at me!” These statements illustrate Elkind’s concept of
10. The transition from middle school to high school is typically more difficult for:
11. One way to help reduce the high school dropout rate is to strengthen preschool programs.
12. In Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, this stage takes place during adolescence:
13. Martin, a talented swimmer, has decided to finish his remaining high school credits through homeschooling so he can devote more time to swimming. This is an example of:
14. Sam, is a 15-year-old, straight-A student, who also happens to be an excellent athlete. He was invited to move up to the varsity team for the championship game where he ran in the winning touchdown. After the game a car load of his teammates pulled up and invited him to join them. As he approached the car, he could tell they had already begun drinking. What is Sam likely to do and why?
15. In adolescence, _______ becomes evident once again as individuals develop increased feelings of self-consciousness and uniqueness.
16. When Alonzo became the target of bullying at school, he first felt angry, then betrayed when he realized a childhood friend was one of the bullies. Instead of fighting back, he acted as if nothing was wrong. This is an example of:
17. Adolescents who begin dating early are more likely to engage in sexual activity during high school.
18. In 2015 Pew Research found that _______ of teens access the Internet on a daily basis.
19. Adolescents with a strong attachment bond to their parents are less likely to:
20. In 2004, Ackerman & Izard found that adolescents were ______ happy than they were prior to becoming teenagers.
21. Because of the success of “safe sex” programs in schools, sexually-transmitted infections have decreased in the adolescent population.
22. The average age at which American adolescents first engage in sex is _____.
23. In general, the influence of one’s peer group is so significant during adolescence that parents almost always lose their ability to exert a positive influence.
24. According to the Guttmacher Institute (2016), among unmarried 15–19-year-old males, ______ had had sexual intercourse:
25. Self-esteem tends to be fairly high in early childhood, it _______ in middle childhood, then ______ in adolescence.
26. Smith & Denton (2005) indicated that ________% of adolescents indicate that religious faith is very important to them.
27. Yeung, Chan & Lee (2009) found that _________ adolescents had a lower risk of early sexual activity and better self-esteem.
28. Biblical accounts and recent history indicate that adolescents are capable of demonstrating mature faith.
29. Brian and his friends consistently challenge their youth pastor with questions about the role of the church in social justice, environmental stewardship, human rights, etc. this is fundamentally due to:
30. Adult mentors are critically important in adolescent spiritual development

Other sets

1. A sign that mature ova are available for fertilization:
2. Griffin and Botvin found two promising directions in the prevention of substance abuse. These include positive parenting and:
3. The number of obese adolescents has increased by more than percentage points since 1980.
4. Researchers find that binge-drinking in high school is associated with all the following EXCEPT:
5. The onset of menarche is dependent on many factors, such as nutrition, body mass, stress levels, and overall health.
6. Identify which of the common substances used or abused by adolescents is the most dangerous in terms of brain development?
7. The changes that take place during puberty follow a consistent timeline in all cultures.
8. On average, body esteem for girls and     for boys during puberty.
9. Early in adolescence, Piaget said that children develop the ability to think .
10. A distorted thought process which causes adolescents to believe they are more publicly scrutinized than they actually are.
11. In Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, this stage takes place during adolescence:
12. One way to help reduce the high school dropout rate is to strengthen preschool
13. 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?
14. 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.
15. Adolescent’s attitudes toward school is highly influenced by:
16. Parents demonstrate their love by affirming whatever decision their child makes.
17. Approximately % of transgender adults have attempted suicide.
18. Overuse of media (television, social media, gaming, etc.) is linked to depression in adolescents.
19. The way in which adolescents think about themselves in terms of what they might be or do in the future:
20. When an individual fails to reach a goal, but then devises a new strategy to make another attempt:
21. Adolescents with a strong attachment bond (to their parents) typically experience difficulty in establishing an independent identity.
22. Oliver is a member of the graduating class of 2017. His grandfather (Oscar) graduated from high school in 1965. Which one is more likely to have worked part-time during high school?
23. Erikson’s fifth stage of psychosocial development features a choice between:
24. 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 15th birthday.
25. Gender (in most cases) is determined genetically.
26. Positive peer influence helps adolescents avoid early sexual activity.
27. Smith & Denton (2005) indicated that % of adolescents indicate that religious faith is very important to them.
28. Yeung, Chan & Lee (2009) found that adolescents had a lower risk of early sexual activity and better self-esteem.
29. Spirituality can be taught apart from religion.
30. 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: