Question 1

Which of the following is the most likely reason for adolescent impulsivity and risky behavior(s) ?

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A)  ADD/ADHD
B)  developing myelination of nerve cells,which makes the transmission of neural messages more efficient
C)  the adolescent prefrontal cortex is biologically immature
D)  alterations of dopamine sensitivityE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which one of the following is true of today's adolescents as compared to adolescents in the 19th century?

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A)  Adolescents are beginning menstruation earlier,around age 11 or 12.
B)  Adolescents are exhibiting signs of sexual maturity and puberty much later.
C)  Adolescents are exhibiting shorter heights in adulthood.
D)  Adolescents are exhibiting advanced levels of intellectual and emotional growth much earlier.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 3

Which of the following plays a big role in how girls experience early maturation?

Accepted Answer

A)  how the mother and daughter get along and communicate
B)  cultural and community norms and standards regarding how women should look
C)  how the father and daughter get along and communicate
D)  how much attention the girl receives from boysE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Data over the past few years indicate that drug use overall,including marijuana use,has declined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Adolescents who engage in risky behaviors such as not using condoms when engaging in sexual activity and driving recklessly when drunk are exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescent postformalism.
B)  an imaginary audience.
C)  formal operation thought disorder.
D)  the personal fable.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

According to information processing explanations of cognitive development during adolescence,one of the most important reasons for advances in mental abilities is the growth of

Accepted Answer

A)  myelination in the brain.
B)  neural connectivity in the prefrontal cortex.
C)  memory capacity.
D)  metacognition.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C) D

Question 7

According to Piaget,the stage at which people develop the ability to think abstractly is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  concrete operational stage.
B)  preoperational stage.
C)  formal operational stage.
D)  theory of mind.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What is the area of the brain that undergoes considerable development during the adolescent years?

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A)  myelination
B)  cerebral cortex
C)  corpus callosum
D)  prefrontal cortexE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following STIs was/were recorded by ancient historians?

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS
B)  gonorrhea and syphilis
C)  trichomoniasis
D)  genital herpesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The _____ gland signals the body to increase production of growth hormones that interact with the sex hormones to cause the growth spurt and puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus
B)  thyroid
C)  pituitary
D)  pinealE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The visible signs of sexual maturity that do not directly involve the sex organs are called

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sex characteristics.
B)  secondary sex characteristics.
C)  maturation.
D)  secular trend.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Girls begin their growth spurt around age ____,while boys begin their growth spurt around age ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  10;12
B)  12;10
C)  12;14
D)  14;12E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Developmentalists suggest that along with early/late maturity,which of the following may be more pertinent in determining an adolescent's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  IQ development
B)  peer groups
C)  appearance
D)  sexual activityE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  athlete's foot
B)  human papilloma virus (HPV) 
C)  influenza
D)  yeast infectionsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The most common nutritional concern during adolescence is

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa.
B)  obesity.
C)  bulimia.
D)  malnutrition.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is a reason why children from a lower socioeconomic status (SES) do not do as well in school as children from middle or high SES?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children from middle and high SES groups are born with genetically superior IQ potential.
B)  Children from low SES groups often lack sufficient nutrition and may have more access to better healthcare through government assistance.
C)  Children from low SES groups often attend inadequate or low-performing schools.
D)  Children from low SES groups often live in cramped conditions and use advanced library resources to do their homework.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The phenomenon known as the "digital divide" is

Accepted Answer

A)  the difference between students who use the internet for entertainment purposes,such as movies,games,and gambling,and students who use the internet for schoolwork.
B)  the difference between the computer-savvy generation of the past decade compared to their parents who have less computer experience.
C)  the challenge involving socioeconomic status,race,and ethnicity,where poorer adolescents and members of minority groups have less access to computers than more affluent adolescents.
D)  the difference between those educators who believe that computers need to be integrated more into the curriculum compared to educators who argue for a more traditional educational experience for students.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 18

When physical characteristics,such as early onset of menstruation or increased height and weight (due to better nutrition) ,change over the course of several generations,this is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  generational cycle.
B)  primary characteristic.
C)  secular trend.
D)  secondary characteristic.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

While it is clear that the internet is having an impact upon education,schools should consider changing their curricula to include specific instruction in a key skill for deriving value from the internet,specifically

Accepted Answer

A)  keyboarding skills.
B)  improved communication and written language skills.
C)  expertise in hardware and software application skills,specifically installation and maintenance of computers.
D)  the ability to search,choose,and integrate information in order to create new knowledge.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following terms relates to the knowledge that people have about their own thinking processes,and their ability to monitor their cognition?

Accepted Answer

A)  multi-tasking
B)  memory
C)  metacognition
D)  formal operational thoughtE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Which of the following is the most likely reason for adolescent impulsivity and risky behavior(s) ?

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Which one of the following is true of today's adolescents as compared to adolescents in the 19th century?

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Which of the following plays a big role in how girls experience early maturation?

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Data over the past few years indicate that drug use overall,including marijuana use,has declined.

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Adolescents who engage in risky behaviors such as not using condoms when engaging in sexual activity and driving recklessly when drunk are exhibiting

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According to information processing explanations of cognitive development during adolescence,one of the most important reasons for advances in mental abilities is the growth of

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According to Piaget,the stage at which people develop the ability to think abstractly is called the

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What is the area of the brain that undergoes considerable development during the adolescent years?

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Which of the following STIs was/were recorded by ancient historians?

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The _____ gland signals the body to increase production of growth hormones that interact with the sex hormones to cause the growth spurt and puberty.

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The visible signs of sexual maturity that do not directly involve the sex organs are called

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Girls begin their growth spurt around age ____,while boys begin their growth spurt around age ____.

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Developmentalists suggest that along with early/late maturity,which of the following may be more pertinent in determining an adolescent's behavior?

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) include which of the following?

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The most common nutritional concern during adolescence is

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Which of the following is a reason why children from a lower socioeconomic status (SES) do not do as well in school as children from middle or high SES?

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The phenomenon known as the "digital divide" is

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When physical characteristics,such as early onset of menstruation or increased height and weight (due to better nutrition) ,change over the course of several generations,this is an example of a

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While it is clear that the internet is having an impact upon education,schools should consider changing their curricula to include specific instruction in a key skill for deriving value from the internet,specifically

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Which of the following terms relates to the knowledge that people have about their own thinking processes,and their ability to monitor their cognition?

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