Question 1

According to recent research,if the use of marijuana is removed from the illicit drug index,illicit drug use among teens ________ between the years of 2008 and 2013.

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A)  increased
B)  decreased
C)  remained the same
D)  was not the focus of any studiesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following STIs is a bacterial infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  genital herpes
B)  AIDS
C)  syphilis
D)  genital wartsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Higher rates of smoking,drinking,sexual intercourse,eating disorders,and delinquency have been linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  late-maturing females.
B)  late-maturing males.
C)  early-maturing males.
D)  early-maturing females.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Based on recommendations from the Allens,encouraging your teenager to engage in service learning opportunities falls under the suggestion to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide adolescents with opportunities to be contributors.
B)  give candid,quality feedback to adolescents.
C)  create positive adult connections with adolescents.
D)  challenge adolescents to become more competent.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following pubertal changes in girls would typically occur latest?

Accepted Answer

A)  menarche
B)  breast enlargement
C)  height spurt
D)  growth of pubic hairE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A longitudinal study in which adolescents completed daily diaries in multiple grades found that difficulty understanding what was taught in school and struggling to complete assignments the next day was associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep deprivation.
B)  self-esteem.
C)  intelligence.
D)  creativity.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT listed as a positive outcome associated with exercise during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased connectivity between brain regions
B)  lower blood pressure
C)  increased use of alcohol and marijuana
D)  lower incidence of type 2 diabetesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Approximately what percentage of U.S.15-year-olds reported having a meaningful relationship outside of their family with a caring adult that helped them to succeed?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent
B)  20 percent
C)  50 percent
D)  75 percentE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Studies suggest that between adolescence and emerging adulthood,rates of obesity

Accepted Answer

A)  increase.
B)  decrease.
C)  remain the same.
D)  decrease slightly.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The socioemotional changes associated with adolescence involve

Accepted Answer

A)  an increased sense of dependence on parents and family.
B)  increased mood swings.
C)  decreased intimacy in friendships and romantic relationships.
D)  reduced conflict and a greater sense of agreement and understanding with parents.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which adolescent is MOST likely to engage in moderate to vigorous exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ally,an adolescent girl,on a weekday
B)  Gail,an adolescent girl,on the weekend
C)  Norm,an adolescent boy,on a weekday
D)  Demetrius,an adolescent boy,on the weekendE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

What are the gender differences regarding body image among adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents are preoccupied with their b...

Question 13

Ricky,a young teenager,has a tendency to engage in risky behaviors.This may be a function of his underdeveloped

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system.
B)  amygdala.
C)  prefrontal cortex.
D)  corpus callosum.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Discuss the benefits and problems associated with early and late maturation for boys.

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Students' answers may vary. In the Berke...

Question 15

Barry and his friends meet up every Saturday night to relax and unwind over a couple of drinks.However,by the end of these parties,where they also do drugs,many of Barry's friends have eight to ten drinks and are completely out of control.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  delirium tremens.
B)  alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
C)  binge drinking.
D)  substance dependence.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

________ refers to a girl's first menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenarche
B)  Menarche
C)  Menopause
D)  GonadarcheE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

What are the physical changes that occur in males during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Researchers have found that male puberta...

Question 18

The structure in the brain that is involved in monitoring eating and sex is the

Accepted Answer

A)  pons.
B)  thymus.
C)  hypothalamus
D)  adrenal cortex.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Natasha is a young teenage female.In terms of body image,she is probably

Accepted Answer

A)  more satisfied than she will be in late adolescence.
B)  more satisfied than the boys her same age.
C)  less satisfied than she will be in late adolescence.
D)  not that concerned with her body image.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Explain the role of parents and peers in preventing adolescent drug abuse.

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Parents play an important role in preven...

Exam 14: Physical Development in Adolescence

According to recent research,if the use of marijuana is removed from the illicit drug index,illicit drug use among teens ________ between the years of 2008 and 2013.

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Approximately what percentage of U.S.15-year-olds reported having a meaningful relationship outside of their family with a caring adult that helped them to succeed?

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________ refers to a girl's first menstruation.

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Which of the following STIs is a bacterial infection?

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Which of the following pubertal changes in girls would typically occur latest?

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What are the gender differences regarding body image among adolescents?

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Higher rates of smoking,drinking,sexual intercourse,eating disorders,and delinquency have been linked to

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Which of the following was NOT listed as a positive outcome associated with exercise during adolescence?

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Studies suggest that between adolescence and emerging adulthood,rates of obesity

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Explain the role of parents and peers in preventing adolescent drug abuse.

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The socioemotional changes associated with adolescence involve

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Which adolescent is MOST likely to engage in moderate to vigorous exercise?

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Ricky,a young teenager,has a tendency to engage in risky behaviors.This may be a function of his underdeveloped

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The structure in the brain that is involved in monitoring eating and sex is the

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Discuss the benefits and problems associated with early and late maturation for boys.

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Barry and his friends meet up every Saturday night to relax and unwind over a couple of drinks.However,by the end of these parties,where they also do drugs,many of Barry's friends have eight to ten drinks and are completely out of control.This is an example of

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Based on recommendations from the Allens,encouraging your teenager to engage in service learning opportunities falls under the suggestion to

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A longitudinal study in which adolescents completed daily diaries in multiple grades found that difficulty understanding what was taught in school and struggling to complete assignments the next day was associated with

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What are the physical changes that occur in males during puberty?

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