Question 1

In one study, how many students placed themselves in a crowd different than that assigned by peers?

Accepted Answer

A)   one fourth
B)   two fifths
C)   one half
D)   three fourthsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

DeAnn, age 16, just gave birth to her first child. The outlook for DeAnn is that she will most likely ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   marry her baby's father
B)   fail to finish high school
C)   finish high school and some college
D)   become financially independentE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

A common characteristic of most young people whose delinquent activity persists and evolves into a life of crime is they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   demonstrate few warning signs in childhood or adolescence
B)   commit their first offense in mid-adolescence
C)   show multiple problem behaviors in childhood
D)   come from middle-income homes with strong ties to the communityE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   binge eating
B)   starvation
C)   high water intake
D)   low salt intakeE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which sexually transmitted infection is most commonly diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A)   syphilis
B)   HPV
C)   herpes
D)   HIVE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Boys are how many times more likely than girls to be arrested for delinquent behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   two
B)   four
C)   eight
D)   twelveE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

By which stage do cliques become mixed and form the basis for dating?

Accepted Answer

A)   middle childhood
B)   early adolescence
C)   mid-adolescence
D)   end of high schoolE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

What are the effects of a having a strong positive sense of ethnic identity?

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A strong positive sense of ethnic identi...

Question 9

Patterns of harsh verbal discipline and insensitive parenting in early childhood do what in middle childhood and adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)   persist and worsen
B)   even out and stabilize
C)   gradually taper off
D)   become more productiveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

In communities with persistent poverty, frequent violence, and gang activity, rates of adolescent delinquency are especially high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A characteristic adolescent members of cross-ethnic friendships have is they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   tend to report low levels of intimacy
B)   report high levels of relational aggression
C)   show decreases in depression and delinquent behavior
D)   show decreases in racial prejudice over timeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

What percentage of adolescents classified in the low-status crowds agreed with their peers on their crowd status?

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   20%
C)   30%
D)   40%E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which statement describes the influence of peers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peer behavior has little effect on adolescent behavior.
B)   Adolescents are less vulnerable to peer pressure during transitions.
C)   Parents tend to view peer pressure as positive.
D)   Satisfying and quality friendships lead to peer conformity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are defined by an excessive concern about body ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   weight
B)   health
C)   nutrition
D)   exerciseE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Young people are coming out as gay or lesbian at later ages than in prior generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to alcohol abuse because they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   show reduced sensitivity to the effects that are cues in adults to limit intake
B)   have a limited ability to develop a tolerance to it
C)   develop a dependence for it more slowly than adults do
D)   have increased frontal cortex response during working memoryE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Mr. Goldberg just accepted a job as the principal of a large high school. For years, Mr. Goldberg has been concerned about the rates of bullying and suicide among LGBT youths. One of his first goals as principal is to start a gay-straight alliance (GSA) in his school. Mr. Goldberg has asked you to help him get teachers and parents on board. What information would be helpful for this task?

Accepted Answer

Within the school setting, the presence ...

Question 18

Jack and Christopher, both 16-years-old, are best friends. How are the boys likely to spend their time together?

Accepted Answer

A)   sharing thoughts and feelings
B)   talking about girls and other kids at school
C)   playing competitive games
D)   avoiding large group activitiesE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which factor has contributed to the decline in adolescent pregnancy rates in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased abortion rates
B)   later initiation of sexual activity and increased contraceptive use
C)   mandatory sex education programs in both public and private schools
D)   increase in abstinence programs in public schoolsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which adolescent is most likely to develop an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Marla, who is African American and captain of her basketball team
B)   Jessalyn, who is White and trying to get into an Ivy League school
C)   Zhu, who is Asian and starting to realize that she may be a lesbian
D)   Bianca, who is Latina and prefers to spend her time playing video gamesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Which sexually transmitted infection is most commonly diagnosed?

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By which stage do cliques become mixed and form the basis for dating?

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Jack and Christopher, both 16-years-old, are best friends. How are the boys likely to spend their time together?

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Patterns of harsh verbal discipline and insensitive parenting in early childhood do what in middle childhood and adolescence?

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In one study, how many students placed themselves in a crowd different than that assigned by peers?

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Which factor has contributed to the decline in adolescent pregnancy rates in the United States?

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What percentage of adolescents classified in the low-status crowds agreed with their peers on their crowd status?

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A common characteristic of most young people whose delinquent activity persists and evolves into a life of crime is they ______.

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In communities with persistent poverty, frequent violence, and gang activity, rates of adolescent delinquency are especially high.

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Which adolescent is most likely to develop an eating disorder?

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Young people are coming out as gay or lesbian at later ages than in prior generations.

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Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to alcohol abuse because they ______.

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Boys are how many times more likely than girls to be arrested for delinquent behavior?

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DeAnn, age 16, just gave birth to her first child. The outlook for DeAnn is that she will most likely ______.

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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are defined by an excessive concern about body ______.

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A characteristic adolescent members of cross-ethnic friendships have is they ______.

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What are the effects of a having a strong positive sense of ethnic identity?

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