Question 1

The _____ system reaches full maturation before the prefrontal cortex, which makes strong, immediate sensations extremely attractive to teens.

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Question 2

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   absence of menstruation
B)   voluntary starvation
C)   average weight
D)   distorted body imageE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Compared to a century ago, adolescent sexual activity is now more hazardous because four factors have changed. Explain two of the four factors that have changed.

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Change 1: Earlier puberty and weaker soc...

Question 4

Based on ethnic differences, which of these well-nourished teenagers will likely experience puberty at the earliest age?

Accepted Answer

A)   Morgan, who is Asian
B)   Renner, who is Caucasian
C)   Taye, who is African
D)   Maria, who is LatinaE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Most American high-school students eat the recommended amount of vegetables daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For boys, the usual sequence of physical changes in puberty is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   growth of the testes; initial pubic hair growth; growth of the penis; spermarche
B)   growth of the testes; growth of the penis; initial pubic hair growth; spermarche
C)   spermarche; growth of the testes; growth of the penis; initial pubic hair growth
D)   initial pubic hair growth; growth of the testes; spermarche; growth of the penisE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The hormones that regulate puberty follow the sequence known as the HPA axis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Over the last two centuries, children have reached their adult height earlier and are taller than their ancestors. What is the official name of this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)   secular trend
B)   evolution
C)   genetic predisposition
D)   generational trendE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which hormone is high at the onset of puberty and affects appetite?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen
B)   cortisol
C)   lipid
D)   leptinE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following has NOT been associated with early maturation among girls?

Accepted Answer

A)   heightened depression
B)   low self-esteem
C)   less alcohol use
D)   poor body imageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

What article of clothing is Xavier most likely to outgrow first when he experiences the adolescent growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

A)   shirt
B)   pants
C)   belt
D)   shoesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Most teens are fairly satisfied with their physical appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Menarche does not usually occur until a girl weighs 100 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Research indicates that a majority of adolescent girls in the United States are trying to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   gain weight
B)   lose weight
C)   lift weights
D)   not focus on their appearanceE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Discuss the relationship between stress and pubertal timing. Mention at least three stress factors, as well as research findings on why this link may exist.

Accepted Answer

There is a positive correlation between ...

Question 16

In 2015, only _____ percent of adolescents consumed the recommended three or more servings of vegetables daily.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   16
C)   22
D)   31E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Young people who are sexually exploited/abused _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   usually forget about the abuse
B)   tend to devalue themselves throughout life
C)   do not usually know their abuser
D)   are not likely to be aggressiveE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

_____ are the most common school accidents, and they increase at puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sports injuries
B)   Falls
C)   Physical fights
D)   OverdosesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Child _____ is any erotic activity that arouses an adult and excites, shames, or confuses a child.

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The answer of Child _____ is any erotic activity that...

Question 20

According to research, women who were abused have temporary but not lifelong alteration of their cortisol responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Adolescence: Biosocial Development

_____ are the most common school accidents, and they increase at puberty.

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Research indicates that a majority of adolescent girls in the United States are trying to _____.

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Over the last two centuries, children have reached their adult height earlier and are taller than their ancestors. What is the official name of this phenomenon?

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What article of clothing is Xavier most likely to outgrow first when he experiences the adolescent growth spurt?

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The _____ system reaches full maturation before the prefrontal cortex, which makes strong, immediate sensations extremely attractive to teens.

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Compared to a century ago, adolescent sexual activity is now more hazardous because four factors have changed. Explain two of the four factors that have changed.

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Menarche does not usually occur until a girl weighs 100 pounds.

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Child _____ is any erotic activity that arouses an adult and excites, shames, or confuses a child.

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Based on ethnic differences, which of these well-nourished teenagers will likely experience puberty at the earliest age?

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Which of the following has NOT been associated with early maturation among girls?

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Most American high-school students eat the recommended amount of vegetables daily.

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Most teens are fairly satisfied with their physical appearance.

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Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

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For boys, the usual sequence of physical changes in puberty is _____.

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Which hormone is high at the onset of puberty and affects appetite?

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According to research, women who were abused have temporary but not lifelong alteration of their cortisol responses.

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Young people who are sexually exploited/abused _____.

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Discuss the relationship between stress and pubertal timing. Mention at least three stress factors, as well as research findings on why this link may exist.

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The hormones that regulate puberty follow the sequence known as the HPA axis.

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In 2015, only _____ percent of adolescents consumed the recommended three or more servings of vegetables daily.

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