HDFS 225 Chapter 12

Based on Dr. Larson's assertions, which of the following would be helpful when speaking with a teen about an upsetting incident?

Acknowledge that she is upset.

Which of the following statements about adolescence is true?

Adolescence is a social construction

The second girl states that her grandfather is

American Indian

Some of the fears and stereotypes about homosexuals are best illustrated by

Corey's assurances to his teammates that he has not before and will not in the future make passes at or touch them

In this clip Dr. Larson discusses the amount of time teenagers spend alone. Which group spends the most amount of time alone?

European Americans

Which of the following theorists published a book on adolescence, thus contributing to our contemporary notion of adolescence as a separate stage of life?

G. Stanley Hall

Which of the following teenagers is demonstrating characteristics of adolescent egocentrism?

Gabe, who engages in risky behaviors, such as binge drinking and unprotected sex, because he believes that nothing bad will happen to him

Mr. and Mrs. Cosby are the parents of 16-year-old Mariah. Regarding self-disclosure,

Mr. and Mrs. Cosby desire more disclosure than Mariah feels is necessary.

After watching this video, you have a better idea of what teenagers think about using condoms. One of the girls reported that she knew friends who did not use them, while the other two stated that everyone does. Based on this information, what message would you want to present in a sex-education seminar for adolescents?

Perceptions on condom use might not be accurate.

_____ issues include such topics as smoking and drinking and sexual behavior.

Prudential

In this clip nurse Kim discusses sexual identity in GLBT youth. She states that they are less concerned with _____ than"straight" adolescents.

STD's and pregnancy

You are working on pregnancy prevention seminars and need to talk about different forms of birth control. You know the main questions will be about how effective each form is. What is the most important thing you can tell them?

The consistency and care used with each method is more important than how it works.

The girls in the video did not think high school girls were old enough for sex. They felt there was one main reason girls might end up pregnant. What was the reason they gave that is often associated with the impulsivity of adolescence?

The girls hadn't thought about what they were doing.

Which of the following is a trend in adolescent sexual activity, according to Ms. Rice?

The likelihood of sexual intercourse increases with age.

The girls in this video noted the use of condoms for protection. If a girl decided to use the pill, what would you tell her about condoms?

They can help prevent STDs

Why did Dr. Pomerantz propose that girls are more likely to become depressed due to the additional help parents give them?

They feel responsible for doing well and pleasing their parents.

What is one of the reasons Dr. Larson gives for why adolescents and parents do not always understand each other?

They have different emotional perspectives.

What does this video say about the general attitude adolescents have about girls who become pregnant?

They look down on them.

Based on the reactions in the video, what is likely to happen when teenage mothers attempt to return to school?

They will feel isolated and uncomfortable.

The girls in this video discuss some potential consequences of teen sex. They note that it can affect the male/female relationship. What is one drawback of teen sex based on what the girls in the video discussed?

When the sexual relationship ends, it could destroy a friendship.

You have a young boy and want him to make friends with the other boys in your neighborhood. Based on the preferences shown in the video, what could you buy to engage them in play at this age without emphasizing gender-stereotypes.

a remote-control monkey

In this clip Nurse Kim discusses sexual identity. She argues that sexual identity develops during

adolescence

When Corey tells his father that he is going to come out to his fellow football players, his father

advises him against it.

In this clip two 16-year-old girls discuss friendship in adolescence. Monica complains because

all of the boys like her best friend Ashley.

Seventy-year-old June has an 11-year-old granddaughter, Abby. Compared to June, Abby is more likely to

assume adult responsibilities at a later age

Research shows that _______ parenting continues to foster healthy psychosocial development in adolescence.

authoritative

The fact that homosexuality is still a sensitive subject was illustrated by the _________ Corey's teammates.

awkwardness and discomfort felt by some of

The biggest debate between the girls was how much ______ affects popularity.

being attractive

In this clip 15-year-old girls discuss cliques; they list several characteristics that the popular people have in common.Which of the following is NOT one of those traits?

being mean

Dr. Larsen argues that when teenagers are alone they ruminate, however, after having alone time, adolescents often feel

better than they did before.

You have a child-care center and would like to keep toys as gender neutral as possible. Which of the following items in the video represents a gender neutral toy? You watch this video and see something that is gender neutral. Which of the following do you see?

blocks

Which of the following contraceptive methods is used most often in high schools, according to the girls?

condoms

Which of the following is the most popular form of contraceptive used by adolescents?

condoms

JaNell and her parents frequently argue about her use of foul language and her reluctance to complete her chores. JaNell and her parents are disagreeing over _____ issues.

conventional

Based on information presented in the video, which of the following factors would you want to target in an educational program designed to teach girls strategies for prolonging sexual intercourse?

dealing with pressure to have sex

In this clip 14-year-old Brekke and Emily use a combination of _____ to describe themselves.

dispositional and physical traits

Adolescents tend to explore identity through all of the following EXCEPT

doing what their parents tell them to do.

Based on Dr. Pomerantz's proposals, which of the following is a practice parents should engage in?

encourage daughters to try to solve problems on their own first

Which of the following do the girls think get the least of their attention, although they recognize the importance of this group?

family

Based on Piaget's stages, these two 16-year-old girls would be in the ____ stage.

formal operations

In this video, two preschool boys are playing exclusively with the remote-control truck. Which of the following would describe what they are doing?

gender-typed play

In this clip we see Dr. Steinberg discussing adolescent and juvenile crime. Some of the problems he discusses includeall of the following EXCEPT

getting rid of the juvenile justice system

You are working on some school programs to help adolescents feel good about themselves. You watch this video to get some information and then read your textbook. Based on what you learn just from these two sources, which of the following would help with psychosocial adjustment?

having good friendships

Dr. Steinberg argues that we should be looking at a juvenile justice system based on

having the foresight and judgment to inhibit behavior to be in line with right from wrong.

When Corey tells his father that he wants to come out to his football teammates, his father's reaction is that

he fears if his son does this, he will never graduate.

Corey details how he contemplated and was able to come out to

his football teammates.

The __________ refers to adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they themselves are.

imaginary audience

Adolescents often have a sense of ________, which can lead to high-risk behaviors such as unprotected sex.

invincibility

The second girl mentions that you have to like your ethnicity because

it makes you who you are.

The girls in this video are talking about sexual interaction. They seem to indicate that they are not yet ready-unless they find the right person. What other factor could influence their decision to engage in sexual activity at an early age?

living in poverty

Alejandro and his parents moved to the USA from Belize when he was only 4 years old. Now as a teen he has adopted the values and traditions of the US more so than the values and traditions of Belize. Researchers would argue that he has a _____ ethnic identity.

low

In this clip 15-year-old girls discuss why they each give a different "focus" for what they care about right now. Whichof the following is NOT one of those influences?

media

In this clip 16-year-old girls discuss their relationship with their parents. With regard to which parent they get along betterwith, the girls respond (in order):

mom, dad, mom.

Lying, breaking promises, and hurting others are examples of _____ issues.

moral

Renaldo is a teenager who spends most of his time alone. Research indicates that he is likely to be

more depressed and likely to have other chronic problems.

All three girls feel that being _____ to a parent makes for a less soothing relationship.

more similar

You are working on a program to help teen parents cope with some major problems they will face. You see that there are many issues, but one seems to stand out. Based on what Joel and Andrea say in the video about how they are living in their apartment and making ends meet, what is one area you decide to cover in this program?

putting together budgets to pay bills

The girls in this video note one large theme that keeps them attracted to each other as friends. This is a major need for adolescents as they form friendships. What is it?

supporting each other

The general reaction of Corey's teammates after he gathered them for a team meeting to tell them he was coming out as a gay student was

supportive

In the interview, both girls share in common that they

talked more about mom than dad.

Dr. Steinberg has found that arguments between adolescents and parents arise from

the adolescent being able to thinking in hypotheticals.

In this clip 15-year-old girls discuss why sex segregation starts to end in high school. All of the following reasons are provided EXCEPT

they want to have sex with boys.

The juvenile justice system has many options in it. Which of the following is NOT one of those options?

traditional schools

In this clip two 14-year-old girls discuss their relationships with their parents. They describe their relationship with theirparents in all the following ways EXCEPT

very controlling.

Emily describes herself as

very similar to Brekke.

In this clip we see Dr. Steinberg discussing adolescent and parent relationships. He argues that the most importantthing that predicts adolescent and parent communication is

warmth

In this clip, 21-year-olds Andrea and Joel discuss coping as teen parents. The first 6 months after Kylie, now 4 years old, wasborn Andrea lived

with her parents

After 21-year-olds Andrea and Joel got married they lived

with his parents

The girls in this video are 15 years old. They stated that they are not old enough yet for sexual relations. You know that statistics show that the time is coming soon for many. At what age does the average girl first have sexual intercourse?

17

GLBT adolescents are _____ times more likely to commit suicide than their "straight" counterparts.

3

In this clip, 16-year-olds Monica and Ashley discuss ethnic identity and adolescence. Although she has a multiethnicbackground the first girl identifies her ethnic background as

African American

In this clip, teenagers Natassia and Carla discuss ethnic and racial identity. The first girl identifies herself as _____; the second girl as _____.

African American; British

You are providing family counseling to a mother and daughter who are having difficulty communicating well and feel they do not understand each other. Given what Dr. Larson said in the video, how would you begin?

by having both sides learn more about the reactions of the other

Joel mentions several preconceived notions about teen parents that his friends and others would mention to him after they got pregnant. All of the following are included EXCEPT

parents should be responsible.

One of the girls states that sex segregation ends after

college

In this video, Dr. Pomerantz discusses gender differences as they pertain to depression. She researched one main factor. Which of the following is the factor she looked at?

mother's role in daughter's depression

Most arguments between parents and adolescents are about

mundane issues like cleaning the room.

Many relationships change as teenagers get pregnant and have children. What was one of the first complaints that Joel stated that reflects the losses typically involved in teen pregnancy?

not able to participate in high school functions

Watching this video, you note that the girls have some thoughts on why they feel comfortable with each other. Based on what they say in the video, and your textbook, what is one thing that keeps friends comfortable with each other?

not judging each other

The difficulty Corey has in deciding to come out to his friends is a good illustration

of the particular challenges that homosexual adolescents face

The second girl says being multiethnic makes her feel _____

original

You are working on a teenage mother program that will help them reintegrate into the school system once they have the child. Based on the video, what do you prepare them for?

peer disapproval

Consistent with the girls' comments in the video, research shows that most adolescents

report good relations with their parents.

n this clip, Dr. Umana-Taylor defines ethnic identity as

the degree to which someone feels a sense of belonging to a group.

After breaking up with her boyfriend, 16-year-old Kendra shouted to her mother, "You have no idea what I'm going through! You've never been in love before!" Kendra's reaction is an example of

the personal fable

You are setting up a sex education program in your community and want to address some of the main concerns you heard about in this video. Which of the following would you want to include?

the role of pregnancy in future choices

The concern of Corey's father most likely stems from his recognition that

there is still bias against homosexuals, and he wants to protect his son.

The second girl says it's hard for her to be African American because

they are American and don't have any separate culture