Chapter 1 Review Questions PSYCH 21A

Theresa has been known to go on eating binges and then purge immediately afterward. Theresa is probably suffering from: A. anorexia nervosa. B. bulimia. C. binge eating disorder D. obesity.

C. binge eating disorder

Based on information presented in the textbook, in the United States today, which of the following strategies would be the least efficient way to promote adolescent health? A. increasing adolescents' knowledge and understanding of health-promoting behaviors B. changing an aspect of the context in which adolescents live C. ensuring that school bathrooms are sanitary D. parental encouragement of adolescent exercise

C. ensuring that school bathrooms are sanitary

According to the textbook, puberty involves all of the following except A. development of the primary sex characteristics. B. changes in distribution of fat and muscle in the body. C. development of secondary sex characteristics. D. increases in intellectual functioning

D. Increases in intellectual functioning

Which of the following is not associated with the "new morbidity and mortality" of adolescence? A. accidents B. suicide C. homicide D. cancer

D. cancer

Who is at the greatest risk of developing body dissatisfaction? A. Callie, an early-maturing, affluent White girl who compares herself to her friends B. Miranda, a late-maturing Black girl C. John, an early-maturing Black male who compares himself to his friends D. Mike, a late-maturing White male who feels he is not muscular enough

A. Callie, an early-maturing, affluent White girl who compares herself to her friends

Of all the developments that take place during the second decade of life, the only one that is truly inevitable is: A. physical maturation. B. an identity crisis. C. rebellion against one's parents. D. the first experience of romantic love.

A. Physical Maturation

The physical transformation from child to adult is called: A. puberty. B. early adolescence. C. middle adolescence. D. late adolescence.

A. Puberty

Which of the following statements about the production of hormones at puberty is false? A. The body begins to produce several hormones that have not been present in the body up until this time. B. There is an increase in the production of certain hormones. C. Boys' bodies produce more androgens and girls' bodies produce more estrogens. D. The feedback loop regulating the endocrine system's set point for each hormone becomes increasingly important.

A. The body begins to produce several hormones that have not been present in the body up until this time.

Almost half of all teenage deaths in the United States are a result of: A. car accidents and other unintentional injuries. B. suicide. C. homicide. D. sexually transmitted infections.

A. car accidents and other unintentional injuries.

Rosy believes that "fat is beautiful" and has a steady diet of fried chicken, French fries, and cheeseburgers. Tanya believes that "thin is in" and uses vomiting and laxatives as a way to keep her weight down. Both girls exhibit what psychologists call: A. disordered eating. B. bulimia. C. anorexia nervosa. D. normal adolescent eating patterns.

A. disordered eating.

The adolescent growth spurt: A. generally begins two years earlier for girls than for boys. B. generally begins two years earlier for boys than for girls. C. is slower in the early adolescent years, then speeds up around age 15 for boys and girls. D. proceeds along a smooth and rapid course over the teen years.

A. generally begins two years earlier for girls than for boys.

Although both sexes experience changes in muscle tissue and body fat, the ratio of muscle to body fat is: A. greater in boys than girls. B. greater in girls than boys. C. about the same in both genders. D. greater in early-maturing girls than in late-maturing boys.

A. greater in boys than girls.

The first sign of puberty in girls is generally: A. growth of breasts. B. underarm hair. C. menarche. D. acne.

A. growth of breasts.

The rapid increase in body fat that adolescent girls experience: A. leads to a majority of adolescent girls dieting unnecessarily. B. leads to an increase in healthy eating patterns among adolescent girls. C. increases vulnerability to feelings of body dissatisfaction for Black adolescent girls. D. is seen by the Centers for Disease Control as a major risk factor for obesity among adolescent girls.

A. leads to a majority of adolescent girls dieting unnecessarily.

The potentially fatal disorder in which young women actually starve themselves is called: A. bulimia. B. anorexia nervosa. C. obesity nervosa. D. purging

B. Anorexia nervosa

Which of the following statements suggests that rising levels of the protein leptin is an important signal that tells the body it is ready for puberty? A. Production of pubic hair relates to increased sex drive. B. Excessive thinness can delay onset of puberty. C. Poorer adolescents tend to go through puberty earlier than non-poor adolescents. D. Excessive exercise promotes early physical development.

B. Excessive thinness can delay onset of puberty.

Which of the following statements about the timing and tempo of sexual maturation is true? A. In the United States, and in all other countries, menarche typically occurs around age 12. B. The duration of puberty varies widely, from 1.5 to 6 years in girls and 2 to 5 years in boys. C. Adolescents who begin puberty early are also those who complete it early. D. Adolescents who begin puberty earlier usually grow to be taller adults.

B. The duration of puberty varies widely, from 1.5 to 6 years in girls and 2 to 5 years in boys.

The most virulent threats to adolescent health come from all of the following, except: A. unhealthy behaviors, such as drug use. B. chronic disabilities, such as cancer. C. violence inflicted by themselves or by others. D. risky activities, such as unprotected sexual intercourse

B. chronic disabilities, such as cancer.

Which group is most at risk for obesity? A. late-maturing Black girls B. early-maturing Black girls C. early-maturing White boys D. early-maturing White girls

B. early-maturing Black girls

Which of the following female sex characteristics is usually the last to develop? A. menarche B. regular ovulation C. development of the nipples of the breasts D. growth of pubic hair

B. regular ovulation

Which of the following is probably true for Ashley, an early-maturing girl who was short and stocky as a child? A. After puberty, she will be shorter and heavier than her late-maturing peers. B. After puberty, she will be shorter and thinner than her late-maturing peers. C. After puberty, she will be taller and heavier than her late-maturing peers. D. After puberty, she will be taller and thinner than her late-maturing peers.

C. After puberty, she will be taller and heavier than her late-maturing peers.

The presence or absence of certain hormones early in life may "program" the brain and the nervous system to develop in certain ways later on. These hormones are considered: A. androgens. B. estrogens. C. organizational. D. activational.

C. Organizational

The simultaneous release of growth hormones, thyroid hormones, and _________ stimulates rapid acceleration in height and weight during puberty. A. pituitary glands B. estrogens C. androgens D. thyroid glands

C. androgens

All of the following are reasons that males have greater gains in strength than females during early adolescence, except: A. increased production of androgens among females. B. strong societal pressures on girls to decrease their physical activity in adolescence. C. inadequate nutrition among adolescent girls. D. sex differences in body fat.

C. inadequate nutrition among adolescent girls.

Who of the following is likely to gain excess weight during adolescence? A. Mary, who gets inadequate sleep on school nights but sleeps in on the weekends B. Kevin, who gets insufficient physical inactivity, but lives near recreational facilities C. Tony whose friends are relatively overweight D. All of these adolescents are likely to gain excessive weight during puberty

D. All of these adolescents are likely to gain excessive weight during puberty

Which adolescent is at highest risk for suicide? A. Black males B. Hispanic females C. White females D. American Indian/Alaskan Native males

D. American Indian/Alaskan Native males

Who most closely resembles the profile of someone who has binge eating disorder? A. Steve, a wrestler who nearly starves himself so he can stay in his weight bracket B. Carla, a gymnast who binges on junk food but makes herself vomit after each meal C. Howard, a football player who believes he is overweight and exercises twice a day, seven days a week D. Sherri, a volleyball player who binges on junk food but does not engage in any other weight loss behaviors

D. Sherri, a volleyball player who binges on junk food but does not engage in any other weight loss behaviors

Which of the following statements about prenatal development is not true? A. Up until about eight weeks after conception, all human brains are feminine. B. Puberty is part of a gradual process that begins at conception. C. All hormones necessary for puberty are present before birth. D. The amount of cortisol exposed to the fetus is directly linked to the timing and tempo of puberty.

D. The amount of cortisol exposed to the fetus is directly linked to the timing and tempo of puberty.

Ten-year-old Luna's budding feelings of sexual attraction are most likely explained: A. by maturation of the adrenal glands through the process called adrenarche. B. by maturation of the gonads through a process called menarche. C. as rising levels of leptin instruct her hypothalamus to set the hormonal changes of puberty in motion. D. as increases in sex hormones activate her HPG axis.

D. as increases in sex hormones activate her HPG axis.