Mastery Session Ch. 10

Compared to same-sex peers, who is likely to be less socially mature, less imaginative, less achievement-oriented, more superficial, and more likely to exhibit problem behaviors? Amber, who started dating seriously at age 14 Becky, who started dating casually at age 14 Karin, who started dating seriously at age 16 Donald, who started dating seriously at age 16

Amber, who started dating seriously at age 14

Approximately what percentage of American adolescents has been the victim of dating violence? Who is more likely to be the victim of dating violence, boys or girls? Approximately 40% of American adolescents have been the victim of dating violence and male and female adolescents are equally likely to be the victim. Approximately 10% of American adolescents have been the victim of dating violence and male and female adolescents are equally likely to be the victim. Approximately 30% of American adolescents have been the victim of dating violence but female adolescents are much more likely to experience this. Approximately 20% of American adolescents have been the victim of dating violence and males are much more likely to be the victim than females.

Approximately 40% of American adolescents have been the victim of dating violence and male and female adolescents are equally likely to be the victim.

According to research presented in the textbook, the expression of intimacy is more advanced among adolescent girls than among boys. What is a consequence of this advanced intimacy? Girls' mental health is more positively affected than boys' when things are going well in relationships Girls' mental health is more negatively affected than boys' when things are going poorly in relationships. Girls' mental health is more positively affected than boys' when things are going well in relationships AND girls' mental health is more negatively affected than boys' when things are going poorly in relationships. None of these are correct.

Girls' mental health is more positively affected than boys' when things are going well in relationships AND girls' mental health is more negatively affected than boys' when things are going poorly in relationships.

Jesse is a physically immature 14-year-old who goes to school where it is expected that 14-year-olds date. Hillary is a physically mature 14-year-old who goes to school where it is expected that students delay dating until age 16. Which adolescent is more likely to date? Hillary Jesse Neither Hillary nor Jesse is likely to date. Both Hillary and Jesse are likely to date.

Jesse

Based on the research you read about in the textbook, which of the following statements about dating and relationships is not true? Opposites attract. "Birds of a feather flock together". Romance and relationships have powerful impacts on adolescents' emotional states. Adolescents with problems who date peers whose mental health is good show improvements in their psychological functioning over time.

Opposites attract.

Which one of the adolescents below will be most vulnerable to the potential negative consequences of a break-up? Cory, an adolescent low in rejection sensitivity Nicole, an adolescent who has never experienced a break-up Richard, an adolescent who is a binge drinker and engages in delinquency Michael, an adolescent who was the breaker-upper

Richard, an adolescent who is a binge drinker and engages in delinquency

Which of the following statements concerning sexual-minority (LGBT) youth is false? The progression through the phases of dating and romance is as similar for them as for heterosexual adolescents. The stigmas attached to homosexuality complicate the development of intimate relations. These youngsters often pursue sexual activity outside the context of a dating relationship to avoid harassment by peers. For sexual-minority youth, development of close, nonsexual friendships with same-sex peers may be hampered by their peers' homophobia.

The progression through the phases of dating and romance is as similar for them as for heterosexual adolescents.

The close, significant emotional bond between parent and infant is called: attachment. goodness-of-fit. symbiosis. the secure base.

attachment

Cassandra and Rosemarie spend a lot of time obsessing over each other's problems. What is this called? co-rumination being intimate engaging in mutual self-disclosure co-internal working model

co-rumination

For middle adolescents, the least important aspect of dating is: establishing autonomy from parents. furthering the development of gender identity. developing intimacy. establishing and maintaining status in one's peer group.

developing intimacy.

Research assessing the link between infant attachment and the quality of interpersonal relationships in adolescence and young adulthood finds: a consistent link between infant attachment and healthy adolescent relationships. little continuity between infant attachment and adolescent relationships. stability of attachment over time that withstands the pressures of major life events. early relationships set the stage for later interpersonal relationships.

early relationships set the stage for later interpersonal relationships.

Which of the following is most important for adolescent development? having an intimate relationship with someone being popular having a lot of friends having a few good friendships

having a few good friendships

The likelihood that an individual will turn to a peer during a time of trouble _____ in adolescence and the likelihood of turning to a parent _____. increases; increases decreases; decreases decreases; remains stable increases; remains stable

increases; remains stable

Carol, an eighth-grader, is facing a big dilemma and she needs advice. To whom is Carol likely to turn for this support? her friends her parents an adult expert outside the family it depends on the specific issue at hand

it depends on the specific issue at hand

Adolescents' close friendships are distinguished from their casual friendships in the types of conflicts they have. Although conflicts between adolescents and their close friends are _______ frequent than they are between adolescents and other peers, arguments between close friends are ________ emotional. less; more more; less slightly more; less more; never

less; more

During __________ concerns about loyalty and anxieties over rejection become more pronounced and may temporarily overshadow concerns about intimate self-disclosure, particularly among girls. middle adolescence late adolescence early adolescence late childhood

middle adolescence

According to Sullivan's theory, which of the following is the correct sequence of interpersonal needs? need for contact with people; need for integration into adult society; need for intimacy need for intimacy and consensual validation; need for adult participation; need for sexual contact need for intimacy; need for sexual contact; need for integration into adult society need for playmates; need for contact with people; need for sexual contact

need for intimacy; need for sexual contact; need for integration into adult society

Rejection sensitivity is a term that psychologists use to describe: oversensitivity to romantic rejection that is related to an insecure attachment in infancy and early childhood. the development of a working model of relationships in which parental and peer relationships are similar. the development of a working model of relationships in which romantic partners and parents are less important than peers. an oversensitivity to peer rejection in childhood that leads to an oversensitivity to rejection in the adult workplace.

oversensitivity to romantic rejection that is related to an insecure attachment in infancy and early childhood.

Dating among adolescents today is largely a: recreational activity. part of the courtship process. part of mating selection. meaningless activity.

recreational activity.

Being securely attached in adolescence is associated with all of the following outcomes, except: more stable romantic relationships than their insecure counterparts. better academic success. rejection sensitivity in adulthood. better social competence.

rejection sensitivity in adulthood.

Dr. Diamond conducts an interview with a patient in order to assess the history of the patient's attachment relationships. What method would Dr. Diamond use? the Adult Attachment Interview the Q-sort the Longitudinal Attachment Measure the Adolescent Security Scale

the Adult Attachment Interview

In Sullivan's view, the shift in the "targets" of intimacy during early adolescence from same-sex to other-sex relationships is primarily motivated by: the need to transition from nonromantic to romantic relationships. the onset of puberty and the emergence of sexuality and a biologically based sex drive. resolving the homophobic conflict of childhood. the need to appear popular by surrounding one's self with as many peers as possible.

the onset of puberty and the emergence of sexuality and a biologically based sex drive.

All of the following are examples of the ways adolescents display intimacy with their friends, except: they know what their friends worry about. their behaviors and emotional states are frequently synchronized. they respond sensitively to their friends' feelings. they become less likely to negotiate than to disengage when resolving their disagreements.

they become less likely to negotiate than to disengage when resolving their disagreements.

Sullivan believed that important interpersonal transitions are more likely to be negotiated successfully if: they have a solid foundation of security in past relationships. an individual develops appropriate cognitive skills. an individual had many playmates in childhood. they have a solid basis in social cognition.

they have a solid foundation of security in past relationships.

The ways in which adolescents interact with romantic partners changes with development, with increasing desires for more independence. willingness to acknowledge, analyze, and work through disagreements. sources of conflict. pressure to engage in antisocial behavior.

willingness to acknowledge, analyze, and work through disagreements.