Psych of Adolescents- Chapter 10

Which of the following statements about sex difference in partner preferences is true?

-> A. Although girls may believe that they place more weight on interpersonal qualities (such as support and intimacy) than physical attractiveness, controlled experiments indicate that girls are more influenced by physical attractiveness than they think B. Across adolescence and into young adulthood, boys are more likely to emphasize the importance of physical attractiveness C. Natural observational studies and controlled experiments indicated that girls are more likely to emphasize the desirability of interpersonal qualities in their prospective partners and boys are more attuned to the physical attractiveness of their prospective mate D. Boys' and girls' internal working models of relationships are most sensitive to evolutionary clues that lead an individual to select a mate that offers the best probability of having healthy offspring

Compared to their same-sex peers, who is less likely to be less socially mature, less imaginative, less achievement-oriented, more superficial, and more likely to exhibit problem behaviors?

-> A. Amber, who started seriously dating at 14 B. Becky, who started casually dating at 14 C. Karin, who started seriously dating at 16 D. Donald, who started casually dating at 16

Girls are more likely than boys to express intimacy with their friends by doing all of the following, except _____________.

-> A. Having intimate knowledge about their friends B. Expressing empathy when confronting their friends C.Displaying a great deal of interest in close friendships D. Being concerned about a friend's faithfulness and expressing a high degree of anxiety over rejection

Based on the research you read about in the textbook, which of the following statements about dating and relationships is not true?

-> A. Opposites attract B. Group activities is a common early form of romance C. Romance and relationships have powerful impacts on adolescents' emotional states D. Adolescents with problems who date peers whose mental health is good show improvements in their psychological functioning over time

Delaying serious involvement in dating relationships until age _____ appears to be the most favorable pattern for healthy psychosocial development.

15

Approximately ___________ percent of American adolescents have been the victim of dating violence, and male and female adolescents are equally likely to be the victim.

40

Which of the following is the best indicator of when an adolescent will begin dating?

A. Chronological age B. Biological development -> C. The school/community norms D. Whether he or she has older siblings

As used in the study of adolescence, the term intimacy refers to an emotional attachment between two people that is characterized by all of the following, except _______________.

A. Concern for each others well-being ->B. A sexual and/or physical relationship C. A willingness to disclose private, sometimes sensitive, information D. Sharing common interests and activities

Which of the following statements about dating violence is FALSE?

A. Dating violence becomes more common with age B. Males and females are equally likely to be victims of violence in dating relationships C. Dating violence is more common in rural than in urban or suburban communities ->D. Dating violence is virtually nonexistent among LGBT adolescents

Being seriously attached in adolescence is associated with all of the following outcomes, except ____________.

A. More stable romantic relationships than their insecure counterparts B. Better academic success -> C. Rejection sensitivity in adulthood D. Better social competence

Friendships based on which of the following criteria are more likely to be found among adolescents than younger children?

A. Play B. Association C. Shared activities -> D. Loyalty

Allison says that Susan is her friend because she can tell Susan secrets and Susan won't tell anyone else. Allison's definition of friendship is based on ____________.

A. Play B. Prosocial behavior -> C. Intimacy and trust D. Association

It appears that Daniel is uninfluenced by his childhood relationship with his mother. For example, even though his mother wasn't around much during his childhood, instead of being upset, Daniel replies "No big deal, I didn't need her anyways." Based on the attachment classifications, Daniel would be classified as _____________ attachment.

Anxious-avoidant

Cassandra and Rosemarie spend a lot of time obsessing over each other's problems. What is this called?

Co-rumination

During infancy, Julia formed a secure attachment with her parents. This attachment has formed the basis for all her approaches to interpersonal relationships. According to attachment theorists, Julia is employing a(n) ____________.

Internal working model

Children's friendships are based on activities, whereas adolescents' friendships are typically based on _____.

Intimacy

Sullivan's Theory of Interpersonal Development defines ___________ relationships as Nonsexual relationships with individuals who might otherwise be romantic partners.

Platonic

According to Sullivan's Theory of Interpersonal Development, the capacity for intimacy first develops among ___________ relationships.

Same-sex

The extent to which an individual receives emotional or instructional assistance is called ___________ support.

Social

In some ways, during adolescence, intimacy with parents changes with the increased importance of intimate relationships with peers, and eventually with romantic partners, it is most accurate to say intimate relationships are _________ in adolescence, not replace.

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