lifespan chapter 9

Statistically, which person is MOST likely to have the greatest health problems due to iron deficiency? 12-year-old Monica, who has not yet experienced menarche 16-year-old Marilyn, who is menstruating 25-year-old Ben, who has three children 15-year-old Nathan, who exercises very little

16-year-old Marilyn, who is menstruating

In high-stakes testing situations, students are typically given: several different tests to address varying learning styles. the opportunity to take the test as many times as necessary to pass. an oral exam and a practical exam. a single test to determine success or failure.

a single test to determine success or failure.

According to the text, adolescents are deficient in their intake of necessary vitamins and minerals because: they eat from vending machines in schools. unhealthy foods are more desirable. healthy foods cost more. All of these answers are correct.

all of the answers are correct

Josefina is obsessed with her weight. She sometimes eats a whole package of Oreos at once and then makes herself vomit. Josefina is of normal weight, but she constantly has heartburn. She MOST likely suffers from: bulimia nervosa. degenerative organ disease. anxiety. anorexia nervosa

bullimia nervosa

Over the past decade, the percentage of adolescents that consumed the recommended three or more servings of vegetables daily has: decreased. remained stable. decreased, but fruit intake has increased. increased.

decreased

Body chemicals that regulate sleep, moods, hunger, and stress are called: the HPA axis. hormones. the brain stem. adrenal glands

hormones

Klaczynski's research found that logical thinking improved with age and education, but not with: parent involvement. measurements on intelligence tests (IQ). life experiences. practice of formal thinking.

measurements on intelligence tests (IQ).

One physical change that typically occurs during adolescence is that the child's: a.lungs increase in weight by a factor of five. b.heart doubles in size. c.tonsils increase in size. d. skin becomes darker.

B

Developmentalists suspect that one reason for the slowdown in academic achievement in middle schools is: the lack of connection to teachers. the failure of most schools to offer a challenging curriculum. the shortage of well-prepared teachers. the lack of emphasis on academic achievement

the lack of connection to teachers

In general, adolescent egocentrism refers to the: belief that one is destined to have a legendary life. notion that one cannot be harmed by unprotected sex. view that one is noticed by everyone. viewpoint that everyone else is smarter than oneself.

view that one is noticed by everyone