Exam 3 HD

________ is the leading cause of cervical cancer. A.Scabies B.Syphilis C.Genital warts D.Chlamydia

Genital warts

According to Marcia's work on identity status, which of the following best describes crisis? A.being unable to pay one's bills and look after oneself B.losing one's romantic partner C.actively grappling with what to believe D.losing one's job

actively grappling with what to believe

During adolescence, crowds help individuals.... A.construct their identities B.maintain good relationships with siblings C.learn to go through puberty D.learn to choose life partners

construct their identities

Which of the following refers to the second level in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning in which people have internalized the standards of authority figures? A.preoperational stage B.preconventional morality C.cosmic stage D.conventional morality

conventional morality

"Stoners," "Jocks," and "Populars," in high school are examples of A.crowds B.groups C.cliques D.adolescent brain phases

crowds

What process includes practices that teach children about their racial or ethnic heritage, promotes cultural customs and traditions, and fosters racial/ethnic and cultural pride? A.cultural socialization B.the moratorium C.ethnic foreclosure D.perceived discrimination

cultural socialization

Studies by Eijnden et al. (2008) indicate that instant messaging and video game usage are associated with A.obesity. B.socio-emotional problems. C.depression. D.the personal fable complex.

depression.

In the context of nutrition and eating disorders, which of the following is an early warning sign of anorexia nervosa in adolescent girls? A.determined, secret dieting B.setting higher weight goals after reaching an initial desired weight C.excessively inactive lifestyle D.excessive bleeding during menstrual cycles

determined, secret dieting

Which of the following terms refers to the awareness and monitoring of one's own mental processes and strategies? A.metacognition B.transduction C.assimilation D.centration

metacognition

Heinz's dilemma is the most famous example of Lawrence Kohlberg's approach to studying A.the structural changes in information processing. B.language development. C.moral development. D.the functional changes in information processing.

moral development.

According to Miniño (2010), ________ are the leading cause of death among U.S. teenagers, accounting for approximately one-third of all deaths in adolescence. A.lower respiratory infections B.suicides C.motor vehicle collisions D.homicides

motor vehicle collisions

Studies by Russ et al. (2009) indicate that television usage is associated with A.the personal fable complex. B.socio-emotional problems. C.obesity. D.depression.

obesity.

Which of the following events is most closely associated with spermache? A.the first nocturnal emission (wet dream) B.the first period C.growth of the testes D.growth of armpit hair

the first nocturnal emission (wet dream)

According to lecture and the textbook, sexual orientation is: A.the focus of consistent sexual, romantic, and affectionate interest B.only important if you're gay C.the same as gender identity D.the awareness that one is either male or female

the focus of consistent sexual, romantic, and affectionate interest

The principal sign of sexual maturity in boys is A.the accumulation of fat under their skin. B.the deepening of their voice. C.the production of sperm. D.the widening of the shoulders.

the production of sperm.

In contrast to comprehensive sex education programs, abstinence-only programs exclusively discuss A.birth control. B.sexuality and sexual identity. C.pledges to maintain virginity. D.sexually transmitted infections.

pledges to maintain virginity.

Which of the following refers to the third level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning in which people follow internally held moral principles and make judgments about conflicting moral standards? A.conventional morality B.postconventional morality C.preoperational stage D.cosmic stage

postconventional morality

According to lecture, adolescence is a: A.social construction B.clearly defined biological phenomenon C.time for rejoicing D.clearly defined psychological phenomenon

social construction

In the context of language development in adolescents, which of the following is essentially part of the process of developing an independent identity separate from parents and the adult world? A.teenage slang B.code mixing C.cross-modal transfer D.child-directed speech (CDS)

teenage slang

Which of the following is associated with the release of estrogen? A.the development of breasts B.the development of testes C.the development of the penis D.the development of pubic hair

the development of breasts

In the context of nutrition and eating disorders, which of the following statements is true about people with anorexia? A.They are typically overweight. B.They usually go on huge, short-lived eating binges. C.They are usually labeled "bad" students with poor academic performance. D.They are extremely afraid of losing control and becoming overweight.

.They are extremely afraid of losing control and becoming overweight.

Most gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth begin to identify as such between the ages of A.16 and 24 years. B.3 and 6 years. C.12 and 17 years. D.7 and 9 years.

12 and 17 years.

Which of the following statements is true about relationships with peers during adolescence? A.The influence of peers increases during middle and late adolescence. B.Adolescents with high-quality friendships also have strong bonds with parents. C.As children move into adolescence, their peer interactions become increasingly dyadic. D.Risk taking is lower in the company of peers than when alone.

Adolescents with high-quality friendships also have strong bonds with parents.

In the context of the physical and mental health of adolescents, identify a true statement about depression. A.Depression in young people necessarily appears as sadness rather than an inability to experience pleasure. B.Almost all people who experience bouts of depression in childhood or adolescence are at risk for bipolar disorder. C.Adolescent girls, especially early maturing girls, are more likely to be depressed than adolescent boys. D.The effects of psychotherapy, a treatment option for depression, usually last for a decade or more.

Adolescent girls, especially early maturing girls, are more likely to be depressed than adolescent boys.

According to Owens (1996), identify a true statement about language development in adolescents. A.Adolescents between ages 16 and 18 know approximately 1,80,000 words. B.Adolescents take pleasure in using irony, puns, and metaphors. C.Adolescents continue to struggle when expressing logical relationships. D.Adolescents are unable to define and discuss abstract thoughts.

Adolescents take pleasure in using irony, puns, and metaphors.

In the context of the five-factor model of adult psychosocial development, according to McCrae et al. (2000) and Specht, Egloff, and Shmukle (2011), which of the following is true about young adults? A.Over the course of young adulthood, leisure time gradually increases. B.Agreeableness and conscientiousness generally increase in young adults. C.Neuroticism and extraversion generally increase in young adults. D.Over the course of young adulthood, the number of friends gradually increases.

Agreeableness and conscientiousness generally increase in young adults.

Which of the following statements is true about antisocial behavior in adolescence? A.Antisocial behavior tends to run in families. B.Increase in adult supervision is directly proportional to increase in the tendency to commit crimes by teenagers. C.High parental warmth and involvement has no effect in early-onset antisocial behavior. D.Teen hangouts among behaviorally disturbed youth are effective in reducing crime rates.

Antisocial behavior tends to run in families.

In the context of nutrition and eating disorders, which of the following statements is true of obesity? A.Among 17-year-old U.S. adolescents, obesity is unlikely to be found in those from poor families. B.Being born to overweight or obese parents is a risk factor for childhood and adolescent obesity. C.Overweight teenagers are unlikely to have difficulty attending school or engaging in strenuous activity. D.Overweight and obese children are unlikely to stay obese into adulthood or to have a high risk of mortality.

Being born to overweight or obese parents is a risk factor for childhood and adolescent obesity.

Which of the following statements is true about romantic relationships in adolescence? A.Romantic relationships tend to become less intense and intimate across adolescence. B.Adolescents choose their romantic partner from their own friendship network. C.By early adolescence, romantic relationships begin to serve the full gamut of emotional needs that they can serve. D.By middle adolescence, adolescents think about romantic partners more than they think of friends.

By middle adolescence, adolescents think about romantic partners more than they think of friends.

Which of the following is NOT believed to influence the lowering of the age of puberty in girls? A.Cell Phone Towers B.better nutrition C.stress in early and/or middle childhood D.rising obesity rates

Cell Phone Towers

Which of the following statements is true about sexual behavior in adolescence? A.The percentage of U.S. adolescents who have ever had intercourse has increased over the past few decades. B.Condoms are the most common form of contraception used by teenagers who have sex for the first time. C.The use of contraceptives among sexually-active girls has decreased since the 1990s. D.In the United States, teenage boys are more likely to be sexually experienced than teenage girls.

Condoms are the most common form of contraception used by teenagers who have sex for the first time.

Which of the following statements is true about sibling relationships during adolescence? A.Relationships between siblings becomes less equal. B.Siblings spend more time together. C.Conflict between siblings decreases. D.Siblings are more influenced by each other.

Conflict between siblings decreases.

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning connectedness and conflicts between adolescents and their parents? A.Family arguments during adolescence most often concern ethics, health, and safety. B.The higher the process of individuation, the lower the positive identification with parents. C.Connectedness between teens and parents is lower in collectivistic cultures than in individualistic cultures because of imposed values. D.Connectedness between teens and parents is higher in collectivistic countries such as India, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria.

Connectedness between teens and parents is higher in collectivistic countries such as India, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria.

Which of the following is true about crowds and cliques? A.Being part of a crowd is considered a taboo in high school. B.Cliques are based on reputation and image rather than personal interaction. C.Crowd membership is a social construction. D.Clique affiliations become strong as adolescence progresses.

Crowd membership is a social construction.

Which of the following is a correct statement concerning sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in teenagers? A.Despite the fact that teens are at higher risk for contracting STIs, they perceive their own personal risk as low. B.Typically, teenagers perceive their own personal risk for contracting STIs as quite high. C.Teenagers tend to view oral sex as riskier than intercourse in contracting STIs. D.In general, teenagers are at lower risk for contracting STIs than are adults.

Despite the fact that teens are at higher risk for contracting STIs, they perceive their own personal risk as low.

________ refers to the sustained loyalty, faith, or sense of belonging that results from the successful resolution of Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development. A.Fidelity B.Generativity C.Ego integrity D.Wisdom

Fidelity

The movie shown in class about the Gay Gene said that A.Homosexual men have a higher percentage of homosexual relatives than straight men B.being gay is definitely 100% genetic C.being gay is definitely 100% not genetic D.science has given up trying to figure out why people are LGBTQ+

Homosexual men have a higher percentage of homosexual relatives than straight men

Which structure in the body releases gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), which begins the hormonal cascade of puberty? A.Hypothalamus B.Heart C.Uterus D.Gonad

Hypothalamus

According to Patton et al. (2012), which of the following is a trend associated with obesity? A.As countries become more technologically advanced, rates of overweight and obesity are decreasing significantly. B.Within high income countries, teenage girls are more likely to be overweight than teenage boys. C.In Greece and Italy, less than 5 percent of teens are overweight. D.In middle- and especially lower-income countries, undernutrition often co-occurs with overweight.

In middle- and especially lower-income countries, undernutrition often co-occurs with overweight.

Identify a trend associated with the typical marrying age in industrialized countries. A.The age at first marriage has been rising across Europe and North America. B.In the United States in 2009, the median age of first-time brides was 22.6. C.In England, France, Germany, and Italy, in 2005, the average marrying age was 23 for women. D.In the United States in 2009, the median age of first-time bridegrooms was 26.3.

In the United States in 2009, the median age of first-time bridegrooms was 26.3.

Which of the following statements is true about leptin? A.It is secreted by the hypothalamus. B.It is primarily responsible for the growth of pubic hair. C.It is solely responsible for the growth of muscle mass in boys. D.It is a hormone associated with obesity.

It is a hormone associated with obesity.

According to Robert J. Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which of the following is true of passion? A.It is based on inner drives that translate physiological arousal into sexual desire. B.It is the decision to love and to stay with the beloved, and it involves self-disclosure C.It is the emotional element of love. D.It is the cognitive element of love.

It is based on inner drives that translate physiological arousal into sexual desire.

Which of the following statements is true about the gonadarche stage of puberty? A.During this stage, the hypothalamus stops releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). B.During this stage, there is a significant reduction in the production of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). C.It usually occurs between ages 6 and 8. D.It is marked by the maturing of the sex organs.

It is marked by the maturing of the sex organs

According to Robert J. Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which of the following is true of commitment? A.It is the decision to love and to stay with the beloved. B.It is the motivational element of love. C.It involves self-disclosure, which leads to warmth. D.It is the emotional element of love.

It is the decision to love and to stay with the beloved.

Which of the following statements is true about adolescence? A.It refers to the developmental transition between early adulthood and late adulthood. B.It tends to take similar forms across different social, cultural, and socioeconomic settings. C.It is a clearly defined physical and biological category rather than a social construction. D.It offers opportunities for growth in cognitive and social competence, autonomy, and intimacy.

It offers opportunities for growth in cognitive and social competence, autonomy, and intimacy.

Identify a true statement about the adolescent growth spurt. A.It refers to a rapid increase in height, weight, and muscle and bone growth that occurs during puberty. B.It begins immediately after a young person attains sexual maturity and lasts for about 5 years. C.It remains unaffected by the presence of androgens and estrogen. D.It generally begins in boys at about age 8 and in girls at age 16.

It refers to a rapid increase in height, weight, and muscle and bone growth that occurs during puberty.

During adolescent growth spurt, boys and girls grow differently in form and shape. In this context, identify a true statement about girls. A.Fat accumulates twice as rapidly in boys as in girls. B.Unlike a boy's legs, a girl's legs become longer relative to her trunk. C.Unlike a boy's forearms, a girl's forearms become longer relative to her upper arms. D.Layers of fat accumulate under girls' skin.

Layers of fat accumulate under girls' skin.

In the context of gender, identify a trend associated with school achievement. A.Adolescent girls do better than adolescent boys in activities that involve visual and spatial functions helpful in math and science. B.Overall, adolescent girls do better than adolescent boys on verbal tasks that involve writing and language usage. C.Fifteen-year-old girls, rather than boys of the same age, have a greater proportion of high performers. D.Generally, girls are more likely than boys to fail to achieve a baseline of proficiency in reading.

Overall, adolescent girls do better than adolescent boys on verbal tasks that involve writing and language usage.

In the context of the influences on school achievement, which of the following statements is true about student motivation? A.Almost all U.S. students score high on self-motivation and academic scores. B.Research has shown that self-motivation is at its peak during high school years for U.S. students. C.Western educational practices are based on the assumption that it is difficult to motivate students to learn. D.Research has shown that intrinsic motivation is associated with academic achievement.

Research has shown that intrinsic motivation is associated with academic achievement.

Which of the following statements is true about dating violence in adolescence? A.Victims of emotional violence are less likely to suffer from sexual violence. B.White students report higher levels of teen dating violence than Hispanic students. C.The rates of sexual violence are typically higher than that of emotional violence. D.Teens who are victims of dating violence are more likely to engage in drug or alcohol use.

Teens who are victims of dating violence are more likely to engage in drug or alcohol use.

Which of the following statements is true about how gender affects sibling relationships in adolescence? A.Mixed-sex siblings become more intimate during middle adolescence. B.Across middle adolescence, conflicts decrease between same-sex siblings but increase between mixed-sex siblings. C.Mixed-sex siblings report more intimacy than same-sex siblings. D.Teens with opposite-sex siblings report increases in their perceived romantic competence from early adolescence.

Teens with opposite-sex siblings report increases in their perceived romantic competence from early adolescence.

Which of the following is true about the 2015 jurisprudence in the United States concerning gay and lesbian people? A.The U.S. Congress passed a federal statute that allows employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. B.The U.S. Congress amended hate crime laws to exclude sexual orientation. C.The U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. D.The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the existing bans on same-sex marriage were constitutional.

The U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage.

Which of the following statements is true about adolescents' relationship with their parents? A.Negative emotions and mood swings are most intense in relationships during late adolescence. B.The process of individuation involves carving out boundaries of control between self and parents.. C.Teenagers who share a warm relationship with their parents are most likely to be influenced by negative peer interactions. D.Most adolescents report strained relationships with their parents, and full-fledged rebellion is common.

The process of individuation involves carving out boundaries of control between self and parents..

Which of the following statements is true about the similarities and differences between the brain structure of homosexuals and heterosexuals? A.The connections in the amygdala in lesbians are more similar to those in gay men than in heterosexual women. B.The left hemisphere of straight men is slightly larger than that of gay men. C.The right hemisphere of lesbian women is slightly larger than that of heterosexual women. D.Brains of homosexual men are more symmetrical than the brains of heterosexual men.

The right hemisphere of lesbian women is slightly larger than that of heterosexual women.

In the context of physical and mental health, which of the following statements is true of the hormone melatonin? A.The timing of its secretion is a gauge of when the brain is ready for sleep. B.Its secretion leads to the development of body odor. C.Its secretion leads to the maturing of the sex organs. D.The quantity of its secretion determines the amount of body fat in adolescents.

The timing of its secretion is a gauge of when the brain is ready for sleep.

In the context of the adolescent growth spurt, identify a true statement about girls. A.Their growth spurt is unlikely to make them heavier than boys at age 15. B.Their growth spurt usually occurs 2 years earlier than that of boys. C.They typically reach full height at age 17, unlike boys who reach age 15. D.They tend to be taller and stronger than boys between ages 8 and 10.

Their growth spurt usually occurs 2 years earlier than that of boys.

Identify a true statement about the secondary sex characteristics of humans. A.In females, they include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, clitoris, and vagina. B.In males, they include the testes, penis, scrotum, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland. C.They include bodily changes that unfold at specific ages but not in a particular sequence. D.They are physiological signs of sexual maturation that do not directly involve the sex organs.

They are physiological signs of sexual maturation that do not directly involve the sex organs.

Which of the following statements is true about the primary sex characteristics of humans? A.They usually develop and mature prior to adolescence. B.They include the broad shoulders of males. C.They include the breasts of females. D.They are the organs necessary for reproduction.

They are the organs necessary for reproduction.

Which is a chief reason approximately 10 million women between the ages of 15 and 19 year become pregnant worldwide each year? A.They want to be mothers early in life. B.They are prosperous enough not to have to worry about their education or careers. C.They do not know that sexual intercourse can lead to pregnancy. D.They do not have access to contraceptives or reproductive healthcare.

They do not have access to contraceptives or reproductive healthcare.

Volunteering is a common form of prosocial behavior. According to Eccles (2004), which of the following statements is true about adolescent volunteers? A.They are unlikely to engage in their communities as adults. B.They tend to have poor academic achievements. C.They have lower socioeconomic status (SES) than those who do not volunteer. D.They tend to have a higher degree of self-understanding than those who do not volunteer.

They tend to have a higher degree of self-understanding than those who do not volunteer.

In the context of nutrition and eating disorders, according to Wilson et al. (2007), which of the following statements is true about people with bulimia? A.They tend to be overweight. B.They tend to engage in perfectionist behavior. C.They tend to self-starve. D.They tend to have low self-esteem.

They tend to have low self-esteem.

According to Lopez-Gay et al. (2014), which of the following is a finding related to cohabitation rates? A.According to the surveys in 14 European countries in 2013 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, cohabitation rates ranged from more than 14 percent in Italy to less than 2 percent in France. B.Within the Americas, cohabitation rates are relatively low in Mexico and the United States in comparison with the rates in Central America. C.Within the Americas, cohabitation rates are relatively low in Amazonian areas in comparison with the rates in Mexico and the United States. D.Surveys in 14 European countries, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States conducted in 2013 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development found great similarities in cohabitation rates.

Within the Americas, cohabitation rates are relatively low in Mexico and the United States in comparison with the rates in Central America.

For many young people in minority groups, perceived discrimination during the transition to adolescence can lead to A.sexual confusion. B.a decrease in self-esteem and depression. C.a return to their native land. D.juvenile delinquency.

a decrease in self-esteem and depression.

Which of the following is least likely to reduce teenage pregnancy rates? A.comprehensive sex education B.abstinence-only programs C.programs that focus on raising self-esteem D.access to family planning services

abstinence-only programs

The personal fable concept expresses the idea that A.adolescents think that they are special and that their experience is unique. B.adolescents are capable of solving abstract problems. C.adolescents' thinking is strangely mature. D.adolescents often assume everyone else is thinking about the same thing they are thinking about.

adolescents think that they are special and that their experience is unique.

What is the name of the phase of puberty that involves the growth of pubic hair and oilier skin? A. adrenarche B. menarche C. anarchy D. gonadarche

adrenarche

According to the chart shown in lecture, what are the two most commonly drugs TRIED by adolescents ages 12-17? A.alcohol and marijuana B.alcohol and cigarrettes C.cigarettes and marijuana D.prescription pain relievers and alcohol

alcohol and marijuana

Which of the following is an eating disorder that is characterized by self-starvation? A.anorexia nervosa B.pica C.merycism D.bulimia nervosa

anorexia nervosa

According to Boskey (2014), most transgender children begin to articulate their feelings about gender A.at about 3 to 4 years of age. B.only after passing through puberty. C.in the safe environment of a therapist's office. D.to their friends first, their parents last.

at about 3 to 4 years of age.

Which of the following is a factor that is suspected to lead to earlier puberty in girls but delayed puberty in boys? A.being overweight B.being thin C.being obese D.being a single child

being obese

According to lecture, eating disorders are commonly related to: A.body image B.neighborhood status C.controlling mothers D.having older sisters

body image

In girls, according to Susman and Rogol (2004), one of the first external signs of puberty typically is A.development of body odor. B.coarse and oily skin. C.enlargement of the vagina. D.breast enlargement.

breast enlargement.

Which of the following is an eating disorder in which a person regularly eats huge quantities of food and then purges the body by laxatives, induced vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise? A.merycism B.pica C.anorexia nervosa D.bulimia nervosa

bulimia nervosa

Which of the following are most likely to be effective in preventing antisocial behavior in adolescents? A.programs in which at-risk teens visit prisons and speak with inmates B.programs such as Scared Straight C.church activities D.summer camps for behaviorally disturbed youth

church activities

Identity versus role confusion refers to a stage in which adolescents seek to A.prove their competency to the society and become satisfied with their abilities. B.develop a coherent sense of self, including the role they are to play in society. C.productively participate in society and involve themselves in community activities. D.feel a sense of safety, care, and commitment in relationships.

develop a coherent sense of self, including the role they are to play in society.

Unlike a crowd, a clique A.is based on reputation rather than personal interaction. B.does not normally exist before adolescence. C.involves friends who do things together. D.is based on status rather than personal interaction.

does not normally exist before adolescence.

Which of the following was not mentioned in class as part of the pubertal transition? A. environmental B. social C. physical D. cognitive

environmental

According to Phinney (1998), Marcia's model of identity formation can also be applied to A.house pets. B.career choice. C.ethnicity. D.sexual orientation.

ethnicity.

According to Erikson, adolescents who resolve the identity crisis satisfactorily develop the virtue of A.ego integrity. B.generativity. C.wisdom. D.fidelity.

fidelity.

What phase of puberty involves the maturation of the sex organs? A. gonadarche B. anarche C. menarche D. adrenarche

gonadarche

Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development is A.ego integrity versus despair. B.industry versus inferiority. C.identity versus identity confusion. D.intimacy versus isolation.

identity versus identity confusion.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with early sex in adolesence? A.having older neighbors B.poverty C.early puberty D.history of sexual abuse

having older neighbors

According to lecture, alcohol and drug use prior to age 15 can create risks such as: A. having risky sex B. lower paying jobs C. instantaneous addiction D. homelessness

having risky sex

The incidence of which of the following sexually transmitted infections has decreased in the United States in recent times? A.chlamydia B.genital herpes simplex C.syphilis D.human papillomavirus infection

human papillomavirus infection

The most common sexually transmitted infection is A.gonorrhea. B.acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. C.human papillomavirus infection. D.chlamydia.

human papillomavirus infection.

According to Erikson, ________ is a coherent conception of the self, made up of goals, values, and beliefs to which a person is solidly committed. A.identity B.ego C.sexuality D.generativity

identity

According to Erikson, the search for ________ comes into focus during the teenage years. A.ego integrity B.isolation C.identity D.industry

identity

According to Erikson, the chief task of adolescence is to confront the crisis of A.industry versus inferiority. B.identity versus identity confusion. C.intimacy versus isolation. D.ego integrity versus despair.

identity versus identity confusion.

According to lecture, having a risk factor means that: A.if you have a risk factor for an outcome, you are more likely to experience that outcome than if you don't have a risk factor for it. B.you will definitely experience the negative outcome of that risk factor C.you will definitely not experience the negative outcome of that risk factor D.you are less likely to experience that outcome than if you have that risk factor.

if you have a risk factor for an outcome, you are more likely to experience that outcome than if you don't have a risk factor for it.

What is not a secondary sex characteristic in females? A. increase in height B. widening of hips C. appearance of pubic hair D. development of breasts

increase in height

Adolescent's struggle for autonomy and personal identity that began in infancy is known as A.indivduation B.rebellion C.attachment D.breaking away

indivduation

Which of the following is a risk factor or symptom of anorexia? A.fast thinking B.high blood pressure C.insensitivity to cold D.interruption of regular menstruation

interruption of regular menstruation

In many traditional and indigenous cultures, the end of puberty and the attainment of adult status A.has nothing to do with physical changes. B.happens by an elder's decree. C.goes unnoticed beyond the privacy of the family. D.is marked by an initiation ritual.

is marked by an initiation ritual.

Research about the effect of parenthood on marital satisfaction shows that A.all cultures report decreases in marital satisfaction during the child-raising years. B.only in a few cultures does parenthood lead to a decrease in marital satisfaction. C.it typically declines during hte child-raising years, but that is not universally true. D.there is no evidence that parenthood affects marital satisfaction one way or the other.

it typically declines during hte child-raising years, but that is not universally true.

Boys' voices deepen during puberty as a result of the growth of the A.testes. B.shoulders. C.penis. D.larynx.

larynx.

In the context of the use and abuse of drugs, which of the following is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States despite the decline in its use since 1996-1997? A.heroin B.marijuana C.cocaine D.amphetamine

marijuana

Which of the following refers to the first level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning in which control is external and rules are obeyed in order to gain rewards or avoid punishment or out of self-interest? A.morality of autonomous moral principles B.morality of traditional role conformity C.preconventional morality D.conventional morality

preconventional morality

Which of the following refers to the process by which a person attains sexual maturity and the ability to reproduce? A.recentering B.fast mapping C.internalization D.puberty

puberty

The video about the teen brain showed in lecture proposed that, during adolescense, the brain is: A. remodeling B. learning at the fastest rate in the lifespan C. learning at the slowest rate of the. lifespan D. marinating in hormones that make it crazy

remodeling

Teens exposed to alcohol and drugs before the age of 15 demonstrate an increased chance to develop A.risky sexual behavior. B.useful life experience. C.educational success in the creative fields. D.an honest and supportive rapport with peers.

risky sexual behavior.