Emotional self-regulation requires
A)emotional contagion.
B)goodness of fit.
C)automatic processing of information.
D)voluntary, effortful management of emotions.
Which of the following common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) of adolescence
is caused by a virus?
A)syphilis
B)herpes simplex 2
C)chlamydia
D)gonorrhea
Four- to 7-year-olds regard friendship as
A)an understanding of thoughts and feelings.
B)pleasurable play and sharing of toys.
C)based on mutual trust.
D)long-term and enduring.
According to Erikson, the psychological conflict of the preschool years is
A)trust versus mistrust.
B)industry versus inferiority.
C)initiative versus guilt.
D)autonomy versus shame.
Which of the following statements about formal religious involvement during adolescence
is true?
A)Formal religious involvement declines during adolescence.
B)Formal religious involvement increases during adolescence.
C)Nearly 70 percent of U.S. adolescents attend church on a weekly basis.
D)Most teenagers do not identify with a religious denomination.
As a result of school courses and media campaigns, about 90 percent of U.S. high school
students
A)are aware of basic facts about HIV and AIDS.
B)have a good understanding of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
C)who are sexually active use contraception consistently.
D)who are sexually active use STI protection during oral sex.
__________ are responsible for coating neural fibers with an insulating fatty sheath.
A)Glial cells
B)Neurotransmitters
C)Brain waves
D)Synapses
Sternberg’s triarchic theory of successful intelligence is comprised of which of the
following three broad, interacting intelligences?
A)experiential, interpersonal, and academic
B)fluid, crystallized, and social
C)contextual, verbal, and spatial
D)analytical, creative, and practical
Which of the following is a good predictor of IQ?
A)well-developed gross-motor skills
B)flexible attention strategies
C)slow, steady nervous system function
D)REM brain-wave patterns during sleep
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can lead to infertility and
sterility if left untreated?
A)herpes simplex 2
B)human papillomavirus (HPV)
C)chlamydia
D)syphilis
Thirteen-year-old Donna, whose parents are uninvolved and aggressive, has already started
dating. There is an increased likelihood that Donna will
A)practice sexual abstinence.
B)become more popular among her peers.
C)use contraceptives and condoms.
D)experience dating violence.
When Kelli, a researcher, asks school-age children in a small city in India to draw maps
of their neighborhoods, Kelli will probably see maps that depict
A)main streets.
B)key directions.
C)people and vehicles.
D)formal, extended space.
Mrs. Hartley asked her second graders to draw a map of the school using their memory.
The students’ cognitive maps will probably
A)have an accurate arrangement.
B)include landmarks.
C)incorporate map symbols and a key.
D)depict an organized route of travel.
Studies of institutionalized adoptees indicate that
A)it is imperative that the first attachment bond develop within the first year of life.
B)late adoptees, placed in homes after age 4, do not display social or emotional problems.
C)late adoptees are likely to shy away from adult attention once adopted.
D)a first attachment can develop as late as 4 to 6 years of age.