1) Renee, a -year-old, is unable to answer the question, “How are a motorcycle and a
bicycle alike?” Mohammed, a -year-old, answers the same question by saying, “They
are both types of transportation.” What statement about Renee and Mohammed is most
true?
A.Renee’s inability to answer the question is very unusual for a child her age.
B.Mohammed has demonstrated the ability to think concretely.
C.Mohammed has demonstrated the ability to think abstractly.
D.According to Piaget’s theory, Renee and Mohammed are both developmentally
delayed.
2) Adolescents are most likely to behave __________ in romantic situations and with a
classmate, and they are least likely to engage in ___________ with close friends.
A.authentically; inauthentic behavior
B.authentically; authentic behavior
C.inauthentically; false-self behavior
D.inauthentically; true-self behavior
3) Which of the following statements about sexual orientation in adolescence is false?
A.Thirteen percent of girls, compared to 6% of boys, report having had same-sex
attractions, a non-heterosexual orientation, or engaging in same-sex activity during
adolescence.
B.Approximately 2 to 5% of adolescents identify themselves as gay, lesbian, or
bisexual.
C.Researchers have been able to identify consistent predictors for adolescents who will
later identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.
D.The majority of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender adults engaged in
heterosexual activity during adolescence.
4) Joyce believes that scores on intelligence tests are relatively stable in adolescence,
and as a result of this stability, believes that scores are fixed. Do you agree with Joyce’s
logic?
A.Yes, intelligence scores are inherited.
B.No, intelligence scores are not at all stable.
C.Yes, intelligence scores are indeed stable and not susceptible to change.
D.No, intelligence scores are stable; however, they are not fixed.
5) Boys’ and girls’ initial interest in sex is influenced primarily by the surge in levels of:
A.progesterone.
B.estrogen.
C.ACTH.
D.testosterone.
6) According to Kohlberg’s theory, the most important thing is:
A.whether an individual, for example, believes that Heinz should have stolen the drug.
B.how long the individual took to respond to the moral dilemma.
C.the reasoning behind an individual’s response.
D.an individual’s choice of words in his or her response.
7) Why are children who have spent time in the foster care system more at risk for
emotional and behavioral problems?
A.The greater risk for emotional and behavioral problems among foster care children
could be the product of the abuse or neglect that necessitated their removal from their
biological parents’ home.
B.The greater risk for emotional and behavioral problems among foster care children
could be because of the foster care placement itself.
C.The greater risk for emotional and behavioral problems among foster care children
could be because of the instability in living arrangements.
D.All of the above are reasons that foster care children and adolescents may have more
problems than other children and adolescents.
8) Which of the following statements about family conflict is true?
A.Family problems are more likely to occur during adolescence than in other
developmental periods.
B.Among those teenagers and parents who report having problems, the great majority
had problematic relationships during childhood.
C.Adolescents frequently report declines in the quality of family interactions.
D.A large percent of families who have positive relations during childhood develop
serious problems during adolescence.
9) What proportion of American households has at least one television?
A.Virtually all American households have at least one TV.
B.Except for adolescents who live in low-income, single-parent, or disadvantaged
homes, the majority of American households have at least one TV.
C.More than 50% of American households have at least one TV.
D.Virtually all middle-class and upper-class households have at least one TV; however,
about 50% of lower-income families have a TV.
10) Which of the following factors is the most important predictor of overall
self-esteem?
A.athletic ability
B.academic ability
C.physical appearance self-esteem
D.moral conduct