1) identity that is incoherent, disjointed, and characterized by an incomplete sense of
self is called:
a.false-self behavior.
b.moratorium.
c.identity diffusion.
d.marginal identity.
2) at age 17, cherise is a frequent drug user. it is most probable that:
a.her problem behavior began by age 7.
b.her problem behavior began by age 13.
c.her problem behavior began by age 15.
d.it is her peer group, not her early family relations, that has directed her into using
drugs.
3) research on teenage mothers indicates that:
a.their infants are at heightened risk for school problems and other behavior problems
in childhood.
b.most of them unconsciously “wanted” to have a baby.
c.within 2 to 3 years, their lives are similar to those of their peers who did not bear a
child.
d. they are better off psychologically than teenagers who had aborted their pregnancy.
4) which of the following statements about the way in which teenagers relate to mothers
and fathers is false:
a.adolescents tend to be closer to their mother
b.fathers are more likely to be perceived as distant authority figures
c.adolescents fight more often with their mothers than their fathers
d.adolescents perceive fathers as more controlling than their mothers
5) which of the following factors is not closely related to when an adolescent will begin
dating?
a.family instability
b.community norms
c.when peers start dating
d.depressive symptomatology
6) the power of the adolescent as a consumer has increased as a result of:
a.the size of the adolescent population.
b.the prevalence of student employment.
c.adolescents doing some of the family’s shopping.
d.all of the above.
7) dr. ramirez believes that the passage into adulthood is a gradual process in which the
adolescent assumes the roles and status of adulthood bit by bit. this view is most closely
associated with the:
a.continuous transition.
b.discontinuous transition.
c.longitudinal perspective.
d.abstemious approach.
8) overall, which group of adolescents feels least positive about themselves?
a.white females
b.white males
c.black females
d.black males
9) since 1991, a survey assessing 8th graders’, 10th graders’, and high school seniors’
use and abuse of a variety of drugs has been distributed to a nationwide sample every
year. the name of this survey is:
a.examining the future.
b.monitoring tomorrow.
c.monitoring the future.
d.focus on the future.
10) president obama’s education secretary suggested what to address the problem of the
state-dependent standards in the no child left behind act?
a.the need to have higher standards for higher achieving students
b.the need to have a set of common standards across all 50 states
c.the need for some students to be granted extended periods of time to complete
standardized assessments
d.the need for two sets of standards for each state (one for higher achievers and one for
lower achievers)
11) sarah is a junior high student anticipating and preparing for puberty. she wants to
know when puberty will start and how long it will take until she looks and is considered
an adult. what would you tell her?
a.the timing of puberty, as well as the rate with which it occurs, is highly variable and is
influenced by both genetic and environmental factors
b.the timing of puberty, as well as the rate with which it occurs, is highly predictive. she
will begin the puberty process around 12.5 years of age and it will take exactly four
years until it is completed
c.the timing of puberty, as well as the rate with which it occurs, is highly controllable
d.the timing of puberty, as well as the rate with which it occurs, is predetermined by
your dna
12) felicia has a problematic relationship with her parents. all of the following negative
effects are likely to occur for felicia, except:
a.development of an antisocial disposition.
b.active school involvement.
c.school failure.
d.rejection by classmates.
13) mrs. denny wants to provide the best educational opportunities for all of the
students in her high school. as school principal, she should:
a.make sure that no class has more than 25 students.
b.keep remedial classes small, but not worry if other classes have as many as 40
students.
c.keep class size between 35 and 40 students.
d.merge with the neighboring high school so together they offer students more
resources.
14) which of the following is the best example of cultural capital?
a.art’s father takes him to museums during the summer.
b.chip’s parents bought him a computer.
c.henry’s mother has a master’s degree in shakespearean drama.
d.crystal’s parents buy her expensive earrings.
15) jason is an intelligent youngster who avoids challenging situations because of his
intense fear of failure. despite his innate ability, he gets low grades and has trouble
persisting even with easy tasks. jason is:
a.a failure.
b.an underachiever.
c.bored.