1) all of the following are aspects of social redefinition described in the text except:
a.the passing on of information from the older generation
b.the accentuation of differences between males and females
c.the real or symbolic separation from parents
d.the completion of formal schooling
2) which adolescent is most likely to use contraception?
a.nancy, who had an abortion a year ago
b.geraldine, who had a baby a year ago
c.annie, who is not doing well in school
d.melanie, who lives in a state that requires parental notification for abortions
3) research suggests that the majority of adolescents probably function at which of the
following moral reasoning levels?
a.principled
b.conventional
c.postconventional
d.preconventional
4) whitney’s present goal is to get good enough at spelling to earn the school’s spelling
trophy. whitney’s ambition is an example of:
a.intrinsic motivation.
b.ego motivation.
c.self-regulation.
d.extrinsic motivation.
5) in general and according to the textbook, which girl is most likely to become less
confident as she becomes an adolescent?
a.ginny, who has developed a strong feminine gender role identity.
b.robin, who has always been a “tomboy”.
c.alyson, who has become increasingly androgynous.
d.all of these girls are likely to lose confidence in themselves as they enter adolescence.
6) according to behavioral geneticists, siblings are actually quite different from each
other. which of the following has not been used to explain this difference?
a.siblings only share a portion of their genes.
b.siblings may experience their family environment very differently.
c.siblings go through the pubertal transition at different times.
d.siblings may have very different experiences outside the family.
7)
delaying serious involvement in dating relationships until age _____ appears to be the
most favorable pattern for healthy psychosocial development.
a.13
b.15
c.16
d.17
8) much of adolescents’ money is spent on discretionary purchases related to leisure
activities. additionally, many adolescents spend money on ____, which accounts for
one-sixth of the amount of dollars spent each year on _____.
a.alcohol and cigarettes; alcohol
b.computer software; computer software
c.drugs such as marijuana and cocaine; illegal drugs
d.health-related injuries; emergency visits
9) the text suggests all of the following as ways to increase use of contraceptives among
adolescents, except:
a.ensure the availability of contraceptive devices to adolescents.
b.offer sex education that teaches the fundamentals of contraceptive use once
adolescents become sexually active.
c.ensure open lines of communication so adolescents feel free to talk to adults about
their sexual issues and concerns.
d.portray sex in the media more responsibly, showing contraception use along with
sexual activity.
10) which statement about the familial influences on an adolescent’s drug and alcohol
use is false?
a.distant, hostile, and conflicted family relations are risk factors for developing
substance abuse problems.
b.an indulgent, permissive parenting style is a protective factor against developing
substance abuse problems.
c.an uninvolved, neglecting-rejecting parenting style is a risk factor for developing
substance abuse problems.
d.there are both genetic and family-environmental influences on development of
adolescent substance abuse problems.