1) contemporary discussions of adolescent romance draw on:
a.sullivan’s theory of interpersonal development
b.attachment theory
c.ecological perspectives
d.all of the above
2) which of the following statements about sexual orientation in adolescence is false?
a.males are more likely than females to engage 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, or bisexual.
d.the majority of gay, lesbian, or bisexual adults engaged in heterosexual activity during
adolescence.
3) which statement regarding increases in cognitive abilities is false?
a.increases in cognitive abilities are due to growth in the size of the brain.
b.pruning of the synapses leads to increases in cognitive abilities.
c.changes in levels of neurotransmitters reduce sensitivity to reward, leading to an
increase in sensation-seeking.
d.maturation of the prefrontal cortex allows for complex activities such as planning,
decision making, goal setting, and metacognition.
4) how positively or negatively people feel about themselves defines:
a.self-regulation
b.self-esteem
c.self-attribution
d.self-idealization
5) as compared with females whose first intercourse occurs after age 18, those who
engage in sexual intercourse at a younger age are likely to report that:
a.they were sexually curious.
b.they were in love with their partner.
c.their first sexual experience was involuntary.
d.their sex partner was approximately the same age.
6) which of the following has not been supported by research addressing drug use by
adolescents?
a.most adolescents have experimented with alcohol and marijuana.
b.many adolescents use alcohol or marijuana regularly.
c.marijuana is the drug most used by adolescents.
d.most adolescents have not experimented with hard drugs.
7) jordan is a preadolescent. her friendship circle is largely comprised of other young
girls. what has jordan’s social life been influenced by?
a.age-grading
b.sex cleavage
c.cliques
d.the baby boom
8) one type of structural change in the brain has to do with changes in the levels of grey
and white matter in the brain. which of the following statements is true?
a.grey matter decreases while white matter increases
b.grey matter increases while white matter decreases
c.both grey matter and white matter decrease
d.both grey matter and white matter increase
9) according to a recent analysis of national data discussed in the textbook, black
students were especially likely to be enrolled in:
a.average-track math and science classes but lower-track english classes.
b.lower-track english classes, even after taking into account students’ socioeconomic
status.
c.lower-track math classes in school in which blacks are in the minority, even after
taking into account students’ qualifications.
d.lower-track math classes in schools in which students are required to take placement
exams.
10) tony belongs to a peer culture called “the toughs.” we would expect that tony is:
a.involved with sports.
b.well liked by most of his peers.
c.respected as someone who looks out for others.
d.possibly a gang member.
11) tabatha’s parents are worried that as she enters adolescence, her self-esteem will
greatly decrease. during what time should tabatha’s parents expect the most fluctuations
in her self-image?
a.when she is 8-11 years old.
b.when she is 12-14 years old.
c.when she is 15-18 years old.
d. when she is 19-21 years old.
12) which of the following statements regarding divorce in america is true?
a.the divorce rate has been steadily rising since 1980.
b.black youth are more likely to experience their parents’ remarriage than other
adolescents.
c.the rate of divorce is lower for second marriages than for first marriages.
d.social support from relatives has been found to buffer the effects of living in a
single-parent household.
13) research suggests that with regard to the link between adolescents’ relationships
with their peers and their families:
a.close family relationships do not necessarily reflect close peer relationships.
b.close peer relationships do not necessarily reflect close family relationships.
c.peer and family relationships suggest little support for attachment theory.
d.improving the quality of relationships at home can help adolescents improve their
peer relationships.
14) the messages that society sends adolescents are:
a.full of sexual innuendos.
b.unclear and inconsistent.
c.outdated.
d.inappropriate for young people.
15) overall, teenagers are least likely to comment that their jobs:
a.are dreary.
b.offer good learning experiences.
c.provide opportunities to exercise responsibility.
d.pay well.
16) which of the following is not an effect of premature affluence?
a.decreased satisfaction with their financial situations as young adults
b.increased social belongingness
c.increased drug and alcohol use
d.increased materialistic attitudes
17) besides going to college, what can aid the transition from high school to adult
work?
a.youth apprenticeships
b.discontinuous jobs
c.youth hostels
d.extrusion
18) one of your friends has approached you to ask about the field of adolescent health
care. she wants to know what the major issues are and particularly is confused by two
terms she has heard, “the paradox of adolescent health” and the “new morbidity and
mortality” of adolescence. what do you tell her?
19) your next-door neighbor tells you she is getting divorced and is planning to remarry
as soon as the divorce is final. she has two teenagers, a boy and a girl, and is worried
about how they are going to deal with the divorce and her remarriage. she wants to
make the transition as easy as possible for them and asks your advice on how to do that.
20) paul and sophia, two adolescents in the middle of puberty, have each noticed
changes in the physical structure of their bodies. describe the changes in stature and
dimensions of the body that paul and sophia have already or will most likely
experience. given the nature of sex differences in the physical changes of puberty, is it
inevitable that sophia will experience body dissatisfaction? what about paul?
21) the local pta has asked you to address their parents about the effects of the media on
adolescents. they are most concerned with the effects of television and the internet on
their children’s well-being. explain to these parents what you know about media in the
home, the types of activities for which adolescents typically use the television and
internet, and discuss the impact of sexual, drug-related, and violent messages and
images on adolescents.
22) tracking is an important and controversial issue in today’s classrooms. define this
issue and illustrate three reasons why this can be problematic.
23) define three types of autonomy and describe an example of each.
24) kate is a new teacher for adolescent students and wants to know what she can do to
maximize her students’ learning and achievement. based on research discussed in the
textbook, what can kate do to establish a classroom climate most conducive to learning
and academic achievement?
25) you have been asked to address a group of high school teachers who are concerned
about gender socialization in high school. they understand that there is increased
pressure on adolescents to act in prescribed ways, and also have heard that the
healthiest expression of gender is androgynythey want to know what that is and what
the research says about it. they also want you to address any other issues on this topic
that you believe are relevant so they will be able to come up with a program to help
their students move as smoothly as possible through adolescence.