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Chapter 6: Adolescence
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Adolescence was invented as a concept in what time period?
A. mid-20th century
B. late 19th and early 20th centuries
C. early 19th century
D. 21st century
2. According to the text, the invention of adolescence as a concept resulted in which
change?
A. the creation of the juvenile justice system
B. an increase in the average age of marriage
C. the concept and issue of teen pregnancy
D. formal collegiate education
3. Increased autonomy, beginning of identity development, and ______ are all
examples of psychological changes that occur during middle adolescent development.
A. moodiness
B. body modesty
C. moral reasoning
D. increased abstract thought
4. Ceremonies that demarcate the transition from childhood to adulthood are called
______.
A. transitional rights
B. keystone ceremonies
C. rites of passage
D. rites of adulthood
5. During ______, adolescents become capable of reproduction.
A. puberty
B. spemarche
C. menopause
D. menarche
6. The capacity of adolescents to apply hypothetical reasoning to various situations is
known as ______.
A. mestizo perspective
B. postconventional moral reasoning
C. formal operational thought
D. social identity
7. Mainstream culture in the United States would consider ______ a rite of passage.
A. going to prom
B. kissing someone for the first time
C. applying to colleges
D. getting one’s driver’s license
8. Sweat gland changes, armpit hair growth, and ______ are all examples of secondary
sex characteristics for girls.
A. ovary growth
B. deeper voice
C. enlarged hips
D. lengthened vocal chords
9. Freud’s theory of the genital stage involves the development of ______.
A. primary sex characteristics
B. a capable libido
C. secondary sex characteristics
D. feelings of intimacy
10. Erikson’s theory of ______ is concerned with adolescents finding their place in the
world through self-certainty.
A. ego identity statuses
B. affiliation versus abandonment
C. postconventional morality
D. identity versus role diffusion
11. Kohlberg’s theory of postconventional morality requires adolescents to develop
moral principles that perform which function?
A. form an ethical code
B. question the nature of morality
C. transcend one’s society
D. forge a moral identity
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12. Rosenberg suggests that identity comprises three major parts: dispositions, physical
characteristics, and ______.
A. social status
B. social identity
C. individuation
D. privilege
13. It’s common knowledge in Jesse’s friend group that Jesse often embellishes stories.
His friends take what he says with a grain of salt. According to Rosernberg’s theory of
identity, Jesse’s exaggeration is a ______, which is part of his ______.
A. habit; social identity
B. preference; personal identity
C. trait; social status
D. tendency; disposition
14. Teens often create a ______, which influences their actions based on assumed
peer reactions.
A. generalized other
B. new identity
C. imaginary friend
D. online identity
15. The development of a self or identity that is unique and separate is called ______.
A. personality
B. social identity
C. individuation
D. disposition
16. When it comes to their cultural identities, adolescents typically do which of the
following?
A. eschew traditional cultural values
B. seek out new identities
C. focus on national identity
D. evaluate their ethnic background and explore ethnic identity
17. A quinceanera is best described as an example of a ______.
A. rite of passage ceremony
B. turning point
C. transition
D. defining moment in puberty
18. The brain undergoes a process in early adolescence, where the neural connections
that are not used are eliminated. This is called ______.
A. priming
B. production entropy
C. process of elimination
D. pruning
19. Which of the following is true regarding obesity and eating disorders in adolescents?
A. Adolescents often engage in healthy dietary practices.
B. Rarely do adolescents experience eating disorders.
C. Obesity in adolescents has been decreasing.
D. Dissatisfaction with weight and attempts to control weight are widely reported.
20. It is recommended that adolescents get how much physical exercise each day?
A. 90 min
B. 30 min
C. 60 min
D. 6 hr
21. The National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance system monitors six types of health–
risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth
and adults. These behaviors include sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended
pregnancy and ______.
A. infrequent medical care situations
B. poor sleep patterns
C. behaviors that influence one’s likelihood of experiencing a traumatic situation
D. behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence
22. ______ can be defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged
children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.
A. Bullying
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B. Abusive behavior
C. Intimidation
D. Assault
23. According to the text, ______ adolescents are more likely to report depression,
hopelessness, and suicidal thinking.
A. heterosexual
B. gay and lesbian
C. bicultural
D. new immigrant youth
24. In the United States, status offenses are actions prohibited only to a certain class of
people, based on their ______.
A. race
B. employment status
C. mental health status
D. age
25. According to the text, zero-tolerance policies, race/ethnicity, and ______ are all
factors which affect youth in the school-to-prison pipeline.
A. drug use
B. extracurricular participation
C. high-stakes testing
D. peer circles
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Difficulty Level: Medium
True/False
1. The U.S. mainstream culture has few rites of passage ceremonies.
2. Nutrition is less important in adolescence than in childhood because the body is more
developed.
3. Individuals can try on and develop certain identities.
4. In adolescents, the primary sex characteristics are those which are not directly
related to the reproductive organs and external genitalia.
5. Half of all American adults have one or more preventable, chronic disease, many of
which are related to poor quality eating patterns and physical inactivity.
6. The term menarche refers to the onset of menstruation.
7. In the United States, people aged 5–18 can be arrested for behaviors that are not
considered crimes when engaged in by adults, such as skipping school.
8. Adolescents begin to develop the ability for formal operational thought, which
suggests the ability to use symbols to solve problems.
9. The stage of adolescence is very concerned about answering the question “Who am
I?”
Essay
1. Explain and discuss protective factors for sexual minority youth.
2. Identify and discuss the outward signs of depression in adolescents.
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3. Discuss Rosenberg’s model of identity formation. Using Carl’s story as a frame of
reference, discuss the components of social identity, disposition, and physical
characteristics. Why would social workers find this a useful model with adolescents who
are in the process of identity formation?
4. Given that identity formation is structured by the sociocultural context, and individual
options vary depending on this context, discuss the ways adolescents construct and
develop a preference for specific identities. Cite examples about constructing identity
from the case studies of Monica, Carl, and David.
5. Discuss the issue, challenge, and problems of sexuality during adolescence. What
impact do these challenges have on development, risk, and resilience? Cite examples
of challenges related to sexuality using David’s case study. What can social workers do
to assist adolescents in resolving questions of sexual identity and sexual decision
making?
6. Discuss the issue, challenge, and problem of substance abuse during adolescence.
What are the consequences of substance use on adolescent development? How can
social workers assist young people to develop skills to make effective decisions
regarding the use of alcohol and drugs?