Question 1

Which of the following is FALSE about individuals diagnosed with bulimia nervosa?

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A)   They are usually overweight.
B)   They are preoccupied with food.
C)   Usually they are depressed or anxious.
D)   Most recover from the disorder.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves an adolescent's sense of uniqueness, invincibility, and invulnerability.

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Question 3

Peter Benson and his colleagues would like to see the fragmented social policy for youth in the United States include a greater focus on:

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A)   a strength-based, positive approach to development.
B)   health-compromising behaviors.
C)   drug use and delinquency.
D)   the role of the school system in youth development.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Since the 1950s, the adolescent suicide rate has _____ to the current level where suicide accounts for _____ of the deaths among adolescents 15 to 19 years old.

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A)   doubled; 6%
B)   tripled; 6%
C)   doubled; 12%
D)   tripled; 12%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The sex glands, specifically the female ovaries and male testes.

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Question 6

The National Sleep Foundation survey of adolescents found that inadequate sleep on school nights was related to all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   feeling cranky and irritable.
B)   eating more.
C)   feeling tired.
D)   falling asleep at school.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the timing and variations in puberty is FALSE?

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A)   In the United States, the average age of menarche has declined significantly over the last 100 years.
B)   Obesity is linked to a later onset of puberty.
C)   Living in an urban environment has been linked to an earlier onset of puberty.
D)   Family stress has been linked to the time of onset of puberty.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above B

Question 8

Which of the following is a concern related to U.S. high school education?

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A)   High expectations for success
B)   High standards for learning
C)   Fostering of passivity in students
D)   Too much variety in the pathways students can takeE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following brain linkages would be the last to reach maturity?

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A)   Sensation seeking
B)   Planning
C)   Sensory
D)   AppetitiveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 10

Mary Carskadon and her colleagues concluded from their research of the sleep patterns of U.S. adolescents that:

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A)   schools should start and end earlier to help adolescents to keep to earlier bedtimes.
B)   early school starting times may be linked to negative outcomes for adolescents.
C)   early school starting times are conducive to the sleep patterns of older adolescents but not to those of younger adolescents.
D)   early school starting times are most conducive to the sleep patterns of adolescents.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

In her early twenties, Fatima moved to a new town for a new job. She became obsessed with food and dieting, while at the same time she was anxious and often unable to control her emotions. While she maintains a normal weight, most people do not realize how dysfunctional her relationship with food is. It is likely she may be diagnosed with:

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A)   anemia.
B)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)   bulimia nervosa.
D)   anorexia nervosa.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Wayne is attending a parents' meeting to discuss funding the purchase of gym equipment for the high school. Most people think it's too expensive. Those who are in favor of getting students on a treadmill or similar machine argue that daily exercise is related to all of the following positive outcomes in adolescence, EXCEPT:

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A)   a lower incidence of type I diabetes.
B)   reduced triglyceride levels.
C)   lower blood pressure.
D)   normal weight status.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:

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A)   hypothalamus, amygdala, and pituitary gland.
B)   hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads.
C)   pituitary gland, prefrontal cortex, and hypothalamus.
D)   amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and gonads.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Myron is concerned that his son is not getting enough exercise, particularly for a teenager. After some research, Myron finds that the U.S. federal government's exercise recommendations for adolescents are a:

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A)   minimum of 15 minutes of mild exercise per day.
B)   maximum of 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day.
C)   minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day.
D)   maximum of 15 minutes of mild exercise per day.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Adolescents are more likely to make risky decisions in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:

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A)   when they are around peers in risk-taking situations.
B)   when they are in places where substances are readily available.
C)   when they are emotionally calm.
D)   when they are in place where temptations are readily available.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A girl's first menstruation.

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Question 17

_____ is a brain-neuroendocrine process occurring primarily in early adolescence that provides stimulation for the rapid physical changes that occur in this period of development.

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A)   Puberty
B)   Menarche
C)   Myelination
D)   EstrogenE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Leila, age 14, feels that nobody understands her, especially her parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the _____ aspect of an adolescent's egocentrism.

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A)   personal fable
B)   imaginary audience
C)   self-fulfilling prophecy
D)   collective mythE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) A

Question 19

Which is TRUE regarding the development of sexual identity in gay and lesbian youth?

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A)   Gay and lesbian youth do not follow a predictable pattern in developing their sexual identity.
B)   Most gay and lesbian youth never experience bisexual attractions and relationships.
C)   Lesbian youth generally realize their sexual orientation early in adolescence and avoid other-sex intimate relationships.
D)   Gay male youth generally realize their sexual orientation early in adolescence and avoid other-sex intimate relationships.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Developed by David Elkind, this involves adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they are; attention-getting behavior motivated by a desire to be noticed, visible, and "on stage."

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Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Which of the following is FALSE about individuals diagnosed with bulimia nervosa?

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The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves an adolescent's sense of uniqueness, invincibility, and invulnerability.

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Peter Benson and his colleagues would like to see the fragmented social policy for youth in the United States include a greater focus on:

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Since the 1950s, the adolescent suicide rate has _ to the current level where suicide accounts for _ of the deaths among adolescents 15 to 19 years old.

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The sex glands, specifically the female ovaries and male testes.

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The National Sleep Foundation survey of adolescents found that inadequate sleep on school nights was related to all of the following EXCEPT:

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Which of the following statements about the timing and variations in puberty is FALSE?

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Which of the following is a concern related to U.S. high school education?

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Which of the following brain linkages would be the last to reach maturity?

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Mary Carskadon and her colleagues concluded from their research of the sleep patterns of U.S. adolescents that:

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The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:

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Myron is concerned that his son is not getting enough exercise, particularly for a teenager. After some research, Myron finds that the U.S. federal government's exercise recommendations for adolescents are a:

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Adolescents are more likely to make risky decisions in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:

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A girl's first menstruation.

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_____ is a brain-neuroendocrine process occurring primarily in early adolescence that provides stimulation for the rapid physical changes that occur in this period of development.

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Leila, age 14, feels that nobody understands her, especially her parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the _____ aspect of an adolescent's egocentrism.

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Which is TRUE regarding the development of sexual identity in gay and lesbian youth?

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Developed by David Elkind, this involves adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they are; attention-getting behavior motivated by a desire to be noticed, visible, and "on stage."

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Which of the following is FALSE about individuals diagnosed with bulimia nervosa?

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The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves an adolescent's sense of uniqueness, invincibility, and invulnerability.

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Peter Benson and his colleagues would like to see the fragmented social policy for youth in the United States include a greater focus on:

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Since the 1950s, the adolescent suicide rate has _____ to the current level where suicide accounts for _____ of the deaths among adolescents 15 to 19 years old.

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The sex glands, specifically the female ovaries and male testes.

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The National Sleep Foundation survey of adolescents found that inadequate sleep on school nights was related to all of the following EXCEPT:

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Which of the following statements about the timing and variations in puberty is FALSE?

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Which of the following is a concern related to U.S. high school education?

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Which of the following brain linkages would be the last to reach maturity?

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Mary Carskadon and her colleagues concluded from their research of the sleep patterns of U.S. adolescents that:

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The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:

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Myron is concerned that his son is not getting enough exercise, particularly for a teenager. After some research, Myron finds that the U.S. federal government's exercise recommendations for adolescents are a:

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Adolescents are more likely to make risky decisions in all of the following circumstances EXCEPT:

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A girl's first menstruation.

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_____ is a brain-neuroendocrine process occurring primarily in early adolescence that provides stimulation for the rapid physical changes that occur in this period of development.

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Leila, age 14, feels that nobody understands her, especially her parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the _____ aspect of an adolescent's egocentrism.

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Which is TRUE regarding the development of sexual identity in gay and lesbian youth?

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