Deck 12: Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Question 1

The younger a person is when initiating sexual intercourse; the less likely contraception will be used.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Teen sexual activity has experienced a sharp increase.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A semicolon tattoo on the wrist represents a life not finished yet.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

An example of foreclosure is an adolescent taking on a role because her mother had the same role.

Question 5

Adolescent girls are more likely than boys to engage in structured activities.

Question 6

The Youth Criminal Justice Act relies heavily on the effectiveness of restorative justice.

Question 7

Most teen girls who get pregnant choose to do so.

Question 8

Adolescents tend to pick friends who have different values and behaviours from themselves in order to explore other aspects of their personalities.

Question 9

Self-esteem decreases during early adolescence.

Question 10

Teens with a secure attachment style are more guarded with their online media usage.

Question 11

Canadian adolescent males are less concerned about occupational choices than their female Canadian counterparts.

Question 12

By Grade 6, peers play a more important role in the lives of adolescents than parents.

Question 13

Drug abuse and experiencing stressful life events can create a vulnerability in youth that places them at greater risk for suicide.

Question 14

Older adolescents are unable to manage contradictions in their self-concepts.

Question 15

Adolescents are initiating sexual intercourse at younger ages in greater numbers today than in the past.

Question 16

During adolescence, self-esteem is often related to one's physical appearance.

Question 17

Unlike previous generations, rather than passively waiting for a romantic partner to suggest having sex, female adolescents are much more likely to have sex on their own terms.

Question 18

Programs for youth that focus on enhancing their levels of self-worth have been proven to be effective in addressing the issue of youth crime.

Question 19

Parents and peers are always competing influences on adolescents.

Question 20

In Canada socioeconomic status is related to youth crime rates.

Question 21

According to Erikson, identity crisis is a good thing.

Question 22

Fourteen- and 15-year-olds can consent to sexual activity with persons who are within 5 years of their age.

Question 23

Status offences include murder, rape, and robbery.

Question 24

Adolescents who have authoritarian parents tend to do better academically and have fewer problems with drug use when compared to those raised by parents using other parenting styles.

Question 25

Teen mothers are more likely to need to rely on public assistance given that many do not graduate from high school.

Question 26

Dating should be discouraged among younger adolescents because it primarily functions as an opportunity for sexual activity.

Question 27

Teenagers who have close relationships with their parents are less likely to initiate sexual activity at an early age.

Question 28

Few research studies have been conducted in Canada to examine the correlations between ethnicity and youth crime.

Question 29

Most middle schoolers are at the identity achievement stage.

Question 30

Ethnic minority adolescents whose cultural values conflict with those of the dominant culture must choose one culture over the other in order to develop properly.

Question 31

A lack of strong role models can be problematic for marginalized youth.

Question 32

Development of identity is less complicated for adolescents who belong to minority groups.

Question 33

Most adolescents belong to more than one peer group.

Question 34

The moratorium stage of identity development involves commitment and exploration.

Question 35

Having interpersonal problems is the only cause of suicide among adolescent girls.

Question 36

"Clique" is another term for "crowd."

Question 37

According to Marcia, exploration involves stable investment in goals.

Question 38

While quantity of time spent with parents decreases, the quality of time spent together continues to be important.

Question 39

Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STI among Canadian youth.

Question 40

Adolescents tend to have more friends than younger children do.

Question 41

Identity diffusion involves no exploration and no commitment.

Question 42

Jack committed a status offence. Which of the following was his crime?

A) sexual assault
B) break and entry
C) drunk driving
D) underage drinking

Question 43

During what development stage are conflicts between parents and their children typically at their highest?

A) during early adolescence
B) during middle adolescence
C) during late adolescence
D) during young adulthood

Question 44

Which statement best characterizes an adolescent's experience of masturbation?

A) It is harmful if done too frequently.
B) It is more commonly reported by females than males.
C) It may lead to feelings of guilt despite being a normal activity.
D) If peers discover the masturbation, the adolescent will be labelled as being sexually deviant.

Question 45

Adolescent friendships are solid and stable throughout their teen years.

Question 46

Countries with more restrictions around abortions create safer outcomes for women.

Question 47

Most adolescents report being close to their parents and getting along with them.

Question 48

Which of the following is the first step in developing sexual identity for gay teens?

A) sexual contact with someone of the same sex
B) self-labelling as LGBTQ
C) attraction to members of the same sex
D) telling others about their attraction to same-sex others

Question 49

Which of the following is most important in ensuring the development of healthy self-esteem in adolescents?

A) being valued by both parents and friends
B) parents who are warm and friendly
C) teachers who are patient and understanding
D) peers who are similar in cultural values

Question 50

According to Teen Talk, how can discrimination be addressed in everyday interactions?

A) Do not engage in offensive conversations and speak up when inappropriate language is used.
B) Ignore people who are uninformed about cultural differences.
C) Associate only with "safe" friends.
D) Report offensive comments to your employer or school official immediately.

Question 51

The greatest gains in identity formation occur in college or university.

Question 52

There are no warning signs of suicide in adolescents.

Question 53

Erikson's psychosocial conflict during adolescent is intimacy vs. isolation.

Question 54

Which term characterizes the dimension of commitment in identity status?

A) stability
B) uncertainty
C) lack of investment
D) passive acceptance

Question 55

After pictures were distributed showing this individual allegedly being sexually assaulted, further harassment occurred, which led to this person's suicide in 2013. Who was this person?

A) Amanda Todd
B) Rehtaeh Parsons
C) James Hubley
D) Reena Virk

Question 56

Adolescents and parents tend to fight the most over important issues such as social and religious beliefs.

Question 57

What was the recent change to the age of sexual consent in Canada?

A) from age 14 to age 16, with some exceptions
B) from age 14 to age 18, with some exceptions
C) from age 16 to age 18, with some exceptions
D) from age 16 to age 19, with some exceptions

Question 58

Conflicts between the adolescent and parents increase in frequency from early adolescence until the time when the adolescent goes to college or university.

Question 59

Unexamined ethnic identity is comparable to Marcia's moratorium.

Question 60

Canada's Youth Criminal Justice Act focuses on restorative justice. From which model or framework did this orientation emerge?

A) the social conscious-raising mindset of the 1960s and its emphasis on the collective good
B) The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
C) Canadian Indigenous culture
D) The United Nations Youth Justice declaration

Question 61

After taking many different types of classes in college, Sarah has decided to become a mechanical engineer. She is actively planning for graduate school and a job in her chosen field. According to James Marcia, what identity status does Sarah exhibit?

A) diffusion
B) foreclosure
C) moratorium
D) achievement

Question 62

Zach has been considering colleges and programs and has decided to take Police Foundations because his friend is doing and it will be fun. Zach has not considered whether the college would be a good fit for him and does not really know whether he would be a good police officer, but he thinks it would be fun to be with his friend. What identity status does Zach's behaviour represent?

A) diffusion
B) foreclosure
C) moratorium
D) achievement

Question 63

Tida and Ahn are adolescents and members of ethnic minority groups. Tida is a 20-year-old college student. Ahn is a 17-year-old in Grade 11 who has attended many career information seminars. Who is more likely to have an achieved ethnic identity?

A) Tida
B) Ahn
C) too little information to tell
D) neither; ethnic identity achievement doesn't occur until the early 30s

Question 64

Martha is academically gifted, especially in biology and chemistry. She goes to the school library twice a week to search for the professions for those who excel in the sciences. What identity status does Martha's behaviour describe?

A) diffusion
B) foreclosure
C) moratorium
D) achievement

Question 65

Alice tells her friend, a child psychologist, about her concern for her daughter's diminished level of self-esteem. Her friend tells Alice that her daughter is at the age when adolescents' self-esteem typically is at its lowest. How old is Alice's daughter?

A) 12 to 13 years old
B) 14 to 15 years old
C) 16 to 17 years old
D) 18 to 19 years old

Question 66

What characteristic contributes most to a diminished level of self-esteem in adolescence?

A) school achievement
B) physical appearance
C) competence in sports
D) popularity with peers

Question 67

Thomas's friends find him to be anxious and intense. He seems to be one person one day and someone else the next day. Sometimes he wants to be a musician, other days he wants to be a movie star or a stuntman. When asked, he says he's "searching for himself." According to James Marcia, what identity status does Thomas's behaviour describe?

A) diffusion
B) foreclosure
C) moratorium
D) achievement

Question 68

Which statement best reflects current advice to parents about how to navigate the challenging relationships they may have with their teenaged children?

A) Parents must become more authoritarian during these years in order to maintain control.
B) Conflicts between adolescents and parents are important for the development of self-esteem.
C) Sensitivity, compassion, and being tuned-in with teenagers helps to build relationships.
D) Allowing adolescents to develop complete independence is the easiest way through the teen years.

Question 69

When do the greatest gains occur in identity formation?

A) during the transition from grade school to high school
B) during high school
C) while attending college and university
D) after one's postsecondary education is completed

Question 70

What does Project Teen Canada report about the attitudes of female teens toward sex?

A) They are more likely to question their sexual attractiveness.
B) Female teens are now more likely to have sex on their own terms than in the past.
C) They are likely to wait until later in a relationship to have sex than was true in the past.
D) Female teens are still lagging behind their male counterparts in terms of comfort with sexual freedom.

Question 71

What does A Resource Guide to Coming Out suggest teens should keep in mind when deciding if they should come out?

A) It will likely be far easier than expected.
B) They should consider their parents' feelings.
C) There are benefits and risks.
D) That telling friends first is a good idea.

Question 72

According to data from Project Teen 2008, what percentage of all Indigenous teens living on reserves believes that anyone who works hard can rise to the top?

A) 29
B) 49
C) 69
D) 89

Question 73

Which statement best describes Canada's youth crime rate in between 2000 and 2014?

A) It decreased by more than 40%.
B) It increased 3% over the 14 years.
C) It decreased 10% over the 14 years
D) It increased 10% during the first 5 years and then declined by 20% during the final 9 years.

Question 74

John is a Canadian adolescent who has become sexually active. Which sexually transmitted infection is John most likely to contract?

A) chlamydia
B) gonorrhea
C) genital herpes
D) HIV

Question 75

Which of the following is most important in ensuring that a young person develops in a healthy way?

A) opportunities to try new things with varied groups of people
B) help in developing an accurate self-concept in a supportive environment
C) time alone to deal with the angst that comes with growing up
D) less parental supervision that can be difficult for young people to manage

Question 76

Which symbol was the subject of a viral trend by teens who wanted to indicate that they could have ended their lives but chose NOT to?

A) semicolon
B) star
C) exclamation point
D) colon

Question 77

According to your textbook, what role does social media play in the development of identity among adolescents?

A) Social media is inherently negative and there are no positive qualities that researchers have been able to find to date.
B) Teenagers do not spend enough meaningful time online in any one place for it to have a lasting impact.
C) It has provided a critical platform for teens to express themselves and to engage in meaningful dialogue about world issues.
D) It can inflate, or damage, identify and self-esteem depending on how realistic and relevant teens perceive the online profiles of others to be.

Question 78

Which of the following is a good predictor of sexual activity for adolescents?

A) their parents' education
B) the sexual activity of their close friends
C) the number of extracurricular activities they are involved in
D) whether they have expressed a desire to pursue a particular career goal

Question 79

According to studies of youth crime, which of the following has a correlation to youth crime in Canada?

A) poverty
B) ethnicity
C) living in a blended family
D) parents who are first-generation Canadians

Question 80

Which of the following is similar to Marcia's ego identity statuses of diffusion or foreclosure?

A) unexamined ethnic identity
B) ethnic identity search
C) achieved ethnic identity
D) ethnic differentiation