Question 1

It is developmentally appropriate for a teen in mid to late adolescence to experience:&#10;A) Increased sexual energy&#10;B) Removal of their peer group&#10;C) Rage

Accepted Answer

During mid to late adolescence, teens undergo physical and hormonal changes that lead to an increase in sexual energy. This is a normal and expected part of development. However, removal of peer group and rage are not necessarily typical or healthy behaviors for teens.

Question 2

When a 16-year-old is contemplating how he or she feels about his or her physical appearance, he or she is struggling with:&#10;A) The developmental process&#10;B) Specific self-esteem&#10;C) Goals

Accepted Answer

Specific self-esteem refers to how one feels about a specific aspect of their self, such as physical appearance. Developmental process and goals may also play a role in how a teenager perceives their appearance, but the specific struggle with physical appearance is related to self-esteem.

Question 3

By what age do most individuals achieve adult physical stature?&#10;A) 20&#10;B) 22&#10;C) 25

Accepted Answer

Most individuals achieve adult physical stature by the age of 20, although some may continue to grow and develop until their early twenties.

Question 4

It is typical for an adolescent in the 14-18-year-old range to:&#10;A) Cry when separated from parents&#10;B) Move in with friends&#10;C) Experiment with a variety of styles and interests

Accepted Answer

Adolescents in the 14-18-year-old range are discovering their identity and experimenting with various styles and interests. While some adolescents may experience separation anxiety, it is not typical for all adolescents to cry when separated from their parents, and moving in with friends is not a common occurrence during this stage of development.

Question 5

Considering adolescent social development, categorize the following scenario. Your client, an 18-year-old-female, used to socialize with a large peer group of like-minded peers. Now she prefers to spend much of her time with her best friend or boyfriend.
This scenario is:

A) Troubling-she may be involved in a domestic abuse situation
B) Typical-by the later adolescent stages many adolescence prefer a few intimate groups
C) Exciting-it is likely indicative that the client is advanced for her age

Accepted Answer

By the later adolescent stages, it is typical for adolescents to prefer a few intimate groups rather than spending time with a large peer group. This is a normal part of adolescent social development as they begin to prioritize close relationships over a large number of acquaintances. The scenario does not provide any indication of a troubling or advanced situation.

Deck 4: Counseling Adolescents in School and Clinical Mental Health Settings