Question 1

The process of &#34;trying on&#34; different roles in various settings, such as home, school, and other social settings to explore personal values, spirituality, racial and ethnic identity, sexuality, and gender is called:&#10;A) Occupational role development&#10;B) Identity formation&#10;C) Resilience&#10;D) Gender identity

Accepted Answer

The process described is identity formation, which involves exploring different aspects of oneself in various settings to develop a sense of personal identity. Occupational role development relates specifically to one's chosen career path, resilience refers to the ability to bounce back from adversity, and gender identity relates specifically to one's internal sense of being male or female.

Question 2

The Tanner or sex maturity rating (SMR) scale is:&#10;A) A common rating of social adjustment in adolescence&#10;B) A rating of vocational interests and personality type&#10;C) A rating of physical maturity&#10;D) A rating of school matriculation performance

Accepted Answer

The Tanner or sex maturity rating (SMR) scale is a rating of physical maturity, specifically measuring the stage of puberty in adolescent boys and girls. It is based on the development of primary and secondary sex characteristics, such as breast development, testicular size, and pubic hair growth.

Question 3

Cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity during adolescence:&#10;A) Are at or near peak values in the life span&#10;B) Show a brief decline due to the rapid growth&#10;C) Are fairly stable through adolescence; not a lot of change&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

During adolescence, cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity are at or near peak values in the life span. This is due to both genetic factors as well as increased physical activity during this time period. While there may be slight fluctuations in these values due to growth and maturation, overall they remain fairly stable throughout adolescence.

Question 4

Injury risk in competitive sports participation for adolescents is correlated to?&#10;A) History of prior injury&#10;B) Sport readiness, including both cognitive and psychomotor elements.&#10;C) Early sport specialization and associated specialized intensive training&#10;D) All of these are associated with injury risk

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed (history of prior injury, sport readiness, and early sport specialization with intense training) have been shown to increase the risk of injury in adolescent athletes. Therefore, the best answer is D.

Question 5

The first experience with the occupational role of employee often happens during adolescence, and this experience uniquely serves to:&#10;A) Teach about personal hygiene and appearance expectations in social contexts&#10;B) Provide advantages in school progression&#10;C) Expose the teen to the social and cultural expectations of the workplace&#10;D) Expand communication skills in interacting with members of the opposite sex

Accepted Answer

The experience of being an employee during adolescence exposes teens to the social and cultural expectations of the workplace. They learn about the expectations of punctuality, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with co-workers. This can help prepare them for future careers and professional interactions. Personal hygiene and appearance, advantages in school progression, and interacting with members of the opposite sex may also be aspects of adolescent employment, but they are not the primary purpose or benefit of the experience.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the biologic changes of adolescence?&#10;A) They are multifactorial in age of onset.&#10;B) They are determined solely by the influence of gonadotrophic hormones.&#10;C) They are sensitive to effects of heredity and environment.&#10;D) They are typically initiated one to two years earlier in girls than boys.

Accepted Answer

The biologic changes of adolescence are not solely determined by the influence of gonadotrophic hormones, but also by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Hormones certainly play a key role in the onset and progression of puberty, but they are not solely responsible for the changes that occur during adolescence.

Question 7

The areas of adolescent brain development that are most strongly associated with improved planning and modulation of movement is:&#10;A) The prefrontal cortex&#10;B) The limbic system&#10;C) The striatal system&#10;D) The parietal lobe

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following is true of occupational roles in adolescence?&#10;A) They are patterns of behavior that parents identify for teens to offer guidance about expected behaviors and responsibilities in specific defined situations.&#10;B) Occupational roles are consistent across cultures, with similarity in roles based on age group rather than culture.&#10;C) Occupational roles may overlap, and role conflicts often become stressors for typical teens.&#10;D) Occupational role is another term for career aspirations, as teens model the dress and behavior of people who are successful in their desired career.

Accepted Answer

Occupational roles in adolescence may include responsibilities at home, in school, and in part-time jobs. These roles may overlap, causing conflicts and stress for teens trying to balance multiple responsibilities. While A, B, and D touch on aspects of adolescent occupational roles, they do not encompass the complexity and challenges that come with juggling multiple roles during this stage of development.

Question 9

Peer conformity, the behavioral response to peer pressure, is:&#10;A) Usually a negative influence leading to risk taking&#10;B) A negative influence on the parent-child relationship&#10;C) At its height in early adolescence&#10;D) Prevalent in girls but not in boys

Accepted Answer

Peer conformity is at its height in early adolescence, specifically around the ages of 12-14. During this developmental period, adolescents are more likely to seek acceptance from their peers and engage in behaviors to fit in with their social group. While peer conformity can sometimes lead to risk-taking behaviors, it is not always a negative influence and can serve as a way for adolescents to develop social skills and learn from their peers. There is no evidence to suggest that peer conformity is more prevalent in girls than in boys.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of substance abuse in adolescence?&#10;A) Adolescents often experiment with and abuse both legal and illicit substances.&#10;B) Substance abuse is primarily a problem among teens from low socioeconomic status.&#10;C) Substance abuse occurs but it does not present a major health problem among teens.&#10;D) All of these are true.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents often experiment with and abuse both legal and illicit substances, which can lead to serious health and social problems. Substance abuse is not limited to any particular socioeconomic group and can occur in any demographic. While substance abuse is a major health problem among teens, it can also have long-lasting effects on their academic, social, and emotional development.

Deck 14: Adolescent Development