Question 1

The _____ signals to the pituitary gland to release hormones during adolescence. Choices:

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in the endocrine system by signaling the pituitary gland to release hormones, which is particularly important during the hormonal changes of adolescence.

Question 2

Which of the following is more likely to occur in adolescents as a result of experiencing early puberty? Choices:

Accepted Answer

Early puberty in adolescents is often associated with increased risk-taking behaviors, including the development of dependence on substances like alcohol, due to the mismatch between physical maturity and emotional or cognitive maturity.

Question 3

Moral behavior is often tied to emotions, such as _____, kindness, sympathy, guilt, and shame. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Empathy is directly related to moral behavior as it involves understanding and sharing the feelings of others, which is crucial for exhibiting kindness, sympathy, guilt, and shame.

Question 4

Which parental method of approaching adolescent sexuality is typically most effective? Choices:

Accepted Answer

Building and maintaining an open line of communication is typically the most effective parental method for approaching adolescent sexuality. This approach fosters trust, allows for ongoing guidance, and helps adolescents make informed decisions about their sexual health.

Question 5

Which of the following is not an area of competence in 8- to 13-year-olds, as identified by Harter? Choices:

Accepted Answer

Harter's model of self-concept development in children identifies several areas of competence, including athletic competence, peer likeability, and physical appearance, but does not specifically list attachment to family as an area of competence for 8- to 13-year-olds.

Question 6

Which of the following is a factor of the home that may encourage adolescents to engage in risk-taking behaviors? Choices:

Accepted Answer

Poor family communication can lead to misunderstandings and lack of guidance, which may encourage adolescents to engage in risk-taking behaviors.

Question 7

The rates of NSSI peak around the ages of _____ years old. Choices:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rates of NSSI peak around the...

Question 8

In addition to negative mood, factors such as _____ and _____ have been shown to have an effect on eating behaviors with adolescents. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Family and media influences have been extensively studied and shown to significantly impact adolescents' eating behaviors. Family dynamics can influence dietary habits through meal patterns and food choices, while media exposure can affect adolescents' body image and eating behaviors by promoting certain beauty standards and lifestyles.

Question 9

For males, _____ typically occurs late in puberty and is accompanied by the growth of testes and penis. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Spermarche refers to the first ejaculation of sperm, which typically occurs late in puberty for males and is accompanied by the growth of the testes and penis, marking a significant milestone in male sexual development.

Question 10

Adolescents described by _____ experience numerous crises and try on many identities but have not committed to an identity. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Identity moratorium refers to a stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adolescents are actively exploring various commitments, undergoing identity crises, and have yet to make clear identity commitments.

Question 11

With respect to NSSI, _____ tend to use methods related to _____, while _____ are more prone to self-harm by burning or branding. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Females are more likely to engage in cutting or scratching as forms of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), while males are more prone to self-harm through methods like burning or branding.

Question 12

According to Erikson, the main task for adolescents is to work through the crisis of _____. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits that the main task for adolescents is to resolve the crisis of identity vs. role confusion, where they work on establishing their personal identity and sense of self.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a non-suicidal self-injurious act, as defined by Klonsky? Choices:

Accepted Answer

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to deliberate, self-inflicted harm to one's body without suicidal intent, such as head-banging.

Question 14

Self-esteem in teens is affected by _____ in areas that are viewed as important by the individual. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem in teens is significantly influenced by their sense of competence in areas they consider important. Feeling skilled or capable in valued domains boosts self-esteem.

Question 15

_____ in the early adolescent years are important as a way to help adolescents with identity development and to have a sense of belonging. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Friendships are crucial during early adolescence as they play a significant role in identity development and provide a sense of belonging.

Question 16

A _____'s growth spurt typically happens _____ years before that of a _____. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Girls typically experience their growth spurt about 2 years before boys do.

Question 17

Adolescents experiencing _____ have committed to an identity without exploring themselves, often because the identity has been forced upon them by an authority such as a parent or religious institution. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Identity foreclosure occurs when an adolescent commits to an identity without exploring options, often due to external pressures or expectations from authority figures like parents or religious institutions.

Question 18

The presence of peers activates the ventral striatum and _____ as the adolescents make decisions that concern risk-taking behaviors. Choices:

Accepted Answer

The presence of peers activates the ventral striatum and orbitofrontal cortex as adolescents make decisions concerning risk-taking behaviors. This is because these brain regions are involved in reward processing and decision-making, particularly in social contexts.

Question 19

Links have been made in the research between the adolescent displaying _____ and _____ behavior. Choices:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown a connection between adolescents displaying sympathy and engaging in prosocial behavior, which includes actions intended to benefit others.

Question 20

Early onset of puberty is unlikely to be the result of _____. Choices:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Early onset of puberty is unlikely to...

Quiz 8: Early Adolescence Ages 13 To18