Question 1

Approximately ____ of American teenagers experiment with cigarette smoking at some point during their teenage years.​

Accepted Answer

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately one-third of American teenagers experiment with cigarette smoking at some point during their teenage years.

Question 2

According to Erik Erikson's theory, the primary crisis that faces adolescents is _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Erik Erikson's theory, the primary...

Question 3

____ which involves teaching academic and social skills to children, teaching life and vocational skills to adolescents, and teaching effective child-rearing skills to parents, reduces the risk of adolescent antisocial behavior.​

Accepted Answer

The intervention described in the statement is most closely associated with the Fast Track program, which is a comprehensive program designed to prevent and reduce aggressive behavior and other conduct problems in children and adolescents, by building their social, emotional, and academic skills, as well as their family support and community involvement. The program includes regular individual and group sessions with children and parents, as well as teacher consultation and family-focused events. The program has shown positive results in numerous studies, and has been recognized as an evidence-based practice. The other answer choices do not correspond to specific programs or approaches in the field of prevention or treatment of antisocial behavior.

Question 4

Research has found that there are several characteristics of youngsters that predict higher levels of aggressive behavior. These include all but which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

The other three options - being temperamentally difficult, overly emotional, and inattentive - have been found to predict higher levels of aggressive behavior. However, being devoted to one's religion has not been found to have a significant impact on levels of aggression.

Question 5

A common non-drug intervention that is used to help adolescents who suffer from depression is therapy that emphasizes

Accepted Answer

Therapy that emphasizes certain cognitive and social skills has been found to be effective in treating adolescent depression. This type of therapy focuses on teaching skills for managing negative thoughts and behaviors and improving social interactions. It is often referred to as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Choices B, C, and D are not evidence-based interventions for treating adolescent depression.

Question 6

When a 17-year-old boy was sentenced to death in 2004 in the United States, the American Psychological Association (APA) filed a brief with the court opposing this punishment. The sentence was revised and changed to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Why did the APA petition the court to prevent the adolescent from being executed?​

Accepted Answer

The APA argued that immature brain development made the adolescent more impulsive, risk-prone, and unable to maturely consider the consequences of his actions. This aligns with research on adolescent brain development and suggests that a harsh punishment like the death penalty would not be appropriate for someone who is still developing mentally.

Question 7

An estimated ____ percent of youth fit a pattern of delinquent behavior called life-course persistent antisocial behavior, and they account for most adolescent criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that approximately 5 percent of youth exhibit life-course persistent antisocial behavior, which is a pattern that continues into adulthood and accounts for a significant portion of adolescent criminal activity.

Question 8

Adolescent-____ antisocial behavior refers to relatively minor criminal acts by adolescents who aren't considered antisocial.​

Accepted Answer

The term "limited" fits best in the sentence when describing adolescent antisocial behavior that is relatively minor and doesn't necessarily indicate a pervasive, persistent pattern of antisocial behavior characteristic of individuals with antisocial personality disorder. The other options (constructed, restricted, bound) do not accurately capture the intended meaning.

Question 9

The self-absorption that marks the teenage search for identity is referred to as adolescent _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The self-absorption that marks the teenage search...

Question 10

School-based prevention programs designed to reduce the number of teenagers who smoke cigarettes are most effective when they include all EXCEPT which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

Providing no-cost health screenings for students who have already begun smoking is not a component that is necessary for a school-based prevention program to be effective. The other three components - having a no-smoking policy, teaching strategies for resisting peer pressure, and teaching the consequences of smoking - are all important for reducing teenage smoking rates.

Question 11

Many people believe that a person who is serious about committing suicide will not talk about it before attempting to kill themselves. Based on the information presented in your textbook, which of the following is true regarding this issue?​

Accepted Answer

The textbook states that few suicides are truly spontaneous and that in most cases there are warning signals. These warning signals can include talking about suicide or expressing a desire to die. It is important to take any talk of suicide seriously and seek professional help. Ignoring or dismissing these warning signals can be dangerous and potentially deadly. Option A is also mentioned in the textbook as being true, but it is not directly related to the issue of talking about suicide before attempting it. Option B is false and dangerous advice.

Question 12

Why might adolescence in particular be associated with higher rates of depression in females than males?​

Accepted Answer

Girls often experience greater pressure to conform to societal expectations regarding appearance, relationships, and social roles during adolescence. They may also face more social rejection or negative peer interactions. These social challenges can increase the risk for depression in adolescent girls. Research has found that hormonal changes during puberty can also play a role in increasing the risk for depression in adolescent girls.

Question 13

Which of the following adolescents has demonstrated adolescent-limited antisocial behavior?​

Accepted Answer

Adolescent-limited antisocial behavior is characterized by relatively minor antisocial behavior that emerges during adolescence and ceases in early adulthood. Louis, who stole candy from a local grocery store one time, has exhibited adolescent-limited antisocial behavior as he engaged in minor criminal activity that is not typical of his general behavior. Whereas, Boris stole a car, Kesha tortures animals, and Marcus has committed repeated assaults which are not minor criminal activities.

Question 14

The last time a child was executed via capital punishment in the United States was in ____, when a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted.​

Accepted Answer

In 1944, George Stinney Jr., a 14-year-old African American boy, was executed in South Carolina, marking the last known execution of a child in the United States.

Question 15

____ are more likely to suffer from depression than ____, probably because they are more greatly affected by social challenges during this age period.​

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently found that adolescent girls are more likely to suffer from depression than adolescent boys. This is likely due to the fact that girls may be more greatly affected by social challenges such as peer relationships and conflicts during this age period.

Question 16

Of the following adolescents, which of them has the greatest statistical likelihood of committing suicide?

Accepted Answer

Native American teenagers have consistently higher rates of suicide compared to other ethnic groups in the United States. This is likely due to a combination of historical trauma, cultural disconnection, and limited access to mental health resources.

Question 17

Life-course persistent antisocial acts are defined as those that emerge

Accepted Answer

Life-course persistent antisocial acts are defined as those that begin early in life and continue throughout the lifespan. This contrasts with adolescence-limited antisocial behavior, which is defined as norm-violating behavior that begins in adolescence and ends in adulthood.

Question 18

Some teenagers experience negative life events and do not become depressed. Which of the following teenagers is LEAST likely to become depressed when she experiences a negative life event?​

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals who are effective in regulating their emotions are less likely to become depressed when experiencing negative life events. Options A, B, and C all have factors that increase the likelihood of depression, such as negative self-image, self-blame, and lack of parental support.

Question 19

Which disorder is associated with a pervasive feeling of sadness, irritability, low self-esteem, poor sleep, and difficulty concentrating?​

Accepted Answer

The symptoms mentioned are classical symptoms of depression, which is a mood disorder characterized by pervasive feelings of sadness, irritability, low self-esteem, poor sleep, and difficulty concentrating. Anxiety disorders involve excessive and persistent worry and fear, while drug addiction is characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behavior despite harmful consequences. Somatosensory disorders involve problems dealing with the sense of touch and proprioception.

Question 20

Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to behave in aggressive and/or antisocial ways?​

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that poverty is a risk factor for aggressive and antisocial behavior in adolescence. This may be due to a lack of resources, exposure to violence and stress, and fewer opportunities for positive development. The other options, A, B, and C, suggest factors that may protect against or discourage aggressive behaviors.

Quiz 9: Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence.

Approximately ____ of American teenagers experiment with cigarette smoking at some point during their teenage years.

According to Erik Erikson's theory, the primary crisis that faces adolescents is _______________.

____ which involves teaching academic and social skills to children, teaching life and vocational skills to adolescents, and teaching effective child-rearing skills to parents, reduces the risk of adolescent antisocial behavior.

Research has found that there are several characteristics of youngsters that predict higher levels of aggressive behavior. These include all but which of the following?

A common non-drug intervention that is used to help adolescents who suffer from depression is therapy that emphasizes

An estimated ____ percent of youth fit a pattern of delinquent behavior called life-course persistent antisocial behavior, and they account for most adolescent criminal activity.

Adolescent-____ antisocial behavior refers to relatively minor criminal acts by adolescents who aren't considered antisocial.

The self-absorption that marks the teenage search for identity is referred to as adolescent _______________.

School-based prevention programs designed to reduce the number of teenagers who smoke cigarettes are most effective when they include all EXCEPT which of the following components?

Many people believe that a person who is serious about committing suicide will not talk about it before attempting to kill themselves. Based on the information presented in your textbook, which of the following is true regarding this issue?

Why might adolescence in particular be associated with higher rates of depression in females than males?

Which of the following adolescents has demonstrated adolescent-limited antisocial behavior?

The last time a child was executed via capital punishment in the United States was in ____, when a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted.

are more likely to suffer from depression than , probably because they are more greatly affected by social challenges during this age period.

Of the following adolescents, which of them has the greatest statistical likelihood of committing suicide?

Life-course persistent antisocial acts are defined as those that emerge

Some teenagers experience negative life events and do not become depressed. Which of the following teenagers is LEAST likely to become depressed when she experiences a negative life event?

Which disorder is associated with a pervasive feeling of sadness, irritability, low self-esteem, poor sleep, and difficulty concentrating?

Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to behave in aggressive and/or antisocial ways?

Quiz 9: Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence.

Approximately ____ of American teenagers experiment with cigarette smoking at some point during their teenage years.​

According to Erik Erikson's theory, the primary crisis that faces adolescents is _______________.

____ which involves teaching academic and social skills to children, teaching life and vocational skills to adolescents, and teaching effective child-rearing skills to parents, reduces the risk of adolescent antisocial behavior.​

Research has found that there are several characteristics of youngsters that predict higher levels of aggressive behavior. These include all but which of the following?​

A common non-drug intervention that is used to help adolescents who suffer from depression is therapy that emphasizes

An estimated ____ percent of youth fit a pattern of delinquent behavior called life-course persistent antisocial behavior, and they account for most adolescent criminal activity.

Adolescent-____ antisocial behavior refers to relatively minor criminal acts by adolescents who aren't considered antisocial.​

The self-absorption that marks the teenage search for identity is referred to as adolescent _______________.

School-based prevention programs designed to reduce the number of teenagers who smoke cigarettes are most effective when they include all EXCEPT which of the following components?

Many people believe that a person who is serious about committing suicide will not talk about it before attempting to kill themselves. Based on the information presented in your textbook, which of the following is true regarding this issue?​

Why might adolescence in particular be associated with higher rates of depression in females than males?​

Which of the following adolescents has demonstrated adolescent-limited antisocial behavior?​

The last time a child was executed via capital punishment in the United States was in ____, when a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted.​

____ are more likely to suffer from depression than ____, probably because they are more greatly affected by social challenges during this age period.​

Of the following adolescents, which of them has the greatest statistical likelihood of committing suicide?

Life-course persistent antisocial acts are defined as those that emerge

Some teenagers experience negative life events and do not become depressed. Which of the following teenagers is LEAST likely to become depressed when she experiences a negative life event?​

Which disorder is associated with a pervasive feeling of sadness, irritability, low self-esteem, poor sleep, and difficulty concentrating?​

Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to behave in aggressive and/or antisocial ways?​

Approximately ____ of American teenagers experiment with cigarette smoking at some point during their teenage years.

____ which involves teaching academic and social skills to children, teaching life and vocational skills to adolescents, and teaching effective child-rearing skills to parents, reduces the risk of adolescent antisocial behavior.

Research has found that there are several characteristics of youngsters that predict higher levels of aggressive behavior. These include all but which of the following?

Adolescent-____ antisocial behavior refers to relatively minor criminal acts by adolescents who aren't considered antisocial.

Many people believe that a person who is serious about committing suicide will not talk about it before attempting to kill themselves. Based on the information presented in your textbook, which of the following is true regarding this issue?

Why might adolescence in particular be associated with higher rates of depression in females than males?

Which of the following adolescents has demonstrated adolescent-limited antisocial behavior?

The last time a child was executed via capital punishment in the United States was in ____, when a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted.

are more likely to suffer from depression than , probably because they are more greatly affected by social challenges during this age period.

Some teenagers experience negative life events and do not become depressed. Which of the following teenagers is LEAST likely to become depressed when she experiences a negative life event?

Which disorder is associated with a pervasive feeling of sadness, irritability, low self-esteem, poor sleep, and difficulty concentrating?

Which of the following adolescents is MOST likely to behave in aggressive and/or antisocial ways?