Question 1

Amanda takes two hours to get dressed and apply makeup every day. She believes that everyone she encounters is watching and taking note of her wardrobe, hairstyle, and makeup. Despite her mother's comments that nobody cares that much about her appearance, Amanda is convinced that she must maintain her appearance for the sake of others. Amanda's belief refers to:

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Amanda's belief that everyone is watching and taking note of her appearance is an example of the "imaginary audience," a concept where an individual believes that their behavior and appearance are the constant focus of others' attention.

Question 2

Around her parents, Fiona is often depressed and sarcastic; with friends, she is caring and cheerful; and with her boyfriend, she is fun-loving and flirtatious. As an adolescent, Fiona is probably:

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Fiona's behavior is typical of many adolescents who adjust their behavior and presentation according to different social contexts. This adaptability does not indicate a disorder but rather a normal process of exploring identity and interpersonal relationships.

Question 3

According to the research cited in your textbook from the Chicago Longitudinal Study, teenagers who had participated in Head Start programs when they were preschoolers and had three or more years of follow-up intervention services:

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The Chicago Longitudinal Study found that teenagers who had participated in Head Start programs and received three or more years of follow-up intervention services had significantly higher reading achievement by the seventh grade, highlighting the long-term educational benefits of early childhood intervention programs.

Question 4

The purpose of the Even Start program is:

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The Even Start program is designed to address multiple aspects of family literacy and support, including helping young mothers earn a high school diploma, nurturing and stimulating their young children, and fostering the development of self-esteem and abilities in both mothers and children. Therefore, all of the options (A, B, and C) are correct components of the program's purpose.

Question 5

Since the No Child Left Behind 2001 legislation:

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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 aimed to improve educational outcomes by increasing accountability for schools. This led to improvements in test scores for younger students (4th and 8th grade) more significantly than for 12th graders, and while there were some improvements in educational outcomes, SAT scores showed little improvement, indicating that the effects of the legislation were mixed across different metrics of educational achievement.

Question 6

In the contemporary classroom, what effect does computer access have on learning?

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Computer access in the contemporary classroom helps students engage more in assignments and collaborative projects by providing interactive and diverse resources, facilitating research, and enabling communication and collaboration among students.

Question 7

The use of computers for learning is important because:

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Computers are integral in modern education because they support a wide range of learning opportunities, including occupational skills, distance learning, and access to extensive resources.

Question 8

The researcher who developed a six-stage model of moral thought is:

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Lawrence Kohlberg is known for developing a six-stage model of moral development, which describes the process through which individuals evolve in their understanding and application of moral principles.

Question 9

James Fowler developed a stage theory of faith called faith development theory. According to Fowler, the stages of faith development are:

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Fowler's theory of faith development posits that the stages of faith development are sequential (they follow a specific order), invariant (the order does not change between individuals), and hierarchical (later stages are more complex and build upon earlier stages).

Question 10

According to psychologist Joseph Adelson, the most important factor in determining the course of political thought in adolescence is:

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Joseph Adelson emphasized cognitive development as the most important factor in determining the course of political thought in adolescence, highlighting how changes in cognitive abilities influence adolescents' understanding and engagement with political concepts.

Question 11

The difference between the political thinking of younger and older adolescents is:

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Younger adolescents often struggle with abstract concepts like justice, equality, and liberty, which are more easily understood by older adolescents who have developed more advanced cognitive abilities.

Question 12

What are the physical changes that are expected in girls and in boys during puberty? Briefly describe these changes and how girls and boys differ in their physical development.

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Question 13

What is meant by asynchrony and how is it evident in adolescents?

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Question 14

What impact do early maturation and late maturation have on children?

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Question 15

What are the major characteristics of the formal operations stage of development?

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Question 16

Describe some of the characteristics of adolescent moral development.

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Quiz 11: Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development