Question 1

Today's parent-adolescent relationships are viewed as

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Today's parent-adolescent relationships are viewed as reciprocal, meaning that both parties contribute to the relationship and influence each other's behavior and emotions. This recognizes the importance of communication, negotiation, and compromise in maintaining a healthy relationship between parents and adolescents.

Question 2

Socioemotional changes that affect parent-adolescent relationships include

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All of these choices are correct. As adolescents navigate the challenges of increasingly demanding schoolwork, they may need to rely more on their parents for support and guidance. At the same time, they may start to develop more sophisticated social relationships, which could lead to changes in the dynamics of their relationship with their parents. Adolescents may also start to take more initiative in their schoolwork or in other activities, which could impact their relationship with their parents as well. Overall, these socioemotional changes can significantly impact parent-adolescent relationships.

Question 3

Supervising adolescents' friends,activities,and academic efforts is known as

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Monitoring involves keeping an eye on and keeping track of adolescents' friends, activities, and academic efforts without necessarily controlling or imposing authority over them. It is an important aspect of parenting and helps ensure that adolescents stay on track towards positive development.

Question 4

Which of the following changes in parents contribute to parent-adolescent relationships?

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Question 5

Elise's parents give her information on an upcoming college fair and talk to her about her potential career choices.Elise's parents are acting as

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Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding adolescents' disclosure to parents about their activities is TRUE?

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Multiple studies have shown that greater disclosure to parents is linked to positive adolescent adjustment, including decreased involvement in risky behavior and higher levels of self-esteem and relationship satisfaction. B is not true because older adolescents are more likely to lie to parents due to wanting autonomy and not wanting to disappoint their parents. C is not true because younger adolescents are more likely to disclose engagement in risk-taking behavior due to parental monitoring and oversight. D is not true because adolescents are more likely to disclose information on matters of risky behavior rather than matters of privacy.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a change in adolescence that can affect the parent-adolescent relationship?

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Decreased idealistic thought is not a change in adolescence that directly affects the parent-adolescent relationship. Puberty brings physical changes that may cause tension or discomfort in the relationship; changes in schooling may lead to stress and new challenges that may affect communication; and violated expectations may cause conflicts and disappointment that may strain the relationship.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the timing for beginning parenthood has been found to be TRUE?

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The number of adolescent pregnancies indeed saw a considerable increase in the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting changes in social norms, sexual behavior, and possibly access to contraception during that period.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an adult developmental trajectory?

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Adult developmental trajectory refers to the changing patterns of behavior, experiences, and attitudes that occur as an individual progresses through adult life. Cohabitation is an example of an adult developmental trajectory because it involves a significant change in living arrangement, social roles, and relationships. Entry into high school and timing of child care are more related to developmental trajectories during childhood and adolescence.

Question 10

According to research,when Kahlid,age 14,begins to question his parents' authority and resist their standards,his parents may

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Question 11

Lower rates of parental monitoring have been associated with all of the following problems EXCEPT

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Lower rates of parental monitoring have been associated with increased risk of substance use and sexual behaviors and adolescent depression. However, there is no evidence to suggest that it would decrease participation in extra-curricular activities in high school.

Question 12

Cognitive changes in adolescence that contribute to change in parent-adolescent relationships include all of the following EXCEPT

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The other options (A, B, and C) are all cognitive changes that occur during adolescence and can impact parent-adolescent relationships. Option D, decreased cognitive sophistication, is not a typical developmental change in adolescence and is not related to changes in parent-adolescent relationships.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the parenting styles described by Diana Baumrind?

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Diana Baumrind did not describe "incompetent" as one of the parenting styles. The three styles she described are authoritative, authoritarian, and neglectful.

Question 14

Family organization and routine has been shown to be positively related to all of the following factors EXCEPT

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Family organization and routine has been positively related to school attendance, school achievement, and paying attention in class, but not school-related problems.

Question 15

Which of the following,according to research,is the MOST stressful to adolescents during the peak of pubertal growth?

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Conflict with parents is often cited as the most stressful aspect for adolescents during the peak of pubertal growth. This period is marked by significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes, leading to increased tensions and disagreements between adolescents and their parents.

Question 16

Parental monitoring has all of the following affects EXCEPT

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While parental monitoring has been found to have positive effects on various outcomes such as decreased substance use and increased academic success, there is limited research linking it directly with increased attendance at religious services. Therefore, option B is the exception.

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding the link between marital relationships and parenting is NOT true?

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Research has actually shown that when parents have more intimacy in their marriage, it leads to more positive parenting behaviors such as warmth, praise, and affection towards their children and adolescents. This statement is therefore not true. The other three statements are supported by research.

Question 18

Bianca's parents fight constantly.As a result,they ignore her.Lately Bianca has begun to stay out late and to hang out with much older friends.Bianca's parents' conflict is having a(n)_____ effect on her behavior.

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Bianca's parents' conflict is not directly causing her to stay out late or hang out with older friends. These are indirect effects that are likely a result of her feeling neglected and seeking attention and validation from other sources.

Question 19

Annie's mother tells her to change her shorts because they are too tight.Annie wants to know why she should have to change her outfit and says,"Everybody wears their shorts this way." Annie is most likely in which developmental stage?

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Annie's response of "everybody wears their shorts this way" suggests that she is likely in the stage of adolescence where social conformity and peer influence are highly valued.

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding parents as managers is NOT true?

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Research and societal norms often suggest that mothers are more likely to take on a managerial role in parenting, which involves organizing, planning, and coordinating the child's life, including their academic activities. This contradicts the statement that fathers are more likely to have a managerial role, making it the incorrect statement among the options provided.

Quiz 8: Families