Question 1

During the first half of the 21st century, the adolescent population is expected to:

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

A group of individuals who are born during a particular time period (e.g., the baby boomers) is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A cohort refers to a group of individuals who share a common demographic or historical experience, such as being born during the same time period. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate answer. Option A refers specifically to a generation born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s, and option C refers to a society where age is an important factor in determining status and roles. Option D refers to a group identified in a census based on specific demographics.

Question 3

Henry believes that the rise of adolescent peer groups has contributed to the rise of adolescent crime and drug use. Which of the following statements refutes this belief?

Accepted Answer

This statement refutes Henry's belief by pointing out that the rise of adolescent problem behaviors cannot be solely attributed to the rise of peer groups, as the rates of these behaviors have fluctuated even with continued age segregation in society.

Question 4

According to some commentators, teenagers have become separate from adult society to such an extent that they have established their own society, which undermines parents' authority and emphasizes peer deviance. This society is called:

Accepted Answer

The term "youth culture" best fits the description given in the statement, as it refers to the cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors unique to young people. The idea is that teenagers have their own society with its own norms and standards, which can be at odds with those of the larger adult society. The other choices do not accurately capture the concept described in the statement.

Question 5

What generalization can you make about the nature of peer influence in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

It is true that peers can exert both positive and negative influences on each other, so it is unwise to make a blanket statement about the nature of peer influence. The influence of peers can vary depending on individual factors such as personality, social group, and context. While some peers may encourage negative behaviors, such as drug use or delinquency, others may provide positive social support and encourage pro-social behaviors such as academic achievement or volunteerism. Overall, it is important to approach peer influence with caution and recognize the potential for both positive and negative influences.

Question 6

Research about contemporary adolescents is clear that these adolescents ________ than adolescents in previous times.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research about contemporary adolescents is clear that...

Question 7

A separate youth culture is said to promote all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A separate youth culture is not typically associated with promoting academics. It may prioritize other aspects of social life such as sports, dating, and partying, but academic achievement is not necessarily a central focus.

Question 8

As a social scientist who works with advocacy groups, it is most likely that Professor Sandburg would be interested in tracking the size of the adolescent population over a period of time for all of the following reasons, except which one?

Accepted Answer

Tracking the size of the adolescent population would not provide information about how they are influenced by mass media. The other options are all valid reasons for a social scientist working with advocacy groups to track population size.

Question 9

The process of grouping individuals within social institutions on the basis of chronological age is called:

Accepted Answer

The process of grouping individuals within social institutions on the basis of chronological age is called age grading.

Question 10

Some commentators have proposed that today's youth are so age segregated that problems such as youth unemployment, teenage suicide, juvenile delinquency, and drug and alcohol use have resulted because adolescents:

Accepted Answer

Adolescents who are consistently segregated from adults may have difficulty understanding the values and expectations of adults, leading to alienation and confusion. This may contribute to social problems such as youth unemployment, teenage suicide, juvenile delinquency, and drug and alcohol use.

Question 11

The world is arguably a more stressful place to grow up in now than it was in the past for all of the following reasons, except which one?

Accepted Answer

The other three options (divorce, frequent family moves, and pressure from mass media) are widely cited as contributing factors to increased stress for adolescents today, but there is no clear evidence to suggest that adolescents are more susceptible to their peers now than in the past.

Question 12

All of the following contributed to the rise of age segregation in contemporary society, except:

Accepted Answer

The other three choices contributed to the rise of age segregation in contemporary society. Tougher child labor laws meant that fewer children were working alongside adults, leading to a separation of age groups. The rise of secondary education meant that teenagers and young adults were spending more time around people their own age than with adults. The increase of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams and clubs, provides a way for children and teens to socialize with peers outside of school hours. However, there is no evidence to suggest that a decrease in family values has contributed to age segregation.

Question 13

In comparison with teenagers in previous times, teenagers in contemporary societies spend ________ time with their peers ________ with their parents.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that contemporary teenagers spend more time with their peers than with their parents.

Question 14

When researchers evaluated the social climate of today's schools to see just how much had changed since The Adolescent Society was published, what did they find?

Accepted Answer

The article mentions that researchers found both similarities and differences between the climate of today's "adolescent society" and the society described 60 years ago. The article does not provide evidence to support choices A, B, or D.

Question 15

Judy and Jessica hang around people their same age. These people are most accurately described as:

Accepted Answer

Peers is the most accurate term for people of the same age group. While friends, buddies, and chums may also be appropriate, they are more general terms for companions or acquaintances. Peers specifically refers to those who are of the same age and social status.

Question 16

Following the end of World War II, many parents wanted to have children as soon as possible, creating what has come to be called the postwar:

Accepted Answer

The term "postwar baby boom" refers to the sharp increase in births that occurred following World War II as soldiers returned home and settled down to start families. This led to a significant increase in the birth rate, with approximately 76 million babies born between 1946 and 1964.

Question 17

Which of the following writers has been the most vocal proponent of the idea that there is a separate and troublesome "youth culture"?

Accepted Answer

James Coleman has been the most vocal proponent of the idea that there is a separate and troublesome "youth culture". He argued that this culture is characterized by deviant and delinquent behavior, as well as a rejection of mainstream values and social norms.

Question 18

In The Adolescent Society, Coleman expressed concern over the finding that adolescents:

Accepted Answer

Coleman expressed concern that adolescents placed a greater emphasis on good looks, wealth, and athletic ability than academic success, which could have implications for their future success and societal values. The other choices are not specifically mentioned in relation to Coleman's concerns in The Adolescent Society.

Question 19

Natalie's mom believes that peers influence each other to use drugs and spend time partying rather than studying. Given what you know about adolescent peer relationships, is this true?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents do exert both positive and negative influences on each other, including encouraging academic achievement and engaging in risky behaviors such as drug use. However, parental influence also plays a significant role in shaping adolescent behavior. It is important to consider both peer and parental influences when understanding adolescent behavior.

Question 20

All of the following are examples of universalistic norms in American society, except:

Accepted Answer

Taking piano lessons is a personal preference and not a universalistic norm that is expected of all members of American society. The other choices are examples of universalistic norms that apply to all members of society.

Quiz 5: Peer Groups