Question 1

For which of the following scenarios would Amy, an older adolescent, be most likely to accept her parents' rules?

Accepted Answer

In all these scenarios, Amy is likely to accept her parents' rules because they pertain to safety, ethical behavior, and mutual respect, which are areas where parents typically have a legitimate right to enforce rules.

Question 2

When it comes to basic, core values (e.g., religion, work, education) diversity _________ is much more striking than are differences _________.

Accepted Answer

Diversity within the adolescent population is much more striking than are differences between the generations when it comes to basic, core values.

Question 3

The fact that most books for parents of teenagers tend to focus on the problems instead of normative development is concerning because:

Accepted Answer

Focusing only on problems can lead to parents believing in stereotypes, which can negatively affect their relationship with their teenager. It is important for parents to have realistic expectations and understand normative development during adolescence. Focusing solely on the negative can create a self-fulfilling prophecy and make it more likely that parents will have a difficult time with their adolescent.

Question 4

Research on the nature of parent-adolescent relationships reveals that most adolescents:

Accepted Answer

Research on parent-adolescent relationships suggests that most adolescents maintain positive, supportive, and mutually respectful relationships with their parents. While there may be some conflict and tension, the overall nature of the relationship tends to be positive. This perspective shifts away from earlier beliefs that adolescence is characterized by “storm and stress.”

Question 5

Which statement concerning parent-adolescent conflict is false?

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity does not inherently determine the likelihood of parent-adolescent conflict. Conflicts between parents and adolescents are common across various cultures and are more influenced by individual family dynamics, communication styles, and personal beliefs than by ethnicity alone.

Question 6

The tensions that are often assumed to be inherent in the relations between adolescents and adults are referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

The tensions between adolescents and adults are commonly referred to as the "generation gap." This term highlights the differences in attitudes, values, and experiences that exist between individuals from different age groups. While not all adolescents and adults experience tension in their relationships, the generation gap is a commonly recognized challenge that young people and adults must navigate as they learn to communicate and understand each other. Options A, C, and D capture distinct but unrelated concepts that do not specifically speak to adolescent-adult tensions.

Question 7

Jim and Stacey are the parents of two preteen girls. Throughout the girls' childhood, the family has enjoyed fairly harmonious relationships. The likelihood that they will experience serious problems as the girls go through adolescence is:

Accepted Answer

Families with harmonious relationships during childhood are less likely to experience serious problems during adolescence, as a strong foundation of communication and trust has been established.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about family conflict is true?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that family problems during adolescence often have roots in earlier childhood, suggesting that problematic relationships are not new but rather continue from earlier developmental stages.

Question 9

Mark is a teenager who generally respects his parents. On which of the following issues, however, is Mark most likely to side with his friends and against his parents?

Accepted Answer

The way a teenager chooses to express themselves through fashion and appearance, such as hair style or clothing, is often seen as a form of individuality and rebellion against parental control. Therefore, it is likely that Mark would side with his friends on issues related to personal style.

Question 10

Research has indicated that one source of conflict between teenagers and parents is that they define issues very differently. This finding:

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that the finding has been replicated across many cultural and ethnic groups. Hence, option D is the correct answer. The statement does not mention anything about non-White groups or middle and lower class adolescents, so options A and B are incorrect. There is no mention of replication internationally, so option C is also incorrect.

Question 11

The popular notion of a "generation gap" has only been supported in differences between parents and children with regard to:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The popular notion of a "generation gap"...

Question 12

Peers usually have more influence than parents on matters of:

Accepted Answer

Peers tend to have more influence on leisure activities because teenagers and young adults tend to spend more of their free time with friends than with their parents. It is during this social time that they often adopt the behaviors and interests of their peers. While parents can encourage certain activities, ultimately it is the peer group that has the greatest impact on leisure time choices.

Question 13

When it comes to matters like religion, adolescents are more likely to be influenced by _____ over _____.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that parents have the strongest influence on teenagers' religious beliefs and practices, followed by friends. Media can also have an impact, but it is not typically as strong as the influence of parents and peers.

Question 14

Professor Ngo is studying family transitions. According to family systems theory, he is most likely to see dramatic changes in family relationships during all of the following events, except when:

Accepted Answer

Family systems theory suggests that changes within the family system can cause disruptions in family relationships, but a lack of change can also create a rigid and stagnant family pattern. Therefore, option D contradicts the most likely scenario for dramatic changes in family relationships.

Question 15

The idea that an individual's behavior is influenced by other's expectations for them is a description of

Accepted Answer

This is a description of self-fulfilling prophecy, where an individual's actions align with the expectations or beliefs others hold about them.

Question 16

Over the period of adolescence, individuals' perspectives change. Research indicates that one manifestation of this change in perspective is a(an) _____ in adolescents' willingness to lie to their parents.

Accepted Answer

Research on adolescent development often shows that as adolescents strive for greater autonomy and explore their identities, they might be more inclined to lie to their parents, reflecting an increase in their willingness to do so. This can be part of asserting independence and testing boundaries.

Question 17

As Alex enters adolescence, he and his parents are experiencing severe relationship problems. These difficulties suggest that:

Accepted Answer

The answer of As Alex enters adolescence, he and his...

Question 18

One reason that the adolescent years may constitute a difficult period of adjustment is that parents:

Accepted Answer

The adolescent years are a time of self-discovery and identity formation, and it is common for parents to also experience their own identity crises during this period. This can create tension and difficulty in communication between parents and adolescents, making it a challenging period of adjustment for both parties.

Question 19

According to Smetana, adolescents often judge keeping one's room clean and style of dress as _____, whereas parents tend to judge these issues as _____.

Accepted Answer

Smetana's research on adolescent moral development suggests that adolescents often view issues like keeping one's room clean and style of dress as personal choices, reflecting their growing desire for autonomy. In contrast, parents may view these issues as conventional, relating to societal norms and expectations.

Question 20

Although conflict between adolescents and parents over mundane matters (e.g., curfews, clothing) is generally _____ frequent in ethnic minority than in White families, the topics of disagreement are _____ across ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that conflict between adolescents and parents over mundane matters is less frequent in ethnic minority families than in White families. However, the topics of disagreement are similar across ethnic groups, indicating that cultural values and norms may play a role in shaping these conflicts.

Quiz 4: Families