Question 1

Jennifer is casually dating Greg. Gina is Jennifer's best friend. Which statement best reflects the way Jennifer and Gina's friendship has most likely been affected by Jennifer's relationship with Greg?

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The answer of Jennifer is casually dating Greg. Gina is...

Question 2

By mid-adolescence, what percentage of adolescents' report involvement in relatively intense romantic relationships?

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By mid-adolescence, about 50 percent of adolescents report involvement in relatively intense romantic relationships.

Question 3

Deviancy training refers to:

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Deviancy training refers to the positive reinforcement or reactions peers give to discussions or behaviors related to breaking rules, which can encourage further deviant behavior.

Question 4

Getting good grades and being labeled a "brain":

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Getting good grades and being labeled a "brain" can lead one to be ostracized in some communities because it can create a social divide between those who are perceived as intelligent and those who are not.

Question 5

Some have proposed that boys' friendships are less intimate than those of girls' because:

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Homophobia can lead boys to avoid behaviors that might be perceived as too intimate or emotional, which can affect the depth of their friendships.

Question 6

Researchers of adolescent antisocial behavior have made the argument that it is:

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Spending more time with adults can provide adolescents with positive role models and guidance, which can help reduce antisocial behavior.

Question 7

According to Dunphy, the size of an adolescent clique is about the same size as:

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Dunphy's research suggests that adolescent cliques typically consist of 5 to 10 members, which is similar to the size of a family.

Question 8

A fear of homosexuality is referred to as:

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Homophobia is the term used to describe a fear, dislike, or prejudice against homosexuality or people who are identified or perceived as being homosexual.

Question 9

Research about adolescent social relationships during the 1950s and today indicates that:

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In the 1950s, social norms often led to adolescents forming couples with the intention of marriage, whereas today, adolescent relationships are less likely to be centered around marriage.

Question 10

Teen peer groups shift from:

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Teen peer groups typically evolve from same-sex cliques to more mixed-gender or heterosexual crowds as they grow older and social dynamics change.

Question 11

Homophily refers to:

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Homophily refers to the tendency for individuals to associate with others who are similar to them in terms of their beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Question 12

Margie and Jeff just started to hang out with a group of friends who engage in high level of disruptive behaviors. What is likely to happen to their behavior as time goes on?

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Both Margie and Jeff are likely to engage in more disruptive behavior due to peer influence, but research often suggests that females may be more susceptible to peer influence in social settings.

Question 13

Selection refers to the process of:

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The answer of Selection refers to the process of:
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Question 14

The use of social media in adolescence may do all of the following EXCEPT:

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Social media can enhance social connections and intimacy among friends and peers, but it does not inherently decrease face-to-face friendships.

Question 15

Research indicates that high school friends tend to be:

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Research suggests that as children grow older, they tend to form friendships with peers who are more similar to themselves in terms of ethnic background, views of school, and leisure activities, leading to less diversity in these areas compared to elementary school friendships.

Question 16

An adolescent clique consists of:

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An adolescent clique typically consists of a small group of five to seven close friends who interact frequently and share similar interests and activities.

Question 17

In terms of adolescent friendships:

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Girls' friendships during adolescence are generally characterized by greater intensity and intimacy, often involving more emotional sharing and support.

Question 18

Cognitive frames of knowledge used by individuals to guide and interpret sexual behavior are called:

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Sexual scripts are cognitive frameworks that guide individuals on how to interpret and behave in sexual situations, shaping expectations and actions.

Question 19

Cliques are:

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Cliques are often associated with a particular setting, such as a school or community, where members share common interests or activities.

Question 20

In adolescent social development, crowds:

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Crowds are larger, reputation-based groups of adolescents who share common interests and activities, often including members of both sexes.

Quiz 15: Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence