Question 1

On several occasions Roger has smashed in car windows to steal something inside. Although he has never been caught, he is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

Roger's behavior of repeatedly smashing car windows to steal indicates a pattern of criminal activity, which is characteristic of a juvenile delinquent.

Question 2

A 2015 study found that _____ of adolescents said they go online almost constantly.

Accepted Answer

The 2015 study by the Pew Research Center found that 24% of adolescents reported going online almost constantly.

Question 3

In 2015, the primary way adolescents communicated with their friends was:

Accepted Answer

In 2015, text messaging was the most popular method of communication among adolescents, as it was convenient and widely accessible with the proliferation of smartphones.

Question 4

Soledad's family came to the United States from Mexico when she was four years old. Her family doesn't have much money or other resources. She needs some dental work and, although she is in pain, her mother doesn't want to take her to a clinic. Her mother's actions suggest that Soledad's family is:

Accepted Answer

The reluctance to seek medical care despite the need suggests that Soledad's family might be undocumented, as they may fear legal repercussions or lack access to affordable healthcare.

Question 5

Vladimir and Dennis have recently become stepbrothers. They have lived in poverty, known many delinquent adolescents, and watched their respective parents divorce. One difference in them is that Vladimir's mother monitors his schoolwork and as a result has good grades. Dennis is a very poor student. Research would predict that:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that parental monitoring, such as Vladimir's mother monitoring his schoolwork, is associated with better academic performance and lower likelihood of delinquency. Dennis, lacking this support, is more at risk of becoming delinquent.

Question 6

The immigrant risk model and immigrant paradox model differ in terms of predicting the _____ of adolescents in immigrant families.

Accepted Answer

The immigrant risk model predicts lower well-being for immigrant adolescents due to challenges faced, while the immigrant paradox model suggests they might have better well-being than expected despite these challenges.

Question 7

Kabir's family came from India to the United States when he was two years old. Now that he is 12 years old, in spite of the obstacles and barriers, he is successful in school and well liked by his peers. Kabir's experience is consistent with the:

Accepted Answer

The immigrant paradox model suggests that despite facing challenges, immigrants can achieve positive outcomes, such as academic success and social integration, which aligns with Kabir's experience.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about juvenile delinquency is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Males generally have higher delinquency rates than females, which is supported by various studies and crime statistics.

Question 9

Too often researchers have given _____ explanations for aspects of adolescent development that were largely attributable to _____.

Accepted Answer

Researchers have often provided explanations based on ethnicity when the aspects of adolescent development were actually attributable to socioeconomic status (SES).

Question 10

Nadya, 10 years old, is shifting between her homework, her smartphone, and searching YouTube. Recent research would predict she has developed a(n):

Accepted Answer

Recent research suggests that excessive multitasking with digital devices can lead to negative social well-being, especially in children, as it may impact their ability to focus and develop meaningful social connections.

Question 11

A recent study of 8- to 12-year-old girls found that a higher level of media multitasking was linked to:

Accepted Answer

The study found that higher media multitasking was associated with negative social well-being, indicating potential negative effects on social development.

Question 12

Dylan does his homework in front of the television, while listening to music on his iPhone and simultaneously text-messaging his friends. This is indicative of a major trend in the use of technology known as:

Accepted Answer

Media multitasking refers to the simultaneous use of multiple forms of media, such as watching TV, listening to music, and texting, as described in the scenario.

Question 13

Katherine is a typical adolescent. She prefers to connect with her parents using:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Katherine is a typical adolescent. She prefers...

Question 14

Delinquency caseloads involving females went from _____ in 1985 to _____ in 2005.

Accepted Answer

Delinquency caseloads involving females went from 19% in 1985 to 27% in 2005.

Question 15

Marek finds support from his delinquent friends for his illegal behaviors. Even though he is often reminded of how poorly he is doing in school and how few friends he has at school, his older friends reinforce his behaviors. Erik Erikson would say Marek is developing his _____.

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggests that during adolescence, individuals are primarily concerned with developing their identity. Marek is influenced by his friends, which is a part of exploring and forming his identity.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the U.S. trends in juvenile delinquency is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

In 2005, females did not make up about half of the delinquency caseloads; the majority of juvenile delinquency cases involved males.

Question 17

Juanita is a Mexican American immigrant whose family lives below the poverty line. As an adolescent, Jaunita is likely to experience:

Accepted Answer

Juanita is likely to experience prejudice due to her ethnic background and poverty due to her family's financial situation.

Question 18

The 2009 Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that 11- to 14-year-olds were engaging with media approximately _____ hours a week.

Accepted Answer

The 2009 Kaiser Family Foundation survey reported that 11- to 14-year-olds were engaging with media for about 60 hours a week.

Question 19

Esther is a typical adolescent. She and her friends prefer to connect using:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Esther is a typical adolescent. She and...

Question 20

The _____ asserts that youth in immigrant families have higher well-being and fewer problems than native-born youth.

Accepted Answer

The immigrant paradox model suggests that despite facing numerous challenges, youth in immigrant families often exhibit better well-being and fewer behavioral problems compared to their native-born peers.

Quiz 10: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence