Question 1

Nailah, who has never attended school, is asked to complete Piaget's combination­of­liquids problem. What is the likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

Piaget's combination-of-liquids problem is a task that requires formal operational thinking, which is a cognitive ability that develops with formal education. Since Nailah has never attended school, she is less likely to have developed this ability and is therefore more likely to fail at the task compared to adolescents who have attended Western-style schools.

Question 2

Which of the following is likely to happen to adolescents and their sleep patterns as they develop?

Accepted Answer

As adolescents develop, there is a decrease in the amount of time they spend in NREM sleep. This is due to a shift in the circadian rhythm, which causes adolescents to have a delayed sleep phase, leading to later bedtimes and wake times. This results in less time for NREM sleep, as more REM sleep occurs later in the morning.

Question 3

The Piagetian stage in which problems are solved systematically by considering all possible combinations is called:

Accepted Answer

The Piagetian stage that describes the ability to solve problems systematically by considering all possible combinations is the formal operations stage. This stage occurs during adolescence and is characterized by abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and logical problem-solving skills. Therefore, the best choice is A) formal operations.

Question 4

The liquid task designed by Inhelder and Piaget asked children to determine which combination of chemicals would turn yellow when another chemical was added. In performing this task, 7­year­old children:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The liquid task designed by Inhelder and...

Question 5

On average how much sleep does an adolescent get a night?

Accepted Answer

On average, adolescents get about 7 hours of sleep per night, although many experts suggest that they need closer to 9 hours of sleep for optimal health and functioning. A and B are too little sleep and D is too much sleep for the average adolescent.

Question 6

Vitamins and minerals are important for a healthy diet that is essential to adolescent development. Vitamin A is known to:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A does contribute to the immune system, but it is not the main function of the vitamin. A is also important for vision and skin health, while B, C, and D vitamins are also important for various bodily functions. Option A is incorrect because Vitamin A does not affect gene expression, and Option C is incorrect because it only applies to pregnant women taking Vitamin A supplements. Option D is also incorrect because red meat is not a significant source of Vitamin A.

Question 7

Piaget felt that formal operational thinking differed from concrete operational thinking because it allows the individual to finally:

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Question 8

The combination­of­liquids task, in which children discover how to mix four colorless liquids to make yellow, requires which type of thinking skills for its solution?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combination­of­liquids task, in which children discover...

Question 9

The thinking involved in planning a holiday meal, including what to serve, how to serve it, who to invite, and so forth, is an example of:

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The answer of The thinking involved in planning a holiday...

Question 10

The liquid task by designed Inhelder and Piaget asked children to determine which combination of chemicals would turn yellow when another chemical was added. In performing this task, adolescents:

Accepted Answer

According to research, adolescents were systematic in combining chemicals from the start of the task. They understood the underlying principles involved in the task and applied them efficiently.

Question 11

The ability to formulate and evaluate the logical implications of a set of premises, even if these premises are imaginary and contradict the real world, is called:

Accepted Answer

The ability to formulate and evaluate the logical implications of a set of premises, even if these premises are imaginary and contradict the real world, is the hallmark of hypothetical-deductive reasoning, which is the primary mode of scientific reasoning. Choice A, assimilation, refers to the process by which new information is incorporated into existing schemas. Choice B, transductive reasoning, involves making conclusions based on isolated observations or examples without considering broader systemic patterns. Choice C, inductive reasoning, involves drawing general conclusions from specific observations, but it does not require evaluating the logical implications of premises or testing hypotheses.

Question 12

Another name for formal operations is ____________ because at this stage children can apply operations to operations.

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Question 13

Sleep researchers recognize that the sleep­wake shift results from an interaction of biological and environmental influences including all of the following EXCEPT:

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Question 14

Formal operations are sometimes called "second­order" operations because:

Accepted Answer

Formal operations involve the ability to apply operations to operations, which is why they are sometimes referred to as "second-order" operations. The other answer choices do not accurately describe formal operations.

Question 15

Janine is getting married and has decided to assign seating at her reception. She is now working on deciding who will sit at each of the tables in the reception hall. She has to worry about who will sit up front and who will sit toward the rear. She has to think about whom to sit next to Uncle Earl and also consider the need to separate Aunt Thelma from Aunt Zoe. The thinking Janine will have to use to solve this problem is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The key to formal operational performance on the combination­of­chemicals task is to combine the four liquids:

Accepted Answer

The key to formal operational performance on the combination-of-chemicals task is to combine the four liquids systematically. This means following a clear and organized plan of which liquids to combine first and in what order, rather than just randomly mixing them all at once or in different orders. Following a systematic approach can help ensure accuracy and precision in combining the chemicals.

Question 17

Researchers have found that adolescents from food­ insecure families exhibit the following eating pattern:

Accepted Answer

Adolescents from food-insecure families are more likely to consume fast food as it is often cheaper and more readily available than healthier options. Additionally, their lack of consistent access to nutritious food may lead to a preference for fast food or other less healthy options.

Question 18

Compared to the thinking of a younger child, an adolescent's thinking is characterized by the:

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Question 19

The following may help to account for the higher levels of obesity found among African Americans:

Accepted Answer

Research shows that there is a lack of easily accessible grocery stores that stock fresh fruits and vegetables in poor, urban communities where many African Americans reside. This leads to limited healthy food options and an increase in reliance on fast food and convenience stores, which can contribute to obesity.

Question 20

The systematic consideration of all possible combinations of variables in a problem to be solved shows:

Accepted Answer

Systematic consideration of all possible combinations of variables in a problem implies the ability to think logically and systematically, which are characteristics of formal operational thinking. The other options are not directly related to this cognitive process.

Quiz 14: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Nailah, who has never attended school, is asked to complete Piaget's combinationofliquids problem. What is the likely outcome?

Which of the following is likely to happen to adolescents and their sleep patterns as they develop?

The Piagetian stage in which problems are solved systematically by considering all possible combinations is called:

The liquid task designed by Inhelder and Piaget asked children to determine which combination of chemicals would turn yellow when another chemical was added. In performing this task, 7yearold children:

On average how much sleep does an adolescent get a night?

Vitamins and minerals are important for a healthy diet that is essential to adolescent development. Vitamin A is known to:

Piaget felt that formal operational thinking differed from concrete operational thinking because it allows the individual to finally:

The combinationofliquids task, in which children discover how to mix four colorless liquids to make yellow, requires which type of thinking skills for its solution?

The thinking involved in planning a holiday meal, including what to serve, how to serve it, who to invite, and so forth, is an example of:

The liquid task by designed Inhelder and Piaget asked children to determine which combination of chemicals would turn yellow when another chemical was added. In performing this task, adolescents:

The ability to formulate and evaluate the logical implications of a set of premises, even if these premises are imaginary and contradict the real world, is called:

Another name for formal operations is ____________ because at this stage children can apply operations to operations.

Sleep researchers recognize that the sleepwake shift results from an interaction of biological and environmental influences including all of the following EXCEPT:

Formal operations are sometimes called "secondorder" operations because:

The key to formal operational performance on the combinationofchemicals task is to combine the four liquids:

Researchers have found that adolescents from food insecure families exhibit the following eating pattern:

Compared to the thinking of a younger child, an adolescent's thinking is characterized by the:

The following may help to account for the higher levels of obesity found among African Americans:

The systematic consideration of all possible combinations of variables in a problem to be solved shows:

Quiz 14: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Nailah, who has never attended school, is asked to complete Piaget's combination­of­liquids problem. What is the likely outcome?

Which of the following is likely to happen to adolescents and their sleep patterns as they develop?

The Piagetian stage in which problems are solved systematically by considering all possible combinations is called:

The liquid task designed by Inhelder and Piaget asked children to determine which combination of chemicals would turn yellow when another chemical was added. In performing this task, 7­year­old children:

On average how much sleep does an adolescent get a night?

Vitamins and minerals are important for a healthy diet that is essential to adolescent development. Vitamin A is known to:

Piaget felt that formal operational thinking differed from concrete operational thinking because it allows the individual to finally:

The combination­of­liquids task, in which children discover how to mix four colorless liquids to make yellow, requires which type of thinking skills for its solution?

The thinking involved in planning a holiday meal, including what to serve, how to serve it, who to invite, and so forth, is an example of:

The liquid task by designed Inhelder and Piaget asked children to determine which combination of chemicals would turn yellow when another chemical was added. In performing this task, adolescents:

The ability to formulate and evaluate the logical implications of a set of premises, even if these premises are imaginary and contradict the real world, is called:

Another name for formal operations is ____________ because at this stage children can apply operations to operations.

Sleep researchers recognize that the sleep­wake shift results from an interaction of biological and environmental influences including all of the following EXCEPT:

Formal operations are sometimes called "second­order" operations because:

The key to formal operational performance on the combination­of­chemicals task is to combine the four liquids:

Researchers have found that adolescents from food­ insecure families exhibit the following eating pattern:

Compared to the thinking of a younger child, an adolescent's thinking is characterized by the:

The following may help to account for the higher levels of obesity found among African Americans:

The systematic consideration of all possible combinations of variables in a problem to be solved shows:

Nailah, who has never attended school, is asked to complete Piaget's combinationofliquids problem. What is the likely outcome?

The liquid task designed by Inhelder and Piaget asked children to determine which combination of chemicals would turn yellow when another chemical was added. In performing this task, 7yearold children:

The combinationofliquids task, in which children discover how to mix four colorless liquids to make yellow, requires which type of thinking skills for its solution?

Sleep researchers recognize that the sleepwake shift results from an interaction of biological and environmental influences including all of the following EXCEPT:

Formal operations are sometimes called "secondorder" operations because:

The key to formal operational performance on the combinationofchemicals task is to combine the four liquids:

Researchers have found that adolescents from food insecure families exhibit the following eating pattern: