Question 1

In John Holland's personality-type theory of career development, the six personality types he identified are realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional.

Accepted Answer

This is correct according to Holland's theory.

Question 2

Relatively few adolescents, around 20%, work at a part-time job during their high school years.

Accepted Answer

Studies show that a significant portion of high school students, often more than 20%, work part-time jobs during their high school years.

Question 3

Romantic relationships in adolescence tend to diverge markedly from friendships, as the two types of bonds are so different that they bear almost no resemblance to each other.

Accepted Answer

Romantic relationships involve a different level of emotional and physical intimacy compared to friendships, and usually involve a deeper level of commitment and exclusivity.

Question 4

Marijuana and cigarettes are the most widely used drugs among adolescents in the United States.

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Question 5

In the final phase of ethnic identity development, an adolescent from a minority status group will give up any real ownership of the family's cultural and ethnic background and will immerse herself completely in the majority culture.

Accepted Answer

The final phase of ethnic identity development is called integration or biculturalism, where the individual is able to navigate and appreciate both their own ethnic culture and the majority culture. They do not give up ownership of their family's cultural background.

Question 6

The notion that adolescence is a time of "storm and stress," marked by great struggle, conflict, Difficulty has been well-supported by the existing research.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that while some adolescents experience "storm and stress," it is not a universal experience, and many navigate this period without significant turmoil.

Question 7

Youngsters who are temperamentally Difficult, overly emotional, or inattentive are more likely than their peers to engage in aggressive actions.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that children who exhibit more challenging temperaments, such as being easily frustrated, impulsive, and emotionally reactive, are at greater risk for aggressive behavior. These traits, in combination with environmental factors like negative peer influence or stress, can increase the likelihood of aggressive actions towards others.

Question 8

When a 17-year-old boy was sentenced to death in 2004 in the United States, the American Psychological Association filed a brief with the court arguing that this sentence should be changed. The court rejected the brief, and the teenager was executed by lethal injection six months later.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Roper v. Simmons (2005) that it is unconstitutional to impose capital punishment for crimes committed by individuals under 18, so a 17-year-old would not have been executed in 2004.

Question 9

Feelings of "love" concerning their first sex partner are very similar for both boys and girls.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that boys are more likely to report feeling love for their first sexual partner than girls. Girls are more likely to report feeling sadness or regret afterward, while boys are more likely to report positive emotions. However, it is important to note that individual experiences may vary and these generalizations do not apply to everyone.

Question 10

Chlamydia is a viral sexually transmitted disease that often leads to uterine and cervical cancer in females and testicular cancer in men if left untreated.

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia is actually a bacterial infection, not a viral infection. It can lead to complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease in females and epididymitis in males if left untreated, but it does not directly cause cancer. However, having untreated chlamydia can increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, such as cervical cancer in women. Regular testing and treatment are important to prevent complications and maintain reproductive health.

Question 11

Around one-quarter of all adolescents report that they have, at some point, been subjected to a form of dating violence.

Accepted Answer

Research studies have found that approximately 25% of adolescents have experienced some form of dating violence, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from a dating partner.

Question 12

A teenager who drives down the road at 90 miles an hour while texting on her cell phone, smoking a cigarette, and blasting her music, all the while failing to wear a seatbelt is probably suffering from an illusion of invulnerability.

Accepted Answer

The described behavior of the teenager demonstrates a disregard for safety and a belief that she is invincible or immune to harm, which is a common characteristic of the illusion of invulnerability.

Question 13

Teens who participate in the Safe Date intervention program are less likely to be perpetrators and victims of sexual violence.

Accepted Answer

Safe Date is an evidence-based program aimed at preventing dating violence and sexual assault among teenagers. Research has found that teens who participate in the program are less likely to engage in sexually violent behaviors as both perpetrators and victims. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 14

According to Erik Erikson's theory, the primary crisis that faces adolescents is ________.

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Question 15

Approximately 15% of teenagers experienced a period of "sexual questioning," where they may experience an unclear understanding of their own sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Studies have shown that a significant portion of teenagers go through a period of sexual questioning where they may explore or have confusion about their sexual orientation before solidifying their identity.

Question 16

Research has found that the more hours an adolescent works at a part time job, whether in the summer or during the school year, the more positive outcomes they can expect to receive. This finding is valid up to 30 hours of work in a given week.

Accepted Answer

Research generally suggests that working more than 20 hours a week can lead to negative outcomes for adolescents, such as decreased academic performance and increased stress.

Question 17

Donald Super has proposed a six-phase model of career development that begins in early adolescence and continues through late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Donald Super proposed a five-stage model of career development, not six, which includes growth, exploration, establishment, maintenance, and disengagement phases.

Question 18

The self-absorption that marks the teenage search for identity is referred to as adolescent _______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Around 20-25% of adolescents struggle with depression, and contrary to common belief it affects boys more often than it does girls.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. While depression can affect both adolescent boys and girls, statistics show that it is more common in girls. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression affects about 8.7% of adolescents in the United States and is more prevalent in girls than boys.

Question 20

When an adolescent engages in minor criminal or rule breaking acts, (s)he would be described as committing adolescent-limited antisocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

Adolescent-limited antisocial behavior refers to minor criminal or rule breaking acts that are limited to the period of adolescence and are not indicative of a persistent pattern of antisocial behavior into adulthood.

Quiz 9: Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence