Question 1

One major long-term outcome of working a stressful job during the teen years is that the individual is better able to

Accepted Answer

Working a stressful job during the teen years can help to develop coping mechanisms and resilience to handle stress in future jobs as an adult. This can lead to better job performance and overall job satisfaction. Options A, C, and D are not directly related to the outcome of working a stressful job during the teen years.

Question 2

Teens with part-time jobs in excess of 15-20 hours per week tend to be

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that working more than 15-20 hours per week can increase the risk of depression and anxiety in teens. This is likely due to the added stress and responsibility that comes with balancing work and school. So, teens with part-time jobs in excess of 15-20 hours per week are more likely to experience depression and anxiety than their peers who work fewer hours or not at all.

Question 3

What is NOT a risk of smoking for adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Depression is not a risk of smoking for adolescents. However, this does not mean that smoking does not have other negative impacts on mental health, such as increased anxiety and decreased self-esteem.

Question 4

____ percent of US high school seniors report drinking alcohol in the previous year, and about ____ percent report having been drunk.

Accepted Answer

According to the 2019 Monitoring the Future survey, 66% of US high school seniors reported drinking alcohol in the previous year, and about 50% reported having been drunk. Option B is the only one that comes close to these numbers.

Question 5

Which five-year-old is least likely to drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Barbara's parents model responsible drinking behavior and do not encourage excessive alcohol consumption.

Question 6

Which drug do high school seniors use most?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which drug do high school seniors use...

Question 7

Research has indicated that when a high school student begins to work over ____ hours a week at a part-time job during the school year, academic problems may arise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has indicated that when a high...

Question 8

Which statement concerning cigarette smoking is true?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that teens are more likely to start smoking if they believe that it is acceptable or popular. This can be influenced by their peers, media, and family members' attitudes towards smoking. Therefore, option D is the correct statement. Option A is incorrect since American teens smoke less than many other countries. Option B is not entirely accurate since some teens may start smoking earlier or later than tenth or eleventh grade. Option C is also incorrect since authoritative parenting has been found to decrease the risk of teen smoking.

Question 9

Your text indicates that many teenagers who smoke are convinced that cigarette smoking is harmless for healthy adolescents. Which concept does the best job of explaining this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

The illusion of invulnerability is a concept that explains why teenagers who smoke believe that cigarette smoking is harmless for healthy adolescents. This concept describes how adolescents tend to perceive themselves as invincible and immune to harm, leading them to engage in risky behaviors such as smoking.

Question 10

The most effective non-drug interventions for teenage depression focus on

Accepted Answer

Non-drug interventions for teenage depression should focus on teaching social skills. Adolescents with depression often have difficulty communicating and interacting with others, so improving their social skills can lead to improved relationships and self-esteem. Instilling a sense of learned helplessness or suppressing their feelings toward parents can actually make depression worse, and mapping genetic history does not directly address the immediate needs of the depressed adolescent.

Question 11

Which group of teenage boys has by far the highest suicide rate?

Accepted Answer

Native American teenage boys have the highest suicide rate of any group in the United States, with a rate that is more than three times higher than the national average. This is due to a variety of factors, including historical trauma, poverty, and limited access to mental health resources.

Question 12

Fifteen-year-old Otis's parents are social drinkers who often stop at a bar after work. Research suggests that Otis is

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that teenagers are more likely to start drinking if their parents drink. However, it is important to note that this is not a guaranteed outcome and there are many other factors that can influence a teenager's decision to drink or not. While Otis may not necessarily become an alcoholic, his parents' drinking behavior may increase his likelihood of starting to drink.

Question 13

Why is part-time work among teens associated with misleading sense of affluence?

Accepted Answer

Part-time work among teens often provides a sense of immediate disposable income, but they may not learn how to allocate their earnings wisely leading to a misleading sense of affluence. Many teens spend their money on immediate gratification items instead of saving, investing or budgeting, which could be problematic in the long term.

Question 14

Some teenagers experience negative life events and do not become depressed. Which teenager is least likely to become depressed when she experiences a negative life event?

Accepted Answer

Carmine, who has high levels of certain neurotransmitters, is least likely to become depressed when she experiences a negative life event. Neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine have been linked to resilience and protective factors against depression.

Question 15

Marcel's parents often ask about his day at school, set reasonable rules, and provide guidance when he is having difficulty in school. How likely is Marcel to smoke cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marcel's parents often ask about his day...

Question 16

Which statement concerning part-time work and teenagers is true?

Accepted Answer

According to the information provided, jobs that require skill tend to enhance self-esteem in teenagers, making option D the correct statement. Option A and B are not mentioned in the article, and Option C seems to contradict the information given that states that working too many hours can have negative impacts on teenagers.

Question 17

Antismoking interventions in schools reduce teenage smoking by more than ____.

Accepted Answer

Antismoking interventions in schools have been shown to reduce teenage smoking by more than one-third, as they effectively educate students about the risks and consequences of smoking.

Question 18

Seventeen-year-old Alice drinks alcohol to deal with all the things that are difficult in her life. Which approach is most likely to decrease her alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

Engaging in therapy to learn coping skills is the most effective approach to decreasing alcohol use in Alice. Therapy will help Alice learn healthier coping mechanisms for dealing with difficult situations and emotions, reducing her reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism. Learning about alcohol use in school or practicing strategies to resist peer pressure may be useful, but addressing the root cause of Alice's alcohol use through therapy is the best approach. Parenting classes for her parents may also be helpful in creating a supportive home environment, but it may not directly address Alice's alcohol use.

Question 19

Effective interventions for teenage smoking include several components. Which is least likely to work?

Accepted Answer

While enforcing a strict discipline system may have short-term effects on reducing smoking on school grounds, it is unlikely to have long-term effects on the student's smoking behavior overall. Instead, interventions that focus on education and increasing communication and decision-making skills tend to be more effective in reducing smoking behaviors in teenagers. A, B, and D are all effective components of a comprehensive teenage smoking intervention.

Question 20

What  is the third leading cause of deaths in U.S. adolescents?

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 10-24 in the United States. Car accidents and homicide are also leading causes of death in this age group, but suicide ranks third. Cancer is a leading cause of death in older populations, but not as significant in adolescents.

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