Question 1

Antisocial behavior tends to increase in:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Question 2

Adolescent boys are more likely than adolescent girls to form cliques.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that adolescent girls are more likely to form cliques and have tighter friendship circles than boys. Boys tend to have more fluid and larger friend groups without exclusive membership.

Question 3

In one longitudinal study, relational aggression among some best friend dyads was associated with higher ratings of friendship quality six months later.

Accepted Answer

The study found that there was a positive association between relational aggression and higher ratings of friendship quality six months later, indicating that some best friend dyads may view relational aggression as a normal part of their relationship, and may even see it as a way to strengthen their bond.

Question 4

About ___% of violent offenses in the United States, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, are conducted by adolescents

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Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Question 5

Parent-child conflict rises in early adolescence and peaks in middle adolescence.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that parent-child conflict typically increases in early adolescence (ages 10-13) and peaks in middle adolescence (ages 14-17), then gradually declines in late adolescence and early adulthood.

Question 6

Global self-esteem tends to increase at about 11 years of age.

Accepted Answer

Global self-esteem typically decreases during early adolescence, around 11 years of age, due to various developmental changes and social pressures.

Question 7

Cliques are groups of about five to seven close friends.

Accepted Answer

Cliques are typically groups of about five to seven close friends.

Question 8

The ways in which adolescents define themselves form the basis for self-evaluation and self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents use their sense of self to evaluate themselves and determine their self-esteem. How they define themselves, including their values, beliefs, and behavior, is critical to developing a positive self-image. Adolescents who have a strong and positive sense of self are more likely to experience high self-esteem and make healthy choices in their lives.

Question 9

Individuals who are in the moratorium status tend to be inflexible, view the world in black-and-white, right-and-wrong terms.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true. Individuals in moratorium status are actively exploring their identity and may be open to considering multiple perspectives and embracing ambiguity.

Question 10

Authoritarian parenting supports healthy adolescent adjustment.

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian parenting is characterized by strict rules, lack of warmth, and a focus on obedience rather than autonomy. This style of parenting has been associated with negative outcomes in adolescent adjustment such as low self-esteem, poor academic performance, and behavioral problems. Therefore, authoritarian parenting does not support healthy adolescent adjustment.

Question 11

The majority of adolescents and parents report significant conflict and emotional distance throughout the teenage years.

Accepted Answer

While it's common to experience some conflict and emotional distance during the teenage years due to developmental changes, research shows that the majority of adolescents maintain positive relationships with their parents, and the overall levels of conflict are generally moderate and not indicative of significant strife for most families.

Question 12

When adolescents feel that their parents are intrusive, they are more likely to self-disclose their thoughts and activities in an effort to gain their parents' trust.

Accepted Answer

When adolescents feel that their parents are intrusive, they are less likely to self-disclose their thoughts and activities and may even engage in more secretive behaviors to avoid their parents' scrutiny.

Question 13

Which of the following parenting behaviors is associated with the childhood onset of serious antisocial behavior that persists into adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Question 14

The identity achieved status becomes less common in late adolescence.

Accepted Answer

In late adolescence, individuals often have more opportunities to achieve status based on their actions, decisions, and accomplishments, making achieved status more common as they gain independence and take on more roles in society.

Question 15

Most young people whose delinquent activity persists and evolves into a life of crime:

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Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Question 16

Close relationships with friends can ease some of the negative effects of poor relationships with parents.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that having close friendships can provide emotional support and a sense of belonging, and may help buffer against the negative impacts of problematic relationships with parents.

Question 17

Adolescents with a strong sense of ethnic identity tend to show better adjustment and coping skills and fewer emotional and behavioral problems than do those who do not or only weakly identify with their identity.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that adolescents who have a strong sense of their ethnic identity tend to have better adjustment and coping skills and fewer emotional and behavioral problems than those who do not strongly identify with their ethnic group. This can be attributed to a variety of factors, such as a greater sense of belonging, social support from others in the same group, and a shared cultural heritage that provides a framework for understanding and navigating the world.

Question 18

Among Latino adolescents in the United States, biculturalism and familism predicts high self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that Latino adolescents who identify as bicultural (able to navigate both their traditional Latino culture and mainstream American culture) and prioritize familism (valuing and prioritizing family relationships) have higher self-esteem.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about gender and ethnic differences in adolescent arrest rates is true?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Question 20

The foreclosed and diffused identity status both are associated with passivity and maladaptive long-term outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Both the foreclosed and diffused identity statuses are characterized by a lack of exploration and commitment to one's identity, which can lead to negative outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and difficulty forming intimate relationships. This lack of agency and direction can be seen as passive, and it ultimately impedes one's ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities of life.

Quiz 12: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Antisocial behavior tends to increase in:

Adolescent boys are more likely than adolescent girls to form cliques.

In one longitudinal study, relational aggression among some best friend dyads was associated with higher ratings of friendship quality six months later.

About ___% of violent offenses in the United States, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, are conducted by adolescents

Parent-child conflict rises in early adolescence and peaks in middle adolescence.

Global self-esteem tends to increase at about 11 years of age.

Cliques are groups of about five to seven close friends.

The ways in which adolescents define themselves form the basis for self-evaluation and self-esteem.

Individuals who are in the moratorium status tend to be inflexible, view the world in black-and-white, right-and-wrong terms.

Authoritarian parenting supports healthy adolescent adjustment.

The majority of adolescents and parents report significant conflict and emotional distance throughout the teenage years.

When adolescents feel that their parents are intrusive, they are more likely to self-disclose their thoughts and activities in an effort to gain their parents' trust.

Which of the following parenting behaviors is associated with the childhood onset of serious antisocial behavior that persists into adulthood?

The identity achieved status becomes less common in late adolescence.

Most young people whose delinquent activity persists and evolves into a life of crime:

Close relationships with friends can ease some of the negative effects of poor relationships with parents.

Adolescents with a strong sense of ethnic identity tend to show better adjustment and coping skills and fewer emotional and behavioral problems than do those who do not or only weakly identify with their identity.

Among Latino adolescents in the United States, biculturalism and familism predicts high self-esteem.

Which of the following statements about gender and ethnic differences in adolescent arrest rates is true?

The foreclosed and diffused identity status both are associated with passivity and maladaptive long-term outcomes.