Question 1

Authoritative parents

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Authoritative parenting is characterized by a balance of high responsiveness and high demands. Research shows that adolescents of authoritative parents tend to have higher levels of mental health, including self-esteem, happiness, and life satisfaction, compared to their peers with parents who adopt other parenting styles.

Question 2

By what grade do adolescents typically view their same-gender friends as providing more support than parents do?

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Question 3

Most adolescents have how many best friends?

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Most adolescents typically have one or two best friends, reflecting the common pattern of forming close, intimate friendships during this developmental stage.

Question 4

In comparison to friendships in earlier childhood, friendships in adolescence

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Friendships in adolescence place a greater emphasis on emotional closeness, self-disclosure, and acceptance, reflecting the developmental shift towards more complex interpersonal dynamics and the increased importance of psychological intimacy.

Question 5

Hector is 16 years old and is opposed to drinking and smoking. In all likelihood

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Research in social psychology suggests that people tend to form friendships with others who share similar beliefs and values. This phenomenon, known as homophily, indicates that Hector's friends are likely to be similar to him in age and beliefs, especially regarding attitudes towards drinking and smoking.

Question 6

In terms of ethnicity and friendship, adolescents are

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Adolescents are most likely to form friendships with peers of their same ethnicity, a phenomenon supported by numerous sociological and psychological studies. This tendency is attributed to various factors, including shared cultural backgrounds, experiences, and societal influences.

Question 7

In a study of ethnicity and friendship, more than 80% of African American and European American students reported having at least one friend of the other ethnicity. However

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A) Only 28% saw this friend frequently outside of school. This choice highlights a significant drop in interaction outside of the school environment, which is a common finding in studies examining cross-ethnic friendships. It underscores the difference between having friends of another ethnicity and the depth or quality of those friendships, as measured by time spent together outside of school settings.

Question 8

Research into friendships, gender, and ethnicity reveal that

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Question 9

Boys and their friends are more likely than girls to engage in

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Question 10

Which of the following would qualify as a clique?

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A clique is typically a small, close-knit group of people who spend time together and share activities, fitting the description of choice A. Choices B, C, and D describe larger or more loosely associated groups, which do not fit the definition of a clique.

Question 11

How much time does the typical high school student spend with peers?

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High school students typically spend more than half of their time with peers, reflecting the significant role social interactions and peer relationships play during adolescence.

Question 12

The differences between childhood and adolescent peer groups include the amount of time spent with peers, the amount of parental monitoring of peer groups, and the addition of peers to the group who are

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During adolescence, peer groups often become more mixed-gender, as opposed to childhood where they are typically same-gender.

Question 13

The majority of adolescents begin dating or "going out"

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Question 14

The development of dating

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Question 15

The development of dating usually begins by putting oneself in situations where dateable peers will likely be present, followed by group activities, then

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Question 16

Which of the following is not a primary function of dating?

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The primary functions of dating typically include preparation for adult courtship, having fun, and enhancing one's prestige with peers. Learning the appropriate "ways" of engaging in sexual activity is not considered a primary function of dating, as dating encompasses a broader range of social and emotional development activities beyond just sexual behavior.

Question 17

During what time period is peer pressure most likely to peak?

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Peer pressure is most likely to peak during middle adolescence as individuals at this stage are highly sensitive to the opinions and influences of their peers, seeking acceptance and a sense of belonging.

Question 18

Is the conventional wisdom true that parents and peers are in direct conflict with one another when the child is in adolescence?

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The idea that parents and peers are always in direct conflict during adolescence is a simplification. Research shows that while conflicts can arise, parents and peers often play complementary roles in an adolescent's development. Adolescents typically rely on their parents for emotional support and guidance on major life decisions, while peers are more influential in areas of socialization and immediate interests.

Question 19

Brown and his colleagues (1993) found that peer pressure to do what was stronger than peer pressure to use drugs?

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Brown and his colleagues (1993) found that peer pressure to achieve academically was stronger than peer pressure to use drugs. This highlights the positive influence peers can have on academic motivation and success.

Question 20

Adolescents sometimes discourage each other from doing well or from doing too well. In one study, how many reported trying to perform below their capabilities for fear of earning the disapproval of peers?

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1 in 5 adolescents reported trying to perform below their capabilities for fear of earning the disapproval of peers, highlighting the impact of peer pressure on academic performance.

Quiz 15: Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development