Question 1

Before Erin goes to the gym to exercise she spends a lot of time choosing her workout clothing, picturing herself walking into the gym and what people's reactions will be when they see her. Which component of adolescent egocentrism is Erin experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Erin is experiencing the "imaginary audience" component of adolescent egocentrism, where she believes that others are constantly watching and evaluating her, leading her to be overly concerned with her appearance and others' perceptions.

Question 2

Because of the frequency with which teens are using text-messaging language, what are the anticipated consequences with regard to their English skills?

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The answer of Because of the frequency with which teens...

Question 3

How does usage of formal operational thought currently compare to the frequency of use in prior generations?.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that the ability to use formal operational thought, which involves abstract and logical reasoning, has remained relatively consistent among adolescents across generations.

Question 4

Sandra believes that if she is accepted into her first choice of colleges then she will be happy, succeed, and in four years begin an exciting career as a photojournalist. Which form of thinking is Sandra using to think about these future events?

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The answer of Sandra believes that if she is accepted...

Question 5

In what ways is formal operational thought different from cognitive abilities found in concrete operational thinking?

Accepted Answer

Formal operational thought is abstract thinking, which is the ability to think about things that are not present or concrete.

Question 6

What is the process of finding a solution to a problem by testing single factors called?

Accepted Answer

Systematic problem solving involves testing single factors to find a solution to a problem.

Question 7

Why is it that teens can understand metaphors and younger children cannot?

Accepted Answer

Teens are typically in the formal operational stage of cognitive development, which allows them to think abstractly and understand complex concepts like metaphors.

Question 8

Maggie understood what her mother meant when she told her sister, "Too many cooks spoil the broth," but her sister did not. She replied, "I thought we were having spaghetti for supper, not soup." Why could Maggie understand this statement but her younger sister could not?

Accepted Answer

Maggie is likely in the formal operational stage of cognitive development, which allows her to understand abstract concepts and metaphors, unlike her sister.

Question 9

What is adolescent egocentrism?

Accepted Answer

Adolescent egocentrism refers to the belief that an adolescent's thoughts, beliefs, and feelings are unique and different from those of others, often leading to a sense of invulnerability or being misunderstood.

Question 10

The period of cognitive development where adolescents learn to think abstractly and to reason logically is __________ .

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The answer of The period of cognitive development where adolescents...

Question 11

In adulthood, rates of formal operational thinking increase with__________ .

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The answer of In adulthood, rates of formal operational thinking...

Question 12

High levels of technology and complex lifestyles such as those found in industrialized cultures require more abstract thinking or thinking at the level of __________ .

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The answer of High levels of technology and complex lifestyles...

Question 13

The teenager who engages in risky behavior, believing he is immortal is acting out his own__________ .

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The answer of The teenager who engages in risky behavior,...

Question 14

Spending an unprecedented amount of time in front of the mirror may be a sign that the teenage is painfully picturing that the whole world notices every detail about her or acting as though she has an__________ .

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The answer of Spending an unprecedented amount of time in...

Question 15

Adolescents' maturing executive processes enable them to approach __________ , the kind of learning required in school, more effectively than they did in earlier years.

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Question 16

Luke wants to be chosen to pitch for his town baseball league. Every day after school he goes to the batting cages and practices pitching, believing that if he works hard enough, he will be better than his team mates and be chosen as the first string pitcher. Luke has set a(n) __________ goal for himself, hoping to be better than anyone else on his team.

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The answer of Luke wants to be chosen to pitch...

Question 17

Sarah is in a school chorus. Everyone tells her she is the best vocalist in the group, but she doesn't care at all about that. Sarah just wants to be able to sing the national anthem without her voice cracking at the high notes. Sarah is setting a __________ goal for herself.

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The answer of Sarah is in a school chorus. Everyone...

Question 18

Failing __________ is the single most powerful predictor of dropping out of high school that researchers have identified.

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Question 19

Self contained ninth grades are called __________ .

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Question 20

__________ are better at identifying effective strategies for solving the types of problems found on standardized math tests.

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The answer of __________ are better at identifying effective strategies...

Quiz 14: Cognitive Development in Adolescence