Question 1

In America,Black and White middle-class communities are similar in many respects but tend to differ in other respects.Which of the following characterizes the differences most accurately?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that black middle-class neighborhoods are more likely to be situated next to low-income and dangerous neighborhoods compared to their white middle-class counterparts. This can have negative impacts on factors such as safety and property value. The other options, A and B, do not accurately characterize the differences between black and white middle-class communities. There is no evidence to suggest that one group has fewer community organizations and activities for youngsters than the other.

Question 2

When peers and parents both support academics,adolescents tend to be successful students.When peers and parents are at odds on the importance or value of academics,which of the following is most often true according to research?

Accepted Answer

According to research, when peers and parents are at odds on the value of academics, peers' attitudes are more likely to have the most influence on the adolescent's academic performance. This is because adolescents tend to value acceptance from their peers more than from their parents during this stage of development.

Question 3

Which of the following descriptions characterizes the changes in American society's attitudes toward adolescent risky behavior from the 1920s to today?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Brendt has finished 6^th grade in his elementary school,and is beginning 7^th grade at a junior high school.According to research on school transitions,what is most likely to be true for Brendt?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that transitions to junior high or middle school can be challenging, and students often experience a dip in academic achievement. Transitioning after 8th grade might allow for more continuity and stability, potentially benefiting academic performance.

Question 5

Roberto,at 15,is finding that he loves to take chances.He enjoys the sensation of being on the edge of danger,whether he is trying a new drug,or riding in a car at top speed with his friends.He frequently looks to his friends before he tries something new,reasoning that if his friends aren't worried about the consequences,then he need not worry either.His reasoning reflects

Accepted Answer

Collective egocentrism is the tendency to believe that one's own group or social circle is unique and special, leading to a disregard for potential negative consequences. Roberto's reasoning that his friends' lack of concern means he need not worry reflects this belief. None of the other options are applicable to Roberto's behavior.

Question 6

Research indicates that children's feelings of autonomy from peers are likely to be at their lowest point for which of the following age groups?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that children's feelings of autonomy from peers are likely to be at their lowest point around the age of 8, which is typically the third grade. Therefore, the best choice is option C, 8th grade. Options A, B, and D are incorrect based on this information.

Question 7

Which of the following describes a type of influence that parents can have on whether or not their adolescent becomes a member of a particular crowd?

Accepted Answer

Parents can influence their children's initial characteristics, such as personality traits, values, and attitudes, which then shape their preferences and choices of peer groups or crowds. For example, children raised in warm and supportive homes may be more likely to seek out friendly and supportive crowds, while children exposed to harsh and controlling parental styles may gravitate towards aggressive and rebellious crowds. However, once adolescents have selected a particular crowd, parental influence may diminish, especially if the crowd becomes a significant source of identity and social validation.

Question 8

Which of the following parenting styles is most closely associated with positive outcomes in psychosocial development and school achievement for adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that authoritative parenting is associated with positive outcomes in psychosocial development and school achievement for adolescents. Authoritarian parenting may lead to compliance but can also lead to anxiety and low self-esteem, while permissive or indulgent parenting may lead to poor self-regulation and lack of motivation. Neglecting or dismissive parenting can have severe negative consequences on a child's development.

Question 9

Jasmine,age 16,has just begun an after-school and weekend job at which she expects to work about 20-25 hours a week.She plans to use her earnings to buy clothes,gas for her car,and to fund outings with friends.Based on research,which of the following is the most likely outcome of Jasmine's part-time employment?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that working more than 20 hours a week during the school year can negatively impact a student's academic performance.

Question 10

The unique state of instability and anxiety in adolescence,brought on by body changes,emerging sexual needs,hormonal shifts,cognitive changes,and changing maturity demands,is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Frameworklessness refers to the unique state of instability and anxiety in adolescence due to various developmental changes and demands.

Question 11

Studies of American schools indicate that as children move out of elementary school into middle and junior high schools,instructional practices are characterized more by

Accepted Answer

Studies indicate that as children move out of elementary school into middle and junior high schools, there is an increased emphasis on discipline and teacher control. This is often attributed to the challenging transition that students face during this period, as well as a desire to maintain order in larger and more complex school environments. The shift towards greater teacher control may also reflect a broader cultural trend towards standardization and accountability in education.

Question 12

What percentage of adolescents typically are part of a "popular" crowd in American high schools?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following characteristics are typical of "popular" crowds in American high schools?

Accepted Answer

"Popular" crowds in American high schools typically involve some drug use or other illicit behavior. The other options are not characteristics typically associated with popular crowds in high schools.

Question 14

Roberto,at 15,is finding that he loves to take chances.He enjoys the sensation of being on the edge of danger,whether he is trying a new drug,or riding in a car at top speed with his friends.Roberto was well-behaved,outgoing,and happy as a younger child.If you were his counselor,what would you tell his parents about his current experimentation with deviant behavior?

Accepted Answer

As a counselor, it is important to recommend closer parental monitoring to help reduce the risk of harm and protect Roberto from any negative consequences of his behavior. While it is normal for adolescents to take risks, it is important to intervene before the behavior becomes more serious or leads to negative outcomes such as substance abuse, injury, or legal trouble. It is also important to address any underlying issues that may be contributing to Roberto's behavior, such as peer pressure or a lack of healthy coping skills.

Question 15

Experimentation with deviant or risky behaviors drug use,vandalism,sex,truancy,etc.)in adolescence is

Accepted Answer

Experimentation with deviant or risky behaviors is common during adolescence and is considered statistically normative. While excessive or persistent engagement in these behaviors may indicate underlying mental health issues, some level of experimentation is not uncommon during this developmental stage. Studies have shown that peer influence and the desire to fit in are significant factors in adolescent experimentation with these behaviors.

Question 16

Jacob,age 13,gets a laugh from the whole school orchestra when he imitates the music teacher,who is out of the room.The next day,Jacob's friend Brad boasts at lunch that "Jacob and I really got a laugh out of the orchestra at practice yesterday." Brad is identifying with Jacob and appropriating Jacob's accomplishment as his own.This example illustrates one kind of

Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates attribute substitution, which occurs when one uses a simpler, more readily available attribute to make a judgment or decision instead of a more complex or more important attribute. In this case, Brad is substituting his association with Jacob for actually having participated in the orchestra practice or contributing to the laughter. He is utilizing his association or friendship with Jacob as a simpler indicator of social status or accomplishment instead of having actually achieved anything himself.

Question 17

The dimension of parenting style called parental responsiveness can usefully be broken down into two characteristics: acceptance affection,involvement,concern)and

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

High levels of parental monitoring and control are associated with which of the following outcomes regardless of ethnicity or social class?

Accepted Answer

High levels of parental monitoring and control are associated with less deviant behavior and drug use among adolescents regardless of ethnicity or social class. Research consistently shows that parental monitoring and control can serve as a protective factor for adolescents, reducing their engagement in risky behavior.

Question 19

Juan,age 15,is Latino.Given his ethnicity,and based on the available research,what would you expect his attitudes to be regarding academic achievement ?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that Latino teens are just as likely as other teens to value academic achievement and believe that education is important for future success. However, they may be less likely to believe that failure in school will limit their future job options due to cultural beliefs in resilience and persistence.

Question 20

When Marla,age 14,decides that she is a good writer because she gets better grades than her friend Jenna on stories she writes for English,she is demonstrating the use of ____________ as part of identity formation.

Accepted Answer

Marla is using social comparison with peers by comparing her grades with Jenna's grades. This is a common method used by individuals when trying to understand and develop their own identities.

Quiz 10: The Social World of Adolescence

In America,Black and White middle-class communities are similar in many respects but tend to differ in other respects.Which of the following characterizes the differences most accurately?

When peers and parents both support academics,adolescents tend to be successful students.When peers and parents are at odds on the importance or value of academics,which of the following is most often true according to research?

Which of the following descriptions characterizes the changes in American society's attitudes toward adolescent risky behavior from the 1920s to today?

Brendt has finished 6^th grade in his elementary school,and is beginning 7^th grade at a junior high school.According to research on school transitions,what is most likely to be true for Brendt?

Research indicates that children's feelings of autonomy from peers are likely to be at their lowest point for which of the following age groups?

Which of the following describes a type of influence that parents can have on whether or not their adolescent becomes a member of a particular crowd?

Which of the following parenting styles is most closely associated with positive outcomes in psychosocial development and school achievement for adolescents?

The unique state of instability and anxiety in adolescence,brought on by body changes,emerging sexual needs,hormonal shifts,cognitive changes,and changing maturity demands,is referred to as

Studies of American schools indicate that as children move out of elementary school into middle and junior high schools,instructional practices are characterized more by

What percentage of adolescents typically are part of a "popular" crowd in American high schools?

Which of the following characteristics are typical of "popular" crowds in American high schools?

Experimentation with deviant or risky behaviors drug use,vandalism,sex,truancy,etc.) in adolescence is

The dimension of parenting style called parental responsiveness can usefully be broken down into two characteristics: acceptance affection,involvement,concern) and

High levels of parental monitoring and control are associated with which of the following outcomes regardless of ethnicity or social class?

Juan,age 15,is Latino.Given his ethnicity,and based on the available research,what would you expect his attitudes to be regarding academic achievement ?

When Marla,age 14,decides that she is a good writer because she gets better grades than her friend Jenna on stories she writes for English,she is demonstrating the use of ____________ as part of identity formation.

Quiz 10: The Social World of Adolescence

In America,Black and White middle-class communities are similar in many respects but tend to differ in other respects.Which of the following characterizes the differences most accurately?

When peers and parents both support academics,adolescents tend to be successful students.When peers and parents are at odds on the importance or value of academics,which of the following is most often true according to research?

Which of the following descriptions characterizes the changes in American society's attitudes toward adolescent risky behavior from the 1920s to today?

Brendt has finished 6th grade in his elementary school,and is beginning 7th grade at a junior high school.According to research on school transitions,what is most likely to be true for Brendt?

Research indicates that children's feelings of autonomy from peers are likely to be at their lowest point for which of the following age groups?

Which of the following describes a type of influence that parents can have on whether or not their adolescent becomes a member of a particular crowd?

Which of the following parenting styles is most closely associated with positive outcomes in psychosocial development and school achievement for adolescents?

The unique state of instability and anxiety in adolescence,brought on by body changes,emerging sexual needs,hormonal shifts,cognitive changes,and changing maturity demands,is referred to as

Studies of American schools indicate that as children move out of elementary school into middle and junior high schools,instructional practices are characterized more by

What percentage of adolescents typically are part of a "popular" crowd in American high schools?

Which of the following characteristics are typical of "popular" crowds in American high schools?

Experimentation with deviant or risky behaviors drug use,vandalism,sex,truancy,etc.) in adolescence is

The dimension of parenting style called parental responsiveness can usefully be broken down into two characteristics: acceptance affection,involvement,concern) and

High levels of parental monitoring and control are associated with which of the following outcomes regardless of ethnicity or social class?

Juan,age 15,is Latino.Given his ethnicity,and based on the available research,what would you expect his attitudes to be regarding academic achievement ?

When Marla,age 14,decides that she is a good writer because she gets better grades than her friend Jenna on stories she writes for English,she is demonstrating the use of ____________ as part of identity formation.

Brendt has finished 6^th grade in his elementary school,and is beginning 7^th grade at a junior high school.According to research on school transitions,what is most likely to be true for Brendt?