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Child Dev Unit 5 Review
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1Secondary sex characteristics are traits that _____.
- Aare not directly related to fertility
- Boccur for only some people
- Coccur later in development
- Dare not visible
2Which statement about the correlation between body fat and onset of puberty among females is correct?
- AThere is no correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty among females.
- BThere is a positive correlation between body fat and onset of puberty among females.
- CThere is a negative correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty among females.
- DThere is a correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty only among female adolescents who are Native American.
3During adolescence, the limbic system matures before the _____ in the brain.
- Areticular formation
- Bbrain stem
- Ccerebellum
- Dprefrontal cortex
4One reason adolescents' nutritional habits may be poor is _____.
- Aaltered taste buds due to hormonal surges
- Bmisunderstanding about what is and is not healthy food
- Canxiety about their body image
- Dlack of media attention to the importance of good nutrition
5Unhappiness with one's physical appearance is a _____ phenomenon.
- Aworldwide
- Bcounty
- Cnational
- Dcity
6For all eating disorders, _____ is crucial.
- Afamily structure
- Bpeer acceptance
- Cmedia exposure
- Dfamily function
7Some teenagers seem to be able to skate, play basketball, or dance for hours without rest. This increased endurance is best explained by _____.
- Abetter digestive processes
- Bthe growth of the heart and lungs
- Cincreased weight
- Dincreased hormone output
8A study of adult women in the United States found that those who voluntarily had sex before the age of 16 were _____.
- Alikely to have a successful marriage as an adult
- Blikely to get a divorce as an adult
- Clikely to use birth control
- Dnot likely to use birth control
9The sequence of puberty hormone production that originates in the brain and ends with glands located above the kidneys is known as the _____.
- AHAG Pathway
- BHAP Pathway
- CHPA Pathway
- DHPG Pathway
10Research indicates that female children who experienced a great deal of _____ while very young also experienced early puberty.
- Astarvation
- Bstress
- Cexercise
- Dattention
11Which hormone affects appetite and is believed to affect the onset of puberty?
- Aleptin
- Bestrogen
- Ccortisol
- Dlipid
12Which of the following is likely to cause acne during adolescence?
- Achanges in diet
- Brelationship frustration
- Cchanges in the lymphoid system
- Dan increase in skin oils and sweat
13Which article of clothing is Xavier most likely to outgrow first when he experiences the adolescent growth spurt?
- Ashoes
- Bpants
- Cshirt
- Dbelt
14Young people who are sexually exploited/abused _____.
- Atend to devalue themselves throughout life
- Bdo not usually know their abuser
- Cusually forget about the abuse
- Dare not likely to be aggressive
15The period when children's bodies become adult in terms of size, shape, and sexuality is called _____.
- Apuberty
- Bsecondary sex development
- Cyouth
- Dthe growth spurt
16In a study of executive function comparing adolescents to their parents, the researchers found that _____.
- Athe parents were quicker and more accurate than the adolescents
- Bthe adolescents were quicker but less accurate than the parents
- Cthe parents were quicker but less accurate than the adolescents
- Dthe adolescents were quicker and more accurate than the parents
17What is menarche?
- Athe beginning of growth of the uterus
- Bthe first ovulation of a mature egg
- Ca girl's first menstrual period
- Dthe first year of menstruation
18Over the last two centuries, children have reached their adult height earlier and are taller than their ancestors. What is the official name of this phenomenon?
- Athe secular trend
- Bgenetic predisposition
- Cgenerational trend
- Devolution
19Body chemicals that regulate sleep, moods, hunger, and stress are called _____.
- Aadrenal glands
- Bthe amygdala
- Cthe brain stem
- Dhormones
20The term imaginary audience refers to adolescents' _____.
- Aconstant posing and posturing before mirrors
- Bbelief that others are spying on them
- Cbelief that everyone is watching their behavior and appearance
- Dability to understand how others perceive them
21The thought that one's appearance or behavior will be misread to confirm another person's prejudiced attitudes is referred to as _____.
- Arumination
- Bfixed mindset
- Cstereotype threat
- Ddiscrimination
22"If–then" propositions require _____.
- Ahypothetical thought
- Bpreoperational thought
- Cconcrete thought
- Doperational thought
23Jamal and his classmates are taking a test today that will determine whether they graduate from high school. Jamal and his classmates are taking a(n) _____ test.
- Acollege entrance
- Bhigh-stakes
- CInternational Baccalaureate
- DAdvanced Placement
24When adolescents fantasize about how others will react to their new hairstyle, they are creating a(n) _____.
- Apersonal fable
- Babstract audience
- Cimaginary audience
- Dpersonal identity
25Formal, logical, hypothetical-deductive thinking described by Piaget is referred to as _____.
- Aconcrete reasoning
- Bdeductive reasoning
- Cintuitive thought
- Danalytic thought
26Stereotype threat can lead to _____.
- Aa self-fulfilling prophecy
- Bgrowth mindset
- Crumination
- Dimpulsivity
27Which statement made by a teacher is most likely to activate stereotype threat?
- A"This exam will show which sex has better grammatical skills."
- B"This exam will show what you have learned in this chapter."
- C"This exam counts 30 percent toward your final grade."
- D"Your grade on this exam will show the amount of effort you've put into the class."
28Processes that are intuitive, implicit, and creative are _____ than processes that are analytic, explicit, and factual.
- Aeasier
- Bharder
- Cmore complex
- Dslower
29Reggie has just started middle school. What is predicted to happen to his behavior?
- AReggie will likely experience fewer behavioral problems.
- BReggie will behave exactly as he did in elementary school.
- CReggie will likely experience more behavioral problems.
- DReggie will develop ADHD.
30One of the most prominent aspects of formal operational thought is the ability to _____.
- Areject adult thoughts and values
- Buse practical problem-solving skills
- Ctake another person's point of view
- Dthink in terms of possibilities
31During puberty, adolescents' thoughts center on _____.
- Afamily
- Bthemselves
- Csociety
- Dfriends
32What is the worst part of stereotype threat?
- AIt is related to rumination.
- BIt is self-imposed.
- CIt deflects the self-fulfilling prophecy.
- DIt is inevitable.
33The school years after elementary or grade school and before college or university are referred to as _____.
- Aquaternary education
- Bsecondary education
- Cprimary education
- Dtertiary education
34When adolescents fantasize about how others will react to their new hairstyle, they are creating a(n) _____.
- Aimaginary audience
- Bpersonal identity
- Cabstract audience
- Dpersonal fable
35People are most likely to believe fake news when they _____.
- Abelieve gender intensification
- Bengage in rumination
- Csuspend analysis
- Dlack intuitive thought
36All Christians believe in the Bible, and Josiah is a Christian; therefore, Josiah believes in the Bible. This is an example of _____.
- Aconcrete reasoning
- Bdeductive reasoning
- Ctheoretical reasoning
- Dformal reasoning
37Who is at the highest risk of dropping out of high school?
- Alow-SES females from minority ethnic groups
- Bmiddle-SES males from minority ethnic groups
- Cmiddle-SES females from minority ethnic groups
- Dlow- SES males from minority ethnic groups
38Emily had an argument with Jayla at school. Now, she's lying in bed, replaying what was said and what she should have said instead. Emily is _____.
- Aruminating
- Bpouting
- Cprojecting
- Drecollecting
39During adolescence, impulsivity declines and analytic thinking _____.
- Amaintains at the preadolescent level
- Bis still not developed
- Cincreases
- Dalso declines
40Which student is likely to learn more during middle school?
- ALloyd, whose parents back off and give him the autonomy he demands.
- BChong, who is aware of low social expectations for his ethnic group.
- CAllie, who attends a school she doesn't like.
- DLouisa, who attends a school she likes.
41Middle school typically includes grades _____.
- A5 to 7
- B6 to 8
- C7 to 9
- D4 to 6
42In the United States, one way for some to legitimatize an identity moratorium is to _____.
- Aget married
- Bhave a baby
- Cget a job
- Dgo to college
43Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes before the age of 15 _____.
- Ais statistically lower than drug use at age 10
- Bis rare because it is illegal
- Cis worrisome because early use escalates
- Dusually only involves experimentation with alcohol
44Role confusion is typically characterized by _____.
- Afollowing one's heart
- Bno focus on or concern about the future
- Cforeclosure
- Dcommitment to a cause
45Nicholi's parents are cold, strict, and punitive. Compared with his peers whose parents are less restrictive and controlling, Nicholi is more likely to be _____.
- Aacademically successful
- Brebellious
- Chappy
- Dcloser with his parents
46Eva is about to become an adolescent mother. Based on recent research, if she is a typical American teen, she and her child will better handle the situation if her parents _____.
- Aare supportive but do not assume complete care for her child
- Bassume care for Eva and her child
- Cadopt Eva's child and raise the child as their own
- Dencourage Eva to move out of the house to raise her baby alone
47Many parents _____ their own adolescent child's sexual activity.
- Aoverestimate
- Bshare advice about
- Cunderestimate
- Dask appropriate questions about
48Today, vocational identity often takes _____ to establish, and most work demands very specific skills that cannot be learned except on the job.
- Amonths
- Bdecades
- Cdays
- Dyears
49Parental monitoring is most likely to be effective and healthy when it is _____.
- Arigid and controlling
- Bpart of authoritarian parenting
- Cpart of a warm, supportive relationship
- Drelaxed and permissive
50Many longitudinal studies have shown that increased anger during adolescence is typical and that most adolescents express their anger in _____ ways.
- Aillegal
- Btroubling
- Cunacceptable
- Dacceptable
51Life-course-persistent offenders _____.
- Atend to be involved in school activities
- Bare unlikely to end up in prison
- Cmay show signs of neurological impairment
- Dhave after-school jobs they dislike
52Mr. and Mrs. Cortina have discovered that their son has been skipping classes and cutting school with a group of boys. Which conclusion is most likely true?
- AThe behavior is nothing to worry about.
- BThe group has led their innocent son astray.
- CTheir son is more rebellious than the group as a whole.
- DTheir son chose this group because he shares their interests.
53Parents' awareness of where their adolescents are, what they are doing, and with whom they are doing it is referred to as _____.
- Aconnectedness
- Bovercontrolling
- Cgenerational stake
- Dparental monitoring
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