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Which behavior is specifically associated with anorexia nervosa?
What is a common treatment approach for both anorexia and bulimia nervosa?
Which of the following is a psychological risk factor for drug abuse?
What is a symptom of bulimia nervosa that involves managing body weight?
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What is one of the common adolescent drugs identified in the content?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to the risk of developing depression in adolescence?
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During which developmental stage does depression become more common?
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What is NOT a consequence of anorexia nervosa?
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How does being born to overweight or obese parents influence children?
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What is one of the primary psychological impacts of puberty on body image?
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What age range is typically defined as adolescence?
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What characterizes Anorexia Nervosa?
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What significant event marks the beginning of physical maturity during adolescence?
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Which behavior is commonly associated with Bulimia Nervosa?
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What factors can negatively impact the health of overweight teens?
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How has the concept of adolescence changed over time in relation to employment?
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Which of the following statements about Bulimia Nervosa is true?
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Which hormone is released first by the hypothalamus to initiate puberty?
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What is one of the psychological consequences of puberty that may last until adulthood?
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In which way does societal influence affect body image, especially in girls?
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Which statement best describes adolescence based on contemporary views?
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What can be a potential outcome of the behaviors associated with Anorexia Nervosa?
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What role do hormone levels play during puberty?
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What is a characteristic of contemporary adolescence?
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Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for depression in females?
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What characterizes Piaget's stage of formal operations?
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According to Elkind, what does the term 'personal fable' refer to?
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How does the quality of education affect student success?
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Which statement about the capability of abstract thinking in teenagers is accurate?
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What is the impact of stressful life events on females regarding mental health?
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How does cognitive development improve during adolescence?
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What does an increased working memory in adolescents allow them to do?
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What is a significant impact of racism and discrimination on minority children compared to their peers?
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In which way does cognitive development change during adolescence?
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What is the primary cognitive difference observed between female and male brains as they age?
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Which factor is a consistent positive predictor of students’ goals and interests?
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What role does peer influence play in the motivations of academically engaged students?
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How do students feel more satisfied with their school experience?
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What tends to happen to children who perform poorly academically in relation to their peers?
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What aspect of school culture is crucial for promoting active engagement among adolescents?
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Study Notes
Adolescence: A Time of Change
- Adolescence is a period of significant physical, cognitive, emotional, and social change, distinct from childhood and adulthood.
- Puberty marks the onset of sexual maturity and fertility, a crucial physical change in adolescence.
- The social construction of adolescence has evolved, with longer periods of transition and blurred boundaries compared to the past.
- Factors contributing to the prolonged adolescence include delayed marriage and childbirth, increased education requirements for employment, and early puberty onset.
Physical Development
- Puberty involves a cascade of hormonal responses, initiated by the hypothalamus releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), leading to increased luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
- These hormones exert different effects on boys and girls, with girls experiencing menstruation due to increased FSH levels.
- Obesity in parents can increase the likelihood of childhood and teenage obesity, suggesting a genetic predisposition.
- Overweight teens face health challenges, including difficulty participating in physical activities, attending school, and managing self-care.
Body Image and Eating Disorders
- Puberty can influence body image perception, with girls often experiencing greater dissatisfaction than boys due to cultural emphasis on physical characteristics.
- Anorexia nervosa (self-starvation) involves a distorted body image, with individuals believing they are overweight despite being significantly underweight.
- Bulimia nervosa involves cyclical episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors like self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxatives.
- Bulimia sufferers are generally not overweight but remain preoccupied with their weight and body shape, experiencing low self-esteem, guilt, and depression.
Drug Use and Abuse
- Substance abuse refers to frequent and dangerous use of substances like alcohol or drugs.
- Dependence or addiction can be physiological, psychological, or both, often persisting into adulthood.
- Risk factors for drug abuse include poor temperament, low impulse control, sensation-seeking, genetic predisposition, inconsistent parenting, early behavior patterns, and social isolation.
- Common adolescent drugs include alcohol and marijuana.
Depression
- Depression becomes more prevalent during adolescence, with females experiencing a higher likelihood than males.
- Risk factors for depression in girls include anxiety, social phobia, stressful life events, chronic illnesses, parent-child conflict, and abuse or neglect.
Cognitive Development
- The formal operational stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development begins around age 12 and continues into adulthood.
- This stage involves the development of abstract thinking, allowing adolescents to manipulate concepts mentally without relying on concrete objects.
- Hypothetical-deductive reasoning emerges during this stage, characterized by the ability to formulate, test, and evaluate hypotheses, enabling critical thinking.
Evaluating Cognitive Development Theories
- Many late adolescents and adults (approximately one-third) may not fully develop abstract thinking skills, struggling to grasp the context or implications of situations.
- Elkind's theory of the personal fable describes adolescents' belief that they are unique and exceptional, immune to the rules or consequences that govern others.
Influences on Cognitive Development
- Minority children face additional challenges like racism and discrimination, potentially affecting their cognitive development.
- Peer influences play a significant role, with intellectually engaged children often associating with similar peers, positively impacting their academic achievement.
- Gender differences in brain structure and function are observed, with increasing divergence with age.
- High-quality school environments, with safe and orderly conditions, adequate resources, consistent teaching staff, and a sense of community, contribute to academic success.
- Teachers who demonstrate faith in their students, express high expectations, and prioritize student support are crucial for fostering academic engagement and success.
- Influences on students' goals include their self-efficacy beliefs, their perceptions of vocational opportunities, and their preparation for future careers.
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This quiz explores the significant changes that occur during adolescence, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social transformations. It covers the role of puberty, hormonal influences, and the evolving social context of adolescence. Test your understanding of how these factors shape the journey from childhood to adulthood.