30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a primary sexual characteristic during puberty?
Development of acne in both males and females
What is the primary function of the prefrontal cortex during adolescence?
Decision-making and higher-level cognitive functions
Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for calming and balancing extreme behaviors during adolescence?
Serotonin
What is the term used to describe the first menstrual period in females during puberty?
Menarche
Which process increases the speed of information processing in the brain during adolescence?
Myelination
Which of the following is NOT a phase of puberty?
Myelination
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of formal operational thinking in adolescence according to Piaget?
Ability to think concretely about personal experiences
Which of the following best describes the 'personal fable' aspect of adolescent egocentrism according to Elkind?
The belief that one's experiences and qualities are unique and special
According to the dual-process model of information processing, which type of thinking is characterized as being automatic, unconscious, and emotionally-driven?
Intuitive thinking
Which of the following cognitive developments during adolescence is associated with a greater tendency for risk-taking behavior?
Attunement to social rewards over long-term consequences
How does the development of metacognition, or 'thinking about thinking', contribute to the cognitive changes observed in adolescence?
It enables adolescents to plan ahead and monitor their own thought processes
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 'imaginary audience' aspect of adolescent egocentrism described by Elkind?
The belief that one is immune to the negative consequences of risky behavior
What is the main focus of Marcia's Four Identity Statuses?
The exploration and commitment levels in adolescent identity development
In which identity status does an adolescent adopt roles and values without questioning?
Foreclosure
According to Patterson, which group of adolescents is more likely to exhibit risky behaviors persistently?
Early starters
What distinguishes life course persistent individuals from adolescent-limited individuals according to Moffitt?
The duration of deviant behavior exhibited
Which period is defined as 'the period of life between ages 18-25' characterized by testing out different possibilities and developing the self?
Emerging adulthood
What is the key aspect that differentiates individuals in identity achievement from those in role confusion?
Their exploration and commitment levels in identity development
What is the typical duration of the emerging adulthood stage for a minority of young people?
Begins after high school and tapers off by late twenties
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adulthood in American style?
Becoming financially dependent
What is the leading cause of death for both age groups 15-24 and 25-34?
Unintentional injury, suicide, and homicide
What percentage of the reproductive age population is affected by infertility?
11%
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of physical development in early adulthood?
These physical abilities will start a slow gradual decline by the mid to late 20's
What type of thought process is prevalent during early adulthood?
Postformal thought
Which of the following best describes the shift in cognition according to Perry's theory?
From dualism to multiplicity to relativism
What is the relationship between a thesis and an antithesis according to the text?
A thesis and antithesis are propositions or statements of belief that oppose each other.
What is the purpose of the synthesis according to the text?
The synthesis represents a new and more comprehensive level of truth that integrates the thesis and antithesis.
According to Erikson's theory, what is the key aspect of intimacy in early adult psychosocial development?
Intimacy involves caring about another and sharing one's self without losing one's self.
What is the purpose of Levinson's stages of early adult psychosocial development according to the text?
To describe the key challenges and transitions individuals face from adolescence to midlife.
What is the role of the "mere-exposure effect" in developing relationships?
The mere-exposure effect causes us to feel safe and comfortable with familiar people.
Test your knowledge on adolescence, puberty, physical changes, and hormonal transitions from childhood to adulthood. Learn about the phases of puberty, hormonal changes, menarche, spermarche, and more.
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