16 Questions
During puberty, physical growth in adolescence proceeds from the extremities towards the torso. This is referred to as:
Distalproximal development
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary sexual characteristic during puberty?
Release of reproductive cells
What is the term for the first menstruation in females during puberty?
Menarche
Which stage of cognitive development is characterized by the ability to understand abstract principles with no physical reference?
Formal operational stage
What is the term used to describe the tendency of adolescents to believe that others are constantly paying attention to them and judging their behavior?
Egocentrism
What is the term used to describe the process of developing hypotheses based on logical reasoning?
Hypothetical-deductive reasoning
Which of the following is NOT a secondary sexual characteristic in females?
Voice deepening
What is the typical age range for the onset of puberty in girls?
12-13 years
What is the recommended amount of sleep that adolescents need each night?
8-9 hours
Which of the following eating disorders has the highest death rate of any psychiatric condition?
Anorexia nervosa
Which of the following is a consequence of adolescent egocentrism?
Belief in personal invulnerability
What is the imaginary audience in the context of adolescent egocentrism?
A group of people who are always paying attention to the adolescent
According to Elkind, when does adolescent egocentricity decline?
During late adolescence
According to Elkind, what is the imaginary audience?
The belief that others are just as fascinated with the adolescent's behavior and appearance as they themselves are
What did Piaget believe was necessary for adolescents to learn the limits to their own thoughts?
Taking on adult roles
What did recent research suggest about the imaginary audience?
It is not imaginary and both adolescents and adults feel that they are often under scrutiny by others
Test your knowledge on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development during adolescence with this quiz based on Chapter 6 of "Adolescence Lifespan Development: A Psychological Perspective" by Martha Lally and Suzanne Valentine-French. Explore topics such as growth, puberty, formal operational thought, and identity development.
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