37 Questions
What is a key factor for adolescents to be more satisfied with school?
Feeling supported by teachers and other students
How do people develop their own set of moral guidelines according to the text?
By experiencing different contexts
What is the impact of visual and spatial functions in Stage 6: Universal Principles as per the text?
They affect how math and science are developed
Why are the LGBTQIA++ community mentioned in the text?
To emphasize their discrimination and tolerance
What do adolescents tend to do regardless of legal restrictions or the opinion of others?
Do what they think is right
What triggers the rise of Lutenizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) during puberty?
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
Which hormone initiates the release of testosterone and androstenedione during puberty?
Lutenizing Hormone (LH)
What is the function of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) during puberty?
To stimulate hair growth
At what age does Adrenarche typically occur?
6-8 years old
Which gland secretes increasing androgens during the Adrenarche stage of puberty?
Adrenal gland
What is the primary role of Hypothalamus in the process of puberty?
Releasing Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
Which term refers to the physiological signs of sexual maturation that do not directly involve sex organs?
Secondary Sex Characteristics
What is the principal sign of sexual maturity in boys?
Spermarche
What may be a contributing factor to children starting puberty earlier but taking more time to reach full sexual maturity?
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Why does early puberty pose a risk for adult health issues like cancers, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease?
Increased risk of obesity
What does a sedentary lifestyle increase the risk of in adulthood?
Heart disease
Why do adolescents tend to find it hard to focus on long-term goals?
Underdevelopment of frontal cortical systems
What is the main reason for children going to sleep later and sleeping less on school days as they get older?
Social jet lag
What is the leading cause of cervical cancer in women?
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Which STI is characterized by a discharge from the penis or vagina and painful urination?
Gonorrhea
What is the chronic, recurring, and highly contagious disease mentioned in the text?
Genital Herpes
What is the parasitic infection mentioned in the text?
Trichomoniasis
Which disease affects the liver causing acute and chronic issues that can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or death?
Hepatitis B
What type of behavior is exhibited by an adolescent who breaks the law or engages in illegal activities?
Antisocial Behavior
'Individuation' involves the struggle for autonomy and differentiation or personal identity. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of individuation mentioned in the text?
'Individuation' encompasses all these aspects
'Dyadic' peer groupings refer to:
'Group of two'
'Cliques' are described as:
'Structured group of friends who do things together'
'Crowds' in adolescence are characterized by their basis on:
'Personal interactions but on reputation, image, or identity'
What is a common misconception adolescents have due to personal fable?
They are not capable of taking another person's perspective
Which brain areas show changes in adolescents who consume alcohol?
Left frontal cortex, superior frontal gyrus, middle frontal gyrus
What does the Fuzzy-Trace Theory's Dual-Process Model suggest about decision-making?
Decision making is influenced by gist-intuitional and verbatim analytical processes in parallel
What characterizes adolescents' hypothetical-deductive reasoning according to Piaget?
Ability to develop, consider, and test hypotheses methodically
What stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's moral development theory focuses on avoiding punishment?
Preconventional Morality - Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment Orientation
What marks the entry into Piaget's highest level of cognitive development for adolescents?
Enhanced ability to use symbols to represent other symbols
Why might being female be considered a risk factor for depression during adolescence?
Biological changes associated with puberty
What does David Elkind attribute adolescents' awkwardness in thinking to?
"Imaginary Audience" conceptualization by adolescents
"Adolescents can think about thinking" refers to their ability for:
Verbatim - Thinking based on item-specific information
Explore an overview of Adolescence Psychology in Developmental Psychology Chapter 5. Learn about the process of puberty, cognitive and social growth opportunities, autonomy, and more.
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