Exploring Adolescent Relationships and Sexual Transitions

Which of the following factors can delay puberty in girls?

Underweight (correct)
Malnutrition
Obesity
Extreme weight loss

What are the potential negative outcomes for early maturing females?

Premature dating and sexual encounters
Vulnerability to STIs
Eating disorders
All of the above (correct)

What is the cognitive developmental stage that adolescents move to according to Piaget?

Preoperational
Formal operational (correct)
Concrete operational
Sensorimotor

What is the capacity of short-term or working memory in high school students?

6-7 random digits (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that can lead to biases in decision making according to prospect theory?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of friendship?

Is a basis for reliable alliance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical height gain during the growth spurt in girls during adolescence?

28cm (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary sex characteristic in adolescence?

Facial hair (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range for adolescence?

12-20 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of coming-of-age ceremonies in modern Western cultures?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as influencing identity development?

Gender role (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the decline in girls' self-esteem during adolescence?

Greater concern for body image (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cliques in peer relationships?

To provide security and group norms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of controversial adolescents?

Aggressive and socially skilled (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main basis of girls' friendships during adolescence?

Sharing feelings (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Piaget, which stage are adolescents in?

Formal operational stage (C) Signup and view all the answers

During which stage do children develop the ability to conserve and understand that objects are not always the way they appear to be?

Concrete operational stage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between concrete operational thought and formal operational thought?

Concrete operational thought requires the presence of an object, while formal operational thought does not. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major characteristics of formal operational thought?

Hypothetical-deductive reasoning (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do adolescents drink?

To fit in with their peers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the effects of alcohol?

Amount of food in the stomach (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol consumption?

Blurred vision (A) Signup and view all the answers

What physical development/ functioning do individuals experience in early adulthood?

Peak of physical abilities in mid-20s (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following health issues is stress linked to in early adulthood?

Heart and cerebrovascular diseases (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some life event transitions of adulthood?

Marriage and parenthood (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about friendships in adolescence?

Friendships in adolescence are less enduring and more superficial than in adulthood. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the age trend for first coitus in adolescence?

The age of first coitus is decreasing in adolescence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the double standard regarding pre-marital sex in adolescence?

Pre-marital sex is permitted for males but not for females in adolescence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the continuum of sexual orientation in adolescence?

Sexual orientation in adolescence varies from exclusively homosexual to exclusively heterosexual. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the socioemotional network in the brain?

The socioemotional network is responsible for processing emotional and social stimuli and is implicated in rewarding behaviors. (B) Signup and view all the answers