Language Development in Adolescence
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What age group is defined as adolescence according to WHO?

  • 10-19 years (correct)
  • 15-25 years
  • 20-30 years
  • 5-10 years

What is one of the developmental tasks of adolescence?

  • Avoiding cognitive challenges
  • Exploring personal identity (correct)
  • Maintaining dependence on parents
  • Ignoring peer influence

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of adolescence?

  • Sense of belonging in both childhood and adult world
  • Full independence from parents
  • Limited influence of peers and school
  • Low self-confidence due to sexual maturation (correct)

How are the cognitive abilities of an adolescent different from those of a child?

<p>More complex thinking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do parents, peers, and school influence the development of an adolescent?

<p>Combined influence on development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of sexual maturation on adolescents?

<p>Decreased self-confidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of language development during adolescence?

<p>Use of slang and short forms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of slang mentioned in the text?

<p>Pretty young girls (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an adolescent's thinking differ from that of a pre-adolescent in terms of abstract thinking?

<p>Adolescents can imagine situations and events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using 'slang' in language development during adolescence?

<p>To simplify language and communicate informally (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an adolescent draw conclusions about object sizes according to the text?

<p>By abstract thinking and logical deduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical changes are typically observed in boys during puberty?

<p>Appearance of facial hair and a breaking voice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes cognitive development during adolescence?

<p>Increased ability for abstract thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of girls entering puberty?

<p>Onset of menarche or first menstrual cycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical change do boys undergo nearly a year after the penis starts growing?

<p>First nocturnal emission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for the voice change in boys during puberty?

<p>Enlargement of the larynx (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physical change marks the onset of menarche in girls?

<p>Appearance of breast-bud (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do girls typically reach their adult height, weight, and ability to bear children compared to boys?

<p>Two years earlier than boys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of cognitive development during adolescence?

<p>Abstract problem-solving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor motivates adolescents to perform well in school according to the provided text?

<p>Good school environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do adolescents often feel hesitant or shy to seek certain information from their grandparents?

<p>Generational communication gap (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of decision-making is commonly associated with adolescents?

<p>Impulsive decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to adolescents' motivation to learn new skills according to the text?

<p>Desire for personal growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is NOT typically associated with adolescents according to the text?

<p>Strong adherence to social norms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a school environment positively impact an adolescent's academic work?

<p>By respecting the student's point of view (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do teachers play in bringing out the best in adolescents?

<p>Recognizing hidden talents and being warm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can parents impact how adolescents feel about school and teachers?

<p>By actively showing interest and having positive feelings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What negative impact can poorly trained teachers have on students?

<p>Causing students to lose interest in studies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario are adolescents more likely to drop out of school?

<p>When teachers are incompetent and the curriculum is rigid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to an adolescent enjoying academic work at school?

<p>Respecting the student's point of view (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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