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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is one consequence of sexual maturation on adolescents?

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

    What is a characteristic feature of language development during adolescence?

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

    What is an example of slang mentioned in the text?

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

    Which of the following best describes cognitive development during adolescence?

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

    What is a common feature of girls entering puberty?

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

    Which physical change marks the onset of menarche in girls?

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

    What is a key characteristic of cognitive development during adolescence?

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

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

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

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