Chapter 7 - Quiz 2 PDF

 **What marks the beginning of adolescence?**\ A. Hormonal growth\ B. Social interaction\ C. Puberty\ D. Cognitive development\ **Answer:** C  **At what average age does menarche occur in Canadian girls?**\ A. 11.5 years\ B. 12.72 years\ C. 13.5 years\ D. 12 years\ **Answer:** B  **Which hormon...

 **What marks the beginning of adolescence?**\ A. Hormonal growth\ B. Social interaction\ C. Puberty\ D. Cognitive development\ **Answer:** C  **At what average age does menarche occur in Canadian girls?**\ A. 11.5 years\ B. 12.72 years\ C. 13.5 years\ D. 12 years\ **Answer:** B  **Which hormone dominates in male pubertal development?**\ A. Testosterone\ B. Estradiol\ C. Progesterone\ D. Cortisol\ **Answer:** A  **What term describes the heightened self-consciousness of adolescents?**\ A. Egocentric thought\ B. Adolescent egocentrism\ C. Personal fable\ D. Imaginary audience\ **Answer:** B  **What is the average amount of sleep adolescents need per night?**\ A. 7 hours and 30 minutes\ B. 10 hours\ C. 8 hours\ D. 9 hours and 25 minutes\ **Answer:** D  **What is the dominant hormone in female pubertal development?**\ A. Estradiol\ B. Testosterone\ C. Progesterone\ D. Cortisol\ **Answer:** A  **Which system in the brain is the seat of emotions?**\ A. Limbic system\ B. Prefrontal cortex\ C. Corpus callosum\ D. Amygdala\ **Answer:** A  **What is the purpose of the HPG axis?**\ A. To regulate puberty through hormonal changes\ B. To enhance memory storage\ C. To control physical exercise\ D. To manage stress responses\ **Answer:** A  **What is the term for a girl\'s first menstruation?**\ A. Menarche\ B. Puberty\ C. Estrus\ D. Oogenesis\ **Answer:** A  **Which cognitive stage begins around age 11, according to Piaget?**\ A. Formal operational stage\ B. Concrete operational stage\ C. Preoperational stage\ D. Sensorimotor stage\ **Answer:** A  **What type of reasoning is central to the formal operational stage?**\ A. Hypothetical--deductive reasoning\ B. Concrete logic\ C. Egocentric reasoning\ D. Symbolic thought\ **Answer:** A  **What is one of the two key components of adolescent egocentrism?**\ A. Imaginary audience\ B. Risk-taking behavior\ C. Hot cognition\ D. Social exclusion\ **Answer:** A  **Which neurotransmitter is linked to risk-taking behavior in adolescents?**\ A. Dopamine\ B. Serotonin\ C. Acetylcholine\ D. Oxytocin\ **Answer:** A  **What term describes reasoning and decision-making under emotional conditions?**\ A. Hot cognition\ B. Executive function\ C. Cold cognition\ D. Egocentric thought\ **Answer:** A  **What is the role of the corpus callosum in the brain?**\ A. To connect the brain\'s hemispheres\ B. To regulate hormonal balance\ C. To control emotions\ D. To store long-term memory\ **Answer:** A  **What is a key feature of the \'storm and stress\' view of adolescence?**\ A. Stable self-image\ B. Mood swings and conflict\ C. Consistent decision-making\ D. Reduced peer influence\ **Answer:** B  **How does improved nutrition and health impact menarche globally?**\ A. It delays the onset.\ B. It has no significant impact.\ C. It lowers the average age of onset.\ D. It increases variability.\ **Answer:** C  **What is one way social exclusion during adolescence manifests?**\ A. Improved resilience\ B. Decreased peer dependence\ C. Increased anxiety and depression\ D. Reduced impulsive behavior\ **Answer:** C  **What intervention aligns with adolescents' circadian rhythms?**\ A. Increased screen time\ B. Delayed school start times\ C. Earlier wake-up routines\ D. Extended homework schedules\ **Answer:** B  **How does service learning benefit adolescents?**\ A. Promotes dietary changes\ B. Encourages social responsibility\ C. Improves academic scores\ D. Reduces sleep deficits\ **Answer:** B  **What is a key feature of the personal fable in adolescent egocentrism?**\ A. A belief in invincibility\ B. Overwhelming peer influence\ C. Focus on parental approval\ D. Resistance to new ideas\ **Answer:** A  **Which cognitive ability improves most during adolescence?**\ A. Executive function\ B. Long-term memory\ C. Visual processing\ D. Motor skills\ **Answer:** A  **What is a major consequence of sleep deprivation in adolescents?**\ A. Increased academic performance\ B. Decreased mental health\ C. Improved decision-making skills\ D. Enhanced memory consolidation\ **Answer:** B  **What factor significantly influences adolescent substance abuse?**\ A. Parental monitoring\ B. Increased screen time\ C. Enhanced academic performance\ D. Late school start times\ **Answer:** A  **What is a key characteristic of anorexia nervosa?**\ A. Binge eating and purging\ B. Relentless pursuit of thinness\ C. Overeating without guilt\ D. Focus on emotional eating\ **Answer:** B  **What does the term \'hot cognition\' refer to?**\ A. Decision-making in emotionally charged situations\ B. Logical thinking under relaxed conditions\ C. Abstract reasoning abilities\ D. Long-term memory formation\ **Answer:** A  **What does the limbic system regulate in the adolescent brain?**\ A. Emotions and rewards\ B. Logical reasoning\ C. Sleep cycles\ D. Memory recall\ **Answer:** A  **What developmental phase is linked to heightened risk-taking behaviors?**\ A. Adolescence\ B. Early childhood\ C. Middle adulthood\ D. Late adulthood\ **Answer:** A  **What is the primary factor in the top-dog phenomenon during school transitions?**\ A. Moving from the highest position in a smaller school to the lowest in a larger one\ B. Increasing parental involvement\ C. Changes in teaching methods\ D. Enhanced peer relationships\ **Answer:** A  **What is the average age for peak height velocity in boys?**\ A. 13.5 years\ B. 11.5 years\ C. 15 years\ D. 12 years\ **Answer:** A 31. **How might a teacher use developmental research to enhance adolescent engagement?**\ A. Incorporate collaborative learning strategies\ B. Enforce strict classroom rules\ C. Limit peer interactions during activities\ D. Focus solely on standardized testing\ **Answer:** A 32. **Why might delaying school start times benefit adolescents?**\ A. Aligns with their biological clock\ B. Increases academic pressure\ C. Allows for longer after-school activities\ D. Reduces the need for parental involvement\ **Answer:** A 33. **What intervention could reduce anxiety in adolescents facing school transitions?**\ A. Introducing mentorship programs\ B. Increasing the number of classes\ C. Reducing parental involvement\ D. Introducing standardized testing early\ **Answer:** A 34. **How does social media usage impact adolescent body image?**\ A. It can increase dissatisfaction.\ B. It improves self-esteem.\ C. It reduces peer comparison.\ D. It eliminates societal beauty norms.\ **Answer:** A 35. **What is one way parents can support healthy adolescent development?**\ A. Encourage regular family meals\ B. Increase unsupervised screen time\ C. Reduce school attendance\ D. Encourage early independence\ **Answer:** A 36. **What is the relationship between stress and the timing of puberty?**\ A. Increased stress can lead to earlier puberty.\ B. Increased stress delays puberty.\ C. Stress has no impact on puberty.\ D. Stress only impacts puberty in males.\ **Answer:** A 37. **What is a consequence of early sexual activity in adolescents?**\ A. Higher rates of academic achievement\ B. Increased likelihood of risky behaviors\ C. Improved emotional regulation\ D. Reduced peer influence\ **Answer:** B 38. **Which brain region continues maturing into early adulthood?**\ A. Prefrontal cortex\ B. Limbic system\ C. Amygdala\ D. Corpus callosum\ **Answer:** A 39. **What is a major focus of service learning in schools?**\ A. Promoting social responsibility\ B. Increasing standardized test scores\ C. Enhancing physical fitness\ D. Reducing peer competition\ **Answer:** A 40. **What is a common risk factor for eating disorders during adolescence?**\ A. Media portrayal of thin bodies\ B. Peer resistance to dieting\ C. Late onset of puberty\ D. Increased parental monitoring\ **Answer:** A