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_______________ described the adolescent transition as being characterized by relative plasticity, relationism, historical embeddedness, and diversity and individual difference. |
| | A) | Carroll |
| | B) | Kegan |
| | C) | Lerner |
| | D) | Hall |
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The most reliable indication of the onset of adolescence is: |
| | A) | the development of secondary sex characteristics |
| | B) | age (11 for girls, 12 for boys) |
| | C) | sharp increases is estrogen and progesterone in females; testosterone and androgens in males |
| | D) | passage through initiation rites by society |
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Anna Freud attempted to expand on the work of her father, by trying to extend and modify psychoanalytic theories, as applied to adolescence. In her studies, she believed that: |
| | A) | the challenge of adolescence is the restoration of the delicate balance between the ego and the id during adolescence |
| | B) | the force of the id becomes greater during puberty, and the balance is destroyed |
| | C) | unconscious defenses of the ego including repression, denial, and compensation may cause new stresses, and increase anxiety |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Erikson suggested that identity confusion is far more likely in: |
| | A) | democratic society |
| | B) | totalitarian society |
| | C) | both A and B |
| | D) | none of the above |
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_______________ biopsychosocial theory places biological factors at the center, with psychological, and social factors emerging immediately after birth. |
| | A) | Erikson |
| | B) | Anna Freud |
| | C) | Marcia |
| | D) | Hill |
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______ secrete a fluid that changes the chemical balance in the urethra from acidic to alkaline, which is more conducive to sperm viability. |
| | A) | Cowper's glands |
| | B) | Ovaries |
| | C) | Bartholin's glands |
| | D) | Epididymis |
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All of these secondary sex characteristics occur in both males and females, EXCEPT: |
| | A) | rapid skeletal growth, changes in hormonal balance |
| | B) | appearance of straight, pigmented pubic hair |
| | C) | voice changes |
| | D) | appearance of hair on forearms, and underarms |
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Phinney's study of ethnic identity development found that: |
| | A) | adolescents will work hard to conform to the characteristics that are acceptable to the peer group |
| | B) | the greater the teen's ethnic identity achievement, the higher the self-esteem |
| | C) | dissatisfaction with physical changes during puberty and adolescence lead to depression |
| | D) | well adjusted teens will over compensate by excelling in a hobby, sport, or academics, because they realize that they are unable to control the physical changes |
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Refusing to maintain body weight for age and height, intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted body image describes a condition called__________. |
| | A) | amenorrhea |
| | B) | bulimia nervosa |
| | C) | anorexia nervosa |
| | D) | adolescent stress syndrome |
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Casey studied the superiority of males on the math section of the SAT. Using the findings of the study, one might suggest that girls could improve their math scores on the SAT by: |
| | A) | improving their attitude about math |
| | B) | encouraging girls to increase their involvement in games and activities that require a high degree of spatial skills. |
| | C) | building self esteem and reducing math anxiety |
| | D) | incorporating math building skills in their everyday experiences |
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Warning signs for adolescent suicide include: |
| | A) | depressed mood, substance abuse, and decreased attention |
| | B) | reduced interest in one pleasurable activities, withdrawal, and sleep and appetite changes |
| | C) | giving away possessions, morbid ideation, verbal and written cues |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Factors that increase the risk of adolescent suicide include: |
| | A) | previous suicide attempt, low self esteem, impulsiveness |
| | B) | homosexuality, abusive home life, access to a firearm |
| | C) | recent relationship breakup, poor grades, exposure to suicide, or suicidal behavior |
| | D) | all of the above |
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