Psychology 210: Questions and Answers on Adolescent Development, Quizzes of Psychology

Download Psychology 210: Questions and Answers on Adolescent Development and more Quizzes Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! PSYC 210 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS Question 1 0 out of 2 points Griffin and Botvin found two promising directions in the prevention of substance abuse. These include positive parenting and: Selected Answer: “Just Say No” programs • Question 2 2 out of 2 points The biological process that prepares male or female sex glands for reproduction. Selected Answer: Puberty • Question 3 2 out of 2 points Girls who mature early tend to experience more psychological problems than boys who mature early. Selected Answer: True • Question 4 2 out of 2 points A boy’s first ejaculation is called: Selected Answer: Spermarche • Question 5 2 out of 2 points Brain development continues in adolescence with these two important processes taking place: Selected Answer: myelination and pruning • Question 6 2 out of 2 points Experts recommend at least minutes per day of moderate to vigorous activity for adolescents. Selected Answer: 60 • Question 7 2 out of 2 points Which eating disorder is associated with the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder? Selected Answer: Anorexia Nervosa • Question 8 join them. As he approached the car, he could tell they had already begun drinking. What is Sam likely to do and why? Selected Answer: Based on analysis by Shulman, the socioemotional control system will overpower the cognitive control system. He will jump in the car with them even though he thinks drinking alcohol is a bad idea. • Question 16 2 out of 2 points Amira’s grandparents had lived across the street from her family for as long as she could remember. Last week they informed her family that they were going to retire in Florida to escape the harsh winters in New York. Although Amira was very sad, she comforted herself with the idea that she would now have a great place to vacation. This is an example of: Selected Answer: cognitive reappraisal • Question 17 2 out of 2 points Adolescent depression occurs in approximately of all adolescents in the United States: Selected Answer: 4-8% • Question 18 2 out of 2 points Adolescents who begin dating early are more likely to engage in sexual activity during high school. Selected Answer: True • Question 19 2 out of 2 points Parents demonstrate their love by affirming whatever decision their child makes. Selected Answer: False • Question 20 2 out of 2 points Adolescents with a strong attachment bond to their parents are less likely to: Selected Answer: they are less likely to engage in any of these dangerous behaviors • Question 21 0 out of 2 points According to statistics compiled by the Guttmacher Institute (2016), in the United States approximately of teen pregnancies are unplanned. Selected Answer: 50% • Question 22 2 out of 2 points Research indicates that religion/faith has a positive effect in preventing sexual activity during adolescence. Selected Answer: True • Question 23 0 out of 2 points The average age at which American adolescents first engage in sex is . Selected Answer: 15 • Question 24 2 out of 2 points Romer, Bagdasarov & More found that excessive use of social media and video gaming is associated with: Selected Answer: adolescent depression