Question 1

Which of the following best describes the sequence of physical changes in girls during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Increase in height followed by accumulation of fat, especially at the breasts and hips.

Question 2

During adolescence, which brain region matures earlier, leading to heightened emotional impulses and risk-taking behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Limbic system

Question 3

Which of the following statements about circadian rhythms in adolescence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Circadian rhythms are influenced by genetics and typically shift toward evening alertness during adolescence.

Question 4

A 15-year-old is more likely to engage in risky behaviors because:

Accepted Answer

The limbic system matures before the prefrontal cortex, increasing emotional impulses.

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary sex characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Development of ovaries

Question 6

According to research, which trend has been observed in adolescent sexual behavior in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Decreased teen births and increased use of protection

Question 7

Which of the following best illustrates adolescent egocentrism?

Accepted Answer

A teenager believes everyone is watching and judging their every move.

Question 8

What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning as described in formal operational thought?

Accepted Answer

Deductive reasoning moves from a general principle to specific cases, while inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to general conclusions.

Question 9

Which of the following is a common misconception about adolescent brain development?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents have fully developed analytical reasoning abilities.

Question 10

A student who believes their intelligence is fixed and cannot be changed is demonstrating which type of mindset?

Accepted Answer

Fixed mindset

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a positive trend in adolescent sexual health in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Earlier puberty and sex before age 15

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the dual processing model of adolescent cognition?

Accepted Answer

Adolescents use both intuitive/emotional and analytical/reasoning networks in the brain.

Question 13

A 14-year-old girl is concerned about her body image and begins to restrict her eating, eventually developing an eating disorder. Which of the following is most likely to be diagnosed in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa

Question 14

Which of the following is a secondary sex characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Growth of underarm hair

Question 15

According to the study materials, which of the following is a risk factor for poor nutrition in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Peer and environmental influences leading to unhealthy dietary choices

Question 16

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of the 'imaginary audience' in adolescent egocentrism?

Accepted Answer

A teenager feels embarrassed because they believe everyone noticed their new haircut.

Question 17

Which of the following is a potential negative outcome associated with early sexual activity in adolescence, according to Finnish research?

Accepted Answer

Increased rates of depression, rebellion, and drug abuse at age 13

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the relationship between sexual thoughts and physiological processes in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Sexual thoughts can cause physiological and neurological processes, not just result from them.

Question 19

A middle school student begins to disengage academically and emotionally over several years. According to the study materials, what percentage of students experience this pattern?

Accepted Answer

About 5 percent

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct application of Piaget's concept of formal operational thought?

Accepted Answer

An adolescent can systematically test hypotheses and think about abstract possibilities.

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