Question 1

During adolescence, which hormonal pathway is primarily responsible for stimulating physical growth and the onset of puberty?

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland under control of the hypothalamus

Question 2

A 13-year-old boy experiences his first ejaculation of sperm. This developmental milestone is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Spermarche

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a primary sex characteristic that develops during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the genitals

Question 4

A teenager is able to resist the temptation to check their phone during class in order to focus on long-term academic success. This behavior best illustrates:

Accepted Answer

Delaying gratification

Question 5

According to Kohlberg's theory, a child who decides not to steal because they fear being punished is operating at which level of moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Preconventional level

Question 6

Carol Gilligan criticized Kohlberg’s theory of moral development by arguing that:

Accepted Answer

Females emphasize care and responsibility for others

Question 7

Jonathan Haidt’s social intuitionist model suggests that moral judgments are primarily:

Accepted Answer

Driven by intuitive emotional reactions

Question 8

Erik Erikson described adolescence as the stage of:

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. role confusion

Question 9

A college student is exploring different career paths, questioning their values, and trying new social groups. This process is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Identity crisis

Question 10

According to Jeffrey Arnett, emerging adulthood is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Multiple adaptive challenges

Question 11

Which domain is most important for growth in trust, intimacy, and support-seeking during emerging adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Relationship domain

Question 12

After adolescence, physical development is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A plateau with slow change

Question 13

Reduced estrogen during menopause is most commonly associated with which symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hot flashes and sleep disruption

Question 14

The primary psychosocial conflict of young adulthood, according to Erikson, is:

Accepted Answer

Intimacy vs. isolation

Question 15

John Gottman is renowned for his research in which area?

Accepted Answer

Predicting divorce with high accuracy

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of John Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in relationships?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal

Question 17

After becoming parents, marital satisfaction typically:

Accepted Answer

Declines for several years

Question 18

Dementia is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Disruption of mental functioning and judgment

Question 19

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by which of the following brain changes?

Accepted Answer

Plaques and neurofibrillary tangles

Question 20

Neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer’s disease primarily:

Accepted Answer

Disrupt neuron structure and function

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