Question 1

Peer conformity, the behavioral response to peer pressure, is:

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A)   Usually a negative influence leading to risk taking
B)   A negative influence on the parent-child relationship
C)   At its height in early adolescence
D)   Prevalent in girls but not in boysE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity during adolescence:

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A)   Are at or near peak values in the life span
B)   Show a brief decline due to the rapid growth
C)   Are fairly stable through adolescence; not a lot of change
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Injury risk in competitive sports participation for adolescents is correlated to?

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A)   History of prior injury
B)   Sport readiness, including both cognitive and psychomotor elements.
C)   Early sport specialization and associated specialized intensive training
D)   All of these are associated with injury riskE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Question 4

The areas of adolescent brain development that are most strongly associated with improved planning and modulation of movement is:

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A)   The prefrontal cortex
B)   The limbic system
C)   The striatal system
D)   The parietal lobeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The first experience with the occupational role of employee often happens during adolescence, and this experience uniquely serves to:

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A)   Teach about personal hygiene and appearance expectations in social contexts
B)   Provide advantages in school progression
C)   Expose the teen to the social and cultural expectations of the workplace
D)   Expand communication skills in interacting with members of the opposite sexE) All of the above
F) None of the above C

Question 6

The Tanner or sex maturity rating (SMR)  scale is:

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A)   A common rating of social adjustment in adolescence
B)   A rating of vocational interests and personality type
C)   A rating of physical maturity
D)   A rating of school matriculation performanceE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the biologic changes of adolescence?

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A)   They are multifactorial in age of onset.
B)   They are determined solely by the influence of gonadotrophic hormones.
C)   They are sensitive to effects of heredity and environment.
D)   They are typically initiated one to two years earlier in girls than boys.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 8

Which of the following is true of occupational roles in adolescence?

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A)   They are patterns of behavior that parents identify for teens to offer guidance about expected behaviors and responsibilities in specific defined situations.
B)   Occupational roles are consistent across cultures, with similarity in roles based on age group rather than culture.
C)   Occupational roles may overlap, and role conflicts often become stressors for typical teens.
D)   Occupational role is another term for career aspirations, as teens model the dress and behavior of people who are successful in their desired career.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The process of "trying on" different roles in various settings, such as home, school, and other social settings to explore personal values, spirituality, racial and ethnic identity, sexuality, and gender is called:

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A)   Occupational role development
B)   Identity formation
C)   Resilience
D)   Gender identityE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is true of substance abuse in adolescence?

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A)   Adolescents often experiment with and abuse both legal and illicit substances.
B)   Substance abuse is primarily a problem among teens from low socioeconomic status.
C)   Substance abuse occurs but it does not present a major health problem among teens.
D)   All of these are true.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 14: Adolescent Development

Peer conformity, the behavioral response to peer pressure, is:

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Cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity during adolescence:

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Injury risk in competitive sports participation for adolescents is correlated to?

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The areas of adolescent brain development that are most strongly associated with improved planning and modulation of movement is:

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The first experience with the occupational role of employee often happens during adolescence, and this experience uniquely serves to:

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The Tanner or sex maturity rating (SMR) scale is:

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Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the biologic changes of adolescence?

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Which of the following is true of occupational roles in adolescence?

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The process of "trying on" different roles in various settings, such as home, school, and other social settings to explore personal values, spirituality, racial and ethnic identity, sexuality, and gender is called:

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Which of the following is true of substance abuse in adolescence?

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Exam 14: Adolescent Development

Peer conformity, the behavioral response to peer pressure, is:

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Cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity during adolescence:

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Injury risk in competitive sports participation for adolescents is correlated to?

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The areas of adolescent brain development that are most strongly associated with improved planning and modulation of movement is:

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The first experience with the occupational role of employee often happens during adolescence, and this experience uniquely serves to:

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The Tanner or sex maturity rating (SMR) scale is:

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Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the biologic changes of adolescence?

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Which of the following is true of occupational roles in adolescence?

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The process of "trying on" different roles in various settings, such as home, school, and other social settings to explore personal values, spirituality, racial and ethnic identity, sexuality, and gender is called:

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Which of the following is true of substance abuse in adolescence?

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