Question 1

During adolescence,impulsivity declines and analytic thinking:

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A)   also declines.
B)   increases.
C)   stays at the preadolescent level.
D)   is still not developed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

For both girls and boys,puberty typically begins as young as _____ years of age or as late as _____ years of age.

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A)   5;18
B)   7;16
C)   8;14
D)   10;13E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Veronica and her friends come up with several options of things to do on Friday night,and ultimately decide to go to a new movie because it received positive reviews.In making this decision Veronica and her friends are using what type of thought?

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A)   deductive reasoning
B)   intuitive thought
C)   concrete reasoning
D)   analytic thoughtE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Therence has just started middle school.According to research,Therence will:

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A)   likely experience more behavior problems.
B)   likely experience fewer behavior problems.
C)   continue to show high achievement.
D)   experience a sharp decline in self-esteem,achievement,and social status.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which gland(s) receive(s) signals directly from the hypothalamus during the emergence of puberty?

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A)   adrenals
B)   testes
C)   pituitary
D)   gonadsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Family stress decreases hormone production during puberty.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Because the limbic system is activated by puberty,but the prefrontal cortex matures more gradually over time,adolescents might be swayed by their intuition instead of by logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ability to multiply unreal numbers,such as (3x)(5y),reflects Jean Piaget's _____ operational stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to multiply unreal numbers,such as...

Question 9

One of the MOST prominent aspects of formal operational thought is the ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)   reject adult thoughts and values.
B)   think in terms of possibilities.
C)   take another person's point of view.
D)   use creative impulse as a problem-solving skill.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

When asked what she sees in her new boyfriend,whom she just met,Kendra responds,"I don't know.It just feels right." Kendra's response is an example of _____ thought.

Accepted Answer

A)   concrete operational
B)   analytic
C)   intuitive
D)   abstractE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The _____ is not fully developed until adulthood and is responsible for cognitive control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is not fully developed until...

Question 12

Hypothetical thought involves reasoning only about propositions that reflect reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The belief in an imaginary audience makes adolescents self-conscious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to take dramatic risks in order to gain peer approval?

Accepted Answer

A)   5-year-old Eric
B)   10-year-old Simeon
C)   15-year-old Kevin
D)   20-year-old BruceE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Brianna has heard repeatedly from her parents about the potential dangers of drinking alcohol,yet at a party she gladly accepts a beer from a classmate.Brianna thinks that this classmate is one of the most popular students at school.In this situation,what type of thinking is MOST likely dominating Brianna's decision to accept the beer?

Accepted Answer

A)   inductive reasoning
B)   intuitive thought
C)   concrete reasoning
D)   analytic thoughtE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

According to Jean Piaget and his colleagues,around age 10,children are first able to use the trial-and-error method to achieve some understanding of balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Thinking or drawing conclusions based on past personal experience,emotions,or a hunch is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   deductive reasoning.
B)   intuitive thought.
C)   concrete reasoning.
D)   analytic thought.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

One physical change that typically occurs during adolescence is that the:

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A)   lungs increase in weight by a factor of five.
B)   heart doubles in size.
C)   tonsils increase in size.
D)   skin becomes darker.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Many developmentalists find middle schools to be "developmentally regressive," which means:

Accepted Answer

A)   teachers do not allow students to be independent.
B)   learning goes backward.
C)   the curriculum is not high quality.
D)   students do not desire autonomy.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

According to a 2013 survey,bulimia nervosa is present in _____ percent of high school girls in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   6.6
B)   10.5
C)   12.2
D)   15.0E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 9: Adolescence: Body and Mind

The _____ is not fully developed until adulthood and is responsible for cognitive control.

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Because the limbic system is activated by puberty,but the prefrontal cortex matures more gradually over time,adolescents might be swayed by their intuition instead of by logic.

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During adolescence,impulsivity declines and analytic thinking:

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Veronica and her friends come up with several options of things to do on Friday night,and ultimately decide to go to a new movie because it received positive reviews.In making this decision Veronica and her friends are using what type of thought?

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The belief in an imaginary audience makes adolescents self-conscious.

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Therence has just started middle school.According to research,Therence will:

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According to a 2013 survey,bulimia nervosa is present in _____ percent of high school girls in the United States.

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One physical change that typically occurs during adolescence is that the:

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Family stress decreases hormone production during puberty.

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One of the MOST prominent aspects of formal operational thought is the ability to:

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Hypothetical thought involves reasoning only about propositions that reflect reality.

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Thinking or drawing conclusions based on past personal experience,emotions,or a hunch is referred to as:

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Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to take dramatic risks in order to gain peer approval?

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According to Jean Piaget and his colleagues,around age 10,children are first able to use the trial-and-error method to achieve some understanding of balance.

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The ability to multiply unreal numbers,such as (3x)(5y),reflects Jean Piaget's _____ operational stage of cognitive development.

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When asked what she sees in her new boyfriend,whom she just met,Kendra responds,"I don't know.It just feels right." Kendra's response is an example of _____ thought.

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For both girls and boys,puberty typically begins as young as _ years of age or as late as _ years of age.

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Which gland(s) receive(s) signals directly from the hypothalamus during the emergence of puberty?

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Many developmentalists find middle schools to be "developmentally regressive," which means:

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Exam 9: Adolescence: Body and Mind

The _____ is not fully developed until adulthood and is responsible for cognitive control.

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Because the limbic system is activated by puberty,but the prefrontal cortex matures more gradually over time,adolescents might be swayed by their intuition instead of by logic.

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During adolescence,impulsivity declines and analytic thinking:

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Veronica and her friends come up with several options of things to do on Friday night,and ultimately decide to go to a new movie because it received positive reviews.In making this decision Veronica and her friends are using what type of thought?

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The belief in an imaginary audience makes adolescents self-conscious.

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Therence has just started middle school.According to research,Therence will:

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According to a 2013 survey,bulimia nervosa is present in _____ percent of high school girls in the United States.

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One physical change that typically occurs during adolescence is that the:

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Family stress decreases hormone production during puberty.

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One of the MOST prominent aspects of formal operational thought is the ability to:

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Hypothetical thought involves reasoning only about propositions that reflect reality.

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Thinking or drawing conclusions based on past personal experience,emotions,or a hunch is referred to as:

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Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to take dramatic risks in order to gain peer approval?

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According to Jean Piaget and his colleagues,around age 10,children are first able to use the trial-and-error method to achieve some understanding of balance.

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The ability to multiply unreal numbers,such as (3x)(5y),reflects Jean Piaget's _____ operational stage of cognitive development.

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When asked what she sees in her new boyfriend,whom she just met,Kendra responds,"I don't know.It just feels right." Kendra's response is an example of _____ thought.

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For both girls and boys,puberty typically begins as young as _____ years of age or as late as _____ years of age.

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Which gland(s) receive(s) signals directly from the hypothalamus during the emergence of puberty?

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Many developmentalists find middle schools to be "developmentally regressive," which means:

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