Question 1

Early maturation tends to have very negative effects for males.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Individuals operating at a postconventional level of moral development are more likely to be compelled to moral action when ____.

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A)  external forces favor it.
B)  it is the compassionate decision.
C)  the law dictates it.
D)  it is supported by their friends.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The two general types of physical development associated with puberty include

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A)  lower self-esteem and bodily changes.
B)  bodily changes and sexual maturation.
C)  sexual maturation and formal operational thinking.
D)  formal operational thinking and lower self-esteem.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Based on statistics, which 16-year-old is most likely to die as the result of natural causes?

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A)  Kay, who is a European American female
B)  Mae, who is an African American female
C)  Jay, who is a European American male
D)  Ray, who is an African American maleE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

About one in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male.

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A)  ​three
B)  ​five
C)  ​10
D)  ​20E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Estrogen is directly released by the

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A)  pituitary gland.
B)  ovaries.
C)  adrenal gland.
D)  testes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which best describes the "paternal investment theory" of puberty? ​

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A)  Moms have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved mom appears to delay its onset.
B)  Moms have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved mom appears to accelerate its onset.
C)  Dads have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved dad appears to delay its onset.
D)  Dads have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved dad appears to accelerate its onset.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

When considering the issue of euthanasia, Wendell says, "I know that killing is wrong, but I believe that compassion is sometimes more important than the law." This statement suggests that Wendell is thinking at Kohlberg's ____ level.

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A)  preconventional
B)  conventional
C)  postconventional
D)  unconventionalE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Parents may contribute to the likelihood of their children becoming obese by

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A)  encouraging them to get 9-10 hours of sleep each night.
B)  encouraging them to be more physically active.
C)  encouraging them to finish everything on their plates.
D)  encouraging them to rely on internal cues to eat.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

In Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development, principles like compassion and justice come to underlie moral decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  third
B)  fourth
C)  fifth
D)  sixthE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which measure would be used to determine whether a child is overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  BMI
B)  MMPI
C)  WISC
D)  WAISE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Menarche is best described as the onset of  ​

Accepted Answer

A)  puberty.
B)  public hair.
C)  menstruation.
D)  body growth.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Eighteen-year-olds appear to be significantly better problem solvers than eight-year-olds. Please describe some of the key advances in cognition that underlie this improvement.

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Question 14

A typical teenage girl should consume approximately ____ calories each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,200
B)  1,700
C)  2,200
D)  2,700E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The adjusted ratio of weight to height is known by the abbreviation _______________.

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The answer of The adjusted ratio of weight to height...

Question 16

Gilligan's approach to describing moral reasoning emphasize _______________ over justice.

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The answer of Gilligan's approach to describing moral reasoning emphasize...

Question 17

One way to reduce the incidence of obesity in adolescence is to have teens engage in "regular activity." Which of the following defines such activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise must last for at least 60 minutes, two times per week.
B)  Exercise must occur at least five times a week.
C)  Exercise must burn at least 250 calories.
D)  Exercise must last for 30 minutes, three times per week.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The first spontaneous ejaculation of sperm-laden material is called _______________. ​

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Question 19

Typical American teenagers tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  underestimate the danger of most risky behaviors and overestimate the likelihood that they will experience these consequences.
B)  overestimate the danger of most risky behaviors and underestimate the likelihood that they will experience these consequences.
C)  underestimate the danger of most risky behaviors as well as the likelihood that they will experience these consequences.
D)  overestimate the danger of most risky behaviors as well as the likelihood that they will experience these consequences.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Moral reasoning based on social contracts is best identified with Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A)  third
B)  fourth
C)  fifth
D)  sixthE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 8: Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

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Gilligan's approach to describing moral reasoning emphasize _______________ over justice.

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Early maturation tends to have very negative effects for males.

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The two general types of physical development associated with puberty include

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The adjusted ratio of weight to height is known by the abbreviation _______________.

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About one in ____ individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder is male.

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The first spontaneous ejaculation of sperm-laden material is called _______________. ​

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In Kohlberg's ____ stage of moral development, principles like compassion and justice come to underlie moral decision making.

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