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Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence (Ages 12 to 18)

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Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence (Ages 12 to 18)

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9-1 §9.1 source ↗

Based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, how many hours of sleep a night do adolescents need for optimal functioning?
  1. a.
    five to six hours
  2. b.
    six to seven hours
  3. c.
    eight to ten hours
  4. d.
    eleven to thirteen hours

Answer

C. eight to ten hours

9-3 §9.1 source ↗

What dimensional/proportional changes are typically seen in a female as she goes through adolescence?
  1. a.
    Her waist increases relative to her shoulders and bust.
  2. b.
    Her hips increase relative to her shoulders and waist.
  3. c.
    Her shoulders increase relative to all lower regions of her body.
  4. d.
    Her hips and shoulders will increase in a one-to-one ratio, both more than her waist.

Answer

B. Her hips increase relative to her shoulders and waist.

9-5 §9.2 source ↗

Which option is an example of a primary sex characteristic?
  1. a.
    facial hair
  2. b.
    enlargement of the uterus
  3. c.
    development of breast buds
  4. d.
    growth of pubic hair

Answer

B. enlargement of the uterus

9-7 §9.2 source ↗

What group has reported the highest rate of experiencing sexual violence?
  1. a.
    LGBQ+ teens
  2. b.
    Hispanic teens
  3. c.
    Native American teens
  4. d.
    White teens

Answer

A. LGBQ+ teens

9-9 §9.2 source ↗

In regard to the timing of the onset of puberty, who is more at risk for a depressed mood, negative body image, eating disorders, substance use, promiscuity, and school problems?
  1. a.
    a male who experiences late-onset puberty
  2. b.
    a female who experiences late-onset puberty
  3. c.
    a boy who experiences early-onset puberty
  4. d.
    a girl who experiences early-onset puberty

Answer

D. a girl who experiences early-onset puberty

9-11 §9.3 source ↗

Jamarcus realized that the method he used to study for his history test last time didn’t work. He decides to try a new approach. Which cognitive skill is Jamarcus demonstrating?
  1. a.
    assimilation
  2. b.
    perceptual speed
  3. c.
    metacognition
  4. d.
    propositional logic

Answer

C. metacognition

9-13 §9.3 source ↗

Elise has a sense that her problems are unique, that nobody has ever experienced them, and that her pain is a special kind of suffering that nobody has ever felt. This is an example of the concept of __________.
  1. a.
    the imaginary audience
  2. b.
    adolescent egocentrism
  3. c.
    metacognition
  4. d.
    the personal fable

Answer

D. the personal fable

9-15 §9.4 source ↗

Which hormone increases during puberty, which in turn can contribute to the formation of attachment and social relationships?
  1. a.
    glutamate
  2. b.
    oxytocin
  3. c.
    gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
  4. d.
    norepinephrine

Answer

B. oxytocin

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