Chapter 14 Flashcards
Statistically, which student is likely to fall asleep during class?
a. Ariel, age 5
b. Wilhelm, age 8
c. Allen, age 11
d. Rose, age 14
d. Rose, age 14
Adolescent acne is usually caused by _____.
a. changes in diet
b. changes in the lymphoid system
c. sexual frustration
d. an increase in skin oils and sweat
d. an increase in skin oils and sweat
Which of the following accurately describes development of the prefrontal cortex in adolescence?
a. the prefrontal cortex does not begin to mature until late adolescence
b. the prefrontal cortex steadily matures throughout adolescence
c. the prefrontal cortex fully matures during puberty
d. the prefrontal cortex develops in dramatic stages
b. the prefrontal cortex steadily matures throughout adolescence
In a study of executive function comparing adolescents to their parents, the researchers found that _____.
a. the parents were quicker but less accurate than the adolescents
b. the adolescents were quicker and more accurate than the parents
c. the parents were quicker and more accurate than the adolescents
d. the adolescents were quicker but less accurate than the parents
d. the adolescents were quicker but less accurate than the parents
Latisha experienced menarche when she was 7 years old. She experienced _____.
a. precocious puberty
b. abnormal hormonal fluctuations
c. preterm menarche
d. excessively high levels of androgens
a. precocious puberty
Sharon is concerned about deficiencies in her daughter Alana’s diet. If Alana is a typical teen, Sharon should feed her _____.
a. potatoes to increase her starch
b. carrots to increase her vitamin A
c. orange juice to increase her vitamin C
d. spinach to increase her iron
d. spinach to increase her iron
For all eating disorders, _____ is crucial.
a. peer acceptance
b. family function
c. family structure
d. media exposure
b. family function
In the current generation of teens, _____.
a. births have increased in every nation
b. use of contraception has risen
c. abortions are more common than they were 20 years ago
d. age of first sexual activity has declined
b. use of contraception has risen
Changes in primary sex characteristics include _____.
a. growth of pubic hair and underarm hair
b. rapid increase in height
c. growth of the uterus or the testes
d. deeper voices
c. growth of the uterus or the testes
Which gland(s) receive(s) signals directly from the hypothalamus?
a. adrenals
b. testes
c. pituitary
d. gonads
c. pituitary
Which factor has been associated with early maturation among girls?
a. less depression
b. high self-esteem
c. less alcohol use
d. poor body image
d. poor body image
The period when children’s bodies become adult in terms of size, shape, and sexuality is called _____.
a. puberty
b. youth
c. the growth spurt
d. secondary sex development
a. puberty
During the adolescent growth spurt, what is the last part(s) of the body to grow?
a. limbs
b. torso
c. ears
d. feet
b. torso
The recommended daily dose of calcium is 1,300 milligrams; most teens consume less than _____ milligrams per day.
a. 300
b. 500
c. 800
d. 1,000
b. 500
Which statement about the correlation between body fat and onset of puberty among females is correct?
a. There is no correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty among females.
b. There is a positive correlation between body fat and onset of puberty among females.
c. There is a negative correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty among females.
d. There is a correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty only among female adolescents who are Native American.
b. There is a positive correlation between body fat and onset of puberty among females
