Quiz 9 Flashcards
Earlier sexual development and sexual behavior among adolescents is more hazardous today than it was in the past because: A) STIs are more common now than in the past, B) teen mothers often have no spouse to help them raise the child, C) Raising a child has become more complex and expensive, D) all of the above
D
In general, adolescents egocentrism refers to the:
view that one is noticed by everyone
All Christians believe in the Bible, and Josiah is a Christian; therefore Josiah believes in the Bible. This is an example of:
deductive reasoning
Fifteen-year old Rachel wants to be allowed to drive the family car, even though she does not yet have a drivers license. When his parents ask him why he thinks he should have driving privileges, he answers, “I know other kids who do it, and its just stupid that I have to wait another three months until i turn 16.” This is an example of what kind of thinking?
Intuitive
Marsha says, “There is no way I am going to school today with this bruise on my cheek. Everybody is going to laugh at me.” March is demonstrating her belief in:
An imaginary audience
Barret is serving a two- year mission for his church at the age of 19. When he returns home from his mission assignment, he will decide whether or not to attend college and will make decision about career and family. Barrets current status identity is:
Moratorium
In the United States, parent-child conflict is most common when children are in:
early adolescence
One reason that the teenage pregnancy rate in most European nations is less than half the rate than that of in the US may be because:
Most European schools offer sex education
Lydia finds that she often thinks about killing herself. This is called:
Suicide Ideation
The two most common drugs used by adolescents are:
marijuana and alcohol
Psychological development during adolescent is often seen as a quest to answer what question:
“Who am I”
Which type of parenting style is most effective during adolescence?
authoritative
Identity politics refers to the tendency to:
vote for people of one’s own race, religion, ethnicity, or gender
Seventeen-year-old Andrew failed several classes, lost his job, and spends most his time sleeping on the couch. When his parents voice their disapproval, he replies, “whatever”. Andrew’s response indicates:
Role Confusion
Older men’s high suicide rates may be due to: A) recent loss of a loved one, B) perceived poor health, C) social isolation, D) all of the above
D
