Quiz-502 Early and Middle Adolescence
Which of the following is an example of a non-suicidal self-injurious act, as defined by Klonsky?
head-banging
sexual promiscuity
cannabis use
alcoholism - ANS-head-banging
In addition to negative mood, factors such as ______ and media have been shown to have an
effect on eating behaviors with adolescents.
family
early puberty
obesity
intelligence - ANS-family
Early onset of puberty may be the result of ______.
environmental factors
precociousness
physical fitness
long-term fertility - ANS-environmental factors
Counselors, teachers, and those working with children and adolescents can help them improve
their self-esteem by encouraging them to focus on, explore, and value their areas of higher
competency.
True
False - ANS-True
Adolescents described by ______ experience numerous crises and try on many identities but
have not committed to an identity.
identity moratorium
identity foreclosure
identity confusion
identity achievement - ANS-identity moratorium
Adolescents who demonstrate personality characteristics that promote risky behaviors are more
likely to engage in unprotected sex.
True
False - ANS-True
Counselors should ensure that they are available and ______ in order to maintain the trust of
teachers, students, and their families, especially as they navigate times crisis.
always in their office
Which of the following is an example of a non-suicidal self-injurious act, as defined by Klonsky?
head-banging
sexual promiscuity
cannabis use
alcoholism - ANS-head-banging
In addition to negative mood, factors such as ______ and media have been shown to have an
effect on eating behaviors with adolescents.
family
early puberty
obesity
intelligence - ANS-family
Early onset of puberty may be the result of ______.
environmental factors
precociousness
physical fitness
long-term fertility - ANS-environmental factors
Counselors, teachers, and those working with children and adolescents can help them improve
their self-esteem by encouraging them to focus on, explore, and value their areas of higher
competency.
True
False - ANS-True
Adolescents described by ______ experience numerous crises and try on many identities but
have not committed to an identity.
identity moratorium
identity foreclosure
identity confusion
identity achievement - ANS-identity moratorium
Adolescents who demonstrate personality characteristics that promote risky behaviors are more
likely to engage in unprotected sex.
True
False - ANS-True
Counselors should ensure that they are available and ______ in order to maintain the trust of
teachers, students, and their families, especially as they navigate times crisis.
always in their office
