Lifespan Development Final
Ms. Chang is trying to prepare her health class students for the onset of
puberty. What should she tell the boys that they are likely to experience
first? - ANSWER increased penis and testicle size
Thirteen-year-old Grace's blood tests indicate that her levels of
testosterone are about twice as high as they were a few years ago and that
her estradiol levels are about eight times higher than earlier. This indicates
that Grace is most likely to - ANSWER undergo normal pubertal changes.
Fourteen-year-old Kent recently received his blood test results. The test
results indicate an eighteenfold increase in testosterone levels and a
twofold increase in estradiol levels over the past few years. It appears that
Kent - ANSWER is experiencing normal changes during puberty.
Gregory is undergoing pubertal changes. He has started using addictive
drugs and has started taking an increasing number of risks. Which of the
following neurotransmitters is most likely responsible for these
developments? - ANSWER d
Donna is concerned about her adolescent daughter's tendency to flare-up
at the mildest provocations. Donna says that her daughter refuses to see
reason sometimes and is unable to exercise much self-control. As a
specialist in the development of adolescents, you would tell Donna that her
daughter's behavior could partly be explained by the biological reason that
- ANSWER the amygdala—the seat of emotions such as anger—matures
earlier than the prefrontal cortex in adolescents.
Juanita, a Latino girl, is entering adolescence, and her mother wants to
keep her from risky sexual behavior. According to research, her mother
should - ANSWER foster a close and supportive relationship with Juanita.
Bill wants to know how he can prevent his adolescent son from becoming a
drug addict. You would suggest that Bill - ANSWER have family dinners
most nights of the week.
Katie weighs less than 85 percent of what is considered normal for her age
and height. Yet, she sees herself as too fat and starves to become thinner.
Katie most likely suffers from - ANSWER anorexia nervosa
,Jackie, a 15-year-old girl, has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. It is
most likely that Jackie - ANSWER is competitive and high-achieving.
Dalia tends to go on eating binges and then purges by self-inducing
vomiting or using a laxative. Which of the following conditions does Dalia
suffer from? - ANSWER bulimia nervosa
Fifteen-year-old Juanita wants to skip school because she is having a bad
hair day and is convinced that everybody will notice and think badly of her.
Which aspect of adolescent egocentrism is Juanita experiencing? -
ANSWER the imaginary audience
Leila, a 14-year-old girl, feels that nobody understands her, especially her
parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the ________ aspect of an
adolescent's egocentrism. - ANSWER personal fable
George wants to ensure that his sons become competent decision makers.
Which of the following is a strategy you would suggest for improving their
decision making? - ANSWER Provide more opportunities for them to
engage in role playing and peer group problem solving.
When Diana transitioned from elementary school to middle school, she
moved from being one of the oldest, biggest, and most powerful students in
the elementary school to being one of the youngest, smallest, and least
powerful students in the middle school. This phenomenon is known as the -
ANSWER top-dog phenomenon.
A dropout prevention program functions by "adopting" entire grades from
public elementary schools, or corresponding age cohorts from public
housing developments. These children are then provided with a program of
academic, social, cultural, and recreational activities throughout their
elementary, middle school, and high school years. Identify this program. -
ANSWER "I Have a Dream" (IHAD) program
Ned is an only child and has always enjoyed full attention from his parents
and extended family. In college, he tends to speak about himself and his
own personal struggles with his friends. He seldom pays attention to others'
needs or lets them speak. He expects everyone to agree with his opinions
, and gets frustrated and upset if they don't. Which of the following terms
best describes Ned? - ANSWER narcissist
Richard believes he is gay. This orientation is part of Richard's _____
identity. - ANSWER sexual
Holly is quiet and introverted. She feels stressed whenever she has to
interact with a lot of people. She keeps mostly to herself and seldom
speaks up in class. She never socializes or attends parties. Which of the
following terms best describes this aspect of Holly's identity? - ANSWER
personality
Ramon's parents have decided that he will enroll in a liberal arts course in
the state college near their hometown. Ramon has not really thought much
about this decision himself, and he will most likely follow their advice.
James Marcia would classify Ramon's identity status as identity - ANSWER
foreclosure.
Nancy was not able to decide whether she should major in music or take
up an undergraduate program in engineering. After significant exploration
of both options, she finally chose the latter, with a minor in music. Identify
Nancy's status of identity. - ANSWER identity achievement
Irene, a 16-year-old girl, is a first-generation immigrant whose parents
came to the United States from Ukraine when she was just a baby. Irene
enjoys many of the same things that her American friends do but respects
her culture's traditions and speaks to her parents in their native language.
Irene seems to have formed a(n) _____ identity. - ANSWER bicultural
Misha is a first-generation immigrant in the United States. In the context of
cultural and ethnic identity, which of the following statements is most likely
to be true about her identity? - ANSWER She is unlikely to change her
identity much and may or may not develop a new identity.
Reggie, a 16-year-old teenager, gets into a lot of arguments with his
parents. Going by what is generally observed about parent-adolescent
conflict, it is likely that most of the arguments center around - ANSWER
everyday events of family life.
Ms. Chang is trying to prepare her health class students for the onset of
puberty. What should she tell the boys that they are likely to experience
first? - ANSWER increased penis and testicle size
Thirteen-year-old Grace's blood tests indicate that her levels of
testosterone are about twice as high as they were a few years ago and that
her estradiol levels are about eight times higher than earlier. This indicates
that Grace is most likely to - ANSWER undergo normal pubertal changes.
Fourteen-year-old Kent recently received his blood test results. The test
results indicate an eighteenfold increase in testosterone levels and a
twofold increase in estradiol levels over the past few years. It appears that
Kent - ANSWER is experiencing normal changes during puberty.
Gregory is undergoing pubertal changes. He has started using addictive
drugs and has started taking an increasing number of risks. Which of the
following neurotransmitters is most likely responsible for these
developments? - ANSWER d
Donna is concerned about her adolescent daughter's tendency to flare-up
at the mildest provocations. Donna says that her daughter refuses to see
reason sometimes and is unable to exercise much self-control. As a
specialist in the development of adolescents, you would tell Donna that her
daughter's behavior could partly be explained by the biological reason that
- ANSWER the amygdala—the seat of emotions such as anger—matures
earlier than the prefrontal cortex in adolescents.
Juanita, a Latino girl, is entering adolescence, and her mother wants to
keep her from risky sexual behavior. According to research, her mother
should - ANSWER foster a close and supportive relationship with Juanita.
Bill wants to know how he can prevent his adolescent son from becoming a
drug addict. You would suggest that Bill - ANSWER have family dinners
most nights of the week.
Katie weighs less than 85 percent of what is considered normal for her age
and height. Yet, she sees herself as too fat and starves to become thinner.
Katie most likely suffers from - ANSWER anorexia nervosa
,Jackie, a 15-year-old girl, has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. It is
most likely that Jackie - ANSWER is competitive and high-achieving.
Dalia tends to go on eating binges and then purges by self-inducing
vomiting or using a laxative. Which of the following conditions does Dalia
suffer from? - ANSWER bulimia nervosa
Fifteen-year-old Juanita wants to skip school because she is having a bad
hair day and is convinced that everybody will notice and think badly of her.
Which aspect of adolescent egocentrism is Juanita experiencing? -
ANSWER the imaginary audience
Leila, a 14-year-old girl, feels that nobody understands her, especially her
parents and teachers. Leila's feelings reflect the ________ aspect of an
adolescent's egocentrism. - ANSWER personal fable
George wants to ensure that his sons become competent decision makers.
Which of the following is a strategy you would suggest for improving their
decision making? - ANSWER Provide more opportunities for them to
engage in role playing and peer group problem solving.
When Diana transitioned from elementary school to middle school, she
moved from being one of the oldest, biggest, and most powerful students in
the elementary school to being one of the youngest, smallest, and least
powerful students in the middle school. This phenomenon is known as the -
ANSWER top-dog phenomenon.
A dropout prevention program functions by "adopting" entire grades from
public elementary schools, or corresponding age cohorts from public
housing developments. These children are then provided with a program of
academic, social, cultural, and recreational activities throughout their
elementary, middle school, and high school years. Identify this program. -
ANSWER "I Have a Dream" (IHAD) program
Ned is an only child and has always enjoyed full attention from his parents
and extended family. In college, he tends to speak about himself and his
own personal struggles with his friends. He seldom pays attention to others'
needs or lets them speak. He expects everyone to agree with his opinions
, and gets frustrated and upset if they don't. Which of the following terms
best describes Ned? - ANSWER narcissist
Richard believes he is gay. This orientation is part of Richard's _____
identity. - ANSWER sexual
Holly is quiet and introverted. She feels stressed whenever she has to
interact with a lot of people. She keeps mostly to herself and seldom
speaks up in class. She never socializes or attends parties. Which of the
following terms best describes this aspect of Holly's identity? - ANSWER
personality
Ramon's parents have decided that he will enroll in a liberal arts course in
the state college near their hometown. Ramon has not really thought much
about this decision himself, and he will most likely follow their advice.
James Marcia would classify Ramon's identity status as identity - ANSWER
foreclosure.
Nancy was not able to decide whether she should major in music or take
up an undergraduate program in engineering. After significant exploration
of both options, she finally chose the latter, with a minor in music. Identify
Nancy's status of identity. - ANSWER identity achievement
Irene, a 16-year-old girl, is a first-generation immigrant whose parents
came to the United States from Ukraine when she was just a baby. Irene
enjoys many of the same things that her American friends do but respects
her culture's traditions and speaks to her parents in their native language.
Irene seems to have formed a(n) _____ identity. - ANSWER bicultural
Misha is a first-generation immigrant in the United States. In the context of
cultural and ethnic identity, which of the following statements is most likely
to be true about her identity? - ANSWER She is unlikely to change her
identity much and may or may not develop a new identity.
Reggie, a 16-year-old teenager, gets into a lot of arguments with his
parents. Going by what is generally observed about parent-adolescent
conflict, it is likely that most of the arguments center around - ANSWER
everyday events of family life.
