PORTAGE LEARNING PSYC 140
MODULE 6
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED
A+<RECENT VERSION>
1) boys puberty - answer start of puberty: usually begins between ages
9.5 and 13.5.
growth spurt: age 12.5
spermarche (first ejaculation): begins around the age of 13
end of puberty: 18 years old on average.
2) girls puberty - answer start of puberty: typically begins between ages
8 and 13.
growth spurt: starts age 10
menarche (first menstruation): age 12.5
end of puberty: 16 years old on average.
3) summarize the domino effect and its role in puberty. - answer the
hypothalamus is a regulatory center in the brain and it sends gnrh to the
pituitary gland, triggered by achieving a certain threshold of body fat. the
pituitary gland released gonadotropins (fsh and lh) which trigger the
production of sperm and ovarian follicles, along with sex hormones being
released into the bloodstream. these sex hormones lead to the
development of secondary sex characteristics like pubic hair growth,
breast growth, etc.
,4) late-maturing girls - answer have not been identified for being at risk
for major problems, although these individuals may feel annoyed at being
behind their peers regarding sexual development. the poor outcomes are
by no means inevitable.
5) early-maturing boys - answer typically receive positive attention for
being the tallest and strongest in their class. this positive attention is often
from both girls and other boys, who may look up to early maturing boys
who have a natural advantage in sports and other activities.
6) late-maturing boys - answer may be at-risk for problem behaviors if
their appearance and behavior, paired with an unsympathetic and bullying
school situation, results in their being rejected by their peers. the poor
outcomes are by no means inevitable.
7) profile of people with anorexia nervosa - answer are more likely to
come from middle- to upper-class families that are highly controlling,
common for it to run in the family.
are more likely to be very perfectionistic and tightly controlling of their
own behaviors.
may come from a culture or part of society where there is a high emphasis
on being thin.
may also have low levels of key neurotransmitters.
8) profile of people with bulimia nervosa - answer may also run in
families. however, these individuals are more likely to be impulsive and
engage in other reckless behaviors. research has found connections
between bulimia and depressive disorders, indicating a possible
biochemical problem.
9) eating disorders - answer in summary, a variety of social, genetic,
neurochemical, and personality variables play a role in eating disorders.
however, younger and more perfectionistic individuals are more likely to
, develop anorexia, while older and more impulsive individuals are more
likely to develop bulimia.
people with the purging subtype of anorexia will still be concerned about
obesity and would be underweight. those components are not part of
bulimia.
10) early maturing girls - answer girls who begin to mature before
age 10 my experience delinquency, negative body image, eating disorder,
substance abuse and early sexual behavior.
boys who begin to mature before age 12 may experience popularity with
girls, popularity among male peers & athletic success. may also be more
prone to risk behavior, starting to do more activities before they are ready.
girl who mature later in life may have a more boyish figure and suffer
from body image problems. even feeling left out from their peers.
boys who mature later may be at risk for some social and behavioral
problems if these physical attributes contribute to them being rejected by
their peers.
11) what are the health consequences of anorexia nervosa? - answer
affects your entire body.
anorexia can be fatal, and it is the deadliest mental disorder. anorexia
damages all major organs, and heart problems can linger for the rest of
the individual's life. nutritional deficiencies also affect the brain and
bones. amenorrhea (cessation of menstruation) is also common. both
anorexia and bulimia are associated with mental health issues, including
depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
12) what are the health consequences of bulimia nervosa? - answer
affects the entire body. is less costly from a health standpoint, it can result
in heart failure and stomach rupture. more benign consequences are from
purging behaviors, which can noticeably affect cheeks and hands.
however, consequences of bulimia are less noticeable than the
consequences of anorexia, particularly since many bulimic individuals are
of normal weight or are overweight (purging is an inefficient means of
losing weight). both anorexia and bulimia are associated with mental
health issues, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
, 13) how does formal operational thought differ from concrete
operational thought? give an example (other than one used in the module)
of the type of thinking in formal operations that a child in concrete
operations might find difficult. - answer formal operational thought is
some ways is a continuation of concrete operational thought. individuals
at this stage can think abstractly and hypothetically. they can engage in
deductive reasoning, consider possibilities, and think about concepts and
situations that are not directly tied to concrete experiences.
an example would be, a child is presented with the following problem: "if
all birds can fly, and a penguin is a bird, can a penguin fly?" with formal
operational thought one is able to use hypothetical-deductive reasoning to
consider possibilities and answer the question based on abstract
principles, understanding that not all birds can fly, including penguins.
14) describe the pendulum problem. - answer piaget would test
students' success at thinking logically and systematically through what
causes a pendulum to swing more rapidly. the adolescents are expected to
come up with a hypothesis and then systematically test it.
15) how does adolescent brain development mirror brain development
in early childhood? - answer both show a pattern of overproduction of
neural connections that are then pruned away through learning and usage.
myelination begins in early childhood and is completed in adolescence.
16) identity diffusion - - answer a teen who is uncertain about her
interests and strengths, often feeling lost when contemplating future
choices. sarah hasn't explored potential vocations and is hesitant to make
decisions about her future. she lacks a clear sense of direction and
vocational identity, leading to a feeling of confusion and floundering.
17) identity moratorium - - answer a teen who in the midst of a
vocational crisis. maybe despite being a talented student, they are
exploring various academic majors without committing to any. is actively
engaging in self-discovery, attending career counseling sessions, and
MODULE 6
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED
A+<RECENT VERSION>
1) boys puberty - answer start of puberty: usually begins between ages
9.5 and 13.5.
growth spurt: age 12.5
spermarche (first ejaculation): begins around the age of 13
end of puberty: 18 years old on average.
2) girls puberty - answer start of puberty: typically begins between ages
8 and 13.
growth spurt: starts age 10
menarche (first menstruation): age 12.5
end of puberty: 16 years old on average.
3) summarize the domino effect and its role in puberty. - answer the
hypothalamus is a regulatory center in the brain and it sends gnrh to the
pituitary gland, triggered by achieving a certain threshold of body fat. the
pituitary gland released gonadotropins (fsh and lh) which trigger the
production of sperm and ovarian follicles, along with sex hormones being
released into the bloodstream. these sex hormones lead to the
development of secondary sex characteristics like pubic hair growth,
breast growth, etc.
,4) late-maturing girls - answer have not been identified for being at risk
for major problems, although these individuals may feel annoyed at being
behind their peers regarding sexual development. the poor outcomes are
by no means inevitable.
5) early-maturing boys - answer typically receive positive attention for
being the tallest and strongest in their class. this positive attention is often
from both girls and other boys, who may look up to early maturing boys
who have a natural advantage in sports and other activities.
6) late-maturing boys - answer may be at-risk for problem behaviors if
their appearance and behavior, paired with an unsympathetic and bullying
school situation, results in their being rejected by their peers. the poor
outcomes are by no means inevitable.
7) profile of people with anorexia nervosa - answer are more likely to
come from middle- to upper-class families that are highly controlling,
common for it to run in the family.
are more likely to be very perfectionistic and tightly controlling of their
own behaviors.
may come from a culture or part of society where there is a high emphasis
on being thin.
may also have low levels of key neurotransmitters.
8) profile of people with bulimia nervosa - answer may also run in
families. however, these individuals are more likely to be impulsive and
engage in other reckless behaviors. research has found connections
between bulimia and depressive disorders, indicating a possible
biochemical problem.
9) eating disorders - answer in summary, a variety of social, genetic,
neurochemical, and personality variables play a role in eating disorders.
however, younger and more perfectionistic individuals are more likely to
, develop anorexia, while older and more impulsive individuals are more
likely to develop bulimia.
people with the purging subtype of anorexia will still be concerned about
obesity and would be underweight. those components are not part of
bulimia.
10) early maturing girls - answer girls who begin to mature before
age 10 my experience delinquency, negative body image, eating disorder,
substance abuse and early sexual behavior.
boys who begin to mature before age 12 may experience popularity with
girls, popularity among male peers & athletic success. may also be more
prone to risk behavior, starting to do more activities before they are ready.
girl who mature later in life may have a more boyish figure and suffer
from body image problems. even feeling left out from their peers.
boys who mature later may be at risk for some social and behavioral
problems if these physical attributes contribute to them being rejected by
their peers.
11) what are the health consequences of anorexia nervosa? - answer
affects your entire body.
anorexia can be fatal, and it is the deadliest mental disorder. anorexia
damages all major organs, and heart problems can linger for the rest of
the individual's life. nutritional deficiencies also affect the brain and
bones. amenorrhea (cessation of menstruation) is also common. both
anorexia and bulimia are associated with mental health issues, including
depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
12) what are the health consequences of bulimia nervosa? - answer
affects the entire body. is less costly from a health standpoint, it can result
in heart failure and stomach rupture. more benign consequences are from
purging behaviors, which can noticeably affect cheeks and hands.
however, consequences of bulimia are less noticeable than the
consequences of anorexia, particularly since many bulimic individuals are
of normal weight or are overweight (purging is an inefficient means of
losing weight). both anorexia and bulimia are associated with mental
health issues, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
, 13) how does formal operational thought differ from concrete
operational thought? give an example (other than one used in the module)
of the type of thinking in formal operations that a child in concrete
operations might find difficult. - answer formal operational thought is
some ways is a continuation of concrete operational thought. individuals
at this stage can think abstractly and hypothetically. they can engage in
deductive reasoning, consider possibilities, and think about concepts and
situations that are not directly tied to concrete experiences.
an example would be, a child is presented with the following problem: "if
all birds can fly, and a penguin is a bird, can a penguin fly?" with formal
operational thought one is able to use hypothetical-deductive reasoning to
consider possibilities and answer the question based on abstract
principles, understanding that not all birds can fly, including penguins.
14) describe the pendulum problem. - answer piaget would test
students' success at thinking logically and systematically through what
causes a pendulum to swing more rapidly. the adolescents are expected to
come up with a hypothesis and then systematically test it.
15) how does adolescent brain development mirror brain development
in early childhood? - answer both show a pattern of overproduction of
neural connections that are then pruned away through learning and usage.
myelination begins in early childhood and is completed in adolescence.
16) identity diffusion - - answer a teen who is uncertain about her
interests and strengths, often feeling lost when contemplating future
choices. sarah hasn't explored potential vocations and is hesitant to make
decisions about her future. she lacks a clear sense of direction and
vocational identity, leading to a feeling of confusion and floundering.
17) identity moratorium - - answer a teen who in the midst of a
vocational crisis. maybe despite being a talented student, they are
exploring various academic majors without committing to any. is actively
engaging in self-discovery, attending career counseling sessions, and
