Question 1

Brenda is within the normal range for weight,but she uses laxatives in order to control her severe overconsumption of calories.Brenda suffers from anorexia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Reasoning that includes propositions and possibilities that may not reflect reality defines:

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A)   inductive reasoning.
B)   perceptual thought.
C)   hypothetical thought.
D)   deductive reasoning.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

When thinking about possibilities that may or may not reflect reality,an adolescent can use _____ thought.

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The answer of When thinking about possibilities that may or...

Question 4

In _____ reasoning,one begins with a general premise and draws logical,specific conclusions from it.

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The answer of In _____ reasoning,one begins with a general...

Question 5

A young boy experienced ongoing sexual abuse until he was 15.Now that he is a grown man,it is likely that he:

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A)   has forgotten the experiences over time.
B)   suffers from biological harm resulting from the abuse.
C)   is depressed and has difficulty with sex or psychosocial issues.
D)   has outgrown the biological and psychosocial effects of the abuse.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The period when children's bodies become adult in terms of size,shape,and sexuality is called:

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A)   puberty.
B)   youth.
C)   the growth spurt.
D)   secondary sex development.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

About _____ of the variation in age of puberty is determined by genes.

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A)   one-half
B)   two-thirds
C)   one-fourth
D)   three-fourthsE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The first ejaculation of seminal fluid is called "_____."

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The answer of The first ejaculation of seminal fluid is...

Question 9

Bottom-up reasoning is also referred to as "_____ reasoning."

Accepted Answer

A)   top-down
B)   theoretical
C)   concrete
D)   inductiveE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which statement about teen sexual activity is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Teen births have decreased in every nation.
B)   Teen use of contraception has risen.
C)   Teen abortions are less common than they were 20 years ago.
D)   Youth continue to report sexual activity at younger and younger ages.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Linda learned in health class that _____ is a hormone that is necessary for puberty.

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A)   estrogen
B)   cortisol
C)   lipid
D)   leptinE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

It may be that the fundamental task of adolescence is to:

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A)   move from secondary to tertiary education.
B)   avoid risky behaviors.
C)   achieve adult levels of social competence.
D)   graduate school and find a life partner.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Males of all ages tend to be dissatisfied with their bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Tanya spends one hour getting ready for school.She insists on only wearing brand-name clothes.Tanya also wears specific sunglasses to demonstrate that she is a member of the popular crowd,and she participates in verbal bullying of students in the loner crowd.Tanya is MOST likely to be at what level of the education system?

Accepted Answer

A)   preschool
B)   elementary school
C)   middle school
D)   high schoolE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Precocious puberty is sexual development before the age of 6.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Sean is sixteen years old and likes to listen to extremely loud music,stay up all night without sleeping,and drink until he is drunk.He may enjoy these activities because his _____ is not yet fully developed.

Accepted Answer

A)   limbic system
B)   prefrontal cortex
C)   basal ganglia
D)   temporal lobeE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Once the primary sexual organs begin to function,adolescents are biologically capable of:

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A)   reproduction.
B)   weight loss.
C)   giving blood.
D)   sleeping fewer hours.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Adolescents are capable of analytic thought,yet they do not consistently use it.All of the following are possible reasons for the inconsistent use of analytic thought by adolescents EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   they lack experience making decisions and thinking things through.
B)   thinking logically is more difficult than thinking intuitively for adolescents.
C)   thinking logically may require that adolescents confront comforting,familiar prejudices.
D)   they actively resist logical thinking.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

According to the results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) ,the countries with the highest math test scores are:

Accepted Answer

A)   Greece,Iceland,and China.
B)   Japan,the United States,and Finland.
C)   Austria,Italy,and South Korea.
D)   China,Singapore,and South Korea.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Child _____ is any erotic activity that arouses an adult and excites,shames,or confuses a child.

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The answer of Child _____ is any erotic activity that...

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In _____ reasoning,one begins with a general premise and draws logical,specific conclusions from it.

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Precocious puberty is sexual development before the age of 6.

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Bottom-up reasoning is also referred to as "_____ reasoning."

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The first ejaculation of seminal fluid is called "_____."

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When thinking about possibilities that may or may not reflect reality,an adolescent can use _____ thought.

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Which statement about teen sexual activity is FALSE?

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It may be that the fundamental task of adolescence is to:

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Brenda is within the normal range for weight,but she uses laxatives in order to control her severe overconsumption of calories.Brenda suffers from anorexia.

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The period when children's bodies become adult in terms of size,shape,and sexuality is called:

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Reasoning that includes propositions and possibilities that may not reflect reality defines:

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Adolescents are capable of analytic thought,yet they do not consistently use it.All of the following are possible reasons for the inconsistent use of analytic thought by adolescents EXCEPT:

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Once the primary sexual organs begin to function,adolescents are biologically capable of:

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Child _____ is any erotic activity that arouses an adult and excites,shames,or confuses a child.

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A young boy experienced ongoing sexual abuse until he was 15.Now that he is a grown man,it is likely that he:

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About _____ of the variation in age of puberty is determined by genes.

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Males of all ages tend to be dissatisfied with their bodies.

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Linda learned in health class that _____ is a hormone that is necessary for puberty.

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According to the results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) ,the countries with the highest math test scores are:

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Sean is sixteen years old and likes to listen to extremely loud music,stay up all night without sleeping,and drink until he is drunk.He may enjoy these activities because his _____ is not yet fully developed.

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In _____ reasoning,one begins with a general premise and draws logical,specific conclusions from it.

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Precocious puberty is sexual development before the age of 6.

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Bottom-up reasoning is also referred to as "_____ reasoning."

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The first ejaculation of seminal fluid is called "_____."

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When thinking about possibilities that may or may not reflect reality,an adolescent can use _____ thought.

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It may be that the fundamental task of adolescence is to:

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Brenda is within the normal range for weight,but she uses laxatives in order to control her severe overconsumption of calories.Brenda suffers from anorexia.

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The period when children's bodies become adult in terms of size,shape,and sexuality is called:

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Adolescents are capable of analytic thought,yet they do not consistently use it.All of the following are possible reasons for the inconsistent use of analytic thought by adolescents EXCEPT:

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Once the primary sexual organs begin to function,adolescents are biologically capable of:

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Child _____ is any erotic activity that arouses an adult and excites,shames,or confuses a child.

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A young boy experienced ongoing sexual abuse until he was 15.Now that he is a grown man,it is likely that he:

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About _____ of the variation in age of puberty is determined by genes.

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Males of all ages tend to be dissatisfied with their bodies.

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Linda learned in health class that _____ is a hormone that is necessary for puberty.

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According to the results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) ,the countries with the highest math test scores are:

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Sean is sixteen years old and likes to listen to extremely loud music,stay up all night without sleeping,and drink until he is drunk.He may enjoy these activities because his _____ is not yet fully developed.

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