Question 1

Family stress predicts earlier than normal puberty in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   girls alone
B)   boys alone
C)   both sexes
D)   neither sex

Question 2

Which is NOT a basic message from the text with regard to puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children's reactions to their changing bodies depend on their environment.
B)   When children are undergoing puberty, it is crucial to provide nurturing schools.
C)   Communication about puberty needs improvement, especially for boys.
D)   Don't burden pre-teens by discussing puberty until the changes have occurred.

Question 3

The _____ starts to change FIRST when a boy reaches puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)   penis
B)   hair
C)   voice
D)   hips and chest

Question 4

Describe the social risks and potential psychological problems for a girl who matures earlier than her peers. Then, spell out protective influences that can mitigate those risks.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Based on Harter's research, if people want to know about a girl's overall self-esteem, which of the following questions should they ask?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do you think you are smart?
B)   Do you think you are pretty?
C)   Do you think you have a good personality?
D)   Do you think your parents love you?

Question 6

Which 14-year-old girl is MOST at risk of getting into trouble as a teen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inge, a Danish girl, who got her period at age 9
B)   Sara, who hasn't gotten her period yet and looks physically like a child
C)   Suyin, who has loving parents and friends who are her own age
D)   Serika, who is very religious

Question 7

About 1 in 8 teens make their "sexual debut" by age _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   14
C)   15
D)   18

Question 8

Which is a symptom of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-starvation to less than 95 percent of one's ideal weight
B)   low leptin levels, producing a loss of adult fertility
C)   a realistic body image
D)   binging and purging

Question 9

According to the research, a person's FIRST sexual feelings occur:

Accepted Answer

A)   before puberty.
B)   around the middle of puberty.
C)   towards the end of puberty.
D)   when that person first falls in love.

Question 10

In the United States, girls, on average, reach menarche about 6 months _____ than boys reach spermarche.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

According to the research, which child is undergoing his or her FIRST sexual feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mina, age 10, whose output of adrenal androgens has increased
B)   Nahum, age 12, who recently had his first ejaculation
C)   Olivia, age 13, who just reached menarche
D)   Pablo, age 14, who just fell in love

Question 12

According to the text, boys prize intimacy in a relationship more than simply having sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To predict a girl's risk of developing an eating disorder, which is NOT a question that a psychologist should ask?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do you strongly identify with the "thin ideal"?
B)   Are you depressed?
C)   Do you care deeply about reducing your food intake?
D)   Do you earn As and Bs in your classes?

Question 14

Libby weighs only 85 pounds, exercises incessantly, and eats practically nothing. Libby's diagnosis is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   depression
B)   anorexia nervosa
C)   externalizing problems
D)   bulimia

Question 15

Dr. Fatima is lecturing about eating disorders. Which of the following is a "good news" fact he should report?

Accepted Answer

A)   These conditions are curable.
B)   Eating disorders rarely have long-term effects.
C)   These conditions don't affect men.
D)   Among adolescents, eating disorders are very rare.

Question 16

Research suggests that early-maturing girls are apt to be more:

Accepted Answer

A)   depressed and get into trouble with "acting out" activities more than their peers.
B)   socially withdrawn and emotionally isolated than their peers.
C)   well-adjusted and happier than their peers.
D)   academically advanced than their peers.

Question 17

Which is a classic psychological symptom associated with eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   an extreme need for approval
B)   extremely high self-esteem
C)   compulsive sexual activity
D)   intense anger

Question 18

Which of the following forces predicts early puberty in girls?

Accepted Answer

A)   rapid weight gain during infancy.
B)   being underweight in elementary school.
C)   being an only child.
D)   having siblings.

Question 19

_____ program(s)  sexual feelings in girls and boys.

Accepted Answer

A)   Testosterone
B)   Estrogens
C)   Leptins
D)   Gonads

Question 20

_____ are MOST likely to post sexually oriented comments to photos on social media websites.

Accepted Answer

A)   Girls
B)   Boys
C)   Popular kids
D)   Unpopular kids

Exam 8: Physical Development

To predict a girl's risk of developing an eating disorder, which is NOT a question that a psychologist should ask?

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Which is a symptom of anorexia nervosa?

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_____ are MOST likely to post sexually oriented comments to photos on social media websites.

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Which 14-year-old girl is MOST at risk of getting into trouble as a teen?

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According to the research, a person's FIRST sexual feelings occur:

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Based on Harter's research, if people want to know about a girl's overall self-esteem, which of the following questions should they ask?

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Which of the following forces predicts early puberty in girls?

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Research suggests that early-maturing girls are apt to be more:

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Which is a classic psychological symptom associated with eating disorders?

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Which is NOT a basic message from the text with regard to puberty?

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Family stress predicts earlier than normal puberty in _____.

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Describe the social risks and potential psychological problems for a girl who matures earlier than her peers. Then, spell out protective influences that can mitigate those risks.

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Dr. Fatima is lecturing about eating disorders. Which of the following is a "good news" fact he should report?

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According to the text, boys prize intimacy in a relationship more than simply having sex.

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About 1 in 8 teens make their "sexual debut" by age _____.

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The _____ starts to change FIRST when a boy reaches puberty.

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Libby weighs only 85 pounds, exercises incessantly, and eats practically nothing. Libby's diagnosis is _____.

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In the United States, girls, on average, reach menarche about 6 months _____ than boys reach spermarche.

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According to the research, which child is undergoing his or her FIRST sexual feelings?

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_____ program(s) sexual feelings in girls and boys.

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