Approximately what percentage of American adults suffers from depression?
a. 5 percent
b. 10 percent
c. 15 percent
d. 20 percent
Friday, June 27, 2014
Chapter 07 Exam Question 29
What percentage of college students reports having seriously considered committing suicide?
a. 10 percent
b. 15 percent
c. 20 percent
d. 25 percent
a. 10 percent
b. 15 percent
c. 20 percent
d. 25 percent
Chapter 07 Exam Question 28
What is the median age at which depression manifests?
a. 15
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
a. 15
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
Chapter 07 Exam Question 27
What percentage of married couples in the U.S. is considered infertile?
a. 3 percent
b. 7 percent
c. 11 percent
d. 22 percent
a. 3 percent
b. 7 percent
c. 11 percent
d. 22 percent
Chapter 07 Exam Question 26
_______ is defined as 'the intellectual aspects of learning style that represent culturally attuned ways of perceiving, organizing and evaluating information'.
a. Ethos style
b. Cognitive style
c. Discovery style
d. Perceptual style
a. Ethos style
b. Cognitive style
c. Discovery style
d. Perceptual style
Chapter 07 Exam Question 25
Which of the following does NOT create an environment that promotes motivation?
a. Uses direct teaching, with a traditional lecture format
b. Material and assignments are appropriate for the level of knowledge and skills of the learner
c. Incorporates social opportunities in which an individual can contribute knowledge
d. Learners can see the usefulness and applicability of the material they are being asked to learn
a. Uses direct teaching, with a traditional lecture format
b. Material and assignments are appropriate for the level of knowledge and skills of the learner
c. Incorporates social opportunities in which an individual can contribute knowledge
d. Learners can see the usefulness and applicability of the material they are being asked to learn
Chapter 07 Exam Question 24
In which phase of self-regulated learning does a person decide if changes need to be made in their approach to the learning task and make necessary adaptations?
a. Planning phase
b. Monitoring phase
c. Control phase
d. Reflection phase
a. Planning phase
b. Monitoring phase
c. Control phase
d. Reflection phase
Chapter 07 Exam Question 23
In which phase of self-regulated learning is a person aware of what they are learning and thinking and mindful of time management?
a. Planning phase
b. Monitoring phase
c. Control phase
d. Reflection phase
a. Planning phase
b. Monitoring phase
c. Control phase
d. Reflection phase
Chapter 07 Exam Question 22
The purpose of this type of text message is to give a quick and brief greeting.
a. Information-practical orientation
b. Informational-relational orientation
c. Salutory orientation
d. Friendship maintenance orientation
a. Information-practical orientation
b. Informational-relational orientation
c. Salutory orientation
d. Friendship maintenance orientation
Chapter 07 Exam Question 21
The purpose of this type of text message is to send messages such as thanks, support, and apologies
a. Information-practical orientation
b. Informational-relational orientation
c. Salutory orientation
d. Friendship maintenance orientation
a. Information-practical orientation
b. Informational-relational orientation
c. Salutory orientation
d. Friendship maintenance orientation
Friday, June 13, 2014
Chapter 07 Exam Question 20
The purpose of this type of text message is to make a personal request.
a. Information-practical orientation
b. Informational-relational orientation
c. Salutory orientation
d. Friendship maintenance orientation
a. Information-practical orientation
b. Informational-relational orientation
c. Salutory orientation
d. Friendship maintenance orientation
Chapter 07 Exam Question 19
___________________ spend less time online and visit fewer sites than European Americans.
a. African Americans
b. Asian Americans
c. Hispanics
d. Native Americans
a. African Americans
b. Asian Americans
c. Hispanics
d. Native Americans
Chapter 07 Exam Question 18
Which of the big five personality traits can be conceptualized as the degree to which a person is comfortable with variety, autonomy, and change?
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Openness
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Openness
Chapter 07 Exam Question 17
Which of the big five personality traits can be conceptualized as the degree to which a person values and/or needs organization, precision, and self-discipline?
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Openness
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Openness
Chapter 07 Exam Question 16
Which of the big five personality traits can be conceptualized as the degree to which a person is outgoing, demonstrative, and fun-loving?
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Openness
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Openness
Chapter 07 Exam Question 15
Which of the big five personality traits can be conceptualized as the degree to which a person is trusting, giving, and kind?
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Openness
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Openness
Chapter 07 Exam Question 14
Which of the big five personality traits can be conceptualized as the degree to which a person is insecure, emotional, and anxious?
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Neuroticism
a. Agreeableness
b. Conscientiousness
c. Extraversion
d. Neuroticism
Chapter 07 Exam Question 13
What percentage of young adults fall into the in-time leavers pattern of leaving the nest?
a. 20 percent
b. 35 percent
c. 55 percent
d. 70 percent
a. 20 percent
b. 35 percent
c. 55 percent
d. 70 percent
Chapter 07 Exam Question 12
Approximately what percentage of young adults fall into the returner category of leaving the nest?
a. 4 percent
b. 11 percent
c. 16 percent
d. 22 percent
a. 4 percent
b. 11 percent
c. 16 percent
d. 22 percent
Chapter 07 Exam Question 11
Which of the following is NOT an outcome associated with cohabitation prior to marriage?
a. A happier marriage
b. Increased rates of infidelity
c. Lower marital satisfaction
d. Increased rates of domestic violence
a. A happier marriage
b. Increased rates of infidelity
c. Lower marital satisfaction
d. Increased rates of domestic violence
Chapter 07 Exam Question 10
The cultural meaning of maturity is completed development.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 07 Exam Question 9
Until recent historical times, there were only three stages in the life-span: prenatal, childhood, and adulthood.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Chapter 07 Exam Question 8
Approximately 30 percent of American freshman in college report experiencing substantial stress.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 07 Exam Question 7
Presbycusis is a condition in which individuals have a difficult time accurately perceiving objects that are close.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 07 Exam Question 6
The most frequent purpose for text messaging is friendship maintenance.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 07 Exam Question 5
Only 15 percent of young adults eat five or more servings of vegetables and fruits daily.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 07 Exam Question 4
Psychopathology has increased for young adults in recent years.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 07 Exam Question 3
Ostracism is the purposeful ignoring and exclusion of others.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 07 Exam Question 2
Generation Y individuals are similar to previous generations in their career expectations and desires.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 07 Exam Question 1
There are no known negative outcomes associated with cohabitation.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 06 Exam Question 46
The developmental event in which the sexual organs become functional
a. Adolescence
b. Adolescent growth spurt
c. Puberty
d. Coming of age
a. Adolescence
b. Adolescent growth spurt
c. Puberty
d. Coming of age
Chapter 06 Exam Question 45
The perspective that developmental changes are the result of genetic programming
a. Maturationism
b. Establishment
c. Completionism
d. Geno-ripening
a. Maturationism
b. Establishment
c. Completionism
d. Geno-ripening
Chapter 06 Exam Question 44
The trend, inferred from observation of several generations, toward achieving sexual maturity at earlier ages than in the past
a. Maturing trend
b. Worldly trend
c. Maturation trend
d. Secular trend
a. Maturing trend
b. Worldly trend
c. Maturation trend
d. Secular trend
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Chapter 06 Exam Question 43
When a person experiences puberty earlier or later than most of his or her same-age peers, it is referred to as ________.
a. Inconvenient-time
b. Off-time
c. Mismatch-time
d. Unpunctual-time
a. Inconvenient-time
b. Off-time
c. Mismatch-time
d. Unpunctual-time
Chapter 06 Exam Question 42
The psychophysiologic stage is which stage for the development of understanding illness?
a. Fourth
b. Fifth
c. Sixth
d. Seventh
a. Fourth
b. Fifth
c. Sixth
d. Seventh
Chapter 06 Exam Question 41
Which eating disorder involves emotional and body image disturbances that lead to an intake of large amounts of food that is then purged?
a. Anorexia nervosa
b. Body image nervosa
c. Binge-purge nervosa
d. Bulimia nervosa
a. Anorexia nervosa
b. Body image nervosa
c. Binge-purge nervosa
d. Bulimia nervosa
Chapter 06 Exam Question 40
The physiologic stage is which stage for the development of understanding illness?
a. Fourth
b. Fifth
c. Sixth
d. Seventh
a. Fourth
b. Fifth
c. Sixth
d. Seventh
Chapter 06 Exam Question 39
Which eating disorder involves complex emotional and body image disturbances that lead to an obsession with limiting dietary intake in order to control body weight?
a. Anorexia nervosa
b. Body image nervosa
c. Obsessive nervosa
d. Bulimia nervosa
a. Anorexia nervosa
b. Body image nervosa
c. Obsessive nervosa
d. Bulimia nervosa
Chapter 06 Exam Question 38
What is the fourth stage of Piaget's cognitive development called?
a. Preoperational
b. Formal operational
c. Sensorimotor
d. Concrete operational
a. Preoperational
b. Formal operational
c. Sensorimotor
d. Concrete operational
Chapter 06 Exam Question 37
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of thinking in the fourth stage of Piaget's cognitive development?
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Transductive reasoning
d. Hypothetical reasoning
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Transductive reasoning
d. Hypothetical reasoning
Chapter 06 Exam Question 36
Reasoning from specific facts to general conclusions
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Transductive reasoning
d. Hypothetical reasoning
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Transductive reasoning
d. Hypothetical reasoning
Chapter 06 Exam Question 35
Reasoning beginning with the big picture and then developing conclusions
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Hypothetical reasoning
d. Scientific-inductive reasoning
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Hypothetical reasoning
d. Scientific-inductive reasoning
Chapter 06 Exam Question 34
Reasoning that pertains to the ability to think and reason about ideas in the abstract
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Hypothetical reasoning
d. Scientific-inductive reasoning
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Hypothetical reasoning
d. Scientific-inductive reasoning
Chapter 06 Exam Question 33
Reasoning that starts with an observation or thought that generates a hypothesis about something
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Hypothetical reasoning
d. Scientific-inductive reasoning
a. Deductive reasoning
b. Inductive reasoning
c. Hypothetical reasoning
d. Scientific-inductive reasoning
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Chapter 06 Exam Question 32
The level of moral reasoning which is based upon internalized and personalized values
a. Preconventional level
b. Conventional level
c. Postconventional level
d. None of the above
a. Preconventional level
b. Conventional level
c. Postconventional level
d. None of the above
Chapter 06 Exam Question 31
The level of moral reasoning which is based upon physical consequences and the power of those in authority
a. Preconventional level
b. Conventional level
c. Postconventional level
d. None of the above
a. Preconventional level
b. Conventional level
c. Postconventional level
d. None of the above
Chapter 06 Exam Question 30
The level of moral reasoning which is based upon conformity to the rules of society
a. Preconventional level
b. Conventional level
c. Postconventional level
d. None of the above
a. Preconventional level
b. Conventional level
c. Postconventional level
d. None of the above
Chapter 06 Exam Question 29
A large mixed-sex group of older children or adolescents who have similar values and attitudes and are known by a common label
a. Cliques
b. Groups
c. Social circle
d. Crowd
a. Cliques
b. Groups
c. Social circle
d. Crowd
Chapter 06 Exam Question 28
A small group of friends that is similar in appearance, demographics, and activities
a. Clique
b. Crew
c. Social circle
d. Crowd
a. Clique
b. Crew
c. Social circle
d. Crowd
Chapter 06 Exam Question 27
A mindset that is always suspect of the intentions of others
a. Aggressional attributional bias
b. Hostile attributional bias
c. Adverse attributional bias
d. Antagonistic attributional bias
a. Aggressional attributional bias
b. Hostile attributional bias
c. Adverse attributional bias
d. Antagonistic attributional bias
Chapter 06 Exam Question 26
The inability to commit to any role or idea of direction for one's life
a. Identity confusion
b. Role confusion
c. Individuation
d. Identity foreclosure
a. Identity confusion
b. Role confusion
c. Individuation
d. Identity foreclosure
Chapter 06 Exam Question 25
The disjointed, fragmented notion of self that results from an inability to integrate the various aspects of personality into a unified whole
a. Identity confusion
b. Role confusion
c. Individuation
d. Identity foreclosure
a. Identity confusion
b. Role confusion
c. Individuation
d. Identity foreclosure
Chapter 06 Exam Question 24
The idea that individuals progress through specific stages which reflect the evolution of the human species
a. Darwinism
b. Progression
c. Recapitulation
d. Reiteration
a. Darwinism
b. Progression
c. Recapitulation
d. Reiteration
Chapter 06 Exam Question 23
Right before the onset of adolescence, there is a second period of overproduction of gray matter in what area of the brain?
a. Occipital lobe
b. Pre-frontal cortex
c. Hypothalamus
d. Medulla
a. Occipital lobe
b. Pre-frontal cortex
c. Hypothalamus
d. Medulla
Chapter 06 Exam Question 22
Which major organ system decreases in size during adolescence?
a. Lymphoid system
b. Respiratory system
c. Cardiovascular system
d. Peripheral nervous system
a. Lymphoid system
b. Respiratory system
c. Cardiovascular system
d. Peripheral nervous system
Monday, June 9, 2014
Chapter 06 Exam Question 21
Which of the following is NOT an outcome associated with late puberty in girls?
a. Thinness
b. Lowered future academic goals
c. Increased future academic goals
d. Increased conflict with parents
a. Thinness
b. Lowered future academic goals
c. Increased future academic goals
d. Increased conflict with parents
Chapter 06 Exam Question 20
Which of the following is NOT an outcome associated with early puberty in girls?
a. Reproductive system cancers
b. Suicide attempts
c. Obesity
d. Earlier marriage
a. Reproductive system cancers
b. Suicide attempts
c. Obesity
d. Earlier marriage
Chapter 06 Exam Question 19
Which of the following is a typical characteristic of an adolescent struggling with anorexia nervosa?
a. Slightly overweight
b. Physically unattractive
c. Unstable family
d. Intelligent
a. Slightly overweight
b. Physically unattractive
c. Unstable family
d. Intelligent
Chapter 06 Exam Question 18
What is the approximate rate of adolescents who struggle with bulimia nervosa?
a. One out of 100 adolescents
b. Three out of 100 adolescents
c. 7 out of 100 adolescents
d. 50 out of 1,000 adolescents
a. One out of 100 adolescents
b. Three out of 100 adolescents
c. 7 out of 100 adolescents
d. 50 out of 1,000 adolescents
Chapter 06 Exam Question 17
Based on research by the CDC, approximately what percentage of high school students have had an alcoholic drink within the past month?
a. 15 percent
b. 25 percent
c. 35 percent
d. 45 percent
a. 15 percent
b. 25 percent
c. 35 percent
d. 45 percent
Chapter 06 Exam Question 16
A national survey found that what percentage of high school students had tried marijuana?
a. 17 percent
b. 26 percent
c. 38 percent
d. 42 percent
a. 17 percent
b. 26 percent
c. 38 percent
d. 42 percent
Chapter 06 Exam Question 15
Worldwide, adolescents and people in their early twenties account for ________ percent of all new HIV infections.
a. 10 percent
b. 15 percent
c. 30 percent
d. 45 percent
a. 10 percent
b. 15 percent
c. 30 percent
d. 45 percent
Chapter 06 Exam Question 14
When a person demonstrates unquestioning obedience to those in authority, what stage of moral development are they in?
a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4
a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4
Chapter 06 Exam Question 13
When a person chooses to behave well because they will receive some personal profit or reward, what stage of moral development are the in?
a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4
a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4
Chapter 06 Exam Question 12
What percentage of high school students uses computers?
a. 76 percent
b. 83 percent
c. 97 percent
d. 100 percent
a. 76 percent
b. 83 percent
c. 97 percent
d. 100 percent
Chapter 06 Exam Question 11
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Students sometimes learn to use the internet before they have learned the difference between right and wrong.
b. As access to home computers increases, standardized test scores decrease.
c. Computers may distract adolescents from their studies.
d. Researchers have concluded what the long-term effects of computer use on development are.
a. Students sometimes learn to use the internet before they have learned the difference between right and wrong.
b. As access to home computers increases, standardized test scores decrease.
c. Computers may distract adolescents from their studies.
d. Researchers have concluded what the long-term effects of computer use on development are.
Chapter 06 Exam Question 10
The brain shows significant structural changes right before and during adolescence.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Chapter 06 Exam Question 9
The physical changes that take place during puberty are orchestrated by interactions between the central nervous system and the glands of the endocrine system.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 06 Exam Question 8
Both gray and white matter show similar patterns of brain development during adolescence.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 06 Exam Question 6
Less than half of all U.S. high school students have engaged in sexual intercourse.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 06 Exam Question 5
Only females suffer negative outcomes with off-time puberty.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 06 Exam Question 4
Those between the ages of 15 to 24 years acquire nearly half of all new STDs.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 06 Exam Question 3
Estrogen consumed as birth control pills and excreted in urine has been found in drinking water and may cause early puberty in girls.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 06 Exam Question 2
Kohlberg proposed that there may be gender differences in how people use moral reasoning.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
Chapter 06 Exam Questions 1
Emotional regulation improves in adolescence with development of the occipital lobe of the brain.
a. True
b. False
a. True
b. False
Chapter 05 Exam Question 46
The ability to bend or move the body in various directions is referred to as ________.
a. Strength
b. Flexibility
c. Impulsion
d. Precision
a. Strength
b. Flexibility
c. Impulsion
d. Precision
Chapter 05 Exam Question 45
The ability to exert force is referred to as __________.
a. Strength
b. Flexibility
c. Impulsion
d. Precision
a. Strength
b. Flexibility
c. Impulsion
d. Precision
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Chapter 05 Exam Question 44
The dexterity and accuracy of movements is referred to as _____________.
a. Strength
b. Flexibility
c. Impulsion
d. Precision
a. Strength
b. Flexibility
c. Impulsion
d. Precision
Chapter 05 Exam Question 43
The rate at which the body movement begins from a stationary position is referred to as __________.
a. Strength
b. Flexibility
c. Impulsion
d. Precision
a. Strength
b. Flexibility
c. Impulsion
d. Precision
Chapter 05 Exam Question 42
The ability to maintain equilibrium and stability is referred to as _________.
a. Coordination
b. Speed
c. Rhythm
d. Balance
a. Coordination
b. Speed
c. Rhythm
d. Balance
Chapter 05 Exam Question 41
The ability to use various muscle groups together to accomplish specific actions is referred to as ___________.
a. Coordination
b. Rhythm
c. Impulsion
d. Stability
a. Coordination
b. Rhythm
c. Impulsion
d. Stability
Chapter 05 Exam Question 40
The rate of movement once the body is in action is referred to as ________.
a. Impulsion
b. Speed
c. Rhythm
d. Coordination
a. Impulsion
b. Speed
c. Rhythm
d. Coordination
Chapter 05 Exam Question 39
The 5 C's trait that refers to an individual's skills, abilities, and proficiency within a specific domain ___________.
a. Confidence
b. Character
c. Competence
d. Capability
a. Confidence
b. Character
c. Competence
d. Capability
Chapter 05 Exam Question 38
The 5 C's trait that refers to having certainty in one's ability ___________.
a. Confidence
b. Character
c. Competence
d. Conviction
a. Confidence
b. Character
c. Competence
d. Conviction
Chapter 05 Exam Question 37
The 5 C's trait that refers to having a moral compass and integrity __________.
a. Courage
b. Character
c. Chivalry
d. Conviction
a. Courage
b. Character
c. Chivalry
d. Conviction
Chapter 05 Exam Question 36
The 5 C's trait that refers to an individual's relationships with others and feelings as though one belongs ___________.
a. Clique
b. Competence
c. Caring
d. Connections
a. Clique
b. Competence
c. Caring
d. Connections
Chapter 05 Exam Question 35
The 5 C's trait that refers to having empathy for others __________.
a. Concern
b. Compassionate
c. Considerate
d. Caring
a. Concern
b. Compassionate
c. Considerate
d. Caring
Chapter 05 Exam Question 34
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of oppositional defiant disorder?
a. Deviant behavior
b. Self-injury
c. Disobedience
d. Hostility
a. Deviant behavior
b. Self-injury
c. Disobedience
d. Hostility
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