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1
What happens to a typical male's weight from the ages of eleven to eighteen?
A)He will gain about 30 pounds.
B)He will gain about 40 pounds.
C)He will gain about 50 pounds.
D)His weight will double.
2
The beginning of menstrual periods indicates that production of what has increased?
A)Ovaries
B)Testosterone
C)Estrogen
D)Sperm
3
How much sleep does the average teen need each night?
A)At least eight-and-a-half hours
B)At least ten hours
C)At least seven hours
D)At least nine-and-a-half hours
4
What part of the brain relies on sleep in order to function properly?
A)The cerebellum
B)The axons
C)The dendrites
D)The frontal cortex
5
How much exercise does a teen need?
A)One hour of exercise three to four times per week
B)One hour of exercise every day
C)A half-hour of exercise every day
D)A half-hour of exercise every other day
6
Which is not a social or cultural influence on a teen's personal identity?
A)Media
B)Academics
C)Peers
D)Family
7
What two researchers did extensive study on how adolescents form their sense of self?
A)Marcia and Montessori
B)Erikson and Piaget
C)Erikson and Marcia
D)Gardner and Marcia
8
Which is not a key factor in determining that a teen is ready for independence?
A)The teen is 18 years old.
B)The teen is doing well in school.
C)The teen is an informed and safe driver.
D)The teen has a history of being responsible, well-behaved, and truthful.
9
How is depression different from sadness?
A)Depression is intense and lasts for long periods of time.
B)Depression is always the result of a major event or problem.
C)Depression can prevent a person from leading a normal life.
D)Depression should be addressed by parents and a physician or counselor.
10
What concept is credited to 20th century psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg?
A)Identity vs. confusion
B)The four periods of learning
C)The six stages of moral development
D)Zone of proximal development
11
What part of the brain controls emotional reactions?
A)Frontal cortex
B)Pituitary gland
C)Prefrontal cortex
D)Amygdala
12
According to Piaget, in which stage of intellectual development are adolescents?
A)Second stage
B)Third stage
C)Fourth stage
D)None of the above
13
Which is not considered a main factor in how a student learns in school?
A)Involvement of parents
B)Classroom environment
C)Degree of guidance and discipline
D)Social interaction
14
What type of thinking is characteristic of Piaget's Formal Operations period of learning?
A)Abstract thinking
B)Imaginative thinking
C)Complex thinking
D)Creative thinking
15
According to Vygotsky, what holds a strong connection to intellectual development?
A)Nutrition and exercise
B)Reading and writing
C)Social interaction
D)Emotional development





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