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The development of primary sex characteristics is evidenced by |
| | A) | a rapid change in height and weight. |
| | B) | growth and development of the breasts. |
| | C) | growth and development of the ovaries. |
| | D) | changes in the distribution of fat. |
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As opposed to primary sexual characteristics, changes in secondary sexual characteristics are mostly evident in changes in |
| | A) | reproductive capacity. |
| | B) | the skeletal system. |
| | C) | the circulatory system. |
| | D) | the blood system. |
| | E) | external appearance. |
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Hormones affect the body in many different ways. Which of the following statements captures the manner in which hormones serve an organizational role in the body? |
| | A) | Prenatal hormones cause the brain to grow in certain ways. |
| | B) | Prenatal hormones cause genes to influence organ development. |
| | C) | Hormonal changes during puberty affect the functioning of the gonads. |
| | D) | Hormonal changes during puberty affect the functioning of the pituitary gland. |
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The hypothalamus is part of which bodily system? |
| | A) | Autonomic nervous |
| | B) | Endocrine |
| | C) | Central nervous |
| | D) | Circulatory |
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If an adolescent was exposed to an external stimulus that artificially raised the level of sex hormones in the body, how would the hypothalamus likely respond? |
| | A) | By changing the instructions it sends to the pituitary gland |
| | B) | By altering the instructions it sends to the gonads |
| | C) | By ignoring the artificial levels of sex hormones in the body |
| | D) | By losing control over the levels of hormones in the body |
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When an adolescent's facial hair starts growing, or acne develops, or breasts start to grow, or the genitals start to change, which organ in the body are these changes directly caused by? |
| | A) | the hypothalamus |
| | B) | the adrenal glands |
| | C) | the pituitary gland |
| | D) | the ovaries or testicles |
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Lutenizing hormone-releasing factor and follicle-stimulating, hormone-releasing factor are secreted by |
| | A) | the pituitary gland |
| | B) | the adrenal gland |
| | C) | the hypothalamus |
| | D) | the ovaries |
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If the typical female experiences the most dramatic changes of puberty during the 7th grade, during what grade does the typical male experience the most dramatic changes? |
| | A) | 7th grade |
| | B) | 8th grade |
| | C) | 9th grade |
| | D) | 10th grade |
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The main reason teens look so awkward and "gangly" during puberty is |
| | A) | synchronicity in growth causes different body parts to grow at the same time |
| | B) | asynchronicity in growth causes different body parts to grow at different times |
| | C) | dietary problems cause their feet and hands to outgrow their torso |
| | D) | the torso tends to grow earlier and faster than the extremities |
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Muscle growth during puberty occurs |
| | A) | only in males. |
| | B) | only in females. |
| | C) | in both genders. |
| | D) | very slowly in females. |
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Males tend to develop the capability of fathering a child: |
| | A) | relatively early in the overall changes of puberty |
| | B) | relatively late in the overall changes of puberty |
| | C) | soon after they begin dating |
| | D) | soon after the levels of sex hormones begin to change |
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Which are, in general, the earliest changes that occur during pubertal growth? |
| | A) | breast buds in females, size of penis in males |
| | B) | underarm hair in females; size of penis in males |
| | C) | breast buds in females; growth of testes in males |
| | D) | menarche in females; growth of testes in males |
| | E) | menarche in females; facial hair in males |
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A late development in the pubertal sequence of females is |
| | A) | breast development |
| | B) | growth of pubic hair |
| | C) | menarche |
| | D) | growth spurt |
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A possible explanation for the myth that a female can't become pregnant the first time she has sexual intercourse is |
| | A) | the typical female begins sexual relations before menarche |
| | B) | the typical female begins sexual relations after menarche |
| | C) | her partner typically uses contraception |
| | D) | females tend to ovulate regularly only one or two years after menarche |
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The average age of menarche in the United States and Western Europe is ______ in comparison to the average age of menarche in Africa. |
| | A) | lower |
| | B) | higher |
| | C) | about the same |
| | D) | impossible to calculate |
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Researchers looking at the association between puberty and moodiness in adolescence have concluded that the relationship is |
| | A) | nonexistent |
| | B) | weak to moderate |
| | C) | strong |
| | D) | very strong |
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Teenagers have "plagued" parents for decades with their tendency to stay up late and sleep late in the morning. Recent evidence supports the existence of a(n) ___, which is directly related to the biological changes of puberty. |
| | A) | delayed phase preference |
| | B) | FSH release shift |
| | C) | REM sleep shift |
| | D) | LH release shift |
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The analogous process in males to female menarche is |
| | A) | penis growth |
| | B) | first ejaculation |
| | C) | development of the testes |
| | D) | the voice change |
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Adolescent girls' attitudes toward menarche tend to be strongly influenced by |
| | A) | the attitudes of male peers. |
| | B) | the attitude of fathers. |
| | C) | the discussions she has had with females she feels close to. |
| | D) | what she reads about menarche in class. |
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Brooks-Gunn and colleagues have found that female adolescents tend to respond positively to |
| | A) | breast development |
| | B) | the growth spurt |
| | C) | menarche |
| | D) | pubic hair growth |
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Brent is a teenage male who is having difficulty with drug use and antisocial behavior. He is most likely a(n): |
| | A) | early maturer |
| | B) | "on-time" maturer |
| | C) | late maturer |
| | D) | none of the above |
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Perhaps the main reason early-maturing males have the difficulties they have is the fact that |
| | A) | the hormonal changes they experience tend to be stronger than that of late-maturing males. |
| | B) | they tend to come from families that have more problems. |
| | C) | they have not had as much time as late-maturing males to adapt to the changes that puberty will bring. |
| | D) | they are looked down upon by their peers. |
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One of the long-term, socio-emotional issues associated with early maturation in males is |
| | A) | low self-esteem |
| | B) | irresponsibility |
| | C) | uncooperativeness |
| | D) | lack of inventiveness |
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One of the factors that seems to influence whether or not early maturation in females is positive or negative is |
| | A) | the culture's attitudes toward sexuality and appearance |
| | B) | ethnicity |
| | C) | socioeconomic status |
| | D) | nutrition |
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One reason the typical teen gains weight during adolescence, and a reason that is relatively unknown to the teen, is |
| | A) | the typical decrease in metabolic rate |
| | B) | the typical increase in metabolic rate |
| | C) | the typical increase in sedentary activities such as TV viewing |
| | D) | a genetic tendency to gain weight regardless of nutrition |
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The possible causes of eating disorders among adolescents include all of the following except: |
| | A) | lack of control over attractions to certain foods |
| | B) | genetic predispositions |
| | C) | hormonal changes |
| | D) | family dysfunction |
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Approximately___ percent of American adolescents suffer from anorexia nervosa. |
| | A) | less than 5 |
| | B) | 10 |
| | C) | 20 |
| | D) | 33 |
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A contributor to the "new morbidity and mortality" in adolescence is |
| | A) | chronic illness |
| | B) | substance abuse |
| | C) | physical disabilities |
| | D) | dental difficulties |
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While adolescence is naturally a very healthy period of life, many adolescents experience health problems due to |
| | A) | genetic defects |
| | B) | hormonal dysfunction |
| | C) | lifestyle choices |
| | D) | separation from parents |
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One of Irwin's five "A"s of successful health promotion is |
| | A) | anticipatory guidance |
| | B) | argument |
| | C) | AID's talk |
| | D) | availability |
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Many minority teens are at greater risk for developing health problems during adolescence due to |
| | A) | genetic differences |
| | B) | hormonal imbalances |
| | C) | cultural values |
| | D) | inadequate access to health care |
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Programs that advocate health-enhancing behaviors in teens have been shown to |
| | A) | change teens' behavior |
| | B) | change teens' attitudes toward health-compromising behaviors |
| | C) | have no effect on attitudes |
| | D) | have failed because almost no teens participate in such programs |
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The sequence of sexual maturation for both male and female adolescents are described in _______ stages. |
| | A) | Piagetian |
| | B) | Tanner |
| | C) | Masters and Johnson |
| | D) | Freudian |
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A cross-sectional study involves gathering information: |
| | A) | from groups of individuals of different ages |
| | B) | from groups of individuals over time |
| | C) | from groups of individuals from different regions of the country |
| | D) | from groups of individuals representing both genders |
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Which group of adolescents evidence the highest rates of drug and alcohol use in early adolescence? |
| | A) | Late maturing males |
| | B) | Average maturing males |
| | C) | Early maturing males |
| | D) | None of the above |
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