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Adolescence 9/e Book Cover
Adolescence, 9/e
John W. Santrock, University of Texas, Dallas

Adolescent Problems

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

The condition where a greater amount of a drug is needed to produce the same effect is referred to as
A)tolerance.
B)physical dependence.
C)psychological dependence.
D)emotional dependence.
2

Physical need for a drug that is accompanied by unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when the drug is withdrawn is referred to as
A)tolerance.
B)physical dependence.
C)psychological dependence.
D)emotional dependence.
3

Strong desire and craving to repeat the use of a drug for various emotional reasons is referred to as
A)tolerance.
B)physical dependence.
C)psychological dependence.
D)emotional dependence.
4

Which therapist experimented with therapeutic uses of cocaine?
A)Jean Piaget
B)Erik Erikson
C)Sigmund Freud
D)Lawrence Kohlberg
5

Most developmentalists accept an interactionist approach to the study of abnormal behavior because
A)the evidence shows that all disorders have both psychological and sociocultural causes.
B)neither the biological nor psychological and sociocultural viewpoints can account for the complexity of problems.
C)it's the only way to keep peace in the profession.
D)adolescents tell us that the interactionist approach is best.
6

Which nation has the highest rate of adolescent drug use?
A)Thailand
B)Germany
C)United States
D)France
7

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for abuse of alcohol?
A)Heredity
B)Peer relations
C)Alcohol tolerance
D)Family influences
8

Which two behavioral problems are the most common causes for referring adolescents to mental health clinics?
A)Conflict with parents and substance abuse
B)Poor school work and depression
C)Suicide attempt and depression
D)Substance abuse and poor schoolwork
9

Your textbook indicates that adolescents use drugs
A)because Sigmund Freud used cocaine.
B)as adaptations to changing environments.
C)as aids to sexual gratification.
D)because their parents use drugs at home.
10

Drugs that modify an individual's perceptual experiences and produce hallucinations are known as
A)stimulants.
B)depressants.
C)hallucinogens.
D)anabolic steroids.
11

An adolescent has been drinking white wine for about three years. He has noticed that over this period, it takes more and more wine to get "looped." This indicates
A)the wine producers have decreased the alcoholic content.
B)tolerance.
C)the disorganized thinking associated with ingesting alcohol at a young age.
D)his psychological dependence.
12

The most widely used illicit drug is
A)marijuana.
B)cocaine.
C)barbiturates.
D)alcohol.
13

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for alcohol abuse?
A)Secure attachment to parents
B)Having friends who abuse alcohol
C)Coming from an unhappy home
D)Susceptibility to peer pressure
14

The parents of an 11-year-old boy have been advised by a psychologist to provide more structure in the home, more caring support, and a more stimulating environment. According to Robert Cloninger, what are they trying to prevent in their youngsters?
A)Eventually acquiring a sexually transmitted disease
B)Attempting suicide
C)Alcoholism as an adult
D)The youngster from eventually abusing his parents
15

Nembutal and Seconal are
A)stimulants.
B)hallucinogens.
C)opiates.
D)depressants.
16

Which of the new school-based drug prevention programs appears to be the most promising?
A)Counselor-led programs
B)The use of testimonials from ex-drug users
C)Social skills training
D)Attendance at juvenile court when drug cases are heard
17

In the United States, theft, rape, and assault are __________ offenses.
A)status
B)index
C)matrix
D)conduct
18

Between February and September, Harry, a 14-year-old, ran away from home and got involved in a series of break-and-enter offenses. The parents say he is "out of control." According to your text, the court psychiatrist will likely diagnose him as
A)being a delinquent.
B)having a conduct disorder.
C)a problem child.
D)having poor parents.
19

Which of the following individuals would say that delinquency is a manifestation of the search for "Who am I?"
A)Gilbert Botvin
B)Peter Blos
C)John Bowlby
D)Erik Erikson
20

Which of the following is NOT associated with juvenile delinquency?
A)negative identity
B)learned helplessness
C)failed self-control
D)lower-class culture
21

A recent review of all the approaches to prevention of delinquency has revealed that __________ seems to be effective.
A)a multiple components approach
B)work experience
C)preventative casework
D)security guards in school
22

Which is NOT a recommendation for dealing with a suicidal adolescent?
A)Find out if the person has a plan for killing himself.
B)Pay attention to warning signs and take them seriously.
C)Assure the person that everything is under control.
D)Help the person find appropriate counseling.
23

All but one of the following is a characteristic of successful programs for reducing adolescent problems.
A)Remove adolescents from the situation that seems to be causing their problems.
B)Make sure that each adolescent gets personal attention from a responsible adult.
C)Coordinate the activities of different agencies and institutions.
D)Begin intervention programs early in adolescent's lives.
24

_________ helps provide a buffer to stress for children and adolescents.
A)Resilience
B)Acculturation
C)Cheerful optimism
D)Self-efficacy