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Scientists who think adolescent problems are primarily due to distorted thoughts, emotional turmoil, inappropriate learning, and troubled relationships are stressing _______ factors. |
| | A) | biological |
| | B) | psychological |
| | C) | social |
| | D) | anthropological |
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Hector wants to become a scientist who focuses on describing and exploring the developmental pathways of adolescent problems. The field most directly related to his interest is |
| | A) | behavior genetics. |
| | B) | social work. |
| | C) | developmental psychopathology. |
| | D) | forensic psychology. |
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Predictors of adolescent problems are referred to as |
| | A) | risk factors. |
| | B) | SES indicators. |
| | C) | pathogens |
| | D) | psychogens. |
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Characteristics such as good intellectual functioning, close relationships with caring parents, and bonds to prosocial adults outside the family help provide a buffer to stress for children and adolescents. Theses factors are called |
| | A) | resilience. |
| | B) | acculturation. |
| | C) | cheerful optimism. |
| | D) | self-efficacy. |
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The condition in which 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. |
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Physical need for a drug that is accompanied by unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when the drug is withdrawn is referred to as |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. |
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Strong desire and craving to repeat the use of a drug for various emotional reasons is referred to as |
| | A) | tolerance. |
| | B) | psychological dependence. |
| | C) | physical dependence. |
| | D) | emotional dependence. |
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What do anxiety and depression have in common? |
| | A) | They occur much more often in adolescent boys than girls. |
| | B) | They are very rare in adolescents. |
| | C) | They are internalizing problems. |
| | D) | They are externalizing problems. |
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Resilient children |
| | A) | have lower levels of risk factors. |
| | B) | are more likely to have internalizing problems. |
| | C) | have assets that protect them from the negative effects of risks and stressors. |
| | D) | are extremely rare. |
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for abuse of alcohol? |
| | A) | alcohol tolerance |
| | B) | heredity |
| | C) | peer relations |
| | D) | family influences |
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Drugs that modify an individual's perceptual experiences and produce hallucinations are known as |
| | A) | stimulants. |
| | B) | depressants. |
| | C) | anabolic steroids. |
| | D) | hallucinogens. |
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Brittany has been drinking white wine for about three years. She 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) | her psychological dependence. |
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Among adolescents the most widely used illicit drug is |
| | A) | marijuana. |
| | B) | cocaine. |
| | C) | barbiturates. |
| | D) | alcohol. |
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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 |
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Nembutal and Seconal are |
| | A) | stimulants. |
| | B) | hallucinogens. |
| | C) | opiates. |
| | D) | depressants. |
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Marijuana is a(n) |
| | A) | stimulant. |
| | B) | depressant. |
| | C) | hallucinogen. |
| | D) | anabolic steroid. |
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In the United States, theft, rape, and assault are _______ offenses? |
| | A) | status |
| | B) | index |
| | C) | overt |
| | D) | conduct |
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Between February and September, Harry, a 14-year-old, ran away from home and got involved in a series of breaking-and-entering offenses. His 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. |
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Which of the following individuals would say that delinquency is a manifestation of negative identity? |
| | A) | Albert Bandura |
| | B) | Lawrence Kohlberg |
| | C) | Lev Vygotsky |
| | D) | Erik Erikson |
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Which of the following was more important in predicting the lung damage of cigarette smoking? |
| | A) | how heavily a person smokes |
| | B) | the brand of cigarettes smoked |
| | C) | early age of onset |
| | D) | gender |
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Adolescents who are at risk for committing violent acts show |
| | A) | early involvement with drugs and alcohol. |
| | B) | association with antisocial and deviant peer groups. |
| | C) | pervasive exposure to violence in the media. |
| | D) | All of these are seen in at-risk youth. |
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to help a suicidal adolescent? |
| | A) | Find out if the adolescent has a plan for killing himself. |
| | B) | Ask direct, straightforward questions in a calm manner. |
| | C) | Assure the adolescent that everything is under control. |
| | D) | Help the adolescent find appropriate counseling. |
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Successful programs for reducing adolescent problems have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT |
| | A) | removing adolescents from the environment that appears to be causing problems. |
| | B) | making sure that each adolescent gets personal attention from a responsible adult. |
| | C) | coordinating the activities of different agencies and institutions. |
| | D) | beginning intervention programs early in adolescent's lives. |
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Which of the following is/are antecedents of juvenile delinquency/conduct disorder? |
| | A) | genetics |
| | B) | low self-esteem |
| | C) | chaotic family environment |
| | D) | All of these are correct. |
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_________ is associated with an increased risk for suicide? |
| | A) | Being African American |
| | B) | Not knowing anyone who has committed suicide |
| | C) | Being asked about suicidal thoughts by adults |
| | D) | Drug and alcohol use |
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According to research, adolescent Latino boys who have good relationships with their mothers |
| | A) | are more likely to have internalizing problems. |
| | B) | are less likely to have externalizing problems. |
| | C) | are at higher risk for suicide. |
| | D) | are at higher risk for substance abuse problems. |
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_________ is associated with lower drug use by adolescents? |
| | A) | Parental control and monitoring |
| | B) | Witnessing a sibling with a substance abuse problem |
| | C) | Witnessing friends’ problems with drugs |
| | D) | All of these are correct. |
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Associating with delinquent peers increases the likelihood of engaging in delinquent behavior for |
| | A) | girls. |
| | B) | boys. |
| | C) | girls and boys. |
| | D) | neither boys nor girls. |
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_________ is associated with an increased likelihood of being incarcerated in young adulthood? |
| | A) | Father absence |
| | B) | Large number of siblings |
| | C) | Internalizing disorders |
| | D) | Listening to heavy metal |
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________ has been linked to an increase in suicidal thoughts? |
| | A) | Listening to alternative music |
| | B) | A friend asking about suicidal thoughts |
| | C) | Receiving psychotherapy |
| | D) | Taking antidepressant medication |
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__________ is associated with suicidal behavior? |
| | A) | Being under the age of 10 |
| | B) | Being overly self-critical |
| | C) | Having high educational goals |
| | D) | All of these are correct. |
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