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The physical changes that occur at the start of adolescence are triggered by ________________, and it affects virtually every aspect of the adolescent's life. |
| | A) | nutrition |
| | B) | activity and exercise |
| | C) | the secretion of various hormones |
| | D) | sexual attraction |
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Late physical maturation may produce certain psychological difficulties for both boys and girls. Which is NOT one of these? |
| | A) | feeling less attractive than others their age |
| | B) | given more responsibility than their maturity level can handle |
| | C) | relatively low social status among their peers |
| | D) | being overlooked in dating |
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Kohlberg's theory has had substantial influence on our understanding of moral development but the research support is mixed. One difficulty with the theory is that: |
| | A) | he primarily used male participants. |
| | B) | it pertains to moral judgments not moral behavior. |
| | C) | it applies primarily to Western society and its moral code. |
| | D) | All of these. |
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Laze E. Bum is unable to contribute to his family, community, work, and society, and unwilling to assist in the development of the younger generation. Erickson would say that Laze is experiencing: |
| | A) | role confusion. |
| | B) | isolation. |
| | C) | stagnation. |
| | D) | despair. |
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Nympho Mania engages in unsafe promiscuous sex, snorts coke, and constantly rides in her car at dangerous speeds. However, she believes that her experience is unique, exceptional, and shared by no one else. Such ____________ may make her feel invulnerable to the risks that threaten herself and others. |
| | A) | personal fables |
| | B) | identity confusion |
| | C) | formal operations |
| | D) | concrete operations |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about adolescent suicide? |
| | A) | African-American males commit suicide more often than while males. |
| | B) | Females attempt suicide more often than males |
| | C) | Males have a higher suicide rate than females. |
| | D) | Native Americans have the highest suicide rate. |
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