Question 1

Describe the physical and psychological problems associated with cigarette smoking.

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The devastating effects of early smoking...

Question 2

Faye,age 17,has no appetite,no energy,and no interest in any of the activities that used to give her pleasure.In addition,she feels worthless and has problems concentrating and making any decisions.Faye has had these symptoms for a month.Faye is probably suffering from

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A)  dysphoric disorder.
B)  bipolar disorder.
C)  a major depressive disorder.
D)  normal adolescent mood swings.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following peer factors is NOT related to the likelihood of substance use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low parental knowledge of adolescents peers relations.
B)  Drinking by peers
C)  Parenting styles by peers' parents.
D)  Academic success of peers.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Hannah,age 22,suffers from an anxiety disorder that requires her to take anti-anxiety medication in order to function at her job and in her personal life.Hannah has which of the following problems?

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A)  an externalizing problem
B)  an internalizing problem
C)  a latent problem
D)  an acute problemE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

What has research shown to be the most effective cognitive factor in decreasing depression severity among a group of teens who were given antidepressant medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking positively
B)  support
C)  coaching
D)  coping flexibilityE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for the diagnosis of conduct disorder?

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A)  Multiple behaviors have to occur over a period of one year.
B)  Behaviors have to occur before the age of 13.
C)  Individuals must exhibit five or more of the aberrant behaviors,such as truancy,running away,fire setting,cruelty to animals,or excessive fighting.
D)  None of these choices are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Discuss current trends and means of suicide in adolescents and emerging adults.

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Suicidal behavior is rare in childhood b...

Question 8

Stephanie is using a drug that has caused her to have severe mood swings,paranoid jealousy,and uncontrollable bursts of anger.What class of drugs is Stephanie most likely using?

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A)  birth-control pills
B)  anabolic steroids
C)  anti-anxiety drugs
D)  None of these choices are correctE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Being overweight has socioemotional effects that include

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A)  depression.
B)  self-injurious behaviors,such as cutting.
C)  anxiety.
D)  problems in relationships with siblings.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Describe the influences of family,peers,SES,and the community on the development of delinquency.

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Family support systems are associated wi...

Question 11

Which of the following is an accurate description of the trend in U.S.adolescents' drug use today?

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A)  The proportions of eighth-,tenth-,and twelfth-grade U.S.students using illicit drugs declined in the late 1990s and the first years of the twenty-first century.
B)  The use of drugs among U.S.secondary-school students began to decrease in the early 1990s.
C)  Cocaine is the most widely used illicit drug by U.S.adolescents in the twenty-first century.
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Research shows that adolescents who have more developmental assets engage in

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A)  more alcohol use.
B)  more risk-taking behaviors.
C)  less use of tobacco.
D)  more violence.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues has shown a link between avoidant attachment in infancy and _____ in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)  anxiety
C)  depression
D)  conduct problemsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding alcohol use among U.S.adolescents is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sizeable declines in adolescents' alcohol use have occurred in recent years.
B)  Females engaged in more binge drinking than males.
C)  Binge drinking has declined overall.
D)  Drinking may increase slightly during the transition from high school to college as adolescents perceive that drinking is largely accepted,or even expected,by their peers.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The CDC uses which measurement in its formula to determine placement in the categories of overweight and at risk for being overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  percentage of body fat
B)  weight in pounds
C)  body mass index (BMI) 
D)  weight in relation to ageE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of taking drugs by age 12?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erica,age 9,whose parents insist that she attend Sunday School each week.
B)  Jesse,age 11,who is an honor roll student in grade 6.
C)  Pauline,who is rejected by most of her peers at school.
D)  Maura,whose parents monitor her very closely.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Discuss current trends in alcohol use by adolescents and emerging adults,and describe the consequences of drinking.

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Sizable declines in adolescents' use of ...

Question 18

Summarize four major research findings involving adolescent eating disorders.

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Research has linked the following factor...

Question 19

The ability to modify coping strategies to match the demand of the situation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  proactive appraisal.
B)  coping flexibility.
C)  slot movement.
D)  None of these choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is FALSE regarding developmental cascades in the study of childhood psychopathology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental cascades involved the connections across domains over time that influence developmental pathways.
B)  Little evidence exists as to the connection between early childhood patterns of behavior and adolescent outcomes.
C)  Developmental cascades can involve both biological and social processes.
D)  Developmental cascades are relevant at multiple points during the developmental period.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 13: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

The CDC uses which measurement in its formula to determine placement in the categories of overweight and at risk for being overweight?

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Which of the following statements regarding alcohol use among U.S.adolescents is NOT true?

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Describe the physical and psychological problems associated with cigarette smoking.

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Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for the diagnosis of conduct disorder?

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Hannah,age 22,suffers from an anxiety disorder that requires her to take anti-anxiety medication in order to function at her job and in her personal life.Hannah has which of the following problems?

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Describe the influences of family,peers,SES,and the community on the development of delinquency.

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Stephanie is using a drug that has caused her to have severe mood swings,paranoid jealousy,and uncontrollable bursts of anger.What class of drugs is Stephanie most likely using?

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Which of the following is an accurate description of the trend in U.S.adolescents' drug use today?

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Research shows that adolescents who have more developmental assets engage in

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Discuss current trends and means of suicide in adolescents and emerging adults.

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Faye,age 17,has no appetite,no energy,and no interest in any of the activities that used to give her pleasure.In addition,she feels worthless and has problems concentrating and making any decisions.Faye has had these symptoms for a month.Faye is probably suffering from

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding developmental cascades in the study of childhood psychopathology?

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Research by Alan Sroufe and colleagues has shown a link between avoidant attachment in infancy and _____ in adolescence.

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Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of taking drugs by age 12?

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Summarize four major research findings involving adolescent eating disorders.

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Being overweight has socioemotional effects that include

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Discuss current trends in alcohol use by adolescents and emerging adults,and describe the consequences of drinking.

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Which of the following peer factors is NOT related to the likelihood of substance use?

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