Deck 9: Development in Adolescence

Question 1

Which of the following is a sign of puberty?

A) The development of the uterus and ovaries in girls
B) The development of the prostate gland in boys
C) Voice changes
D) All the above

Answer 1

All the above

Question 2

The average age of menarche, or first menstrual cycle is

A) 17 years old
B) 15 ½ years old
C) 12 ½ years old
D) 11 years old

Answer 2

12 ½ years old

Question 3

With regard to the association between hormones and behavior, research indicates

A) An association but not causation
B) A cause-and-effect relationship
C) Inconclusiveness
D) All the above

Answer 3

An association but not causation

Question 4

A social worker who explores how Alicia is getting meals when she is on the street, whether school stress is involved with Alicia's behavior, and inquires if Alicia has any particular faith or spirituality connections that could serve as a resource would be working from which model or theory?

A) Systems theory
B) Ecological model
C) Medical Model
D) Psychosocial theory

Question 5

Which of the following is associated with cognitive development during adolescence?

A) The ability to think about thinking (meta-thought)
B) Develop capacity to grapple with complex issues such as morality and spirituality
C) Develop capacity to consider multifaceted topics such as right and wrong
D) All the above

Question 6

According to the textbook "teens tend to rely on the amygdala for emotional processing, whereas adults use the frontal cortex". This statement means:

A) Teens tend to be more impulsive and overreactive than adults and less able to accurately interpret others' emotions
B) Teens tend to be less impulsive and but respond with more detail than adults, so they respond more accurately to others' emotions
C) Teens tend to be less impulsive and respond more calculatingly than adults, so they come across as cold and uncaring
D) Teens tend to be more impulsive and overreactive than adults, meaning they are more able to accurately interpret others' emotions

Question 7

"People value the opinions of others" and "behavior is guided by external social expectations" refer to which level of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

A) Preconventional reasoning
B) Conventional reasoning
C) Postconventional reasoning
D) Traditional reasoning

Question 8

"People have internalized moral values" refers to which level of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

A) Preconventional reasoning
B) Conventional reasoning
C) Postconventional reasoning
D) Traditional reasoning

Question 9

If Alicia started to ------------------------------- on time because she agreed to a reward system where 3 days in a row of being on time at school earns her a ticket to see her favorite band in concert, she would be said to be in which of Kohlberg's stages?

A) Stage 2 Native hedonism
B) Stage 3 Good Boy, Good Girl
C) Stage 4 Authority-maintaining morality
D) Stage 1 The morality of nonviolent responsibility

Question 10

Which of the following is a valid critique of Kohlberg's Moral Development theory?

A) The theory places too much emphasis on sensation and not enough on cognition.
B) Shyness is assumed to be a personality trait and therefore shy people are assumed to be less moral.
C) Everyone is assumed to be able to reach a fully non-violent stage if they try hard enough.
D) Kohlberg's theory is based in individualistic thinking, which may not apply to people who are more concerned with the perspectives of others

Question 11

"Opinions of others are not as important as the integrity of their decisions." Which level of Gilligan's theory of moral development does this describe?

A) Goodness as self-sacrifice
B) The morality of nonviolent responsibility
C) Morality of individual principles and conscience
D) Orientation to personal survival

Question 12

Alicia might be only at level one in Gilligan's theory. She seems to be focused on survival and her own needs. However, it could also be that this kind of focus is "normal" for an adolescent Alicia's age. Which intervention would be appropriate, based on applying Gilligan's theory to Alicia?

A) An intervention that centers on the concerns of others such as community service
B) Interventions that use family members and peers as supports such as weekly family meetings or peer-led support groups
C) Individual counseling combined with family or peer groups that help Alicia transition from selfishness to responsibility
D) Individual counseling that shows Alicia how selfish she is

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT part of Kolb's four step learning process?

A) Students engage in hands- on learning to gain experience.
B) Students spend time in subjective, personal reflection on the experience.
C) Students engage in abstract conceptualization by connecting their experiences with larger perspectives provided from theory, research, and other authoritative sources that enable students to reflect on their experiences from an objective perspective.
D) Students practice their previous learning in only a simplistic learning environment.

Question 14

The overall evaluation of self is referred to as:

A) Self-esteem
B) Confidence
C) Self-worth
D) Poise

Question 15

A disorder characterized by extreme thinness along with eating binges and purge patterns is called:

A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Weight anxiety
D) Refusal to maintain body weight

Question 16

Which eating disorder is Alicia's mom most likely worried about based on Alicia's behavior?

A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Weight anxiety
D) Refusal to maintain body weight

Question 17

All the following are adaptive tasks for homosexual adolescents EXCEPT:

A) Changing one's relationships and establishing independence
B) Building social supports
C) Exploring career, vocational, and educational goals
D) Finding a life-long partner

Question 18

When working with homosexual clients, social workers need to be aware of interventions that attempt to "change" them such as:

A) Exchange therapy
B) Conversion therapy
C) Change therapy
D) Alteration therapy

Question 19

With regards to adolescent drug use, when compared to other industrialized nations, the United States

A) Has similar rates
B) Has the highest rate
C) Has lower rates
D) Spends more money on treatment

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for teen substance use?

A) Community disorganization
B) Family conflict
C) Early initiation of problem behavior
D) School success

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a protective factor that helps buffer teens with high levels of risk factors from developing health and social problems.

A) Opportunities for positive involvement in the community
B) Attachment and bonding to family members
C) Recognition for positive peer interactions/prosocial peer group
D) School failure

Question 22

Even though social workers need to conduct research on issues related to adolescents to gain and disseminate knowledge, there are obvious ethical concerns, including:

A) Parents may volunteer their teens for participation in research even though the teens may not fully understand or agree to participate in the research activity
B) Whether participants who need consent from guardians to participate in research may not truthfully disclose the nature of their behaviors (for fear the information will get back to the parent/guardian)
C) Teen research participants may not accurately disclose information or report behaviors for fear their activities may be reported to the police
D) All of the above are ethical concerns

Question 23

Which of the following is a factor associated with adolescent suicide?

A) Feelings of hopelessness
B) Physical and sexual abuse
C) Lack of family support
D) All the above

Question 24

Which group is at much higher risk for suicide than the average population?

A) Latino
B) African American
C) LGBTQ
D) High school drop-out

Question 25

The "A" in the SAD PERSON suicide assessment stands for:

A) Access to a weapon
B) Admission is required to a psychiatric hospital
C) Admitted to having prior attempts
D) Age

Question 26

The "O" in the SAD PERSON suicide assessment stands for:

A) Oppositional defiant
B) Organized plan
C) Ordered to be assessed
D) Open to getting help

Question 27

Teens who have insecure attachments with their parents

A) May be more vulnerable to negative peer pressure
B) May place a lower value on peer relationships as well
C) Tend to move out of the house at an earlier age
D) Are more likely to develop healthy relationships with peers

Question 28

Research on sex education indicates abstinence-only programs are:

A) Inconclusive
B) Not effective
C) More effective than comprehensive programs
D) More effective with teens who are already sexually active

Question 29

The prejudice or discrimination in favor of those who are heterosexual refers to:

A) Homophobia
B) Sexism
C) Heterosexism
D) Queermisia

Question 30

Which term refers to systemized discrimination against LGBQ people?

A) Homophobia
B) Sexism
C) Heterosexism
D) Queermisia

Question 31

All the following are factors in teens and violence at the mezzo level EXCEPT:

A) Family conflict
B) Lack of familial support
C) Negative peer pressure
D) Being male

Question 32

Compare and contrast the Medical Model and Ecological Model as ways to understand personality and emotional development during adolescence.

Question 33

Hormones are just one reason for teens sometimes up & down moods. Describe 3 other reasons, according to your textbook author.

Question 34

List and discuss the critiques of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Question 35

Compare and contrast Kohlberg's and Gilligan's theories of moral development.

Question 36

Discuss the media's portrayal of "bodies" and the possible connection to eating disorders.

Question 37

Discuss the differences between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Question 38

Explain the differences between sexual identity and sexual orientation. Using Piaget's theory to discuss why Alicia might not be understanding her risk of STI's from unprotected sexual partners.

Question 39

Discuss the factors associated with adolescent substance abuse.

Question 40

Discuss the ethical dilemmas of conducting research with teens.

Question 41

Why is it important for social workers to understand the dynamics of peer relationships?

Question 42

Discuss the debate over sex education.

Question 43

List 3 risk factors for homelessness your textbook describes that relate to Alicia.

Question 44

List 3 challenges of teen homelessness Alicia may face if she leaves her home.

Question 45

List 3 benefits of using the Strength's perspective to solicit strengths or positives from Alicia.

Question 46

Explain 3 possible reasons, including at least one using Piaget's theory, for teen pregnancy.

Question 47

A brand new foster parent will be receiving her first placements this weekend - 3 teenage siblings, ages 14, 15, and 16. In a panic, she calls her best friend who works with at-risk teenagers at a nearby high school. What information about adolescents would she hear if her friend had just read the 3 Milner chapters? Compare this information to Erikson's theory.

Question 48

Use 3 of these 4 theories, Queer Theory, Feminist Theory, the Medical Model and Erikson's Psychosocial Development, to describe sexual development in heterosexual teens.

Question 49

Explain the role of race on adopted children, according to the Hamilton, et al. article.