Question 1

Describe and give examples of research showing the complex link between hormones and behavior in adolescence.

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Question 2

A form of education, usually involving active participation in something outside the classroom, that promotes social responsibility and service to the community.

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Question 3

A girl's first menstruation.

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Question 4

This theorist and her colleagues have conducted extensive research into adolescent sleep patterns, and found that when given the opportunity adolescents will sleep an average of 9 hours and 25 minutes a night.

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Question 5

Describe the emerging field of developmental social neuroscience and give an example of the type of research being done regarding adolescents.

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Question 6

A brain-neuroendocrine process occurring primarily in early adolescence that provides stimulation for the rapid physical changes that occur in this period of development.

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Question 7

List the four main characteristics of anorexia nervosa and describe ways concerned parents might recognize the symptoms as something more than dieting.

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Question 8

_____ learning takes education out into the community.
A) Social
B) Service
C) Collaborative
D) Cooperative

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Service learning involves students engaging in community service activities with intentional academic and learning goals, thereby taking education into the community.

Question 9

Developed by David Elkind, this involves adolescents' belief that others are as interested in them as they are; attention-getting behavior motivated by a desire to be noticed, visible, and "on stage."

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Question 10

The sex glands, specifically the female ovaries and male testes.

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Question 11

Piaget's formal operational concept that adolescents have the cognitive ability to develop hypotheses, or best guesses, about ways to solve problems.

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Question 12

Describe the four programs offered by Girls Inc. that motivate girls to avoid pregnancy.

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Question 13

What are the characteristics of the formal operational stage? What are some typical high school classes that require abstract thinking?

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Question 14

While there are valid criticisms of Piaget's work, scholars recognize his many contributions. Describe three contributions to the understanding of children's cognitive development made by Piaget.

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Question 15

The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves an adolescent's sense of uniqueness, invincibility, and invulnerability.

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Question 16

The circumstance of moving from the top position in elementary school to the lowest position in middle or junior high school.

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Question 17

Describe the characteristics and research findings related to early or late maturation of boys and girls. Highlight circumstances that are more positive for boys, and those that are more positive for girls

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Question 18

A lower, subcortical system in the brain that is the seat of emotions and experience of rewards.

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Question 19

Rashid decided to fulfill his service learning requirement by working with a local organization that helps people in need find free furniture and appliances. His teacher insisted that he keep a journal during the project and at the end present a summary to the class. She is providing a key component to the service learning experience, which is:
A) giving agencies credit for allowing students to participate.
B) applying academic standards to the experience.
C) providing students opportunities to reflect about their participation.
D) improving public speaking.

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Reflection is a key component of service learning, allowing students to think critically about their experiences and the impact of their work.

Question 20

Describe the gender differences shown regarding body image during adolescence.

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Quiz 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence