Quiz 12: Adolescent

At what age does an adolescent begin to get a sense of who he or she is? a. 13 b. 15 c. 17 d. 18 e. Not until mature adulthood

What, still developing, section of the adolescent brain is responsible for prioritizing, planning, and resisting primitive impulses? a. Cerebellum b. Sympathetic nervous system c. Central Nervous System (CNS) d. Prefrontal cortex e. Dendrites

he average age of onset for drug alcohol use in the United States is: a. under 11-years old. b. around 12 years. c. around 14 years (entry into high school). d. around 16 years e. not until 18-years old.

Adolescent addiction can occur quickly, this is due to: a. rapid tolerance phenomenon. b. family history of substance addictions. c. immature emotional development. d. hormones exacerbate tolerance. e. none of the above.

A common incentive program embedded into adolescent treatment is ____________. a. recreation therapy b. friends visits c. phone privileges d. free time e. points system

Continuing care should include a(n): a. 90-day no-use contract. b. 180-day no use contract. c. Individual education plan. d. 1-year follow-up plan. e. 5-year Follow-up plan.

According to the text, peer pressure comes in two forms ____________ and ____________. a. same sex, opposite sex b. older peers, younger peers c. using situations, encouraged to use by using friends d. using friends, sober friends e. all are referenced in the book

Continuing with education is critical to adolescent treatment for the following reasons (circle all that apply): a. Quitting is old behavior b. Opportunity to develop self-discipline c. Can coordinate treatment with educational treatment plans d. Only b and c e. None of the above

An adolescent treatment program should promote exercise "at a training heart rate" how often? a. Daily b. Weekly c. At least three times/week d. Every other day e. Only in aftercare.

Early maturing girls are more likely to (circle all that apply): a. well adjusted. b. able to communicate emotions effectively. c. smoke and drink. d. be depressed. e. have older friends.

Early maturing boys are more likely to (circle all that apply): a. feel good about their changes. b. able to communicate emotions effectively. c. smoke and drink. d. be depressed. e. have older friends.

A parent group that teaches ________________ is an essential element of adolescent treatment. a. family of origin b. 12 Steps c. parenting skills d. pharmacology e. parents should not be involved until aftercare

In a behavioral contract, it is best for points to be exchanged ___________. a. before every weekend b. after every weekend c. daily d. weekly e. monthly

Continuing care plans should include _________ (circle all that apply). A) a meetings log B) random drug screens C) an advocate D) only a and b E) none of the above

Most adolescents are well adjusted.

Boys have more negative body image issues than girls.

Adolescents want to be loved, no matter what they say.

Youth who begin substance use prior to 14 years are more likely to become dependent.

Adolescents have less difficulty with spirituality than adults. The following are all short answer questions:

he book identifies that early and late blooming adolescents may encounter types of problems. What are some issues that early blooming adolescent girls may have that are different from a late developing adolescent girls?