Question 1

Negative talk via teen texting has been found to have which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Which of the following would be a benefit of reducing the school dropout rate for teens by half of its current rate?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the school dropout rate by half would likely lead to a variety of benefits, including significant financial gains for individuals and society (as indicated by the $90 billion figure), increased lifetime earnings for those who graduate (up to $2 million more compared to dropouts), and a reduction in negative behaviors and health issues among teens. These outcomes collectively contribute to the overall well-being and economic stability of the community.

Question 3

Joel enrolled himself and his high schooler in a drug awareness program in order to better educate themselves on the prevalence and risk of drug consumption. Which of the following is NOT a likely lesson learned during the program?

Accepted Answer

Drugs are not consumed as frequently as alcohol; alcohol is more commonly used and socially accepted compared to many drugs.

Question 4

Theresa has been putting off talking to her teenage daughter about sex, so she consults the Office of Adolescent Health on how to talk to your children about sensitive topics. Theresa could bring up the topic ______ and use ______ to facilitate the conversation.

Accepted Answer

Discussing sensitive topics like sex in a neutral, less confrontational setting like the car can make the conversation feel more casual and less intimidating. Using humor can help ease any tension and make the conversation more approachable for the teenager.

Question 5

Certain variables can have a(n) ______ relationship between monitoring and its effectiveness. For example, a parent who uses a home drug-testing kit daily on their teenager is likely to develop a hostile relationship and cause the teen to act out.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is curvilinear because the effectiveness of monitoring does not increase or decrease in a straight line (linear) with the amount of monitoring. Instead, it suggests that there is an optimal level of monitoring beyond which the relationship and outcomes can become negative, illustrating a curve in the relationship between monitoring and its effectiveness.

Question 6

Laura constantly tells her son Leo that she is not going to support him if he continues to ignore doing his homework. This disciplinary practice would be considered ______ control and is ineffective during adolescent years, as it is linked to both internalizing and externalizing problems.

Accepted Answer

Laura's disciplinary practice is an example of psychological control. Psychological control refers to practices that intrude into the psychological and emotional development of the child, such as using guilt or withdrawal of love. It is considered ineffective and harmful during adolescent years because it is linked to internalizing problems (like anxiety and depression) and externalizing problems (like aggression and delinquency).

Question 7

Parental influence can be limited by all of the following factors EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

All the listed factors (adolescent's values or intelligence, peers and teachers, neighborhood) can limit parental influence, so none of them is an exception.

Question 8

Parents Sarai and Raj encourage their teenage son to get involved in the local youth group or volunteer at the community food pantry after school. They believe these ______ will reduce the likelihood he will engage in risky behavior.

Accepted Answer

The term "protective factors" refers to conditions or attributes in individuals, families, communities, or the larger society that, when present, mitigate or eliminate risk in families and communities that, in turn, increase the health and well-being of children and families. In this context, getting involved in community activities like a youth group or volunteering at a food pantry can serve as protective factors by providing positive engagement, reducing idle time, and potentially decreasing the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors.

Question 9

The ages of 18-28 years old, marked by an "in-between" phase of instability, possibilities, and self-exploration, has been termed ______.

Accepted Answer

The term "emerging adults" specifically refers to the phase of life between 18-28 years old, characterized by exploration, instability, and the process of becoming more self-sufficient, which distinguishes it from adolescence and full-fledged adulthood.

Question 10

Which of the following is the LEAST accurate description of the parent-child relationship in emerging adulthood?

Accepted Answer

The least accurate description is that any involvement by parents is associated with negative outcomes like anxiety, depression, and lack of self-efficacy. While over-involvement or controlling behaviors can have negative effects, supportive and appropriate involvement is generally beneficial.

Question 11

There exists a gender difference in the timing of physical maturation and its psychological effects. Boys who mature early experience distinct disadvantages, whereas girls who mature early experience more advantages.

Accepted Answer

Early maturation in boys is generally associated with several advantages such as increased athleticism, higher self-esteem, and more popularity among peers, whereas girls who mature early often face psychological and social challenges, including increased risk of depression, anxiety, and body image issues.

Question 12

Monica notices that her teenage daughter is starting to engage in more risk-taking behavior, such as speeding in her car. The brain region most associated with this change is the striatum.

Accepted Answer

The striatum is involved in reward and decision-making processes, which can influence risk-taking behavior, especially in teenagers whose brains are still developing.

Question 13

It is estimated that the national cost of teen childbearing to taxpayers is in excess of $9 billion.

Accepted Answer

The national cost of teen childbearing to taxpayers is indeed estimated to be in excess of $9 billion annually, due to factors such as healthcare, foster care, and lost tax revenue from lower earnings and educational attainment among teen mothers.

Question 14

Angela is in her thirties and regularly sees her therapist to cope with her anxiety disorder. The chances that her mental health diagnosis had its origins in childhood or adolescence is about 50/50.

Accepted Answer

Many mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, often have roots in childhood or adolescence, with studies suggesting that about half of all mental health conditions begin by age 14 and three-quarters by age 24.

Question 15

Supporting a teen's autonomy is associated with better quality parent-child relationships and child well-being, regardless of the family's socioeconomic class.

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Question 16

Strict discipline regarding sexual activity is likely to backfire, as it is has been found to be associated with early sex initiation for daughters.

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Question 17

Self-determination theory is considered insufficient in describing how adolescent behavior is determined.

Accepted Answer

Self-determination theory focuses on intrinsic motivation and basic psychological needs but may not fully account for all external and social influences on adolescent behavior.

Question 18

In a study assessing adolescents' perceptions of their parents' messages about substance use, the most common parental messages were to inform the youth about the dangers of substances.

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Question 19

In general, emerging adults report an increase in depressive symptoms and decrease in self-esteem.

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Question 20

Lillian is a 20-year-old female. There is more than a 50% chance that she lives in her parents' home.

Accepted Answer

As of recent years, statistical trends in many countries, including the United States, show that a significant portion of young adults in their early 20s, including those aged 20, continue to live with their parents, often due to economic reasons, higher education, or transitioning into the workforce.

Quiz 10: Parenting Adolescents and Emerging Adults