Question 1

A girl's first menstruation is called _____.
A) gonadarche
B) spermarche
C) menarche
D) adrenarche

Accepted Answer

Menarche is the term used to describe a girl's first menstrual period. Gonadarche refers to the beginning of the development of the gonads, or sex organs. Spermarche refers to the first ejaculation in boys. Adrenarche refers to the maturation of the adrenal glands, which typically occurs between the ages of 6 and 8 years old.

Question 2

Ms.Chang is trying to prepare her health-class students for the onset of puberty.What should she tell the boys that they are likely to experience first?
A) The first ejaculation
B) Voice changes
C) Increased penis and testicle size
D) Growth of facial hair

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

The mean age at the beginning of the growth spurt in girls is _____.
A) 6
B) 14
C) 12
D) 9

Accepted Answer

The mean age at the beginning of the growth spurt in girls is approximately 9 years old. This is an average onset time for the growth spurt associated with puberty in females.

Question 4

_____ is a hormone associated in boys with genital development,increased height,and deepening of the voice.
A) Testosterone
B) Estrogen
C) Estradiol
D) Progestin

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is the male sex hormone responsible for the development of male sex organs, increased muscle mass, and deepening of the voice. It is produced primarily in the testes.

Question 5

Fourteen-year-old Kent recently received his blood test results which indicate an eighteen-fold increase in testosterone levels and a twofold increase in estradiol over the past few years.It appears that Kent:
A) is experiencing normal changes during puberty.
B) will be put on hormone therapy to correct the significant imbalances in hormonal levels.
C) has abnormal levels of male sex hormones.
D) has abnormal levels of female sex hormones.

Accepted Answer

Kent is experiencing normal changes during puberty. Both testosterone and estradiol levels increase during puberty, and it is common for these levels to fluctuate during this time. An eighteen-fold increase in testosterone and a twofold increase in estradiol are within the normal range of hormonal changes during puberty. Therefore, no hormone therapy is needed to correct the hormonal imbalances.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?
A) Boys go through growth spurts earlier than girls do.
B) Both boys and girls who are shorter than their peers before puberty will actually surpass their peers during adolescence.
C) By the end of adolescence,most girls will be taller than boys.
D) Marked weight gains coincide with the onset of puberty for both boys and girls.

Accepted Answer

Marked weight gains coincide with the onset of puberty for both boys and girls. This is due to the hormonal changes that occur during puberty, which can lead to increased appetite and changes in fat distribution. Growth spurts and final height outcomes are more variable and dependent on individual factors.

Question 7

Puberty refers to a period of:
A) declining abstract thought and emotional maturation during late adolescence involving neural and synaptic development in the brain.
B) declining gross motor development during late childhood due to the maturation of the temporal and parietal lobes.
C) rapid psychological and emotional maturation that lasts through adolescence and is a product of enhanced cognitive development.
D) rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes that occurs primarily during early adolescence.

Accepted Answer

Puberty refers to a period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes that occurs primarily during early adolescence.

Question 8

Puberty:
A) is the same as adolescence.
B) ends long before adolescence does.
C) occurs in a single,sudden event.
D) has an easily identifiable beginning and ending.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Puberty:
A) is the same as adolescence.
B) ends...

Question 9

The peak rate of pubertal change occurs at _____ years for girls and _____ years for boys.
A) 13; 14½
B) 12½; 11½
C) 11½; 13½
D) 10½; 13

Accepted Answer

The peak rate of pubertal change occurs at around 11½ years for girls and 13½ years for boys. This is when the growth spurts, hormonal changes, and development of secondary sexual characteristics are most rapid. However, it is important to note that there is variability in the timing of puberty among individuals, and some may experience these changes earlier or later than the average.

Question 10

The growth spurt that characterizes pubertal change occurs approximately _____ for girls than for boys.
A) two years earlier
B) one year earlier
C) two years later
D) one year later

Accepted Answer

Girls generally experience their growth spurt around the age of 10-11, while boys experience it around 12-13 years old. This means that girls experience their growth spurt about two years earlier than boys.

Question 11

Behind the first whisker in boys and the widening of hips in girls is a flood of _____,powerful chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands and carried through the body by the bloodstream.
A) amino acids
B) phospholipids
C) enzymes
D) hormones

Accepted Answer

The sentence specifically mentions "chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands," which are hormones. Amino acids and phospholipids are not typically associated with hormonal changes, and while enzymes play a role in many biological processes, they are not primarily responsible for puberty-related changes.

Question 12

Which theorist proposed the "storm-and-stress" view that adolescence is a turbulent time charged with conflict and mood swings?
A) Anna Freud
B) Jean Piaget
C) G.Stanley Hall
D) Daniel Offer

Accepted Answer

G. Stanley Hall proposed the "storm-and-stress" view of adolescence in 1904. He believed that adolescence was a time of great turmoil and conflict, as individuals struggled to establish their identity and emerge as independent adults. This viewpoint has been critiqued and challenged by researchers who argue that not all adolescents experience such stormy emotions and that culture and context play a significant role in shaping the experience of adolescence.

Question 13

Which of the following is typically the last male pubertal characteristic to occur?
A) The first ejaculation
B) Voice changes
C) Increased penis and testicle size
D) Growth of facial hair

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is typically the...

Question 14

When Daniel Offer and his colleagues studied the self-images of adolescents in the United States,Australia,Bangladesh,Hungary,Israel,Italy,Japan,Taiwan,Turkey,and West Germany,at least _____ percent of the adolescents displayed a healthy self-image.
A) 25
B) 48
C) 60
D) 73

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Daniel Offer and his colleagues studied...

Question 15

The hormone that is associated with breast,uterine,and skeletal development in girls is:
A) progesterone.
B) estradiol.
C) luteinizing hormone.
D) gonadotropin-releasing hormone.

Accepted Answer

Estradiol is the hormone that is produced primarily by the ovaries and is responsible for breast, uterine, and skeletal development in girls during puberty. Progesterone is important for preparing the uterus for pregnancy, while luteinizing hormone and gonadotropin-releasing hormone are involved in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation.

Question 16

In the United States,the average age of menarche has _____ since the mid-nineteenth century.
A) increased marginally
B) declined significantly
C) increased significantly
D) not changed

Accepted Answer

The average age of menarche has declined significantly since the mid-nineteenth century. Factors such as improved nutrition, healthcare, and reduced exposure to infectious diseases have contributed to this trend.

Question 17

Public attitudes about adolescence:
A) emerge from a combination of personal experience and media portrayals.
B) reflect an objective picture of how normal adolescents develop.
C) portray today's adolescents as less troubled,less self-centered,less assertive,and less adventurous than in the past.
D) paint an unrealistically positive picture of adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Public attitudes about adolescence are formed by a combination of personal experiences and media portrayals. Personal experiences with teenagers can shape an individual's views, as well as how the media presents adolescents in television shows, movies, and news reports. Therefore, the attitudes towards adolescence are not solely based on an objective picture of how normal adolescents develop.

Question 18

Thirteen-year-old Grace's blood tests indicate that her levels of testosterone are about twice as high as they were a few years ago,and that her estradiol levels are about eight times higher than earlier.Grace is most likely experiencing:
A) normal changes during puberty.
B) difficulties due to significant imbalances in hormonal levels.
C) abnormal development of male physical characteristics.
D) abnormal development of female physical characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Grace is most likely experiencing normal changes during puberty. Testosterone increases during puberty in both males and females and can lead to physical changes such as growth of pubic hair and increase in muscle mass. Estradiol levels also increase during puberty in females and are responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics such as breast development and widening of the hips. The significant increase in hormonal levels is likely due to Grace's stage in the puberty process.

Question 19

Which of the following is a more accurate vision of adolescence?
A) For most individuals,adolescence is a time of evaluation,decision making,commitment,and carving out a place in the world.
B) For most individuals,adolescence is a time of rebellion,crisis,pathology,and deviance.
C) Most adolescents have a brush with juvenile delinquency.
D) Very few adolescents contribute positively to their communities and make a successful transition through adolescence.

Accepted Answer

While adolescence can certainly be a challenging time with struggles and obstacles, overall research shows that most adolescents are able to navigate this period successfully and make positive contributions to their communities. Option A acknowledges the important developmental tasks of this period, such as identity formation and decision-making, while not focusing solely on negative behaviors or outcomes.

Question 20

For the majority of teens,adolescence is marked by:
A) stress and storm.
B) delinquency.
C) a healthy self-image.
D) low self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

While some adolescents may experience stress or delinquency, the majority of teens develop a healthy self-image during this period of their lives. Research has shown that self-esteem typically increases during adolescence, as individuals gain independence and assert their own identities.

Quiz 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

A girl's first menstruation is called _____.

Ms.Chang is trying to prepare her health-class students for the onset of puberty.What should she tell the boys that they are likely to experience first?

The mean age at the beginning of the growth spurt in girls is _____.

_____ is a hormone associated in boys with genital development,increased height,and deepening of the voice.

Fourteen-year-old Kent recently received his blood test results which indicate an eighteen-fold increase in testosterone levels and a twofold increase in estradiol over the past few years.It appears that Kent:

Which of the following statements is true?

Puberty refers to a period of:

Puberty:

The peak rate of pubertal change occurs at _ years for girls and _ years for boys.

The growth spurt that characterizes pubertal change occurs approximately _____ for girls than for boys.

Behind the first whisker in boys and the widening of hips in girls is a flood of _____,powerful chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands and carried through the body by the bloodstream.

Which theorist proposed the "storm-and-stress" view that adolescence is a turbulent time charged with conflict and mood swings?

Which of the following is typically the last male pubertal characteristic to occur?

When Daniel Offer and his colleagues studied the self-images of adolescents in the United States,Australia,Bangladesh,Hungary,Israel,Italy,Japan,Taiwan,Turkey,and West Germany,at least _____ percent of the adolescents displayed a healthy self-image.

The hormone that is associated with breast,uterine,and skeletal development in girls is:

In the United States,the average age of menarche has _____ since the mid-nineteenth century.

Public attitudes about adolescence:

Thirteen-year-old Grace's blood tests indicate that her levels of testosterone are about twice as high as they were a few years ago,and that her estradiol levels are about eight times higher than earlier.Grace is most likely experiencing:

Which of the following is a more accurate vision of adolescence?

For the majority of teens,adolescence is marked by: