Question 1

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

According to research, the peak rate of pubertal change occurs at 11.5 years for girls and 13.5 years for boys. Therefore, the correct option is C - 11.5; 13.5.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

While adolescence can be a time of stress and upheaval, research has shown that the majority of teens do have a healthy self-image. While some teens may struggle with self-esteem issues, overall the norm for this developmental stage is positive self-image. Delinquency is also not a characteristic of typical adolescent development.

Question 3

_____ 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 a male sex hormone that is responsible for genital development, increased height, and deepening of the voice. Estrogen, estradiol, and progestin are female sex hormones that have different functions in the female body.

Question 4

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

Facial hair growth is typically the last male pubertal characteristic to develop, often continuing into the late teens or early twenties.

Question 5

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. This is likely due to improvements in nutrition and healthcare.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Menarche refers to a girl's first menstrual cycle, which marks the onset of puberty and the ability to reproduce. Gonadarche refers to the beginning of testicular function in boys, adrenarche refers to the early maturation of the adrenal glands, and spermarche refers to the beginning of sperm production in boys.

Question 7

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. It is typical for testosterone levels to increase during puberty, and estradiol levels may also increase in both males and females. Therefore, there is no need for hormone therapy, and Kent does not have abnormal levels of male or female sex hormones.

Question 8

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 is a period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes that occurs primarily during early adolescence. It is a time when secondary sex characteristics develop, such as growth spurts, voice changes, and the development of breasts and testes. It is also a time when adolescents begin to experience sexual attraction and engage in sexual behaviors.

Question 9

For most people,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

Puberty refers to the biological changes that make a child physically mature enough for sexual reproduction, while adolescence encompasses the broader psychological, social, and emotional changes. Puberty typically ends before the adolescent period does, as adolescence includes the development of adult identity and societal roles beyond just physical maturity.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone that is associated with breast,uterine,and...

Question 11

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 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 the late 19th century. Hall believed that adolescence is a time of heightened emotions, conflict, and rebellion against authority figures.

Question 13

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's hormonal changes are typical during puberty, as testosterone increases in both boys and girls and estradiol levels increase in girls. These changes are responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast development and menstrual cycles, in girls. Thus, there is no indication of any significant imbalances or abnormal development of male or female physical characteristics in this scenario.

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

Daniel Offer's study found that at least 73 percent of adolescents across these diverse countries displayed a healthy self-image.

Question 15

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 rebellion and crisis may be part of some adolescents' experiences, research shows that the majority of adolescents are able to form a stable identity and make positive contributions to their communities. Adolescence is a time of evaluation and decision-making as individuals navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood, develop their sense of self, and establish relationships with others.

Question 16

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 shaped by both personal experience and media portrayals. Personal experiences with adolescents can be positive or negative and can contribute to overall attitudes about this age group. Media portrayals of adolescents in the news, movies, and TV shows can also influence public attitudes about adolescence.

Question 17

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

Research has consistently shown that girls experience growth spurts approximately two years earlier than boys.

Question 18

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 explicitly states that the flood of substances is "secreted by the endocrine glands," which are responsible for producing and releasing hormones. Therefore, the best choice is hormones (option D). Amino acids (option A) and phospholipids (option B) are not typically classified as hormones, although they may play other important physiological roles. Enzymes (option C) are also not correct as they are not secreted by endocrine glands and do not regulate growth and development.

Question 19

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

Increased penis and testicle size is typically one of the first signs of puberty in boys, occurring before other changes like voice changes, first ejaculation, or facial hair growth.

Question 20

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.

Quiz 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

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

For the majority of teens,adolescence is marked by:

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

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

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

A girl's first menstruation is called _____.

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:

Puberty refers to a period of:

For most people,puberty:

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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:

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.

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

Public attitudes about adolescence:

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.

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 _____.