Question 1

Josefina is obsessed with her weight. She sometimes eats a whole package of Oreos at one sitting and then makes herself vomit. She also takes laxatives for weight control. Josefina MOST likely suffers from _____.
A) anorexia nervosa
B) degenerative organ disease
C) anxiety
D) bulimia nervosa

Accepted Answer

The behavior described in the scenario (binge eating followed by purging and laxative use) is symptomatic of bulimia nervosa, which is a type of eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa involves severe restriction of food intake and fear of weight gain, while degenerative organ disease and anxiety are not related to the symptoms described.

Question 2

Bulimia nervosa is clinically present in _____ percent of young women in the United States.
A) 1 to 3
B) 5 to 7
C) 8 to 10
D) 11 to 13

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa is clinically present in approximately 1 to 3 percent of young women in the United States, reflecting its status as a significant but not overwhelmingly common eating disorder among this demographic.

Question 3

Once the primary sexual organs begin to function, adolescents are biologically capable of _____.
A) reproduction
B) weight loss
C) giving blood
D) sleeping fewer hours

Accepted Answer

Once the primary sexual organs, such as the ovaries and testes, begin to function, adolescents are capable of reproduction.

Question 4

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?
A) absence of menstruation
B) voluntary starvation
C) average weight
D) distorted body image

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by voluntary starvation, distorted body image, and absence of menstruation (in females). However, the individual's weight is typically significantly below average for their age and height, rather than average.

Question 5

Unhappiness with one's physical appearance is a _____ phenomenon.
A) city
B) county
C) national
D) worldwide

Accepted Answer

Unhappiness with one's physical appearance is a common experience across different cultures and countries around the world. Studies have shown that body dissatisfaction and the desire for a different appearance are prevalent among individuals of different ages, genders, and ethnicities, indicating that it is a global issue rather than a local or national one. Furthermore, the media and social norms often promote unrealistic beauty standards that contribute to this phenomenon on a worldwide scale.

Question 6

Holly, age 13, notices that her hips are widening and her breasts are developing. Holly is noticing changes in her _____ sex characteristics.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) puberty
D) prefrontal

Accepted Answer

Holly is experiencing changes in her secondary sex characteristics, which include physical changes such as breast development and widening of hips, that indicate the onset of puberty. Primary sex characteristics refer to the reproductive organs (such as ovaries or testes) while prefrontal development relates to changes in the brain during adolescence.

Question 7

Once a week, Candace locks herself in her bedroom and gorges on cookies, cakes, ice cream, and other snack foods. She eats until her stomach hurts and this has been going on for 5 months. Candace is very private about her eating binges and is embarrassed and depressed over her out-of-control eating. Candace is demonstrating characteristics of _____.
A) anorexia nervosa
B) binge-eating disorder
C) anxiety-based eating disorder
D) BMI (body mass index) dysfunction

Accepted Answer

Candace is demonstrating symptoms of binge-eating disorder, which involves recurrent episodes of overeating and loss of control. This is different from anorexia nervosa, which involves restriction of food intake and fear of gaining weight. There is no mention of anxiety or BMI dysfunction in the scenario.

Question 8

Which pair of nutrients is MOST likely to be lacking in the adolescent diet?
A) magnesium and B vitamins
B) iron and calcium
C) sodium and potassium
D) vitamins A and C

Accepted Answer

Iron and calcium are the most likely nutrients to be lacking in the adolescent diet. Iron is important for growth and development, and adolescent girls are at risk of iron deficiency due to menstruation. Calcium is important for building strong bones, which is crucial during adolescence when bones are still developing. Adolescent diets are often low in foods that are high in these nutrients, such as meat, leafy greens, and dairy products.

Question 9

The recommended daily dose of calcium is _____ milligrams; most teens consume less than _____ milligrams per day.
A) 1,000; 300
B) 1,000; 500
C) 1,300; 800
D) 1,300; 500

Accepted Answer

The recommended daily dose of calcium for teens is 1,300 milligrams, and most teens consume less than 500 milligrams per day.

Question 10

Patty is 5 feet tall and weighs 87 pounds, yet when she looks in the mirror she thinks she is too fat. She does aerobics for two hours daily and eats very little. Patty appears to suffer from _____.
A) anorexia nervosa
B) puberty
C) anxiety
D) bulimia nervosa

Accepted Answer

Patty's behavior of exercising excessively and consuming very little amounts of food is consistent with anorexia nervosa, which is an eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and often a refusal to eat despite being underweight. A person with anorexia nervosa may still view themselves as overweight or obese despite being underweight. Puberty, anxiety, and bulimia nervosa do not fully explain Patty's behavior as described.

Question 11

If a boy notices a swelling around his nipples during puberty, what is the likely cause?
A) the normal fluctuation of sex hormones
B) late-onset puberty
C) abnormally high levels of estrogen
D) drug abuse

Accepted Answer

The swelling around the nipples during puberty is likely caused by the normal fluctuation of sex hormones, particularly an increase in estrogen levels. This is a common condition known as gynecomastia and usually resolves on its own within a few months to a couple of years.

Question 12

Recent studies report that ____ percent of teenagers say that social network sites hurt their body confidence.
A) 30
B) 49
C) 77
D) 86

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recent studies report that ____ percent of...

Question 13

According to research, which of the following strategies could be implemented in order to encourage adolescents to make better food choices?
A) increase prices of healthy foods
B) provide healthier selections in school vending machines
C) increase parental monitoring of food choices
D) put unhealthy foods in closer proximity to where students hang out

Accepted Answer

Providing healthier selections in school vending machines has been shown to be an effective strategy in influencing adolescents to make better food choices. Increasing the price of healthy foods may discourage them from choosing healthier options, while putting unhealthy foods closer to where students hang out may only increase their consumption of unhealthy foods. Although parental monitoring of food choices is important, it may not always be feasible or effective in influencing adolescent food choices.

Question 14

Changes in primary sex characteristics include _____.
A) growth of pubic hair and underarm hair
B) rapid increase in height
C) growth of the uterus or the testes
D) deeper voice

Accepted Answer

Primary sex characteristics refer to the physical structures that are directly involved in reproduction, such as the uterus and testes. Therefore, growth of the uterus or the testes is the correct answer. The other choices refer to secondary sex characteristics, which are non-reproductive physical characteristics that differ between males and females, such as hair growth and voice changes.

Question 15

Mila told a friend that she doesn't like the way her legs look in her new volleyball uniform. She said she hates her body, and expressed a desire to lose a lot of weight. Mila's concerns likely reflect _____.
A) poor body image
B) dislike of sports
C) a competitive nature
D) poor social comparisons

Accepted Answer

Mila's negative comments about her body and desire to lose weight suggest that she has poor body image, or a negative perception and evaluation of her own physical appearance.

Question 16

One reason adolescents' nutritional habits may be poor is _____.
A) lack of media attention to the importance of good nutrition
B) misunderstanding about what is and is not healthy food
C) altered taste buds due to hormonal surges
D) anxiety about their body image

Accepted Answer

The answer of One reason adolescents' nutritional habits may be...

Question 17

Research indicates that a majority of adolescent girls in the United States are trying to _____.
A) gain weight
B) lose weight
C) lift weights
D) not focus on their appearance

Accepted Answer

Research shows that a majority of adolescent girls in the United States are trying to lose weight, either through dieting or other means. This is often due to societal pressure to conform to a certain body type or standard of beauty.

Question 18

Secondary sex characteristics are traits that _____.
A) occur later in development
B) are not visible
C) occur for only some people
D) are not directly related to fertility

Accepted Answer

The answer of Secondary sex characteristics are traits that _____.
A)...

Question 19

Sharon is concerned about deficiencies in her daughter Alana's diet. If Alana is a typical teen, Sharon should feed her _____.
A) potatoes to increase her starch
B) carrots to increase her vitamin A
C) orange juice to increase her vitamin C
D) spinach to increase her iron

Accepted Answer

Typical teen diets often lack sufficient iron, which is crucial for growth and development. Spinach is rich in iron, making it a good choice to address this common deficiency.

Question 20

For all eating disorders, ______ is crucial.
A) family structure
B) family function
C) discipline
D) school-based intervention

Accepted Answer

Family function is crucial for all eating disorders because it can impact the development, maintenance, and recovery of the disorder. A supportive family environment that promotes open communication, healthy relationships, and positive coping skills can aid in the treatment and prevention of eating disorders. Family therapy is also commonly used as a treatment for eating disorders to address the role of the family in the disorder and promote a more positive family dynamic.

Quiz 14: Adolescence: Biosocial Development

Josefina is obsessed with her weight. She sometimes eats a whole package of Oreos at one sitting and then makes herself vomit. She also takes laxatives for weight control. Josefina MOST likely suffers from _____.

Bulimia nervosa is clinically present in _____ percent of young women in the United States.

Once the primary sexual organs begin to function, adolescents are biologically capable of _____.

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

Unhappiness with one's physical appearance is a _____ phenomenon.

Holly, age 13, notices that her hips are widening and her breasts are developing. Holly is noticing changes in her _____ sex characteristics.

Which pair of nutrients is MOST likely to be lacking in the adolescent diet?

The recommended daily dose of calcium is _ milligrams; most teens consume less than _ milligrams per day.

Patty is 5 feet tall and weighs 87 pounds, yet when she looks in the mirror she thinks she is too fat. She does aerobics for two hours daily and eats very little. Patty appears to suffer from _____.

If a boy notices a swelling around his nipples during puberty, what is the likely cause?

Recent studies report that ____ percent of teenagers say that social network sites hurt their body confidence.

According to research, which of the following strategies could be implemented in order to encourage adolescents to make better food choices?

Changes in primary sex characteristics include _____.

Mila told a friend that she doesn't like the way her legs look in her new volleyball uniform. She said she hates her body, and expressed a desire to lose a lot of weight. Mila's concerns likely reflect _____.

One reason adolescents' nutritional habits may be poor is _____.

Research indicates that a majority of adolescent girls in the United States are trying to _____.

Secondary sex characteristics are traits that _____.

Sharon is concerned about deficiencies in her daughter Alana's diet. If Alana is a typical teen, Sharon should feed her _____.

For all eating disorders, ______ is crucial.