PSYC 2002 Week 5 Exam

• Question 1 3 out of 3 points Tamara has become very involved in her community environmental group. She can envision and describe a world that is based completely on renewable and clean energy. Her ability to thin ...

• Question 1 3 out of 3 points Tamara has become very involved in her community environmental group. She can envision and describe a world that is based completely on renewable and clean energy. Her ability to think about the future and what might be possible is an example of: • Question 2 3 out of 3 points Ryan is driving his father crazy by using the word "like" in every sentence. Sometimes Ryan uses the word "like" even two or three times in the same sentence. In response to his growing frustration, Ryan's father should: • Question 3 3 out of 3 points Oksana is a 17-year old girl with limited English proficiency (LEP). We can predict Oksana will: • Question 4 3 out of 3 points Several recent international studies combine data from many different countries comparing the scores of high school boys and girls in mathematics. What do these meta-analyses indicate about mathematical achievement? • Question 5 3 out of 3 points What were the findings of the American Psychological Association's Zero Tolerance Task Force in 2006? • Question 6 3 out of 3 points Manuel recently moved to Iowa and observed that most of the farmers in the state grow corn. When he learned that the Smith family has a farm, he presumed they were corn farmers. What kind of reasoning was Manuel using? • Question 7 3 out of 3 points Robert feels lost in his biology class. He wants to raise his hand and ask the teacher to explain how two cells that have the same genetic material can have different morphology and behavior. He doesn't raise his hand because he is so afraid the other students will laugh at him, call him "stupid," and talk about him after class. Robert's thinking is typical of what researchers refer to as: • Question 8 3 out of 3 points Based on studies, what is the likelihood that sexually active adolescents will contract an STD? • Question 9 3 out of 3 points What types of programs reduce the risk of teen pregnancy without increasing the likelihood that adolescents will engage in sexual activity? • Question 10 3 out of 3 points Daniel is a young adolescent with HIV. It was transmitted to him by his mother at birth. What is his best chance for delaying the progression of the disease from HIV to AIDS? • Question 11 3 out of 3 points Puberty is a series of synchronized, interconnected changes. These biological changes are regulated by: • Question 12 3 out of 3 points Parents who notice consistent bad breath and breast development in their adolescent son should be concerned about: • Question 13 3 out of 3 points Body image is a key concern for adolescents in general. In terms of ethnic differences, which group of adolescents is generally most satisfied with their body image? • Question 14 3 out of 3 points Miguel and his twin brother do not get the recommended amount of sleep for 10th graders. They are active in sports and high academic achievers. They have football practice after school, spend time with friends, and often do their homework late at night. What would you suggest to help them deal with their schedules? • Question 15 3 out of 3 points Adolescence is marked by rapid increases in physical and mental capabilities. Compared to children, adolescents are stronger, bigger, faster in reaction time, and have greater capabilites to withstand injury and physical stress. What is the paradox about adolescent health? • Question 16 3 out of 3 points Adolescents raised by authoritative parents are more likely to: • Question 17 3 out of 3 points What is the definition of "school attachment?" • Question 18 3 out of 3 points What do researchers think about adolescents spending a vast amount of time in unstructured and/or unsupervised activities? • Question 19 3 out of 3 points Teachers should be concerned about Samantha, a 10th grade student who shows no connection to her high school. The real concern is that Samantha may: • Question 20 3 out of 3 points What advice should we give to young adolescents about engaging in social network sites on the internet?