Human Growth and Development Quiz 11

Which one of the following groups of adolescents is most likely to take an early pathway to sexual activity?

African American Males

Caitlin is a typical adolescent. She just learned that her dad is being transferred to another city far from Caitlin's current friends and familiar surroundings. Caitlin is very emotional about the news, cries uncontrollably, and runs off to a friend's house during the night. Her older sister seems relatively unaffected by the news. From a developmental perspective, what might explain the difference?

During adolescence, the prefrontal lobe is developing more slowly than the emotion center in the brain.

Puberty is a series of synchronized, interconnected changes. These biological changes are regulated by:

hormones.

Based on studies, what is the likelihood that sexually active adolescents will contract an STD?

one in four chance

Mrs. Gibbs cannot seem to catch up with the eating habits of her 14-year-old daughter Zondra and 16-year-old son Austin. Her weekly grocery shopping is never enough to keep the pantry stocked. What is the recommended calorie intake for her two adolescents?

2200 calories per day for Zondra and 3000 per day for Austin

Adolescents often skip the breakfast meal in an effort to lose weight and reduce calories. Which of the following adolescents is most likely to eat breakfast?

Ron lives in a two-parent household and his parents eat breakfast

The secular trend is defined as:

the pattern that menarche and other aspects of puberty are experienced by girls earlier with each new generation.

Lanier is a 16-year-old boy whose older brother uses drugs and encourages Lanier to try drugs. Which of the following approaches is most likely to help Lanier take a different path from his brother and remain drug-free?

Staying connected at school and maintaining psositive relationships with adults

Alcohol is the most widely used drug among adolescents. What percentage of high school seniors claim that they were drunk at least once in the last year?

66%

What types of programs reduce the risk of teen pregnancy without increasing the likelihood that adolescents will engage in sexual activity?

comprehensive sex education programs

Who is at greater risk of unintended pregnancy the first time they have sexual relations?

adolescents who take a virginity pledge

Which adolescent was most likely to have been obese?

Sarah, who was 15 in 2004

Which of the following adolescents is most likely to reach his or her maximum height at the earliest age?

Selena, a Latina girl

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?

Lifetime regimen of antiretroviral therapy

The following girls are all 14 years of age. Which of them most likely experienced menarche at the youngest age?

Candace lives in a stressful, unsupportive home environment.

Adrienne's mom has noticed a pattern developing. When Adrienne seems very tense, she eats enormous amounts of sweets after school — cake and ice cream, cookies, and sweet and salty snacks. At such times, Adrienne's eating is out of control. What might her mother conclude about Adrienne's behavior?

Adrienne has a binge eating disorder.

Which of the following teens is most likely to experience popularity among peers as a result of his or her age of maturation?

Colby is maturing earlier than many of his peers.

Osteoporosis is a disease that typically occurs late in an individual's life, but nutritional choices during adolescence can contribute to the likelihood of developing the disease. Which of the following teens is most likely at risk for developing osteoporosis later in life?

Fran avoids dairy products, seldom eats fast food, and walks her dog to get exercise.

Miguel and his twin brother do not get the recommended amount of sleep for tenth 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?

Maintain regular sleep/wake times.

What aspect of brain development contributes to adolescents' risk-taking, reward-seeking behaviors?

rapid development of the limbic system

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?

African Americans

Parents who notice consistent bad breath and breast development in their adolescent son should be concerned about:

steroid use