Human Growth and Development Final Exam Review

What is a symptom of anorexia nervosa?

an irrational fear of being overweight

Kohlberg proposed that stages of moral reasoning…

always developed in sequence

True or False: All regions of the brain mature at the same time

false

True or False: In the U.S., most teenage deaths are preventable

true

What requires the creation of possible selves?

personal goals

A person who believes that they can get what they want if they try hard enough is indicative of _____ self-concept?

a high

True or False: Moderate drinkers have higher risks for cardiovascular disease than abstainers and heavy drinkers

false

True or False: low-density lipoproteins cause fatty deposits to accumulate in the arteries

true

True or False: Fluid intelligence is acquired through life experiences

false

True or False: Emotional intelligence is measured by the number of different emotions a person expresses

false

True or False: Adolescents beliefs can interfere with effective reasoning

true

True or False: In Kohlberg’s model, stage three moral reasoning involves universal ethical principles

false

True or False: Depression is characterized by pervasive feelings of low self-esteem and sadness

True

True or False: Working more than 14 hours a week is associated with lower grades and higher levels of depression

true

Adolescents from lower socioeconomic classes are more likely to become delinquent because

they are more commonly exposed to crime and violence

What teen is MOST “at risk” for engaging in delinquent behavior?

a teen who is unable to interpret other people’s intentions

What parental behavior is recommended to reduce the risk of aggressive and antisocial behavior?

Enforcing many rules with supporting reasons

If an individual gets the feeling that a friend is showing signs of suicide, they should

seek help immediately, call 911, contact a mental health professional

What is the third leading cause of death in U.S. adolescents?

suicide

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a diseases that is transmitted

sexually

What is the most likely outcome for a female fetus exposed to unusually high testosterone?

Predisposition to highly masculine traits

Crystallization involves using one’s emerging identity as the basis for assessing

possible careers

According to Super, a key element of the specification phase of career development involves

starting to obtain required trainingD

During the implementation phase of career development, a person

takes up a job and learns firsthand about a career

The main assumptions of Holland’s theory is that people

will be happiest in work environments that match their personalities

According to social cognitive career theory, progress toward vocation rest on

self-efficacy

Teens with part-time jobs in excess of 15-20 hours per week tend to be

likely to experience depression and anxiety than their peers who don’t work

What statement concerning summer employment and teenagers is true?

Summer of fulltime employment, high school students do better in school

Who is best known for their theory of adolescent identity formation?

Erikson

Erikson hypothesized that adolescents achieve an identity by

testing a few identities to see which one fits them best

Adolescent egocentrism is characterized by excessive

self absorption

The attitudes, behavior, and values that make an individual unique is called

self-conceptC

Compared to first marriages, remarriages tend to be

shorter and less stable

The rate at which people are choosing to remarry has

decreased over time

Most adult friendships begin as a result of

shared interests

Friendships differ from love relationships in that they are

less emotionally intense and do not involve sex

True or False: Across cultures, work-family conflict is more likely to have a detrimental effect on women

true

Compared to middle-aged adults, young adults are more likely to participate in a

large range of activities, prefer activities with higher level of intensity

What causes the greatest level of disagreement among dual earner couples?

division of labor at home

If Will is an average adult, the main reason for him working is so that he can

earn a living and experience personal growth

True or False: Rheumatoid arthritis develops quickly but can be cured with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

false

Individuals in the “sandwich generation” are though to be caught between their

parents and children

What is a major support for single people?

friendship

The concept called meaning-mission fit can be defined as the

alignment between an executive personal intentions and their firm’s mission

Another term for mentor is

developmental coach

How is mentoring and generativity related?

mentoring is one avenue for achieving generativity

The willingness to stay with a person, even through difficult times, is known as

commitment

The defining belief among individuals experiencing “battered spouse syndrome” is that

they are powerless to get away from the abuser