A. a prototype.
B. an exaggeration.
C. a stereotype.
D. a sign that he needs counseling.
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23. The term "adolescent generation gap" refers to
A. differences in decision-making skills between adolescents and older adults.
B. generalizations based on information about a limited group of adolescents.
C. technological skill differences between adolescents and grade school children.
D. differences in social abilities between younger and older adolescents.
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24. Daniel Offer and his colleagues discovered that most adolescents have
A. a negative self-image.
B. negative attitudes towards their schools.
C. a positive self-image.
D. an ambiguous self-image.
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25. Julie, age 15, has dyed her hair purple and will only wear black jeans and white tops. Julie's parents
should know that, according to adolescent psychologists
A. Julie is showing signs of a conduct disorder.
B. Julie needs counseling for her hostility issues.
C. Julie is testing boundaries and discovering her identity.
D. Julie needs more parental control over her behavior.
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26. Which of the following factors influence the developmental trajectory of every adolescent?
A. socioeconomic
B. ethnic
C. lifestyle
D. All of these choices are correct
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27. The settings in which development occurs are known as
A. arenas.
B. compounds.
C. cohorts.
D. context.
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28. The fastest-growing ethnic group of adolescents in the United States is
A. European-Americans.
B. Asians.
C. Latinos.
D. African Americans.
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29. Sherry's community college has partnerships with the local hospital, the library, and the Boys' and Girls' Club to encourage students to engage in cooperative learning experiences and build strong community relationships. This is an example of what Peter Benson and his colleagues would call a
A. developmentally attentive youth policy.
B. community-enhancing initiative.
C. cross-generational policy.
D. socially enhancing planned model.
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30. Research has shown that children living in poverty have elevated levels of
A. blood glucose.
B. stress.
C. anger.
D. growth hormones.
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31. Which of the following statements about adolescent health and well-being is TRUE?
A. Adolescent health and well-being have improved in all areas.
B. More adolescents around the world die of malnutrition today than at any time in the past.
C. More adolescents around the world die of infectious diseases today than at any time in the past.
D. Rates of HIV infection among adolescents are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa.
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32. What do studies show about gender differences?