#1
Which of the following best describes adolescence?
The period of life between childhood and adulthood
The stage where individuals are fully matured physically and mentally
The period after retirement
The phase of infancy
#2
What is the primary psychological challenge during adolescence?
Developing a sense of identity
Establishing a career
Maintaining physical health
Building social networks
#3
During adolescence, which of the following is a common physical change in boys?
Increase in breast size
Growth of facial hair
Widening of hips
Decrease in muscle mass
#4
What term describes the period of rapid physical growth and development that occurs during adolescence?
Puberty
Menopause
Andropause
Midlife crisis
#5
During adolescence, what part of the brain undergoes significant development?
Prefrontal cortex
Occipital lobe
Brainstem
Cerebellum
#6
What term is used to describe the process of adolescents questioning societal norms and values?
Conformity
Rebellion
Identity foreclosure
Identity diffusion
#7
What is the term for the process of adolescents developing the ability to think abstractly and critically?
Concrete operational thinking
Egocentrism
Formal operational thinking
Preoperational thinking
#8
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by adolescents in terms of peer relationships?
Difficulty forming friendships
Lack of interest in socializing
Excessive dependence on parents
Inability to communicate
#9
What is the term for the process through which adolescents adopt the values, customs, and behaviors of their culture?
Assimilation
Acculturation
Ethnocentrism
Cultural diffusion
#10
What is the term for the period during adolescence when individuals become more self-aware and evaluate their own beliefs and values?
Social comparison
Identity exploration
Egocentrism
Conformity
#11
Which of the following is a major societal transition often experienced during adolescence?
Starting a career
Getting married
Transitioning to high school
Becoming a grandparent
#12
What is the term for the psychological state characterized by feeling caught between childhood and adulthood?
Identity achievement
Identity diffusion
Identity foreclosure
Identity moratorium
#13
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the increase in the average age of adolescence in modern societies?
Improved healthcare and nutrition
Delayed onset of puberty
Expansion of educational opportunities
Decrease in life expectancy
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic of emerging adulthood, a developmental stage following adolescence?
Stability in relationships and careers
Continued exploration of identity
High level of dependency on parents
Completion of major life goals
#15
Which of the following best describes the concept of identity foreclosure?
Actively exploring different identity options
Committing to an identity without exploration
Rejecting societal norms and values
Remaining in a state of identity confusion
#16
What is the term for the psychological conflict characterized by adolescents feeling they are unique and special?
Identity diffusion
Egocentrism
Personal fable
Identity foreclosure