#1
Which of the following is a primary characteristic of adolescent development?
Increased physical growth and sexual maturity
Decreased cognitive abilities
Stagnant emotional development
Unchanged social interactions
#2
What is a common characteristic of peer relationships during adolescence?
Decreased influence on individual behavior
Increased importance for social comparison
Reduced impact on emotional development
Less variability in group dynamics
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of formal operational thought, according to Piaget's theory?
Concrete problem-solving abilities
Ability to think abstractly
Limited perspective-taking skills
Preoccupation with sensory experiences
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of the identity achievement status, according to James Marcia's theory of identity development?
High exploration and commitment
Low exploration and commitment
High exploration and low commitment
Low exploration and high commitment
#5
What is one potential consequence of inadequate sleep during adolescence?
Improved academic performance
Decreased risk of depression
Increased risk of obesity
Enhanced emotional regulation
#6
During adolescence, which part of the brain undergoes significant development?
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Prefrontal cortex
Brain stem
#7
What is the term used to describe the struggle for identity that adolescents often experience?
Midlife crisis
Identity foreclosure
Generativity vs. stagnation
Empty nest syndrome
#8
Which of the following factors is NOT associated with the risk of developing behavioral problems in adolescence?
Peer pressure
Parental involvement
Exposure to substance abuse
Social media influence
#9
Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of adolescent egocentrism?
Imaginary audience
Personal fable
Decreased sensitivity to peer feedback
Invincibility fable
#10
What role does identity exploration play in adolescent development, according to Marcia's theory of identity statuses?
It is a passive process
It has no impact on psychosocial development
It leads to a sense of identity achievement
It occurs exclusively during adulthood
#11
According to Erik Erikson, which stage of psychosocial development occurs during adolescence?
Trust vs. mistrust
Industry vs. inferiority
Identity vs. role confusion
Intimacy vs. isolation
#12
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between risk-taking behavior and brain development during adolescence?
Risk-taking behavior decreases as brain development accelerates
Brain development and risk-taking behavior are unrelated
Risk-taking behavior increases as brain development progresses
Brain development inhibits all risk-taking behavior
#13
What is one potential consequence of early puberty for adolescents?
Lower risk of substance abuse
Increased risk of depression
Higher academic achievement
Decreased risk of peer pressure
#14
What is one potential consequence of peer rejection during adolescence?
Increased self-esteem
Enhanced social skills
Decreased academic performance
Improved mental health
#15
According to the dual systems model, what influences adolescents' decision-making processes?
Solely cognitive abilities
Social factors only
Both cognitive and affective systems
Exclusively affective processes