#1
Which of the following is a primary characteristic of adolescent development?
Increased risk-taking behavior
Stagnant cognitive development
Decreased influence of peer groups
Stable emotional regulation
#2
What is one of the cognitive changes that typically occur during adolescence?
Decreased ability for abstract thinking
Decreased susceptibility to peer influence
Development of metacognitive skills
Decreased self-awareness
#3
What is one of the key physical changes that occur during adolescence?
Decreased bone density
Decreased muscle mass
Growth of secondary sexual characteristics
Decreased metabolism
#4
During adolescence, what is a common source of conflict between parents and their children?
Shared interests
Parental control
Decreased independence
Peer pressure
#5
Which of the following is a common risk behavior among adolescents?
Regular exercise
Healthy eating habits
Experimentation with drugs
Adherence to safety guidelines
#6
What is the term for the process of adolescents forming an identity by integrating various roles and values?
Identity foreclosure
Identity diffusion
Identity moratorium
Identity achievement
#7
Which of the following statements best describes the role of peer groups during adolescence?
They have minimal influence on adolescent behavior
They primarily enforce conformity to parental expectations
They provide opportunities for social comparison and identity formation
They hinder the development of social skills
#8
What is one of the key challenges associated with the transition from adolescence to adulthood?
Increased parental control
Decreased independence
Establishing autonomy and responsibility
Decreased peer influence
#9
What is one of the factors that can influence an adolescent's self-esteem?
Parental criticism
Decreased peer pressure
Increased academic performance
Decreased social media use
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic of adolescent egocentrism?
Decreased self-consciousness
Increased belief in personal uniqueness
Decreased focus on imaginary audiences
Increased understanding of others' perspectives
#11
What is one of the primary tasks associated with Erik Erikson's stage of adolescent development?
Establishing trust versus mistrust
Developing industry versus inferiority
Achieving intimacy versus isolation
Developing identity versus role confusion
#12
Which theory of adolescence suggests that individuals actively seek out and choose environments that complement their genetic predispositions?
Social learning theory
Behavioral theory
Ecological systems theory
Gene-environment interaction theory
#13
According to Kohlberg, at which stage of moral development are most adolescents likely to be?
Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Unconventional
#14
Which of the following factors can influence an adolescent's sexual orientation?
Parental preference
Peer influence
Hormonal imbalance
Genetic predisposition
#15
According to Marcia's theory of identity development, what does identity foreclosure refer to?
Exploration of various identity options
Lack of exploration with commitment
Exploration with commitment to a specific identity
Lack of commitment to any identity
#16
According to social identity theory, what role do peer groups play in adolescent identity formation?
They have minimal impact on identity development
They provide opportunities for comparison and support
They inhibit the exploration of different identities
They enforce conformity to parental expectations