#1
According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which stage do adolescents typically enter?
Concrete operational stage
Preoperational stage
Formal operational stage
Sensorimotor stage
#2
What is a common cognitive ability that improves during adolescence?
Logical reasoning
Abstract thinking
Physical coordination
Emotional regulation
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of adolescent formal operational thought?
Concreteness of thinking
Difficulty thinking about hypothetical situations
Ability to think abstractly
Reliance on intuition rather than logic
#4
During adolescence, individuals often develop a sense of identity. According to Erik Erikson, which stage of psychosocial development corresponds to this task?
Trust vs. mistrust
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Initiative vs. guilt
Identity vs. role confusion
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of adolescent egocentrism?
Increased ability to consider multiple perspectives
Belief that one's experiences are unique and exceptional
Heightened sense of empathy
Decreased self-consciousness
#6
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences cognitive development in adolescence?
Social interactions
Genetics
Nutrition
Temperature
#7
What is the term used to describe the tendency for adolescents to engage in risky behaviors due to an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex?
Adolescent rebellion
Identity foreclosure
Adolescent invincibility
Adolescent conformity
#8
What term describes the ability to understand and regulate one's emotions during adolescence?
Emotional intelligence
Emotional stability
Emotional suppression
Emotional detachment
#9
According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, what role do social interactions play in cognitive development?
They have no impact on cognitive development
They are the primary driver of cognitive development
They hinder cognitive development
They have a minor influence on cognitive development
#10
Which of the following brain regions undergoes significant development during adolescence, leading to improvements in cognitive abilities?
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Prefrontal cortex
Brainstem
#11
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adolescent cognitive development?
Increased susceptibility to peer influence
Improved metacognition
Decreased ability to think abstractly
Development of personal identity
#12
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the development of self-concept during adolescence?
Social comparison
Family relationships
Peer relationships
Genetic predisposition