Question 1

Robert openly talks to his male friends about his problems at work.Robert's self-disclosure is likely to be met with

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy.
B)  disapproval.
C)  encouragement.
D)  sharing on the part of his friends.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding marriage trends in the United States is NOT true?

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A)  Marriage rates in the United States have declined in recent years.
B)  The average duration of marriage in the United States is 15 years.
C)  About 70 percent of Americans have married at least once.
D)  More adults are remaining single for longer periods of time.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Describe the five types of peer statuses.

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Question 4

Which of the following youth programs is dedicated to dropout prevention?

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A)  4-H
B)  ALANA
C)  Junior Achievement
D)  WAVEE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

List at least three ways that adults can recommend to adolescents for making friends.

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Question 6

Recent research found that vulnerable youth who participate in positive extracurricular activities in high school were more likely than non participants to

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A)  enter the military.
B)  enroll in college.
C)  volunteer in their communities as adults.
D)  None of these choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the peer statuses that developmentalists have identified?

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A)  nonpopular children
B)  controversial children
C)  neglected children
D)  rejected childrenE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Deviant peer relations have been linked to all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  substance abuse.
B)  eating disorders.
C)  delinquent behavior.
D)  depression.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Design an intervention program to increase an adolescent's ability to increase activity with peers.

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The goal of social-skills training progr...

Question 10

The term researchers use to describe the extent to which children and adolescents are liked or disliked by their peer group is

Accepted Answer

A)  social capital.
B)  popularity.
C)  social inclusion.
D)  sociometric status.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Jennifer was recently divorced from her husband,Ed.Although they were only married for two years and have no children,both Jennifer and Ed are at higher risk for _____ than their married counterparts.

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A)  loneliness
B)  decreased self-esteem
C)  depression
D)  All of these choices are correctE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

There is increasing evidence that _____ plays an important role in the peer group and friendships.

Accepted Answer

A)  socioeconomic status
B)  ethnicity
C)  sexual orientation
D)  genderE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding the timing of dating (early starters vs.late bloomers) is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Late bloomers showed no signs of maladjustment.
B)  Early starters were more likely to show symptoms of depression.
C)  On-time daters follow a sequence of three steps in dating relationships.
D)  ON-time daters showed no signs of maladjustment.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

It is recommended that premarital education begin approximately _____ prior to the wedding.

Accepted Answer

A)  two years
B)  six months
C)  three months
D)  one monthE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

When parents impose strict rules on the dating behavior of their adolescent children,the adolescents frequently deal with this conflict by

Accepted Answer

A)  dating without the knowledge of their parents.
B)  having a teacher or coach talk to their parents about the norms of dating in the United States.
C)  abiding by their parents' rules but showing open hostility.
D)  None of these choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Brenda listens carefully to her friends,controls her own negative emotions,and is self-confident.Brenda is most likely classified as a(n) _____ child.

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A)  controversial
B)  average
C)  popular
D)  neglectedE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic social needs identified by Harry Stack Sullivan?

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A)  need for secure attachment
B)  need for competitive companionship
C)  need for intimacy
D)  need for social acceptanceE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Conglomerate strategies are

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A)  the use of multiple techniques to improve adolescents' social skills.
B)  also known as brainstorming.
C)  the most effective kinds of problem-solving skills.
D)  a team approach to teaching social sciences.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Describe some situations in which adolescents would be particularly vulnerable to loneliness.

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Question 20

Lydia is a sexually active lesbian adolescent.Which of the following is probably TRUE for Lydia?

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A)  She has had sex with boys before a same-sex encounter.
B)  Her initial same-sex encounter was with a casual acquaintance.
C)  She is in love with her current partner.
D)  She is open with her parents about her romantic life.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 9: Peers, Romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Deviant peer relations have been linked to all of the following EXCEPT

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Describe some situations in which adolescents would be particularly vulnerable to loneliness.

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Which of the following youth programs is dedicated to dropout prevention?

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Conglomerate strategies are

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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic social needs identified by Harry Stack Sullivan?

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It is recommended that premarital education begin approximately _____ prior to the wedding.

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Which of the following statements regarding the timing of dating (early starters vs.late bloomers) is FALSE?

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There is increasing evidence that _____ plays an important role in the peer group and friendships.

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When parents impose strict rules on the dating behavior of their adolescent children,the adolescents frequently deal with this conflict by

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Which of the following statements regarding marriage trends in the United States is NOT true?

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Describe the five types of peer statuses.

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Recent research found that vulnerable youth who participate in positive extracurricular activities in high school were more likely than non participants to

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Jennifer was recently divorced from her husband,Ed.Although they were only married for two years and have no children,both Jennifer and Ed are at higher risk for _____ than their married counterparts.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the peer statuses that developmentalists have identified?

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The term researchers use to describe the extent to which children and adolescents are liked or disliked by their peer group is

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Robert openly talks to his male friends about his problems at work.Robert's self-disclosure is likely to be met with

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List at least three ways that adults can recommend to adolescents for making friends.

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Brenda listens carefully to her friends,controls her own negative emotions,and is self-confident.Brenda is most likely classified as a(n) _____ child.

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Design an intervention program to increase an adolescent's ability to increase activity with peers.

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Lydia is a sexually active lesbian adolescent.Which of the following is probably TRUE for Lydia?

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