Adolescent Development
Psychology ⇒ Developmental Psychology
Adolescent Development starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how cultural factors can influence adolescent development.
Describe how family dynamics can impact adolescent development.
Describe one way in which peer relationships influence adolescent development.
Describe the impact of early or late physical maturation on adolescents.
Explain the concept of 'imaginary audience' in adolescent psychology.
Explain the difference between primary and secondary sexual characteristics in adolescence.
A 15-year-old is struggling to decide on a future career and is exploring different options without making a commitment. According to Marcia's identity status theory, which status does this represent? (1) Identity achievement, (2) Foreclosure, (3) Moratorium, (4) Diffusion
A 17-year-old is able to consider multiple perspectives and think about future possibilities. Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development does this represent? (1) Sensorimotor, (2) Preoperational, (3) Concrete operational, (4) Formal operational
A 15-year-old is struggling to decide on a future career and is exploring different options without making a commitment. According to Marcia's identity status theory, which status does this represent? (1) Identity achievement, (2) Foreclosure, (3) Moratorium, (4) Diffusion
A 17-year-old is able to consider multiple perspectives and think about future possibilities. Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development does this represent? (1) Sensorimotor, (2) Preoperational, (3) Concrete operational, (4) Formal operational
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics during adolescence? (1) Estrogen, (2) Testosterone, (3) Progesterone, (4) Insulin
Which of the following best describes 'moratorium' in Marcia's theory of identity status? (1) Commitment without exploration, (2) Active exploration without commitment, (3) No exploration or commitment, (4) Commitment after exploration
Adolescence is typically considered to occur between the ages of ______ and ______.
Fill in the blank: According to Kohlberg, adolescents often move from conventional to ______ levels of moral reasoning.
Fill in the blank: According to Piaget, adolescents enter the ______ operational stage of cognitive development.
Fill in the blank: The ______ cortex, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, continues to develop into early adulthood.
True or False: Adolescents are less likely to be influenced by their peers than by their parents.
True or False: Adolescents are more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors than children or adults.
True or False: Adolescents' brains are fully developed by the age of 16.
True or False: Adolescents' moral reasoning becomes more sophisticated as they age.
