Can You Answer the Following Psychology of Adolescence Flashcards

Before the twentieth century, there was no concept of adolescence; children moved to adulthood either through physical maturity or when they began apprenticeships. Adolescence is

Primary sex characteristics are

Which of the following describes the major changes that occur in the brain during adolescence?

A pattern of late bedtimes and oversleeping in the morning can contribute to

According to Piaget, adolescents are in which stage of cognitive development?

Todd, age 18, feels he can drink and drive safely but becomes angry at friends who drink and drive. What term would explain this behavior?

Carol Gilligan criticized Kohlberg's description of moral development because

Prosocial behavior increases in adolescence. Which of the following is also true of adolescent prosocial behavior?

The most important factor that determines whether or not a student will finish high school is

The desirable outcome of the crisis of adolescence, according to Erikson, is being able to

Sexual orientation seems to be determined at least partly by

James Marcia identifies four identity states or statuses, according to the presence or absence of

The desirable outcome of the crisis of adolescence, according to Erikson, is being able to

All of the following factors have been cited as playing a part in an adolescent's decision to engage in early sexual activity EXCEPT

The most prevalent sexually transmitted disease is