CHD 3243 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
True or false: Two girls who are both in the the eighth grade and have been friends for a
long time could be described as being in the same peer group. - Answers - true
Adolescents are ______ younger children to disclose intimate and personal information
to their friends.
- more likely than
- less likely than
- slightly less likely than
- just as likely as - Answers -
The first year of college can be a time of loneliness with adolescents, especially when
they ______. (Select all that apply.)
- leave their family
- get mentoring in classes
- leave their community
- are academically achieving - Answers - leave their family; leave their community
Troy has recently joined the school wrestling team. This team has a coach and specific
rules and regulations. These characteristics would tell you Troy is most likely in what
stage of life?
- Adolescence
- Late childhood
- Middle childhood
- Early childhood - Answers - adolescence
Compared to cliques, _____ are larger and less personal. - Answers - crowds
Which of the following terms refers to adolescents of about the same age or maturity
level?
- Peers
- Coworkers
- Sociometric group
- Siblings - Answers - peers
Which group of students is likeliest to participate in youth organizations?
,- Students who attend wealthy schools
- Students who need academic assistance
- Students from low-income backgrounds
- Students with low self-esteem - Answers - Students who attend wealthy schools
Adolescents typically prefer ______ than in childhood. (Select all that apply.)
- more friends
- relationships that are less intimate and more relaxed
- relationships that are more intimate and intense
- a smaller number of friends - Answers - - a smaller number of friends
- relationships that are more intimate and intense
By the time they reach their senior year in high school, girls will spend an average of
______ hours a week with a boy.
-0
- 20
-5
- 10 - Answers - 10
Loneliness is often interwoven with life transitions such as which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
- Divorce
- The third year of college
- Death of a friend
- Death of a family member - Answers - Death of a family member; Divorce; Death of a
friend
Research has shown that adolescent girls have Blank______ levels of peer attachment
compared to adolescent boys.
- the same
- slightly lower
- higher
- lower - Answers - higher
Adolescent groups are different from childhood groups in which of the following ways?
(Select all that apply.)
- Group regulations are well-defined.
- Rules are well-defined.
- Neighbors are members of the group.
- Leaders are formally elected. - Answers - Group regulations are well-defined.; Rules
are well-defined.; Leaders are formally elected.
, Which group of students is likeliest to assume leadership roles in formal organizations?
- Middle-SES students
- Ethnic minority students
- Lower-SES students
- Upper-SES students - Answers - Middle-SES students
What are the features of crowds? (Select all that apply.)
- Many are defined by activities.
- They tend to be based on reputation.
- They are larger than cliques.
- They are more personal than cliques. - Answers - Many are defined by activities.; They
tend to be based on reputation.; They are larger than cliques.
True or false: Research shows the benefits of youth organization membership are
generally limited to adolescence and do not apply in adulthood. - Answers - false
In which countries do adolescents spend less time with peers in comparison to the
United States? (Select all that apply.)
- India
- Kenya
- Saudi Arabia
- Japan - Answers - - India - Japan - Saudi Arabia
By their senior year in high school, boys spend an average of ______ hours a week with
a girl.
- 10
-5
- 20
- 0 - Answers -
In the early 20th century, the primary purpose of dating was to ______.
- spend time together
- spend time alone
- share activities
- select and win a mate - Answers - select and win a mate
Research has shown a higher level of _____ attachment in girls, especially related to
trust and communication. - Answers - peer
Which of the following statements about early starters is true? (Select all that apply.)
ANSWERS
True or false: Two girls who are both in the the eighth grade and have been friends for a
long time could be described as being in the same peer group. - Answers - true
Adolescents are ______ younger children to disclose intimate and personal information
to their friends.
- more likely than
- less likely than
- slightly less likely than
- just as likely as - Answers -
The first year of college can be a time of loneliness with adolescents, especially when
they ______. (Select all that apply.)
- leave their family
- get mentoring in classes
- leave their community
- are academically achieving - Answers - leave their family; leave their community
Troy has recently joined the school wrestling team. This team has a coach and specific
rules and regulations. These characteristics would tell you Troy is most likely in what
stage of life?
- Adolescence
- Late childhood
- Middle childhood
- Early childhood - Answers - adolescence
Compared to cliques, _____ are larger and less personal. - Answers - crowds
Which of the following terms refers to adolescents of about the same age or maturity
level?
- Peers
- Coworkers
- Sociometric group
- Siblings - Answers - peers
Which group of students is likeliest to participate in youth organizations?
,- Students who attend wealthy schools
- Students who need academic assistance
- Students from low-income backgrounds
- Students with low self-esteem - Answers - Students who attend wealthy schools
Adolescents typically prefer ______ than in childhood. (Select all that apply.)
- more friends
- relationships that are less intimate and more relaxed
- relationships that are more intimate and intense
- a smaller number of friends - Answers - - a smaller number of friends
- relationships that are more intimate and intense
By the time they reach their senior year in high school, girls will spend an average of
______ hours a week with a boy.
-0
- 20
-5
- 10 - Answers - 10
Loneliness is often interwoven with life transitions such as which of the following?
(Select all that apply.)
- Divorce
- The third year of college
- Death of a friend
- Death of a family member - Answers - Death of a family member; Divorce; Death of a
friend
Research has shown that adolescent girls have Blank______ levels of peer attachment
compared to adolescent boys.
- the same
- slightly lower
- higher
- lower - Answers - higher
Adolescent groups are different from childhood groups in which of the following ways?
(Select all that apply.)
- Group regulations are well-defined.
- Rules are well-defined.
- Neighbors are members of the group.
- Leaders are formally elected. - Answers - Group regulations are well-defined.; Rules
are well-defined.; Leaders are formally elected.
, Which group of students is likeliest to assume leadership roles in formal organizations?
- Middle-SES students
- Ethnic minority students
- Lower-SES students
- Upper-SES students - Answers - Middle-SES students
What are the features of crowds? (Select all that apply.)
- Many are defined by activities.
- They tend to be based on reputation.
- They are larger than cliques.
- They are more personal than cliques. - Answers - Many are defined by activities.; They
tend to be based on reputation.; They are larger than cliques.
True or false: Research shows the benefits of youth organization membership are
generally limited to adolescence and do not apply in adulthood. - Answers - false
In which countries do adolescents spend less time with peers in comparison to the
United States? (Select all that apply.)
- India
- Kenya
- Saudi Arabia
- Japan - Answers - - India - Japan - Saudi Arabia
By their senior year in high school, boys spend an average of ______ hours a week with
a girl.
- 10
-5
- 20
- 0 - Answers -
In the early 20th century, the primary purpose of dating was to ______.
- spend time together
- spend time alone
- share activities
- select and win a mate - Answers - select and win a mate
Research has shown a higher level of _____ attachment in girls, especially related to
trust and communication. - Answers - peer
Which of the following statements about early starters is true? (Select all that apply.)
