Test Bank for Adolescence, 13th Edition by Laurence Steinberg

Chap 01 13e
1) The physical developments of puberty are influenced by which of the following?
A) environmental factors
B) an identity crisis
C) psychological factors
D) falling in love



2) The physical transformation from child to adult is called
A) puberty.
B) early adolescence.
C) middle adolescence.
D) late adolescence.



3) The term puberty refers to the period during which an individual
A) is between the ages of 12 and 15.
B) creates new hormones via the endocrine system.
C) becomes capable of sexual reproduction.
D) stops growing in height.



4) Physically, puberty involves a rapid increase in growth, development of primary sex
characteristics, changes in the brain’s anatomy, and
A) an increase in psychological stress.
B) a series of public initiation rites.
C) development of secondary sex characteristics.
D) increases in intellectual functioning.



5) The simultaneous release of growth hormones, thyroid hormones, and______ stimulates
rapid acceleration in height and weight during puberty.
A) leptin
B) estrogens
C) androgens
D) testosterone




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