During adolescence, teens typically begin thinking
A. about themselves more often.
B. in a less complex manner.
C. about the views and opinions of others.
D. about their past.
2. The period of time between puberty and full maturation is
A. childhood.
B. adolescence.
C. adulthood.
D. preadolescence.
3. It is during middle adulthood that most people
A. reach emotional maturity.
B. begin to enjoy themselves because they are free of some past major responsibilities.
C. decide to have children.
D. experience physical and mental deterioration.
4. Most boys start puberty between the ages of
A. 10 and 16 years.
B. 16 and 18 years.
C. 8 and 14 years.
D. 13 and 16 years.
5. Peter’s grandmother has Alzheimer’s disease. His grandfather has been taking care of her, but he is finding this task to be more and more difficult as her condition worsens. Peter’s grandmother does not recognize family members, often gets violent, and has lost bladder control. Peter’s grandmother might best get the care she needs by
A. receiving assistance from a visiting nurse three days a week.
B. moving in with Peter’s family.
C. moving to a retirement community.
D. moving into a nursing home.
6. During puberty, the area under the arms and the pubic area show the appearance of
A. hair.
B. acne.
C. muscle.
D. body fat.
7. As females reach puberty, hormones cause
A. the shoulders to broaden.
B. the voice to deepen.
C. the hips and pelvis to widen.
D. hair to appear on the face.
8. Menarche occurs because of
A. the effects of testosterone and progesterone.
B. the effects of estrogen and progesterone.
C. the effects of estrogen only.
D. the effects of progesterone only.
9. The hormone that causes many of the changes that males experience during puberty is called
A. progesterone.
B. estrogen.
C. testosterone.
D. menarche.
10. Which of the following is a change that accompanies menopause?
A. A thinning of the bones
B. An increase in the frequency of ovulation
C. Increased stamina
D. An increase in estrogen
11. At what age does the stage of older adulthood start?
A. 21
B. 35
C. 55
D. 65
12. During older adulthood, a person will most likely confront issues related to
A. career.
B. retirement.
C. marriage.
D. having more children.
13. One of the mental and emotional changes that occurs during adolescence is
A. a greater ease in managing emotions.
B. the start of menstruation.
C. a new desire for independence.
D. an increased dependence on parents.
14. What is one emotional situation a person may experience during middle adulthood?
A. Coming to terms with the meaning of life
B. Sadness that children are leaving home
C. Moving to a retirement home
D. Muscle tone and strength begin to diminish
15. One of the many social changes that occurs during adolescence is
A. that relationships with friends become more important.
B. that your feelings get hurt very easily.
C. an increased need for parental interaction.
D. an increase in hormone levels.
16. A person with _____ experiences loss of short-term and long-term memory.
A. Parkinson’s disease
B. Alzheimer’s disease
C. cystic fibrosis
D. heart disease
17. Jessica’s grandfather lives alone and still works. He told Jessica that he is concerned about what might happen if he could no longer work. Jessica’s grandfather is concerned about
A. his ability to remain physically independent.
B. losing his mental abilities.
C. his financial security.
D. forced retirement.
18. Perhaps for the first time in their lives, young adults enjoy
A. financial independence.
B. emotional stability.
C. spiritual growth.
D. physical health.
19. For _____, health risks shift from accidents and injuries to illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.
A. children
B. adolescents
C. young adults
D. older adults
20. It is important for teens to _____ their friendships to make sure their friends are good for them.
A. restrict
B. evaluate
C. control
D. value
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