Adolescent Relationships
What term are teens least likely to use to describe their romantic arrangement?
Options: Going with each other, Dating each other, Seeing each other, Hanging out together.
Dating each other
What is the key factor influencing students’ academic success worldwide?
Options: Economic development, Equal opportunities, Number of qualified teachers, Political stability.
economic development
What is the most common first job for a 14-year-old girl in the U.S.?
Options: Baby-sitting, Lawn mowing, Sales clerk, Restaurant hostess.
babysitting
What is the primary reason teens listen to music?
Options: Fun, Relating to others, Dancing, Passing time.
passing time
What percentage of 13- to 17-year-olds have access to a digital device?
Options: 62%, 74%, 88%, 95%.
88
What trait is a 16-year-old boy most likely to prioritize in a romantic partner?
Options: Physical attractiveness, Communication, Intimacy, Humor.
Physical attractiveness
How do U.S. education policies create differences between schools in various states?
Options: National standards, Local control, Focus on liberal arts, Comprehensive science curriculum.
local control
What are the problem types in adolescence?
Internalizing and externalizing problems
Heavy metal fans often use music for what purpose?
Options: Coping, Identity formation, Entertainment, Sensation seeking.
coping
What behavior is more common in males than females?
Options: Externalizing problems, Eating disorders, Anxiety, Depression.
externalizing problems
At what stage of life does commitment in relationships typically develop?
Options: Preadolescence, Adolescence, Emerging adulthood, Late adulthood.
emerging adulthood
In which subject do adolescents with learning disabilities face the most challenges?
Options: Math, Reading, Writing, Verbal expression.
reading
Working over how many hours weekly is linked to risky adolescent behavior?
Options: 4, 8, 10, 20.
20
A teen using media as a substitute for adult guidance is using it as what?
Options: Super peer, Reference group, Encyclopedia, Normative standard.
super peer
What is the most common smoking demographic among adolescents?
Options: U.S., Canada, Europe, South America.
Europe
A teen prioritizing companionship and intimacy over commitment is likely how old?
Options: 15, 21, 35, 42.
15
Compared to the past, how do job prospects for high school graduates differ today?
Options: Fewer manufacturing jobs, Equal opportunities, Lack of training, More service jobs.
fewer manufacturing jobs
Which age group experiences the highest rate of auto accidents?
Options: 16–24, 24–30, 30–50, 65–80.
16-24
Which genre is the most popular among American adolescents?
Options: Hip-hop, Rock, Heavy metal, Alternative.
hip-hop
How are adolescents with internalizing problems often described?
Options: Overcontrolled, Undercontrolled, Unsocialized, Oversocialized.
overcontrolled
What is a common characteristic of adolescent love?
Options: Commitment, Infatuation, Security, Long-lasting relationships.
infatuation
What drives disparities in adolescent education between urban and rural areas?
Options: Lack of transportation, Urbanization, Teacher quality, Local governance.
local governance
What factor is NOT linked to higher auto accident rates in young drivers?
Options: Speeding, Not wearing seatbelts, Driving under influence, Lack of emergency phones.
lack of emergency phones
What major societal effect has 20th-century media like TV and radio created?
Options: Socialization, Gratification, Cognitive growth, Gender roles.
socialization
What is the gender breakdown for eating disorders?
Options: 90% female, 50% female, 75% female, Equal among genders.
90