Brianna has played tennis for three years but suddenly decides she does not like the “athlete persona” she has developed. Brianna decides to quit tennis and starts hanging out with some kids in band to see if she prefers music to sports. Brianna is MOST likely demonstrating signs of which stage of adolescence?

(1 point)
Responses

biological development

biological development

poor decision making

poor decision making

undefined status

undefined status

increased pressure

In which stage of adolescence do some teenagers MOST likely find themselves gaining independence and having parents, teachers, and other adults trust them with more important choices?

(1 point)
Responses

undefined status

undefined status

increased decision making

increased decision making

increased pressure

increased pressure

search for self

search for self

Sam is noticing new hair growth on his face, and he grew three inches over the summer. This is MOST likely an example of which stage of adolescence?

(1 point)
Responses

biological growth

biological growth

increased pressure

increased pressure

undefined status

undefined status

increased decision making

Which issue are modern teenagers LEAST likely to experience compared to adolescents from 100 years ago?

(1 point)
Responses

working extremely long hours

working extremely long hours

temptation of drugs and alcohol

temptation of drugs and alcohol

cyberbullying

cyberbullying

pressure to achieve academically

Which statement BEST describes an adolescent who is MOST likely exhibiting signs of puberty?

(1 point)
Responses

Adnan wonders which colleges he should apply to.

Adnan wonders which colleges he should apply to.

Sabrina makes the varsity volleyball team because of her height.

Sabrina makes the varsity volleyball team because of her height.

Claire is not sure which fashion trends she likes.

Claire is not sure which fashion trends she likes.

Raoul faces a lot of peer pressure from friends.

What is the MOST accurate definition of resilience?

(1 point)
Responses

the ability to evaluate different choices and their consequences

the ability to evaluate different choices and their consequences

the ability to bounce back from challenges and deal with adversity

the ability to bounce back from challenges and deal with adversity

the ability to clearly express needs and be assertive when necessary

the ability to clearly express needs and be assertive when necessary

the ability to prioritize tasks and balance commitments

As she went through high school, Nadia struggled to fit in. She tried cheerleading, newspaper staff, and art to see what she enjoyed. As she neared graduation, Nadia found that she loved ceramics. What process did Nadia MOST likely go through to figure out her true interests?

(1 point)
Responses

identify diffusion

identify diffusion

puberty

puberty

peer pressure

peer pressure

mental health

Which skill will MOST likely help adolescents show compassion and understanding to people going through hard times?

(1 point)
Responses

empathy

empathy

resilience

resilience

time management

time management

effective communication

Jorge struggled with a bad temper in the past, but he has been working on strategies to manage his anger, such as boxing and pausing before he speaks. Which crucial life skill is Jorge MOST likely working on?

(1 point)
Responses

emotional regulation

emotional regulation

effective communication

effective communication

goals

goals

resilience

Which is the BEST example of the increased pressure teenagers might face as they go through adolescence?

(1 point)
Responses

Doreen had a growth spurt over the summer.

Doreen had a growth spurt over the summer.

Jaden won a scholarship because of his passion for community service.

Jaden won a scholarship because of his passion for community service.

Vivek plays soccer because he loves sports.

Vivek plays soccer because he loves sports.

Adanya wears clothes she sees on social media to be like her friends.

Adanya wears clothes she sees on social media to be like her friends.

Charles Cooley and George Herbert Mead both have theories on how individuals develop and modify their sense of self. What concept is a part of BOTH theories?

(1 point)
Responses

They both rely mainly on genetics instead of environment.

They both rely mainly on genetics instead of environment.

They both have four distinct stages.

They both have four distinct stages.

They both stress the importance of human interaction.

They both stress the importance of human interaction.

They both discourage role-playing.

Quentin is a wonderful trumpet player who hopes to become a musician when he graduates college. Quentin injures his hand during a football game, and his doctor tells him he will be unable to play trumpet professionally as a result of this injury. What aspect of Quentin’s adolescence is MOST likely affected by this change of plans?

(1 point)
Responses

peer influence

peer influence

biological development

biological development

communication skills

communication skills

search for self

What socioemotional phenomenon frequently accompanies the increased decision-making in adolescence?

(1 point)
Responses

the potential to take more risks and push boundaries

the potential to take more risks and push boundaries

more time for fun because of postponing responsibilities

more time for fun because of postponing responsibilities

decreased peer pressure because teens are making all decisions on their own

decreased peer pressure because teens are making all decisions on their own

greater support from parents and teachers who encourage poor decisions

Amina is 15 years old and getting frustrated with all the changes she is experiencing as a result of adolescence. According to sociologists, when can she MOST likely expect the phase of adolescence to end?

(1 point)
Responses

when she is about 18

when she is about 18

when she is about 22

when she is about 22

when she is about 28

when she is about 28

when she is about 32

The juvenile justice system is MOST likely to consider which type of intervention in the treatment of young offenders and why?

(1 point)
Responses

harsh sentencing, to discourage future repeat offenses

harsh sentencing, to discourage future repeat offenses

rehabilitation, to encourage change and growth

rehabilitation, to encourage change and growth

no punishment at all, to ensure young lives are not ruined

no punishment at all, to ensure young lives are not ruined

home confinement, to ensure parents stay involved in the consequences

1 answer

Here are the answers to your questions:

Brianna is MOST likely demonstrating signs of which stage of adolescence?
- Undefined status
In which stage of adolescence do some teenagers MOST likely find themselves gaining independence and having parents, teachers, and other adults trust them with more important choices?
- Increased decision making
Sam is noticing new hair growth on his face, and he grew three inches over the summer. This is MOST likely an example of which stage of adolescence?
- Biological growth
Which issue are modern teenagers LEAST likely to experience compared to adolescents from 100 years ago?
- Working extremely long hours
Which statement BEST describes an adolescent who is MOST likely exhibiting signs of puberty?
- Sabrina makes the varsity volleyball team because of her height.
What is the MOST accurate definition of resilience?
- The ability to bounce back from challenges and deal with adversity.
As she went through high school, Nadia struggled to fit in. She tried cheerleading, newspaper staff, and art to see what she enjoyed. As she neared graduation, Nadia found that she loved ceramics. What process did Nadia MOST likely go through to figure out her true interests?
- Identify diffusion
Which skill will MOST likely help adolescents show compassion and understanding to people going through hard times?
- Empathy
Jorge struggled with a bad temper in the past, but he has been working on strategies to manage his anger, such as boxing and pausing before he speaks. Which crucial life skill is Jorge MOST likely working on?
- Emotional regulation
Which is the BEST example of the increased pressure teenagers might face as they go through adolescence?
- Adanya wears clothes she sees on social media to be like her friends.
Charles Cooley and George Herbert Mead both have theories on how individuals develop and modify their sense of self. What concept is a part of BOTH theories?
- They both stress the importance of human interaction.
Quentin is a wonderful trumpet player who hopes to become a musician when he graduates college. Quentin injures his hand during a football game, and his doctor tells him he will be unable to play trumpet professionally as a result of this injury. What aspect of Quentin’s adolescence is MOST likely affected by this change of plans?
- Search for self
What socioemotional phenomenon frequently accompanies the increased decision-making in adolescence?
- The potential to take more risks and push boundaries
Amina is 15 years old and getting frustrated with all the changes she is experiencing as a result of adolescence. According to sociologists, when can she MOST likely expect the phase of adolescence to end?
- When she is about 18
The juvenile justice system is MOST likely to consider which type of intervention in the treatment of young offenders and why?
- Rehabilitation, to encourage change and growth.

Feel free to ask if you have any more questions!