Adolescence

At what age does adolescence typically begin

• 5 - 7 yrs

• 10 - 13 yrs

• 15 - 18 yrs

• 20- 25 yrs

Which of the following is a physical change during adolescence ?

• Decreased height

• Development of secondary sexual characteristics

• Decrease in appetite

• Slower metabolism

Which hormone is primarily responsible for changes in girls during puberty?

• Testosterone

• Estrogen

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

The part of the brain responsible for decision making which continues to develop in adolescence is the ___

• Cerebellum

• Preforntal cortex

• Brainstem

• Amygdala

Which of the following is a common emotional change during adolescence?

• Stable mood

• Reduced curiosity

• Identity exploration

• Decline in peer influence

Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory is associated with adolescence?

• Concrete Operational stage

• Pre operational stage

• Formal Operational stage

• Sensorimotor stage

Major improvement in adolescent thinking is ability to___

• Think only about the present

• Understand abstract concepts and hypothetical situations

• Rely solely on concrete facts

• Avoid peer influence

Which of the following is a key social change during adolescence?

• Less interest in peers

• Development of personal identity

• Decline in emotional sensitivity

• Reduced independence

Which factor most strongly influences adolescent social development?

• Brain development alone

• Family rules only

• Peer relationships and social interactions

• Hormonal changes only

Which is an example of adolescent egocentrism?

• Seeing things from multiple prospectives

• Believing everyone is watching and judging them

• Making decisions based on evidence

• Avoiding risks altogether