WorksheetsTeam Trivia: Adolescent Psychology Edition
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
The _____ approach to adolescence focuses on understanding how problems emerge and developing ways to deal with them.
Scientific
Positive Youth Development
Medical
Idiographic
Sloan skips school, gets into a lot of fights, and commits vandalism. They are exhibiting _____ problems.
Internalizing
Externalizing
Somatic
Psychological
When Philippe tried to stop smoking, he got twitchy and very uncomfortable. The only way he found to relieve these symptoms was to light a cigarette. Philippe is experiencing the effects of
Drug Dependance
Tolerance
Withdrawl
Both A and C
In low doses, the first effect of alcohol is to depress the cerebral cortex. This weakens the ability of the cortex to control and inhibit behaviour, so people feel stimulated. However, alcohol is a
Depressant
Stimulant
Opiate
Hallucinogen
Corey complains that nothing is worth the effort of doing it. He spends a lot of time in bed, has no appetite for meals, and says he's sure it'll be this way forever. Corey fits the description of someone suffering from
Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Cali was removed from her home after experiencing physical abuse. After not fitting in at the group home, she was arrested for stealing food to survive. Now, she is being held at a youth correctional facility. Based on our class discussions, Cali is considered to be ______
Crossover youth demonstrating hidden resilience
In-care youth with externalizing problems
Justice-involved with internalizing problems
None of above
Millie who is 15 years old has shared with you that she has been called names by her parents. She also disclosed that they are withholding food from her if she does not shovel the driveway. Based on the law, you
Have the duty to report
Need to call the police
Need to call child protective services
Both A and C
Research has shown that the long-term impact of incarcerating youth has been linked to
Poor mental and physical health
Unemployment and homelessness
Adult incarceration
All of above
Which theory argues the importance of parenting and forming close parent-child relationships to support the development of healthy coping behaviours in adolescence?
Family Stress
Ecological Systems
Attachment
Self-Determination Theory
Josie feels that her need to belong has been supported by her involvement on sports teams, being part of student council, and volunteering for the social justice club. What "C" is the school providing to Josie to support her positive development.
Connection
Contribution
Caring
All of above
