Review Questions

Complete the following multiple-choice questions, then check your answers against those in the Appendix file. These questions are for review only. Do not submit them as an assignment.

1. All of the following disciplines are used to approach the topic of adolescent development except


1. psychology
2. biology
3. sociology
4. spirituality
5. education


2. Adolescence is a transitional period that is roughly defined as


1. the years from 13 to 19
2. the first decade of life
3. the second decade of life
4. the third decade of life


3. Late adolescence is differentiated from middle and early adolescence and refers to the


1. middle school years
2. junior high years
3. high school years
4. college years


4. Contexts of adolescence are highly variable across time and place. The text focuses on all of the following contexts except


1. families
2. peer groups
3. natural settings
4. schools
5. workplaces


5. Which of the following statements about adolescence is true?


1. Adolescence is a period of stress but not necessarily change.
2. Adolescence is difficult for everyone.
3. In distinguishing adolescents from adults, adolescents view psychological factors as more important than event-related transitions.
4. The changes society has undergone have affected adolescents.