Question 1

Dawn has always enjoyed school and excelled in her classes. In middle school, she has connected with a group of friends who also enjoy school and her grades have continued to improve. They often spend time studying together. This is an example of:

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A)   selection.
B)   socialization.
C)   Both a and b
D)   None of the above

Question 2

Mitch organizes a party for about 20 of his classmates who are all interested in theater, and they all watch a tape of the musical The Phantom of the Opera. This group of teenagers, who don't always hang out together, but share common interests, would most appropriately be labeled:

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A)   a gang.
B)   a reference group.
C)   a crowd.
D)   a clique.

Question 3

Online harassment is ________ in-person harassment.

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A)   as common as
B)   more common than
C)   less common than
D)   not as likely to have negative effects on victims' emotional well-being as

Question 4

Why is it so hard to teach adolescents to "just say no" to things adults disapprove, such as drinking, smoking, and having risky sex?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unfortunately, these behaviors are typically associated with being popular.
B)   Unfortunately, adolescents are unwilling (or unable)  to resist peer influence.
C)   Neither A nor B is true.
D)   Both A and B are true.

Question 5

Some researchers have tried to teach adolescents to use nonviolent forms of conflict resolution. Are these programs effective?

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A)   Yes, these programs are typically very successful.
B)   No, such nonviolent behaviors can make adolescents appear weak.
C)   The textbook indicates that these programs have produced conflicting findings.
D)   Yes, but only in urban neighborhoods with a high proportion of Black adolescents.

Question 6

A more sophisticated understanding of social relationships leads adolescents to gather in crowds. This is an example of which adolescent transition?

Accepted Answer

A)   biological
B)   cognitive
C)   social
D)   All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is most characteristic of childhood peer groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   mixed-sex groups
B)   less adult supervision
C)   sex segregation
D)   the emergence of peer "crowds"

Question 8

Dan planned a party and invited his whole English class by passing out personal invitations. Dan accidentally forgot to make an invitation for Sam. Sam assumed he intentionally wasn't invited and became irate at Dan for excluding him. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   relational aggression.
B)   hostile attributional bias.
C)   aggressive-withdrawal.
D)   bullying.

Question 9

During the first half of the 21st century, the adolescent population is expected to:

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A)   decrease.
B)   increase.
C)   remain constant.
D)   unable to predict.

Question 10

Which of the following is a common finding of recent cyberbullying studies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adolescents who engage in traditional bullying often also engage in cyberbullying.
B)   Victims of physical or verbal harassment are usually very different than victims of cyberbullying.
C)   As internet use has increased, cyberbullying has become statistically more common than physical and verbal harassment among the adolescent population.
D)   More than 80 percent of adolescents have engaged in some form of cyberbullying.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about cliques is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cliques are typically more emotionally salient for adolescents involved in antisocial behavior.
B)   Cliques are typically composed of adolescents from the same socioeconomic background.
C)   Cliques are typically composed of friends with similar interests and attitudes.
D)   Cliques rarely have members who differ in age.

Question 12

Which of the following writers has been the most vocal proponent of the idea that there is a separate and troublesome "youth culture"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Margaret Mead
B)   Eleanor Maccoby
C)   Brad Brown
D)   James Coleman

Question 13

Compared to jocks, adolescents from which of the following crowds experience more peer pressure to misbehave?

Accepted Answer

A)   "nerds"
B)   "populars"
C)   "druggies"
D)   "normals"

Question 14

Which of the following is not a way that adolescents' behavior is affected by their crowd membership?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adolescents often imitate the behavior of crowd leaders.
B)   Crowds establish social norms, values, and expectations that members strive to follow.
C)   When crowd members behave in ways that are consistent with the crowd norms, they are reinforced for doing so.
D)   All of these statements are ways that adolescents' behavior is affected by their crowd membership.

Question 15

Chuck is a member of a higher status crowd at his school. According to the textbook, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chuck likely has high self-esteem.
B)   Chuck likely feels a lot of pressure to be "cool."
C)   Chuck likely holds quite a few misconceptions about his peers.
D)   Chuck likely has a diffused identity status.

Question 16

In comparison with teenagers in previous times, teenagers in contemporary societies spend ________ time with their peers ________ with their parents.

Accepted Answer

A)   more; than
B)   less; than
C)   as much; as
D)   There is too much conflicting data on this issue to give a definitive answer.

Question 17

What generalization can you make about the nature of peer influence in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Girls are more susceptible to the influences of their peers than boys.
B)   Peers are more likely to encourage adolescents to behave in ways that adults disapprove than to encourage each other to engage in activities that adults approve, such as school.
C)   It is unwise to generalize about the nature of peer influence; peers can exert both positive and negative influences.
D)   The majority of peers encourage each other to value academic achievement.

Question 18

_____ are settings for intimate interactions and friendships, whereas _____ are based on reputation, rather than on actual social interaction.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cliques; crowds
B)   Crowds; reference groups
C)   Reference groups; cliques
D)   Crowds; cliques

Question 19

According to an example provided in the textbook, a crowd member that has less social capitol who is a really nice, thoughtful, and funny person may be high in _____ popularity but low in _____ popularity.

Accepted Answer

A)   sociometric; perceived
B)   perceived; sociometric
C)   status popularity; opposite-sex
D)   adult oriented; peer-oriented

Question 20

Research about contemporary adolescents is clear that these adolescents ________ than adolescents in previous times.

Accepted Answer

A)   are more susceptible to the influences of their peers
B)   are at higher risk for problem behaviors because of peer influence
C)   spend more time in peer groups
D)   report more positive experiences from their involvement in peer groups

Exam 5: Peer Groups

Which of the following is most characteristic of childhood peer groups?

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Which of the following is not a way that adolescents' behavior is affected by their crowd membership?

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Dawn has always enjoyed school and excelled in her classes. In middle school, she has connected with a group of friends who also enjoy school and her grades have continued to improve. They often spend time studying together. This is an example of:

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Which of the following writers has been the most vocal proponent of the idea that there is a separate and troublesome "youth culture"?

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Online harassment is ________ in-person harassment.

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Which of the following statements about cliques is false?

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Research about contemporary adolescents is clear that these adolescents ________ than adolescents in previous times.

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In comparison with teenagers in previous times, teenagers in contemporary societies spend ________ time with their peers ________ with their parents.

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Dan planned a party and invited his whole English class by passing out personal invitations. Dan accidentally forgot to make an invitation for Sam. Sam assumed he intentionally wasn't invited and became irate at Dan for excluding him. This is an example of:

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Chuck is a member of a higher status crowd at his school. According to the textbook, which of the following statements is true?

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Some researchers have tried to teach adolescents to use nonviolent forms of conflict resolution. Are these programs effective?

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Compared to jocks, adolescents from which of the following crowds experience more peer pressure to misbehave?

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What generalization can you make about the nature of peer influence in adolescence?

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A more sophisticated understanding of social relationships leads adolescents to gather in crowds. This is an example of which adolescent transition?

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Why is it so hard to teach adolescents to "just say no" to things adults disapprove, such as drinking, smoking, and having risky sex?

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During the first half of the 21st century, the adolescent population is expected to:

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_____ are settings for intimate interactions and friendships, whereas _____ are based on reputation, rather than on actual social interaction.

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Which of the following is a common finding of recent cyberbullying studies?

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Mitch organizes a party for about 20 of his classmates who are all interested in theater, and they all watch a tape of the musical The Phantom of the Opera. This group of teenagers, who don't always hang out together, but share common interests, would most appropriately be labeled:

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According to an example provided in the textbook, a crowd member that has less social capitol who is a really nice, thoughtful, and funny person may be high in _____ popularity but low in _____ popularity.

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