Describe how researchers today view adolescent development. Name and describe its three stages
What will be an ideal response?
Today most researchers agree that biological, psychological, and social forces combine to influence adolescent development. The length of adolescence and its demands and pressures vary substantially among cultures. Most tribal and village societies have only a brief intervening phase between childhood and full assumption of adult roles. In industrialized nations, however, young people face prolonged dependence on parents and postponement of sexual gratification while they prepare for a productive work life. As a result, adolescence is greatly extended—so much so that researchers commonly divide it into three phases:
1. Early adolescence (11–12 to 14 years): This is a period of rapid pubertal change.
2. Middle adolescence (14 to 16 years): Pubertal changes are now nearly complete.
3. Late adolescence (16 to 18 years): The young person achieves full adult appearance and anticipates assumption of adult roles.
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Briefly describe the two types of personality tests, and describe the four principal uses of personality tests
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Which approach appears to be the most effective long-term treatment for GAD?
a. medication c. cognitive behavioral therapy b. psychoanalysis d. behavioral therapy
Sarah is trying to learn how to relax. One approach she might try is a deep breathing exercise reported in your textbook. To apply this technique, Sarah needs to
a. breathe only through her nose and take the same amount of time inhaling as exhaling b. take a class in Yoga and meditation c. talk with her doctor about possible side effects of deep relaxation d. use a biofeedback machine to monitor her breathing e. ask a friend or coach to monitor her breathing when she's first learning the technique
Behavior modification emphasizes hypothetical underlying causes of behavior
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false