Patrick is 16 years old and beginning to experience his first growth spurt as an adolescent. This means he is
A) experiencing late maturation.
B) more popular than most of his peers.
C) at risk for developing substance abuse.
D) more likely to contract an STD.
A) experiencing late maturation. Boys typically experience their adolescent growth spurt at age 14; Patrick is two years beyond the normal age for boys.
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Dr. Allman is an academic advisor at a major university. Right now, she is meeting Sori, an Asian American student. Dr. Allman knows the mean score of Asian Americans on IQ tests is rather high. According to the text, what can Dr. Allman reasonably conclude about Sori??
a. ?She will be at the top in many of her classes. b. ?She will be promoted more quickly when she gets a job. c. ?She will major in either engineering or computer science. d. ?Nothing can be concluded.
Lance would be described as initially charming, but he is really emotionally cold and "blind" to disgust in others. He feels no guilt, shame, fear, loyalty, or love. Lance would be diagnosed with which personality disorder?
a. histrionic b. schizoid c. avoidant d. antisocial
Research has shown that, compared to children being raised by two genetic parents, adopted children a. receive more investment from their adoptive parents. b. receive more preschool education, private tutoring, summer school, rent, and personal loans from their adoptive parents. c. have psychological outcomes that are often less positive than those of biologicalchildren
d. receive about as much investment from their adoptive parents as from stepparents.
Which of the following is an example of normative conformity?
a) A soldier shoots enemy women and children on orders from his commanding officer. b) A policeman beats a prisoner to force a confession on orders of his commanding officer. c) Passengers move to the back of the bus as soon as the driver tells them to. d) Stan has thrown away all of his old ties and bought new ones to "be in style."