OT 251 Module 5 tRAP - Adolescence & Early Adulthood
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- Q1Alyssa is about to transition to middle school. Based on research studies about this period, what is MOST likely to happen?A. She will feel energized by getting to meet so many new people and having 7 different teachers.C. She will start participating in sexual activities.D. Her grades will decline temporarily and she will feel less positively about school and about herself.B. She will start using drugs and alcohol.300s
- Q2What environmental factors of middle school might impact this during the transition?B. Emphasis on competition during a period of heightened self-focusingA. Disruption of peer networks as she becomes more concerned with peer acceptanceD. All of the aboveD. Disruption of close relationships with teachers at a time when adult support is needed300s
- Q3Which of the following might be helpful for her to ease the transition?C. Teaching style emphasizing lecturesD. Holding several motivational assemblies in the beginning of the school yearB. Emphasizing tangible rewards for high performing studentsA. Assigning her to classes with several familiar peers over a constant group of new peers300s
- Q4What is the strongest predictor of favorable adjustment for teens who come out as gay, lesbian or bisexual?B. Parental understandingC. Acceptance by peersA. Establishing a same-sex sexual or romantic relationshipD. Meeting other youth who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual300s
- Q5Which of the following would be a learning activity SPECIFICALLY suited to the new cognitive developments occurring in adolescence?A. Debating the opposing side of an issue that one feels strongly aboutB. Learning about how airplanes "lift" up into the skyD. Taking a tour of the White HouseC. Reading about the history of Native Americans in the United States300s
- Q6Moon is reluctant to bring her Dad with her to the parent teacher conference because as an ex-hippie, he dresses much more casually than her more formally dressed teachers. She is convinced that everyone will notice this. Her conviction BEST reflects what new development in perspective taking that occurs in adolescence?B. Imaginary audienceA. Personal fableD. Inflated opinion of her own importanceC. Egocentrism300s
- Q7While this new development in perspective taking may cause Moon stress now, what positive consequences may it have for her development?C. Encourage her to maintain healthy psychological distance from her familyA. Develop her understanding that others' evaluations have real consequencesB. Reduce her sense of vulnerabilityD. Instill a willingness to take risks300s
- Q8Andrew and his friends start a club called "Allies" at their high school. They envision that this club will help generate support for LGBT youth and help them feel more accepted at school. Their ability to envision an ideal future is MOST closely connected to what cognitive development in adolescence?C. The development of a personal fableB. The capacity to think about things that do not "exist" in the real worldA. Increased ability to self-regulateD. Their growing knowledge about prejudice and discrimination that exists in the world300s
- Q9Julie, 24, has been living-in with her boyfriend for the past year. Previously, she lived with three roommates. She has recently decided to move into her parent’s home as she is starting a new job that is closer to her parent’s place. This example best illustrates which feature of Emerging Adulthood?A. Feeling in betweenD. Identity explorationC. InstabilityB. Self-Focused300s
- Q10Samantha, 23, has just received a promotion at work., However, she cannot manage her finances, doesn’t know how to invest money and often feels like a child when she seeks advice from her father. This BEST illustrates which feature of Emerging Adulthood?B. Feeling in-betweenA. Identity explorationC. Self-focusedD. Age of instability300s
- Q11While adolescents handle many cognitive tasks better than younger children, they still struggle with decision making, compared to adults. Which of the following describes why adolescents may have difficulty with decision making?C. They often fall back on intuitive judgementsA. They are often overwhelmed by the wide range of choicesD. All of the aboveB. They often do not have past experiences to help them predict the outcome of their actions300s
- Q12Jose, 14, has started to distance himself from his parents by spending more time in his room and by expressing annoyance with them more frequently. Despite his pulling away, why is is it especially important for his parents to stay involved in his life?A. To ensure his safety during a period when he may be more likely to engage in risk taking behaviorsB. Staying involved may improve his academic achievement during the transition to high schoolC. His decision making capacity is not fully developedD. All of the above300s
- Q13Mia, 15, is about to return to school after sustaining a spinal cord injury. She does not want to go, telling her sister, "I feel like everyone will know that I wear a leg bag!" While this comment reflects a common worry of adolescents with spinal cord injuries, it is also an example of what typical adolescent thinking pattern?A. Imaginary audienceC. Personal fableD. Feeling of omnipotenceB. Egocentrism300s
- Q14Which of the following might be a reason for psychological distancing between teens and their parents?A. Adolescent moodiness impacts the relationshipB. Increased risk-taking behaviors in teensD. All of the aboveC. Disagreements between parent and child regarding the teenager's readiness for independence300s
- Q15Erik Erikson designated ______________ as the central crisis of the adolescent stage of life.C. Identity vs. Role confusionB. Industry vs. InferiorityD. Ego integrity vs. DespairA. Intimacy vs. Isolation300s