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Adolescent Development
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1. |
During adolescence,
teens:
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A.
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try to retain
their association with child-like behaviours as long as
possible
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B.
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examine previously unquestioned
attitudes, behaviours, and values
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C.
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switch from being
abstract to concrete thinkers
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D.
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are finished with puberty
and are ready for adult sexual relationships
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2. |
As teens experience
the Separation/Individualization task of adolescent development,
they are likely to:
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A.
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have less need for privacy
and are more open with their parents about their lives
outside the family
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B.
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take oppositional stances
in order to define themselves. This can be displayed through
choice of hairstyles and clothing.
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C.
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spend a great deal of
time reminiscing about their childhood
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D.
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spend a great deal of
time fantasizing about what it is like to be an adult
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3. |
Research has indicated
that, when talking about sexuality issues with your teen:
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A.
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the more open you
are with your teen, the more they will feel uncomfortable
about sexuality
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B.
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the more open and
honest you are with your teen, the more they will trust
you and communicate with you about their own dating and
sexuality
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C.
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teens whose parents speak
openly about sex are more likely to engage in sexual experimentation.
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D.
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teens find out about sexuality
on their own, regardless of their parents' involvement
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Parenting Styles
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4. |
Which parenting
style teaches teens what to think rather than how to think?
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A.
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effective, balanced
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B.
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permissive
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C.
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autocratic
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D.
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none of the above
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5. |
True or False: Be authoritarian not authoritative.
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True
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False
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6. |
Which is a characteristic/result of effective, balanced parenting?
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A.
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teens may be easily led by their peers
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B.
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teens may demonstrate self-esteem
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C.
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teens may lie and become secretive to avoid consequences
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D.
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teens may lose self-confidence
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Effective Communication
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7. |
True or False:
Use you-messages to express your feelings and concerns.
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True
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False
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8. |
Which is considered
to be a step in the five step approach to communicating
effectively with your teen?
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Passive Listening
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B.
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Condone
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C.
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Self Expression
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D.
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Agree
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True or False:
Reflective listening always identifies the problem.
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True
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False
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Staying Connected
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Which is a tip for staying connected?
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A.
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be an authoritarian by making all decisions for your teen
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B.
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encourage your teen to be involved in extracurricular activities
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C.
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be an non-active participant
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D.
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ignore your teen's interests
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Which is a part of the family meeting agenda?
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A.
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share feelings of appreciation at the start of each meeting
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B.
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be a dictator and tell your teens what they must do
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C.
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criticize and punish your teen
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D.
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plan and decide on all family fun without other family members' input
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12. |
Which is a positive result when having family meals?
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A.
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bringing togetherness among family members
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B.
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improving nutrition by eating more nutrious meals
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C.
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learning some basic cooking and meal-preparation skills
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D.
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all of the above
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