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1. The term puberty refers to the period during which: - Answers C) an individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction.
2. Which of the following statements about prenatal development is not true: - Answers C) All hormones necessary for puberty...
1. The term puberty refers to the period during which: - Answers C) an individual becomes capable of
sexual reproduction.
2. Which of the following statements about prenatal development is not true: - Answers C) All hormones
necessary for puberty are present before birth.
3. Professor Radon is studying the _________ system, which produces, circulates, and regulates levels of
hormones in the body. - Answers D) endocrine
4. Which of the following observations suggests that rising levels of the protein leptin is the most
important signal that the body is ready for puberty? - Answers
5. Ten-year-old Luna's budding feelings of sexual attraction are most likely explained: - Answers
6. The adolescent growth spurt: - Answers
7. Which of the following girls would probably be least susceptible to feelings of body dissatisfaction due
to the rapid increase in body fat in early adolescence? - Answers
8. According to the textbook, the sex difference in athletic performance during early adolescence results
from all of the following except: - Answers A) self confidence
9. Which of the following factors have not been found to influence the onset of maturation? - Answers
A) father absence
10. Over the past century, the onset of puberty has been coming at an earlier age. This has been
referred to as the: - Answers
11. According to the textbook, Julie, a seventeen-year-old living in a college dormitory, has noticed that
her menstrual periods have begun to synchronize with_____, which is compelling evidence that social
relationships can affect biological functioning. - Answers
12. The biological changes that take place during puberty can cause changes in adolescents' behavior in
all of the following ways, except: - Answers
13. Dr. Davis is interested in how puberty affects adjustment. He studies a group of 100 junior high
school students over the course of three years. He is conducting what kind of study? - Answers
14. Which of the following sex characteristics is the first to develop in boys? - Answers
15. A research design in which subjects of different ages are assessed simultaneously is called a: -
Answers
16. Which of the following statements about adolescent mood swings is false? - Answers
17. Studies show that adolescent mood swings parallel their changes in: - Answers
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