adolescent and changed during afolescence

At what age does adolescence typically begin

• 5-7 years

• 10-13 years

• 15-18years

• 20-25 years

Which of the following is a physical change during adolescence ?

• Decreased height

• Development of secondary sexual characteristics

• Decrease in appetite

• Slower metabolism

Which hormone is primarily responsible for changes in girls during puberty ?

• Testosterone

• Estrogen

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

The part of the brain responsible for decision making which continues to develop in adolescence is the

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Prefrontal cortex

• Occipital lobe

Which of the following is a common emotional change during adolescence ?

• Stable mood

• Reduced curiosity

• Identity exploration

• Decline in peer influence

Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory is associated eith adolescence ?

• Concrete operational stage

• Preparational stage

• Formal operational stage

• Sensory motor stage

A major improvement in adolescent thinking is the ability to

• Think only about the present

• Understand concepts and hypothetical situations

• Rely solely on facts

• Avoid peer influence

Which of the following is a social change during adolescence ?

• Less interest in peers

• Development of personal identity

• Decline in emotional senditivity

• Reduced independence

Which factor most strongly influences adolescent social development ?

• Brain development alone

• Family rules only

• Peer relationships and social interactions

• Hormonal changes only

Which is an example of afolescent egocentric ?

• Seeing things from multiple perspectives

• Believing everyone in watching and judging them

• Making decisions based on evidence

• Avoiding risk altogether