Psychology 218

True or False

Write out the words True or False on each line.

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occurs.

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kisspeptin.

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equator.

Development cannot be understood without examining the environment where it

The onset of puberty is stimulated by an increase in a brain chemical called

Puberty starts earlier among thin children and in children who live near the

4.

Early maturing boys have more emotional difficulties, while early maturing girls

struggle more with delinquency.

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Self-esteem is reasonably stable over time; the way adolescents feel about their

physical appearance when they begin adolescence remains remarkably stable over time.

6.

When we are self-conscious we are thinking about our own emotions. When we

are introspective we are thinking about how others think about us.

Experiences from adolescence are generally recalled more than experiences from

other stages of life.

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The similarities between male and female brain structure and function are far

more striking than the differences.

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Grey matter improves the efficiency of connections within and across the brain.

Brain development continues until the early 20's.

12.

Circumcision and female genital mutilation are both associated with a decrease

in the risk for urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases.

Social redefinition of the individual is a universal process.

13.

Poverty is the primary factor that impairs youngsters' abilities to move easily

from adolescence to adulthood.

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14.

Being involved in structured activities, having positive family relationships and

having strong religious beliefs helps protect adolescents from the harmful effects of violence and

neighborhood stressors.

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15.

On average, in America there is no significant difference in the age young

adults are moving out of home compared to the last few decades.

The transition to adulthood tends to be smoother in more traditional societies.

Cultural markers of adulthood make more sense than biological ones.

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Close monitoring and supervision has no significant impact on the level of

problems adolescents experience across socio economic statuses.

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Emerging adulthood is a universal concept.

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of success later in life.

Psychological functioning in childhood and adolescence is highly predictive

encompasses all the physical changes that occur in adolescence.

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