Pervasive and chronic differences in development such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and autism fall into the category of:
a. Developmental disability
b. Asynchronous development
c. Developmental delay
d. Normalized conditions
Question 2Developmental screening tests, such as those pediatricians use, are designed to:
a. Diagnose common conditions like ADHD and autism
b. Compare the performance of children to their same-aged peers
c. Be sensitive to small deviations from average
d. Determine if parents understand their child's developmental progress
Question 3Cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity during adolescence:
a. Are at or near peak values in the life span
b. Show a brief decline due to the rapid growth
c. Are fairly stable through adolescence; not a lot of change
d. None of the above
Question 4The first experience with the occupational role of employee often happens during adolescence, and this experience uniquely serves to:
a. Teach about personal hygiene and appearance expectations in social contexts
b. Provide advantages in school progression
c. Expose the teen to the social and cultural expectations of the workplace
d. Expand communication skills in interacting with members of the opposite sex
Question 5Which of the following is true of substance abuse in adolescence?
a. Adolescents often experiment with and abuse both legal and illicit substances.
b. Substance abuse is primarily a problem among teens from low socioeconomic status.
c. Substance abuse occurs but it does not present a major health problem among teens.
d. All of these are true.