Which of the following statements is true of adolescents in school?
A) Girls are more likely to be undergoing puberty and to earn the attention of boys in higher grades.
B) The transition to junior high involves a shift from a larger elementary school to a smaller, more personal setting.
C) Boys tend to find the transition from elementary school more difficult than girls.
D) The transition to junior high involves a new school with less students and one teacher for all subjects.
Question 2The term _____ refers to an infant from birth through the first four weeks of life.
A) embryo
B) fetus
C) neonate
D) toddler
Question 3For adolescents, the transition to the new school setting is often accompanied by:
A) an increased participation in school activities.
B) a decline in grades.
C) an increase in self-esteem.
D) a decrease in stress.
Question 4A newborn baby is given a Vitamin K injection to:
A) prevent bacterial infections.
B) regulate its heart rate and pulse.
C) help its blood clot properly if it bleeds.
D) prevent any involuntary bowel movement.
Question 5In the context of adolescent development, which of the following statements is true of junior high school?
A) Teachers in junior high typically allow less student input and exert more control than teachers in elementary school.
B) The transition to junior high involves a shift from a larger elementary school to a smaller, more personal setting.
C) The transition to junior high involves a new school with less students and one teacher for all subjects.
D) The transition from elementary school typically appears to be more difficult for boys than girls.