Adolescent Growth & Development

1: Which age group is considered adolescent?

13-19

11-17

12-18

12-19

2: Which Erikson Stage of Development are adolescents in?

Initiative vs Guilt

Identity vs Role Confusion

Industry vs Inferiority

3: Older adolescents collectively spend more time playing video games than outdoor activities? T/F

True

False

4: Older adolescents are more physically active than younger adolescents? T/F

True

False

5: Therapeutic play helps teens cope by: (select all that apply)

Provides a distraction

Reduces regression

Maintains socialization

Increases depression and anxiety

6: Video games lessen the perception of pain. T/F

True

False

7: Adolescents are in which Piaget stage of cognitive development?

Formal Operational

Sensorimotor

Preoperational

Concrete Operational

8: Functions of play in adolescents are: (Select all that apply)

Problem solving

Fosters independence

Social interaction

9: All are negative aspects of excessive video gaming except?

Poor grades in school

Increased social isolation

Skipping homework in favor of playing games

Helps to cope with stressful situations such as hospitalization