Adolescence

Middle adolescence is between the ages of

Are male or female adolescents more likely to engage in violent or delinquent behavior

The overall evaluation of the self is referred to as

Research shows that abstinence only programs at school are_____at reducing teen pregnancy rates

Approximately how many youth are homeless in the U.S.

Who is more likely to contract an STI

If a client has an eating disorder, what 2 types of intervention has proven to be effective

A person who is attracted to others regardless of gender identity or biological sex is

Early maturation for boys can lead to increased physical ability which can bring

Kohlberg's theory of moral development has how many stages

Predictors for substance abuse among teens are

____refers to a person's sexual orientation

Adolescents who want to fit in attempt to

What tool assesses for the possibility of suicide

Girls are ___ times more likely to suffer from Anorexia

Teens needs positive support systems and secure parental attachments during adolescence

As a SW you should talk to your teen clients about sex and all the ramifications

Peer pressure can be positive and negative

____ can dictate social norms on appearance and can effect self esteem

______ is the 3rd leading cause of death for people aged 15-24

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development,11-16 yr olds are in what stage

During adolescence, cognitive skills become more

The number of teenage girls giving birth has been____

Late adolescence occurs during this age

In 2013, a survey found ___% of high school students have had sex

Early adolescence is during the age of

What are two types of eating disorders

Teens use this part of the brain for emotional processing

Early maturation for girls can lead to anxiety, depression, substance use, sexual exploration

Teens begin to think about what values and beliefs