Chapter 1: Adolescence: Understanding the Past and the Present, and Planning for the Future Multiple Choice Questions 1) On the first day of class, Professor Parameswaran says, "We will look at adolescence as a set of interacting changes to the person that take place in interacting contexts." This most closely reflects a(n) _____ perspective. A) psychodynamic B) ecological systems C) behaviourist D) checks and balances Answer: B Page Ref: 5 2) The concept of stage-environment fit implies that A) teens should make special efforts to adapt to their settings. B) the theater has special importance for those in adolescence. C) teachers and parents need to adapt their approach to the developmental changes in teens. D) teens are particularly concerned about ecological issues such as global warming. Answer: C Page Ref: 5 3) Back when Emily's parents were in school, practically all the kids were of the same ethnocultural background as them. On Emily's first day of school, they notice that her classmates are from various ethnic backgrounds. This reflects the growth of _____ in Canada. A) cultural diversity B) age stratification C) active learning D) residential segregation Answer: A