Question 1

List the five key features identified by Jeffrey Arnett as characterizing emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Jeffrey Arnett recently concluded that five key features characterize emerging adulthood: identity exploration, especially in love and work; instability; being self-focused; feeling in-between; and the age of possibilities, a time when individuals have an opportunity to transform their lives.

Question 2

The critical-period hypothesis could explain

Accepted Answer

A)  why homosexuals seem to be aroused by the same types of tactile stimulation as heterosexuals. 
B)  how sexual orientation is mostly a product of culture and life experiences. 
C)  why some clinicians consider homosexuality the product of an abnormality of the brain. 
D)  why sexual orientation is difficult, if not impossible, to modify. 
A)  why homosexuals seem to be aroused by the same types of tactile stimulation as heterosexuals. 
B)  how sexual orientation is mostly a product of culture and life experiences. 
C)  why some clinicians consider homosexuality the product of an abnormality of the brain. 
D)  why sexual orientation is difficult, if not impossible, to modify. D

Question 3

According to recent studies, the most effective programs for losing weight include

Accepted Answer

A)  music. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  reading. 
D)  dieting. 
A)  music. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  reading. 
D)  dieting. B

Question 4

Identify the form of sustained exercise (e.g., jogging or swimming) that stimulates heart and lung activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the form of sustained exercise (e.g.,...

Question 5

Brian was of average weight throughout his childhood and in college. However, he has gained more than 30 pounds over the past 18 months and has become obese. Which of the following is most likely to be the cause of his obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  the decline in food prices in his region 
B)  the absence of physical activity in his daily routine 
C)  the lower availability of energy-saving devices 
D)  the decline in his mental health problems 
A)  the decline in food prices in his region 
B)  the absence of physical activity in his daily routine 
C)  the lower availability of energy-saving devices 
D)  the decline in his mental health problems

Question 6

Most of us reach our peak physical performance

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A)  before the age of 30, often between the ages of 19 and 26. 
B)  often between the ages of 15 and 22. 
C)  before the age of 20. 
D)  before the age of 22, often between the ages of 14 and 19. 
A)  before the age of 30, often between the ages of 19 and 26. 
B)  often between the ages of 15 and 22. 
C)  before the age of 20. 
D)  before the age of 22, often between the ages of 14 and 19.

Question 7

Identify the stage in life during which some individuals show resilience in moving their life in a positive direction following a troubled adolescence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the stage in life during which...

Question 8

Ramya is a business analyst by profession. She works in a highly stressful environment. Her manager often yells at her and fails to appreciate her when she completes her tasks on time. Based on the results of a national survey of U.S. adults by the American Psychological Association in 2007, Ramya

Accepted Answer

A)  is likely to view stress as a positive thing. 
B)  will be less productive because of stress. 
C)  is likely to accept a promotion. 
D)  will not make important career decisions based on stress. 
A)  is likely to view stress as a positive thing. 
B)  will be less productive because of stress. 
C)  is likely to accept a promotion. 
D)  will not make important career decisions based on stress.

Question 9

According to Jean Piaget, at approximately 11 to 15 years of age, adolescents enter the ________ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal operational 
B)  concrete operational 
C)  preoperational 
D)  sensorimotor 
A)  formal operational 
B)  concrete operational 
C)  preoperational 
D)  sensorimotor

Question 10

Clara has been recently diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. She has fevers frequently and has chronic fatigue. She is also losing weight at an alarming rate. There is no cure for her condition. Given this information, it can be said that Clara has been diagnosed with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  AIDS 
D)  genital warts 
A)  syphilis 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  AIDS 
D)  genital warts

Question 11

According to research, during which stage in life does creativity peak and when does it decline?

Accepted Answer

Researchers have found that creativity p

Question 12

Manny has contracted a virus that is destroying his body's immune system. Manny most likely has

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS. 
B)  herpes. 
C)  syphilis. 
D)  gonorrhea. 
A)  AIDS. 
B)  herpes. 
C)  syphilis. 
D)  gonorrhea.

Question 13

According to the surveys conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, which of the following is true of college students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Among U.S. college freshmen, the interest in developing a meaningful philosophy of life has decreased. 
B)  Concern for the well-being of others has remained the same among college students over the years. 
C)  In recent years, traditional-aged college students have shown a decreased concern for personal well-being. 
D)  An increasing number of first-year college students report having higher levels of stress and depression. 
A)  Among U.S. college freshmen, the interest in developing a meaningful philosophy of life has decreased. 
B)  Concern for the well-being of others has remained the same among college students over the years. 
C)  In recent years, traditional-aged college students have shown a decreased concern for personal well-being. 
D)  An increasing number of first-year college students report having higher levels of stress and depression.

Question 14

As per the U.S. government's Occupational Outlook Handbook, which of the following statements is true of jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Projected job growth is independent of the educational requirements. 
B)  According to the 2012-2013 handbook, service industries will generate the least number of new jobs in the next decade. 
C)  Jobs that require a college degree are least expected to grow the fastest. 
D)  Most of the highest-paying occupations require a college degree. 
A)  Projected job growth is independent of the educational requirements. 
B)  According to the 2012-2013 handbook, service industries will generate the least number of new jobs in the next decade. 
C)  Jobs that require a college degree are least expected to grow the fastest. 
D)  Most of the highest-paying occupations require a college degree.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about expectations at the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers Hall and Mirvis suggest that very few adults usually have changing expectations about work. 
B)  Many workers today want less control over their work schedules. 
C)  There is always absolute concurrence between the expectations of the employers and the expectations of the employees. 
D)  Most employers offer very little flexibility to their employees. 
A)  Researchers Hall and Mirvis suggest that very few adults usually have changing expectations about work. 
B)  Many workers today want less control over their work schedules. 
C)  There is always absolute concurrence between the expectations of the employers and the expectations of the employees. 
D)  Most employers offer very little flexibility to their employees.

Question 16

According to a recent international comparison of 33 developed countries conducted by the OECD, which of the following countries was found to have the highest percentage of obese adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States 
B)  Italy 
C)  Norway 
D)  Japan 
A)  The United States 
B)  Italy 
C)  Norway 
D)  Japan

Question 17

Sustained exercises such as jogging or swimming that stimulate heart and lung activity are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  calisthenics. 
B)  strength training. 
C)  flexibility exercises. 
D)  aerobic exercises. 
A)  calisthenics. 
B)  strength training. 
C)  flexibility exercises. 
D)  aerobic exercises.

Question 18

Discuss the impact of working while in college.

Accepted Answer

Working can pay or help offset some cost

Question 19

What is postformal thought like in practice?

Accepted Answer

As young adults engage in more reflectiv

Question 20

Which of the following statements about sexual orientation is considered true today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most individuals have a bisexual orientation. 
B)  Sexual orientation is an either/or proposition where individuals are either heterosexual or homosexual. 
C)  Sexual orientation is a continuum from exclusive male-female relations to exclusive same-sex relations. 
D)  Individuals of different sexual orientations have different physiological responses during sexual arousal. 
A)  Most individuals have a bisexual orientation. 
B)  Sexual orientation is an either/or proposition where individuals are either heterosexual or homosexual. 
C)  Sexual orientation is a continuum from exclusive male-female relations to exclusive same-sex relations. 
D)  Individuals of different sexual orientations have different physiological responses during sexual arousal.

List the five key features identified by Jeffrey Arnett as characterizing emerging adulthood.

The critical-period hypothesis could explain

According to recent studies, the most effective programs for losing weight include

Identify the form of sustained exercise (e.g., jogging or swimming) that stimulates heart and lung activity.

Brian was of average weight throughout his childhood and in college. However, he has gained more than 30 pounds over the past 18 months and has become obese. Which of the following is most likely to be the cause of his obesity?

Most of us reach our peak physical performance

Identify the stage in life during which some individuals show resilience in moving their life in a positive direction following a troubled adolescence.

Ramya is a business analyst by profession. She works in a highly stressful environment. Her manager often yells at her and fails to appreciate her when she completes her tasks on time. Based on the results of a national survey of U.S. adults by the American Psychological Association in 2007, Ramya

According to Jean Piaget, at approximately 11 to 15 years of age, adolescents enter the ________ stage of cognitive development.

Clara has been recently diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. She has fevers frequently and has chronic fatigue. She is also losing weight at an alarming rate. There is no cure for her condition. Given this information, it can be said that Clara has been diagnosed with ________.

According to research, during which stage in life does creativity peak and when does it decline?

Manny has contracted a virus that is destroying his body's immune system. Manny most likely has

According to the surveys conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, which of the following is true of college students?

As per the U.S. government's Occupational Outlook Handbook, which of the following statements is true of jobs?

Which of the following statements is true about expectations at the workplace?

According to a recent international comparison of 33 developed countries conducted by the OECD, which of the following countries was found to have the highest percentage of obese adults?

Sustained exercises such as jogging or swimming that stimulate heart and lung activity are known as

Discuss the impact of working while in college.

What is postformal thought like in practice?

Which of the following statements about sexual orientation is considered true today?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Dvelopment in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

List the five key features identified by Jeffrey Arnett as characterizing emerging adulthood.

The critical-period hypothesis could explain

According to recent studies, the most effective programs for losing weight include

Identify the form of sustained exercise (e.g., jogging or swimming) that stimulates heart and lung activity.

Brian was of average weight throughout his childhood and in college. However, he has gained more than 30 pounds over the past 18 months and has become obese. Which of the following is most likely to be the cause of his obesity?

Most of us reach our peak physical performance

Identify the stage in life during which some individuals show resilience in moving their life in a positive direction following a troubled adolescence.

Ramya is a business analyst by profession. She works in a highly stressful environment. Her manager often yells at her and fails to appreciate her when she completes her tasks on time. Based on the results of a national survey of U.S. adults by the American Psychological Association in 2007, Ramya

According to Jean Piaget, at approximately 11 to 15 years of age, adolescents enter the ________ stage of cognitive development.

Clara has been recently diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. She has fevers frequently and has chronic fatigue. She is also losing weight at an alarming rate. There is no cure for her condition. Given this information, it can be said that Clara has been diagnosed with ________.

According to research, during which stage in life does creativity peak and when does it decline?

Manny has contracted a virus that is destroying his body's immune system. Manny most likely has

According to the surveys conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, which of the following is true of college students?

As per the U.S. government's Occupational Outlook Handbook, which of the following statements is true of jobs?

Which of the following statements is true about expectations at the workplace?

According to a recent international comparison of 33 developed countries conducted by the OECD, which of the following countries was found to have the highest percentage of obese adults?

Sustained exercises such as jogging or swimming that stimulate heart and lung activity are known as

Discuss the impact of working while in college.

What is postformal thought like in practice?

Which of the following statements about sexual orientation is considered true today?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Dvelopment in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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