Exam 14: Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Compared to men,the work pattern of adult women is more likely to be interrupted or discontinuous.

The capacity to engage in a supportive,affectionate relationship without losing one's own sense of self is

Family has a significant influence on the occupational choice made by a young adult.

Which of the following is least likely to exert an influence upon a young adult's choice of a job or career?

Which of the following represents a "volatile" marriage?

Research has shown that single mothers have higher rates of managerial advancement than married mothers.

The _______ a woman expects to earn herself,the ________ her income requirements in a prospective mate.

Identify and discuss the social and psychological consequences of divorce on men and women in early adulthood.What reasons exist to explain gender differences?

As a sociodemographic trend,the number of intermarriages of visible minorities has increased more than threefold over the past 25 years in Canada.

Which theory views sex differences in mate selection as adaptations to gender roles that change with different social realities?

Larissa and Michalis fight regularly,rarely look at each other,lack affection,and rarely support each other.This is an example of a hostile/detached couple.

In the weeks after giving birth,some women experience feelings of sadness that characterize the mood disturbance known as

The theory that the sex differences that occur in mate preferences and mating behaviour are based on the different amounts of time and effort that men and women invest in child-rearing is called

In the Menard family,it is Sylvie Menard who sends cards to family members and who reminds her husband to call his mother on special occasions.What term describes this relationship role?

Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between heterosexual couples and gay and lesbian couples.How do these factors affect the longevity of relationships for both groups?

What do longitudinal and cross-sectional studies reveal about marital satisfaction after the birth of a child?

According to Holland's personality and work types theory,career army officers would belong to the conventional type category.

Identify and briefly discuss the factors that influence marital satisfaction and stability.In your opinion,which of these factors is most powerful? Why?

According to social role theory,mate selection is driven by gender based social rules and role expectations more than any other factor.

Psychologist Jeffrey Arnett has proposed that the educational,social,and economic demands that modern cultures make on young adults have given rise to a new developmental period called delayed adolescence.