Question 1

In many dual-earner couples, gender inequalities can be found in all of the following areas EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  division of household duties. 
B)  division of child-care duties. 
C)  parenting styles. 
D)  amount of money earned. 
A)  division of household duties. 
B)  division of child-care duties. 
C)  parenting styles. 
D)  amount of money earned.

Question 2

Tracy is quizzing her roommate Amanda, prepping her for their health class quiz. "Ok, which one of the following is the single most effective method of losing weight?" Amanda's answer should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  diet-plus-exercise programs. 
B)  diet-only programs. 
C)  diet pills. 
D)  high-protein diets. 
A)  diet-plus-exercise programs. 
B)  diet-only programs. 
C)  diet pills. 
D)  high-protein diets.

Question 3

After college Brian has gained more than 30 pounds since he started working, and is now ready to get in shape. In his research on the best plan, he found that in a study of approximately 2,000 U.S. adults who were successful at weight loss, all of the following strategies worked EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  exercising 30 minutes a day. 
B)  buying a membership at a gym. 
C)  weighing themselves daily. 
D)  planning their meals. 
A)  exercising 30 minutes a day. 
B)  buying a membership at a gym. 
C)  weighing themselves daily. 
D)  planning their meals.

Question 4

A recent longitudinal study of health habits found that _____ of adolescents reported no weekly exercise and _____ of those in emerging adulthood reported no weekly exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  10%; 26% 
B)  26%; 10% 
C)  5%; 46% 
D)  46%; 5% 
A)  10%; 26% 
B)  26%; 10% 
C)  5%; 46% 
D)  46%; 5%

Question 5

Describe four parallels between the transition from elementary school to middle or junior high school, and the transition from high school to college.

Accepted Answer

Top-dog phenomenon; movement to a larger

Question 6

The _____ has increasingly become a myth for many individuals in middle-income occupations as global outsourcing of jobs and the 2007-2009 recession have meant reduced job security for millions of Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  career mystique 
B)  mythical career 
C)  glass ceiling 
D)  golden handshake 
A)  career mystique 
B)  mythical career 
C)  glass ceiling 
D)  golden handshake

Question 7

Sustained exercises such as jogging, swimming, or cycling 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 8

One type of casual sex, having non-relationship sex (from kissing to intercourse), is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  "hooking up." 
B)  "a friend with benefits." 
C)  "a college marriage." 
D)  "a bed buddy." 
A)  "hooking up." 
B)  "a friend with benefits." 
C)  "a college marriage." 
D)  "a bed buddy."

Question 9

Crystal and Jamie are watching movies on Friday night. They have relatives who suffer with alcoholism and have decided not to drink during their college years. Research would say they are two in about _____ of college students who abstain from alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20%

Question 10

Which of the following is a reason for the disappearance of many long-term jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cheaper labor in other countries 
B)  A decline in technological advancement 
C)  Lack of qualified professionals 
D)  Increased popularity of short-term jobs 
A)  Cheaper labor in other countries 
B)  A decline in technological advancement 
C)  Lack of qualified professionals 
D)  Increased popularity of short-term jobs

Question 11

Being overweight or obese is linked to increased risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer. 
B)  Down syndrome. 
C)  anemia. 
D)  mental health problems. 
A)  cancer. 
B)  Down syndrome. 
C)  anemia. 
D)  mental health problems.

Question 12

James, born in the United States, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _____, whereas Hasan, born in Indonesia, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  moves out of the house; graduates from college 
B)  gets a full-time job; gets married 
C)  turns 21; becomes financially independent 
D)  gets married; buys his first home 
A)  moves out of the house; graduates from college 
B)  gets a full-time job; gets married 
C)  turns 21; becomes financially independent 
D)  gets married; buys his first home

Question 13

According to research, which of the following is an effective method of losing weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diet-plus-exercise programs 
B)  Diet-only programs 
C)  Diet pills 
D)  Diet supplements 
A)  Diet-plus-exercise programs 
B)  Diet-only programs 
C)  Diet pills 
D)  Diet supplements

Question 14

Which of the following is a trend in the U.S. workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  The decreasing number of individuals who work at a series of jobs 
B)  The disappearing short-term career paths for adults 
C)  The appearance of long-term careers for an increasing number of individuals 
D)  The disappearing long-term career for an increasing number of adults 
A)  The decreasing number of individuals who work at a series of jobs 
B)  The disappearing short-term career paths for adults 
C)  The appearance of long-term careers for an increasing number of individuals 
D)  The disappearing long-term career for an increasing number of adults

Question 15

Summarize the key findings from the 1994 "Sex in America" survey for heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

Three categories, 1/3 each: sex twice a

Question 16

Based on an international comparison of 33 developed countries, who is most likely to have a normal weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lucy, from Italy 
B)  Akari, from Japan 
C)  Rosalie, from Mexico 
D)  Jennifer, from the United States 
A)  Lucy, from Italy 
B)  Akari, from Japan 
C)  Rosalie, from Mexico 
D)  Jennifer, from the United States

Question 17

According to Piaget, which of the following is the final stage of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postformal stage 
B)  Concrete operational stage 
C)  Formal operational stage 
D)  Postformal operational stage 
A)  Postformal stage 
B)  Concrete operational stage 
C)  Formal operational stage 
D)  Postformal operational stage

Question 18

Which gender is more likely to engage in sexual experiences with both same-sex and other-sex partners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males 
B)  Females 
C)  Both are equally likely. 
D)  Only males or females with chromosomal abnormalities 
A)  Males 
B)  Females 
C)  Both are equally likely. 
D)  Only males or females with chromosomal abnormalities

Question 19

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 orientation 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 orientation have different physiological responses during sexual arousal.

Question 20

Describe problems that dual-earner couples face and provide everyday examples for each problem.
Dual-earner couples have problems finding a balance between work and the rest of their life. If both partners work, maintaining a home becomes a problem, as do repairs. For example, who mows the lawn and who gets the groceries? Who stays home to meet the cable or utility company worker?

Accepted Answer

If the couple has children, ch

In many dual-earner couples, gender inequalities can be found in all of the following areas EXCEPT:

Tracy is quizzing her roommate Amanda, prepping her for their health class quiz. "Ok, which one of the following is the single most effective method of losing weight?" Amanda's answer should be:

After college Brian has gained more than 30 pounds since he started working, and is now ready to get in shape. In his research on the best plan, he found that in a study of approximately 2,000 U.S. adults who were successful at weight loss, all of the following strategies worked EXCEPT:

A recent longitudinal study of health habits found that _ of adolescents reported no weekly exercise and _ of those in emerging adulthood reported no weekly exercise.

Describe four parallels between the transition from elementary school to middle or junior high school, and the transition from high school to college.

The _____ has increasingly become a myth for many individuals in middle-income occupations as global outsourcing of jobs and the 2007-2009 recession have meant reduced job security for millions of Americans.

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

One type of casual sex, having non-relationship sex (from kissing to intercourse), is called:

Crystal and Jamie are watching movies on Friday night. They have relatives who suffer with alcoholism and have decided not to drink during their college years. Research would say they are two in about _____ of college students who abstain from alcohol.

Which of the following is a reason for the disappearance of many long-term jobs?

Being overweight or obese is linked to increased risk of:

James, born in the United States, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _, whereas Hasan, born in Indonesia, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _.

According to research, which of the following is an effective method of losing weight?

Which of the following is a trend in the U.S. workforce?

Summarize the key findings from the 1994 "Sex in America" survey for heterosexual couples.

Based on an international comparison of 33 developed countries, who is most likely to have a normal weight?

According to Piaget, which of the following is the final stage of cognitive development?

Which gender is more likely to engage in sexual experiences with both same-sex and other-sex partners?

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

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development 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

Filters

Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

In many dual-earner couples, gender inequalities can be found in all of the following areas EXCEPT:

Tracy is quizzing her roommate Amanda, prepping her for their health class quiz. "Ok, which one of the following is the single most effective method of losing weight?" Amanda's answer should be:

After college Brian has gained more than 30 pounds since he started working, and is now ready to get in shape. In his research on the best plan, he found that in a study of approximately 2,000 U.S. adults who were successful at weight loss, all of the following strategies worked EXCEPT:

A recent longitudinal study of health habits found that _____ of adolescents reported no weekly exercise and _____ of those in emerging adulthood reported no weekly exercise.

Describe four parallels between the transition from elementary school to middle or junior high school, and the transition from high school to college.

The _____ has increasingly become a myth for many individuals in middle-income occupations as global outsourcing of jobs and the 2007-2009 recession have meant reduced job security for millions of Americans.

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

One type of casual sex, having non-relationship sex (from kissing to intercourse), is called:

Crystal and Jamie are watching movies on Friday night. They have relatives who suffer with alcoholism and have decided not to drink during their college years. Research would say they are two in about _____ of college students who abstain from alcohol.

Which of the following is a reason for the disappearance of many long-term jobs?

Being overweight or obese is linked to increased risk of:

James, born in the United States, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _____, whereas Hasan, born in Indonesia, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _____.

According to research, which of the following is an effective method of losing weight?

Which of the following is a trend in the U.S. workforce?

Summarize the key findings from the 1994 "Sex in America" survey for heterosexual couples.

Based on an international comparison of 33 developed countries, who is most likely to have a normal weight?

According to Piaget, which of the following is the final stage of cognitive development?

Which gender is more likely to engage in sexual experiences with both same-sex and other-sex partners?

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

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development 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

Filters

A recent longitudinal study of health habits found that _ of adolescents reported no weekly exercise and _ of those in emerging adulthood reported no weekly exercise.

James, born in the United States, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _, whereas Hasan, born in Indonesia, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _.