Question 1

According to the text, the most current U.S. census _____ the number of U.S. households headed by a same-sex couples.

Accepted Answer

A)  did not report 
B)  underreported 
C)  overreported 
D)  accurately stated 
A)  did not report 
B)  underreported 
C)  overreported 
D)  accurately stated

Question 2

What disadvantage do stepparents face that adoptive parents do not?

Accepted Answer

A)  The children may be strongly connected to their biological parents. 
B)  They are legally connected to the children. 
C)  They do not have any real role in the child's daily life. 
D)  They are always dissatisfied with their role as parents. 
A)  The children may be strongly connected to their biological parents. 
B)  They are legally connected to the children. 
C)  They do not have any real role in the child's daily life. 
D)  They are always dissatisfied with their role as parents.

Question 3

Between the ages of 23 and 44, the average worker in the United States has ______ separate employers.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  10 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  10

Question 4

Ronald seems to thrive on changing jobs, is artistic, and likes to try new things. He would be rated high on the personality dimension called:

Accepted Answer

A)  extroversion. 
B)  openness. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  sociability. 
A)  extroversion. 
B)  openness. 
C)  neuroticism. 
D)  sociability.

Question 5

Micro-aggressions may go unnoticed by those in the majority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement about middle age is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a time of severe emotional crisis. 
B)  There are very few changes at midlife. 
C)  Changes do not necessarily cluster around age 40. 
D)  It always begins at age 40. 
A)  It is a time of severe emotional crisis. 
B)  There are very few changes at midlife. 
C)  Changes do not necessarily cluster around age 40. 
D)  It always begins at age 40.

Question 7

Describe the two basic needs of adulthood.

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson

Question 8

People tend to display their wealth as a way of asserting their:

Accepted Answer

A)  independence. 
B)  mood. 
C)  status. 
D)  job. 
A)  independence. 
B)  mood. 
C)  status. 
D)  job.

Question 9

What proportion of all first marriages end in divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-eighth 
B)  one-third 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  three-quarters 
A)  one-eighth 
B)  one-third 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  three-quarters

Question 10

The "Big Five" refers to the five years following an adult's fortieth birthday.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Do adults still have the personality they had as infants?

Accepted Answer

Infants are born with a temperament that

Question 12

A particular lifestyle and social context that evoke and reinforce a person's personality needs and interests is a(n) ______ niche.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A particular lifestyle and social context that...

Question 13

Explain how the midlife crisis might reflect cohort rather than maturational changes.

Accepted Answer

Middle-class men in the United States wh

Question 14

After children have grown, MOST couples find that:

Accepted Answer

A)  their financial strains are overwhelming. 
B)  their happiness increases. 
C)  there are more fights over equity in domestic work. 
D)  less time is spent in shared activities. 
A)  their financial strains are overwhelming. 
B)  their happiness increases. 
C)  there are more fights over equity in domestic work. 
D)  less time is spent in shared activities.

Question 15

People choose a particular lifestyle and social context, or _____, because it is compatible with their personality traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  ecological niche 
B)  environmental fit 
C)  adult community 
D)  adaptable environment 
A)  ecological niche 
B)  environmental fit 
C)  adult community 
D)  adaptable environment

Question 16

According to Erikson, the search for identity is complete at the end of the stage of identity versus role confusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the usual consequences of divorce?

Accepted Answer

Consequences of divorce often include re

Question 18

A traditional work schedule usually benefits:

Accepted Answer

A)  consumers. 
B)  workers. 
C)  employers. 
D)  no one. 
A)  consumers. 
B)  workers. 
C)  employers. 
D)  no one.

Question 19

Approximately what proportion of divorces terminates an abusive or destructive relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  three-quarters 
A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  three-quarters

Question 20

Many people who repartner are happy at first, but their happiness may not last. Why might this be the case?

Accepted Answer

Personality tends to change only slightl

According to the text, the most current U.S. census _____ the number of U.S. households headed by a same-sex couples.

What disadvantage do stepparents face that adoptive parents do not?

Between the ages of 23 and 44, the average worker in the United States has ______ separate employers.

Ronald seems to thrive on changing jobs, is artistic, and likes to try new things. He would be rated high on the personality dimension called:

Micro-aggressions may go unnoticed by those in the majority.

Which statement about middle age is true?

Describe the two basic needs of adulthood.

People tend to display their wealth as a way of asserting their:

What proportion of all first marriages end in divorce?

The "Big Five" refers to the five years following an adult's fortieth birthday.

Do adults still have the personality they had as infants?

A particular lifestyle and social context that evoke and reinforce a person's personality needs and interests is a(n) ______ niche.

Explain how the midlife crisis might reflect cohort rather than maturational changes.

After children have grown, MOST couples find that:

People choose a particular lifestyle and social context, or _____, because it is compatible with their personality traits.

According to Erikson, the search for identity is complete at the end of the stage of identity versus role confusion.

What are the usual consequences of divorce?

A traditional work schedule usually benefits:

Approximately what proportion of divorces terminates an abusive or destructive relationship?

Many people who repartner are happy at first, but their happiness may not last. Why might this be the case?

The Science of Development

From Conception to Birth

The First Two Years: Body and Mind

The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

Early Childhood: Body and Mind

Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Body and Mind

Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Adolescence: Body and Mind

Adolescence: Psychosocial Development

Emerging Adulthood: Body, Mind, and Social World

Adulthood: Body and Mind

Late Adulthood: Body and Mind

Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Epilogue: Death and Dying

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Exam 13: Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

According to the text, the most current U.S. census _____ the number of U.S. households headed by a same-sex couples.

What disadvantage do stepparents face that adoptive parents do not?

Between the ages of 23 and 44, the average worker in the United States has ______ separate employers.

Ronald seems to thrive on changing jobs, is artistic, and likes to try new things. He would be rated high on the personality dimension called:

Micro-aggressions may go unnoticed by those in the majority.

Which statement about middle age is true?

Describe the two basic needs of adulthood.

People tend to display their wealth as a way of asserting their:

What proportion of all first marriages end in divorce?

The "Big Five" refers to the five years following an adult's fortieth birthday.

Do adults still have the personality they had as infants?

A particular lifestyle and social context that evoke and reinforce a person's personality needs and interests is a(n) ______ niche.

Explain how the midlife crisis might reflect cohort rather than maturational changes.

After children have grown, MOST couples find that:

People choose a particular lifestyle and social context, or _____, because it is compatible with their personality traits.

According to Erikson, the search for identity is complete at the end of the stage of identity versus role confusion.

What are the usual consequences of divorce?

A traditional work schedule usually benefits:

Approximately what proportion of divorces terminates an abusive or destructive relationship?

Many people who repartner are happy at first, but their happiness may not last. Why might this be the case?

The Science of Development

From Conception to Birth

The First Two Years: Body and Mind

The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

Early Childhood: Body and Mind

Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Body and Mind

Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Adolescence: Body and Mind

Adolescence: Psychosocial Development

Emerging Adulthood: Body, Mind, and Social World

Adulthood: Body and Mind

Late Adulthood: Body and Mind

Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Epilogue: Death and Dying

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