Question 1

The current view of the development of gender identity asserts:

Accepted Answer

A)  men and women are more similar than different. 
B)  men are more aggressive while females are the empathetic. 
C)  men do not communicate in ways that females can understand. 
D)  women show higher rates of forgiveness than do men. 
A)  men and women are more similar than different. 
B)  men are more aggressive while females are the empathetic. 
C)  men do not communicate in ways that females can understand. 
D)  women show higher rates of forgiveness than do men. A

Question 2

The recent trend of increased divorce rates can likely be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the liberalization of divorce laws. 
B)  the growing social acceptance of divorce. 
C)  the earlier age of first marriages. 
D)  the reduced cost of divorce. 
A)  the liberalization of divorce laws. 
B)  the growing social acceptance of divorce. 
C)  the earlier age of first marriages. 
D)  the reduced cost of divorce. C

Question 3

Although Jay is excited about his new relationship with Erin, he realizes that relationships require a lot of work and attention. His is a __________ story.

Accepted Answer

A)  work 
B)  business 
C)  nurturing 
D)  gardening 
A)  work 
B)  business 
C)  nurturing 
D)  gardening D

Question 4

Joe is at a party with his college roommate and some friends. Although they don't realize it, they are all binge drinking, which means they have had:

Accepted Answer

A)  three or more drinks in a row. 
B)  five or more drinks in a row. 
C)  seven or more drinks in a row. 
D)  10 or more drinks in a row. 
A)  three or more drinks in a row. 
B)  five or more drinks in a row. 
C)  seven or more drinks in a row. 
D)  10 or more drinks in a row.

Question 5

Brenda is a Caucasian woman. As a result, she has privileges that are awarded her that are not to others without her ethnic status. Brenda:

Accepted Answer

A)  has an ascribed identity. 
B)  has an achieved identity. 
C)  is an example of the fundamental attribution error. 
D)  is an example of the halo effect. 
A)  has an ascribed identity. 
B)  has an achieved identity. 
C)  is an example of the fundamental attribution error. 
D)  is an example of the halo effect.

Question 6

A high school graduation ceremony is an example of what type of initiation activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  economic 
C)  religious 
D)  educational 
A)  social 
B)  economic 
C)  religious 
D)  educational

Question 7

During which of Perry's stages do people make the decision to make ethical judgments based on their own beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  dualism 
B)  commitment 
C)  relativism 
D)  dialectism 
A)  dualism 
B)  commitment 
C)  relativism 
D)  dialectism

Question 8

The __________ story is based on the excitement one partner feels by being able to frighten the other partner.

Accepted Answer

A)  cruelty 
B)  tension 
C)  sadistic 
D)  horror 
A)  cruelty 
B)  tension 
C)  sadistic 
D)  horror

Question 9

Every time Mark and Kayla have a really bad argument, Mark flees from the house and drives to a friend's house. He has noticed he is doing this more and more lately. According to Erikson, where is this pattern likely to lead?

Accepted Answer

A)  to antisociality 
B)  to deindividuation 
C)  to isolation 
D)  to a lack of fidelity 
A)  to antisociality 
B)  to deindividuation 
C)  to isolation 
D)  to a lack of fidelity

Question 10

Peter would like to enjoy the benefits of bachelorhood, but he is happy with his partner of five years and plans to ask her to marry him. Peter hasn't decided if he wants to have children right away or not though. Peter is in Perry's Position:

Accepted Answer

A)  7 of the commitment stage. 
B)  8 of the commitment stage. 
C)  9 of the commitment stage. 
D)  6 of the commitment stage. 
A)  7 of the commitment stage. 
B)  8 of the commitment stage. 
C)  9 of the commitment stage. 
D)  6 of the commitment stage.

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of Sternberg's "love stories?"

Accepted Answer

A)  the travel story 
B)  the children's story 
C)  the horror story 
D)  the business story 
A)  the travel story 
B)  the children's story 
C)  the horror story 
D)  the business story

Question 12

Menarche is an example of what type of initiation activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical 
B)  religious 
C)  social 
D)  educational 
A)  physical 
B)  religious 
C)  social 
D)  educational

Question 13

In Perry's Position __________, implications of commitment are experienced and various issues of responsibility are explored.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9 
A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9

Question 14

According to the United States Census Bureau in the 1970's, __________ refers to a person of the opposite sex sharing living quarters.

Accepted Answer

A)  common law marriage 
B)  an open relationship 
C)  cohabitation 
D)  intimacy 
A)  common law marriage 
B)  an open relationship 
C)  cohabitation 
D)  intimacy

Question 15

Why aren't most people aware of the decline of organ reserves in early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no decline in early adulthood. 
B)  The decline is too gradual to notice. 
C)  Organ reserves are called upon regularly, and most people have habituated to the decline. 
D)  Organ reserves are seldom called upon, so the decline is not noticeable. 
A)  There is no decline in early adulthood. 
B)  The decline is too gradual to notice. 
C)  Organ reserves are called upon regularly, and most people have habituated to the decline. 
D)  Organ reserves are seldom called upon, so the decline is not noticeable.

Question 16

Psychologist Malcolm Knowles identified three facets of adulthood, including:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological, emotional, and social. 
B)  physical, maturational, and emotional. 
C)  biological, gender role, and social. 
D)  biological, social, and psychological. 
A)  biological, emotional, and social. 
B)  physical, maturational, and emotional. 
C)  biological, gender role, and social. 
D)  biological, social, and psychological.

Question 17

Angela is twenty years old and is in college. She has yet to move from her parents' home because it is more economical. Angela would be considered a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  late adolescent. 
B)  fail-to-leave adult. 
C)  mid-level adult. 
D)  emerging adult. 
A)  late adolescent. 
B)  fail-to-leave adult. 
C)  mid-level adult. 
D)  emerging adult.

Question 18

If Damara is typical of many young adults today, she will:

Accepted Answer

A)  have sex frequently but with fewer partners. 
B)  have sex infrequently but with more partners. 
C)  have sex less with fewer partners and be more likely to use contraception. 
D)  have sex with fewer partners and less frequently but be less likely to use contraception. 
A)  have sex frequently but with fewer partners. 
B)  have sex infrequently but with more partners. 
C)  have sex less with fewer partners and be more likely to use contraception. 
D)  have sex with fewer partners and less frequently but be less likely to use contraception.

Question 19

Levinson's term for developing a separate and special personality that is unique from parents, teachers and friends is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fidelity. 
B)  solidarity. 
C)  individuation. 
D)  characterization. 
A)  fidelity. 
B)  solidarity. 
C)  individuation. 
D)  characterization.

Question 20

Fai has taken a liking to one of the younger employees who shows exceptional promise. So, Fai schedules short meetings with her to discuss schedules and strategies for getting the most from her position, as well as plan for potential promotions. Fai is:

Accepted Answer

A)  acting as a mentor. 
B)  is guilty of harassment. 
C)  showing favoritism. 
D)  is fulfilling the role of a supervisor. 
A)  acting as a mentor. 
B)  is guilty of harassment. 
C)  showing favoritism. 
D)  is fulfilling the role of a supervisor.

The current view of the development of gender identity asserts:

The recent trend of increased divorce rates can likely be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT:

Although Jay is excited about his new relationship with Erin, he realizes that relationships require a lot of work and attention. His is a __________ story.

Joe is at a party with his college roommate and some friends. Although they don't realize it, they are all binge drinking, which means they have had:

Brenda is a Caucasian woman. As a result, she has privileges that are awarded her that are not to others without her ethnic status. Brenda:

A high school graduation ceremony is an example of what type of initiation activity?

During which of Perry's stages do people make the decision to make ethical judgments based on their own beliefs?

The __________ story is based on the excitement one partner feels by being able to frighten the other partner.

Every time Mark and Kayla have a really bad argument, Mark flees from the house and drives to a friend's house. He has noticed he is doing this more and more lately. According to Erikson, where is this pattern likely to lead?

Peter would like to enjoy the benefits of bachelorhood, but he is happy with his partner of five years and plans to ask her to marry him. Peter hasn't decided if he wants to have children right away or not though. Peter is in Perry's Position:

Which of the following is not one of Sternberg's "love stories?"

Menarche is an example of what type of initiation activity?

In Perry's Position __________, implications of commitment are experienced and various issues of responsibility are explored.

According to the United States Census Bureau in the 1970's, __________ refers to a person of the opposite sex sharing living quarters.

Why aren't most people aware of the decline of organ reserves in early adulthood?

Psychologist Malcolm Knowles identified three facets of adulthood, including:

Angela is twenty years old and is in college. She has yet to move from her parents' home because it is more economical. Angela would be considered a(n):

If Damara is typical of many young adults today, she will:

Levinson's term for developing a separate and special personality that is unique from parents, teachers and friends is:

Fai has taken a liking to one of the younger employees who shows exceptional promise. So, Fai schedules short meetings with her to discuss schedules and strategies for getting the most from her position, as well as plan for potential promotions. Fai is:

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The current view of the development of gender identity asserts:

The recent trend of increased divorce rates can likely be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT:

Although Jay is excited about his new relationship with Erin, he realizes that relationships require a lot of work and attention. His is a __________ story.

Joe is at a party with his college roommate and some friends. Although they don't realize it, they are all binge drinking, which means they have had:

Brenda is a Caucasian woman. As a result, she has privileges that are awarded her that are not to others without her ethnic status. Brenda:

A high school graduation ceremony is an example of what type of initiation activity?

During which of Perry's stages do people make the decision to make ethical judgments based on their own beliefs?

The __________ story is based on the excitement one partner feels by being able to frighten the other partner.

Every time Mark and Kayla have a really bad argument, Mark flees from the house and drives to a friend's house. He has noticed he is doing this more and more lately. According to Erikson, where is this pattern likely to lead?

Peter would like to enjoy the benefits of bachelorhood, but he is happy with his partner of five years and plans to ask her to marry him. Peter hasn't decided if he wants to have children right away or not though. Peter is in Perry's Position:

Which of the following is not one of Sternberg's "love stories?"

Menarche is an example of what type of initiation activity?

In Perry's Position __________, implications of commitment are experienced and various issues of responsibility are explored.

According to the United States Census Bureau in the 1970's, __________ refers to a person of the opposite sex sharing living quarters.

Why aren't most people aware of the decline of organ reserves in early adulthood?

Psychologist Malcolm Knowles identified three facets of adulthood, including:

Angela is twenty years old and is in college. She has yet to move from her parents' home because it is more economical. Angela would be considered a(n):

If Damara is typical of many young adults today, she will:

Levinson's term for developing a separate and special personality that is unique from parents, teachers and friends is:

Fai has taken a liking to one of the younger employees who shows exceptional promise. So, Fai schedules short meetings with her to discuss schedules and strategies for getting the most from her position, as well as plan for potential promotions. Fai is:

Lifespan Development: an Introduction

Theories of Development: Interpreting the Lifespan

Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Birth and Newborn

Infancy

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Middle Adulthood

Late Adulthood

Dying and Spirituality

Putting It All Together: Lifespan Development in Action

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