Question 1

Which statement best characterizes premenstrual syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  It cannot be treated or prevented. 
B)  It may be linked to hormonal fluctuations. 
C)  It occurs when a woman does not get her period. 
D)  It does not really exist; it is a figment of women's imagination. 
A)  It cannot be treated or prevented. 
B)  It may be linked to hormonal fluctuations. 
C)  It occurs when a woman does not get her period. 
D)  It does not really exist; it is a figment of women's imagination. B

Question 2

Cocaine is an example of a hallucinogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Jan enjoys her job because she feels as though she is making a difference in her community and she enjoys spending time with the people she works with. Which statement best describes the likely reason Jan enjoys her job?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is experiencing extrinsic rewards. 
B)  She is in the fantasy stage of her career. 
C)  She is building her resume for future jobs. 
D)  She is experiencing intrinsic rewards. 
A)  She is experiencing extrinsic rewards. 
B)  She is in the fantasy stage of her career. 
C)  She is building her resume for future jobs. 
D)  She is experiencing intrinsic rewards. D

Question 4

What is the relationship between gender and the decline of fertility during early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  It declines for women, but not for men. 
B)  It declines gradually for both men and women. 
C)  It declines dramatically for both men and women. 
D)  It declines gradually for women, but rapidly for men. 
A)  It declines for women, but not for men. 
B)  It declines gradually for both men and women. 
C)  It declines dramatically for both men and women. 
D)  It declines gradually for women, but rapidly for men.

Question 5

During which stage of career development do we typically consider the match between our abilities and our career options?

Accepted Answer

A)  fantasy stage 
B)  final choice stage 
C)  realistic choice stage 
D)  tentative choice stage 
A)  fantasy stage 
B)  final choice stage 
C)  realistic choice stage 
D)  tentative choice stage

Question 6

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in young adults is equal to that of the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement best describes most people's level of physical development in early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is at its peak. 
B)  It is on a steady decline. 
C)  It is at its lowest point since childhood. 
D)  It is the same as during early adolescence. 
A)  It is at its peak. 
B)  It is on a steady decline. 
C)  It is at its lowest point since childhood. 
D)  It is the same as during early adolescence.

Question 8

Social myths contribute to the incidence of sexual assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When does premenstrual syndrome occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  12-14 days after menses ends 
B)  7 days after menses ends 
C)  10-12 days before the start of menses 
D)  4-6 days before the start of menses 
A)  12-14 days after menses ends 
B)  7 days after menses ends 
C)  10-12 days before the start of menses 
D)  4-6 days before the start of menses

Question 10

Which statement best describes the function of adaptive thermogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may improve cardiovascular health. 
B)  It may enhance one's sense of well-being. 
C)  It decreases the likelihood that someone will experience anxiety and depression. 
D)  It causes the body to preserve energy when someone consumes fewer calories. 
A)  It may improve cardiovascular health. 
B)  It may enhance one's sense of well-being. 
C)  It decreases the likelihood that someone will experience anxiety and depression. 
D)  It causes the body to preserve energy when someone consumes fewer calories.

Question 11

Why are sexually transmitted infections particular problems during early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

During early adulthood, when many indivi

Question 12

Which statement best characterizes overdoses from cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are rare. 
B)  They may cause severe leg and arm pain. 
C)  They may cause insomnia, tremors, and death. 
D)  They cannot occur because most people ingest very few active ingredients. 
A)  They are rare. 
B)  They may cause severe leg and arm pain. 
C)  They may cause insomnia, tremors, and death. 
D)  They cannot occur because most people ingest very few active ingredients.

Question 13

Methamphetamine is a dangerous stimulant that may cause brain damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Maisy likes to garden, walk to her friend's house, and park in spaces far from the mall entrance. These activities are good ways to add exercise to her daily routine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Homicide accounts for 25% of deaths in men during early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Alcohol and heroin are examples of depressants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Jacquie can multiply two four-digit numbers in her head. Which of the following is Jacquie's skill an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  a spatial skill 
B)  fluid intelligence 
C)  cognitive development 
D)  crystallized intelligence 
A)  a spatial skill 
B)  fluid intelligence 
C)  cognitive development 
D)  crystallized intelligence

Question 18

Being exposed to diverse groups and different viewpoints enhances cognitive growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement best defines substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is rare during early adulthood; most give it up before that time of life. 
B)  It refers to the ingestion of all form of curative drugs. 
C)  It negatively affects a person socially, occupationally, physically, and psychologically. 
D)  It results from years of steroid use and preoccupation with the ideal body. 
A)  It is rare during early adulthood; most give it up before that time of life. 
B)  It refers to the ingestion of all form of curative drugs. 
C)  It negatively affects a person socially, occupationally, physically, and psychologically. 
D)  It results from years of steroid use and preoccupation with the ideal body.

Question 20

Which statement best characterizes sexuality during early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual opportunities are less common than during later adulthood. 
B)  Sexual activity is less common than during adolescence. 
C)  Those in early adulthood are in the peak of sexual activity. 
D)  Sexual orientation and age determine the frequency of sexual activity. 
A)  Sexual opportunities are less common than during later adulthood. 
B)  Sexual activity is less common than during adolescence. 
C)  Those in early adulthood are in the peak of sexual activity. 
D)  Sexual orientation and age determine the frequency of sexual activity.

Which statement best characterizes premenstrual syndrome?

Cocaine is an example of a hallucinogen.

Jan enjoys her job because she feels as though she is making a difference in her community and she enjoys spending time with the people she works with. Which statement best describes the likely reason Jan enjoys her job?

What is the relationship between gender and the decline of fertility during early adulthood?

During which stage of career development do we typically consider the match between our abilities and our career options?

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in young adults is equal to that of the general population.

Which statement best describes most people's level of physical development in early adulthood?

Social myths contribute to the incidence of sexual assault.

When does premenstrual syndrome occur?

Which statement best describes the function of adaptive thermogenesis?

Why are sexually transmitted infections particular problems during early adulthood?

Which statement best characterizes overdoses from cocaine?

Methamphetamine is a dangerous stimulant that may cause brain damage.

Maisy likes to garden, walk to her friend's house, and park in spaces far from the mall entrance. These activities are good ways to add exercise to her daily routine.

Homicide accounts for 25% of deaths in men during early adulthood.

Alcohol and heroin are examples of depressants.

Jacquie can multiply two four-digit numbers in her head. Which of the following is Jacquie's skill an example of?

Being exposed to diverse groups and different viewpoints enhances cognitive growth.

Which statement best defines substance abuse?

Which statement best characterizes sexuality during early adulthood?

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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Exam 13: Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Which statement best characterizes premenstrual syndrome?

Cocaine is an example of a hallucinogen.

Jan enjoys her job because she feels as though she is making a difference in her community and she enjoys spending time with the people she works with. Which statement best describes the likely reason Jan enjoys her job?

What is the relationship between gender and the decline of fertility during early adulthood?

During which stage of career development do we typically consider the match between our abilities and our career options?

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in young adults is equal to that of the general population.

Which statement best describes most people's level of physical development in early adulthood?

Social myths contribute to the incidence of sexual assault.

When does premenstrual syndrome occur?

Which statement best describes the function of adaptive thermogenesis?

Why are sexually transmitted infections particular problems during early adulthood?

Which statement best characterizes overdoses from cocaine?

Methamphetamine is a dangerous stimulant that may cause brain damage.

Maisy likes to garden, walk to her friend's house, and park in spaces far from the mall entrance. These activities are good ways to add exercise to her daily routine.

Homicide accounts for 25% of deaths in men during early adulthood.

Alcohol and heroin are examples of depressants.

Jacquie can multiply two four-digit numbers in her head. Which of the following is Jacquie's skill an example of?

Being exposed to diverse groups and different viewpoints enhances cognitive growth.

Which statement best defines substance abuse?

Which statement best characterizes sexuality during early adulthood?

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Lifes Final Chapter

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