Question 1

During early adulthood, most men's body composition has a higher percentage of muscle than fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which statement best characterizes the notion of adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  It emerges rapidly in comparison with all other stages. 
B)  It is dreaded by most. 
C)  It is unchanged in the last four decades. 
D)  It is determined by what one does rather than how old one is. 
A)  It emerges rapidly in comparison with all other stages. 
B)  It is dreaded by most. 
C)  It is unchanged in the last four decades. 
D)  It is determined by what one does rather than how old one is.

Question 3

Your friend experiences bloating just before she has her period. What can you tell her about this?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a symptom of dysmenorrhea which is a common occurrence. 
B)  It is a sign that she is consuming too many calories at that time of the month due to cravings. 
C)  It is something she should consult with her doctor about as it could be a sign of infertility. 
D)  It could signal that she has premenstrual dysphoric disorder. 
A)  It is a symptom of dysmenorrhea which is a common occurrence. 
B)  It is a sign that she is consuming too many calories at that time of the month due to cravings. 
C)  It is something she should consult with her doctor about as it could be a sign of infertility. 
D)  It could signal that she has premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Question 4

Which statement best reflects the impact that the #MeToo movement has had on sexual assault cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  New categories of sexual assault offences were created in the Criminal Code. 
B)  It is has sparked a decline in official reports but an increase in social media reports. 
C)  It has coincided with an increase in official reports of sexual assaults. 
D)  It has resulted in new reporting methods to better capture the nature of sexual assaults. 
A)  New categories of sexual assault offences were created in the Criminal Code. 
B)  It is has sparked a decline in official reports but an increase in social media reports. 
C)  It has coincided with an increase in official reports of sexual assaults. 
D)  It has resulted in new reporting methods to better capture the nature of sexual assaults.

Question 5

An intrinsic reward for working is one's salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Exercise helps maintain the cardiovascular system during early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The leading cause of death during early adulthood is cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to a Statistics Canada (2009a) survey, how did the number of LGBTQ people who experienced discrimination compare with the number of heterosexuals who experienced discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two times more LGBTQ experienced discrimination. 
B)  Three times more LGBTQ experienced discrimination. 
C)  Ten times more LGBTQ experienced discrimination. 
D)  Twelve times more LGBTQ experienced discrimination. 
A)  Two times more LGBTQ experienced discrimination. 
B)  Three times more LGBTQ experienced discrimination. 
C)  Ten times more LGBTQ experienced discrimination. 
D)  Twelve times more LGBTQ experienced discrimination.

Question 9

Which statement best describes the reality of sexual assault in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most frequently reported type of crime. 
B)  It has only recently become a reportable offence. 
C)  Fewer than 10% of incidents are reported to the police. 
D)  It is reported to the police 50% of the time. 
A)  It is the most frequently reported type of crime. 
B)  It has only recently become a reportable offence. 
C)  Fewer than 10% of incidents are reported to the police. 
D)  It is reported to the police 50% of the time.

Question 10

How does cognition develop during early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Although some developmentalists debate w

Question 11

What is the effect of parental age on chromosomal problems in their offspring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only women's age contributes to chromosomal problems of offspring. 
B)  Only men's age contributes to chromosomal problems of offspring. 
C)  Both men's and women's age contribute to chromosomal problems of offspring. 
D)  Older women but not older men contribute to chromosomal abnormalities. 
A)  Only women's age contributes to chromosomal problems of offspring. 
B)  Only men's age contributes to chromosomal problems of offspring. 
C)  Both men's and women's age contribute to chromosomal problems of offspring. 
D)  Older women but not older men contribute to chromosomal abnormalities.

Question 12

When addicted individuals lower their intake of alcohol, they may experience symptoms such as tremors (shakes), high blood pressure, rapid heart and pulse rate, anxiety, restlessness, and weakness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How does college or university affect cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

College and university provide exposure

Question 14

Which of the following characterizes physical changes during early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical declines occur slowly. 
B)  There is an acceleration of physical decline. 
C)  Physical changes cannot be affected by exercise. 
D)  The immune system rapidly diminishes its ability to fight off infections. 
A)  Physical declines occur slowly. 
B)  There is an acceleration of physical decline. 
C)  Physical changes cannot be affected by exercise. 
D)  The immune system rapidly diminishes its ability to fight off infections.

Question 15

Which of the following best characterizes cognitive-affective complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a sign of adolescent thinking. 
B)  It is a result of having a mental illness. 
C)  It is a result of attending college or university. 
D)  It enables both positive and negative feelings about life-matters. 
A)  It is a sign of adolescent thinking. 
B)  It is a result of having a mental illness. 
C)  It is a result of attending college or university. 
D)  It enables both positive and negative feelings about life-matters.

Question 16

According to your textbook, which statement best characterizes sexual harassment today?

Accepted Answer

A)  It did not occur in the past in both college and university environments. 
B)  It is more tolerated than in the past. 
C)  It rarely happens in today's society. 
D)  It may cause college and university students to change their programs. 
A)  It did not occur in the past in both college and university environments. 
B)  It is more tolerated than in the past. 
C)  It rarely happens in today's society. 
D)  It may cause college and university students to change their programs.

Question 17

Physical development is at its peak in early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the role of prostaglandins in menstruation?

Accepted Answer

A)  They regulate the timing of one's cycle. 
B)  They cause the uterine muscles to contract. 
C)  They determine the age at which menstruation begins. 
D)  They interfere with menstruation when conception has occurred. 
A)  They regulate the timing of one's cycle. 
B)  They cause the uterine muscles to contract. 
C)  They determine the age at which menstruation begins. 
D)  They interfere with menstruation when conception has occurred.

Question 19

What is the relationship between physical activity and better health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical activity has positive improvements only for cardiovascular health. 
B)  No amounts of physical activity are known to increase health. 
C)  To improve health, adults must have 30-minute segments of physical activity. 
D)  To be healthy, adults must have at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week. 
A)  Physical activity has positive improvements only for cardiovascular health. 
B)  No amounts of physical activity are known to increase health. 
C)  To improve health, adults must have 30-minute segments of physical activity. 
D)  To be healthy, adults must have at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week.

Question 20

Amenorrhea is painful menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

During early adulthood, most men's body composition has a higher percentage of muscle than fat.

Which statement best characterizes the notion of adulthood?

Your friend experiences bloating just before she has her period. What can you tell her about this?

Which statement best reflects the impact that the #MeToo movement has had on sexual assault cases?

An intrinsic reward for working is one's salary.

Exercise helps maintain the cardiovascular system during early adulthood.

The leading cause of death during early adulthood is cancer.

According to a Statistics Canada (2009a) survey, how did the number of LGBTQ people who experienced discrimination compare with the number of heterosexuals who experienced discrimination?

Which statement best describes the reality of sexual assault in Canada?

How does cognition develop during early adulthood?

What is the effect of parental age on chromosomal problems in their offspring?

When addicted individuals lower their intake of alcohol, they may experience symptoms such as tremors (shakes), high blood pressure, rapid heart and pulse rate, anxiety, restlessness, and weakness.

How does college or university affect cognitive development?

Which of the following characterizes physical changes during early adulthood?

Which of the following best characterizes cognitive-affective complexity?

According to your textbook, which statement best characterizes sexual harassment today?

Physical development is at its peak in early adulthood.

What is the role of prostaglandins in menstruation?

What is the relationship between physical activity and better health outcomes?

Amenorrhea is painful menstruation.

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

During early adulthood, most men's body composition has a higher percentage of muscle than fat.

Which statement best characterizes the notion of adulthood?

Your friend experiences bloating just before she has her period. What can you tell her about this?

Which statement best reflects the impact that the #MeToo movement has had on sexual assault cases?

An intrinsic reward for working is one's salary.

Exercise helps maintain the cardiovascular system during early adulthood.

The leading cause of death during early adulthood is cancer.

According to a Statistics Canada (2009a) survey, how did the number of LGBTQ people who experienced discrimination compare with the number of heterosexuals who experienced discrimination?

Which statement best describes the reality of sexual assault in Canada?

How does cognition develop during early adulthood?

What is the effect of parental age on chromosomal problems in their offspring?

When addicted individuals lower their intake of alcohol, they may experience symptoms such as tremors (shakes), high blood pressure, rapid heart and pulse rate, anxiety, restlessness, and weakness.

How does college or university affect cognitive development?

Which of the following characterizes physical changes during early adulthood?

Which of the following best characterizes cognitive-affective complexity?

According to your textbook, which statement best characterizes sexual harassment today?

Physical development is at its peak in early adulthood.

What is the role of prostaglandins in menstruation?

What is the relationship between physical activity and better health outcomes?

Amenorrhea is painful menstruation.

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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