Question 1

One criticism of the concept of emerging adulthood is

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A)  emerging adulthood fails to describe the experiences of most young people in industrialized nations. 
B)  research on emerging adulthood largely emphasizes its societal benefits. 
C)  at no time has adulthood in complex societies been attained at a distinct moment. 
D)  emerging adulthood is rapidly expanding in developing nations. 
A)  emerging adulthood fails to describe the experiences of most young people in industrialized nations. 
B)  research on emerging adulthood largely emphasizes its societal benefits. 
C)  at no time has adulthood in complex societies been attained at a distinct moment. 
D)  emerging adulthood is rapidly expanding in developing nations. C

Question 2

The overwhelming majority of young people in traditional, non-Western countries

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A)  experience a prolonged emerging adulthood. 
B)  enter marriage late. 
C)  enter lifelong work late. 
D)  have no emerging adulthood. 
A)  experience a prolonged emerging adulthood. 
B)  enter marriage late. 
C)  enter lifelong work late. 
D)  have no emerging adulthood. D

Question 3

Which of the following is true about identity development in emerging adulthood?

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A)  Young people usually explore in depth, but not in breadth. 
B)  Young people usually explore in breadth, but not in depth. 
C)  Young people usually explore possibilities in breadth and then in depth. 
D)  Most college students make commitments, but fail to evaluate them. 
A)  Young people usually explore in depth, but not in breadth. 
B)  Young people usually explore in breadth, but not in depth. 
C)  Young people usually explore possibilities in breadth and then in depth. 
D)  Most college students make commitments, but fail to evaluate them. C

Question 4

Which of the following young adults is the most likely to live independently?

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A)  Alan, a Caucasian American 
B)  Isaiah, an African American 
C)  Jesus, a Hispanic American 
D)  Tommy, a Native American 
A)  Alan, a Caucasian American 
B)  Isaiah, an African American 
C)  Jesus, a Hispanic American 
D)  Tommy, a Native American

Question 5

Emerging adulthood

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A)  spans from ages 16 to 18 years old. 
B)  is a new transitional period extending from the late teens to the mid-twenties. 
C)  is evident in nonindustrialized countries. 
D)  is a time of certainty and focus. 
A)  spans from ages 16 to 18 years old. 
B)  is a new transitional period extending from the late teens to the mid-twenties. 
C)  is evident in nonindustrialized countries. 
D)  is a time of certainty and focus.

Question 6

Nearly half of American 18- to 25-year olds

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A)  earn a bachelor's degree by age 22. 
B)  enter graduate school. 
C)  return to their parents' home for brief periods after first leaving. 
D)  view marriage and parenthood as crucial markers of adult status. 
A)  earn a bachelor's degree by age 22. 
B)  enter graduate school. 
C)  return to their parents' home for brief periods after first leaving. 
D)  view marriage and parenthood as crucial markers of adult status.

Question 7

Eventually, the most mature individuals progress to

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A)  dualistic thinking. 
B)  commitment within relativistic thinking. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  intuitive rationality. 
A)  dualistic thinking. 
B)  commitment within relativistic thinking. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  intuitive rationality.

Question 8

Annika, an emerging adult, lives with her overprotective mother. Annika's mother calls her employer when she has to be absent from work and helps her complete her community college homework. Annika probably

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A)  feels connected and secure. 
B)  has high self-esteem. 
C)  is poorly adjusted. 
D)  is identity achieved. 
A)  feels connected and secure. 
B)  has high self-esteem. 
C)  is poorly adjusted. 
D)  is identity achieved.

Question 9

Which of the following is true?

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A)  More U.S. young people today vote than in previous generations. 
B)  More U.S. young people today engage in political party activities than in previous generations. 
C)  During emerging adulthood, attendance at religious services drops to its lowest level throughout the lifespan. 
D)  Emerging adults who view religion as important in their lives engage in less community service. 
A)  More U.S. young people today vote than in previous generations. 
B)  More U.S. young people today engage in political party activities than in previous generations. 
C)  During emerging adulthood, attendance at religious services drops to its lowest level throughout the lifespan. 
D)  Emerging adults who view religion as important in their lives engage in less community service.

Question 10

Extended education, delayed career entry, and postponed marriage all result in ________ for those in emerging adulthood.

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A)  great residential instability 
B)  an inability to commit to long-term romantic relationships 
C)  long-term career stability 
D)  a great sense of security 
A)  great residential instability 
B)  an inability to commit to long-term romantic relationships 
C)  long-term career stability 
D)  a great sense of security

Question 11

When college students tackle challenging, ill-structured problems, interaction among individuals who are _________________ is beneficial.

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A)  equal in authority but greater in knowledge 
B)  roughly equal in authority and knowledge 
C)  greater in authority and equal in knowledge 
D)  lesser in authority and knowledge 
A)  equal in authority but greater in knowledge 
B)  roughly equal in authority and knowledge 
C)  greater in authority and equal in knowledge 
D)  lesser in authority and knowledge

Question 12

Identity achievement in the vocational realm

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A)  is more challenging for women than for men. 
B)  usually occurs by age 21. 
C)  is easier for women in male-dominated careers. 
D)  is more challenging for men than for women. 
A)  is more challenging for women than for men. 
B)  usually occurs by age 21. 
C)  is easier for women in male-dominated careers. 
D)  is more challenging for men than for women.

Question 13

Exposure to multiple viewpoints during emerging adulthood

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A)  often confuses young people, thereby delaying commitment to life goals. 
B)  encourages young people to adopt rigid values and beliefs. 
C)  often causes young people to rebel against their family values for a period of time. 
D)  encourages young people to look more closely at themselves, thereby developing a more complex self-concept. 
A)  often confuses young people, thereby delaying commitment to life goals. 
B)  encourages young people to adopt rigid values and beliefs. 
C)  often causes young people to rebel against their family values for a period of time. 
D)  encourages young people to look more closely at themselves, thereby developing a more complex self-concept.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about emerging adulthood?

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A)  It is primarily found in low-SES ethnic minority groups. 
B)  Emerging adults are actually adolescents who take on adult responsibilities. 
C)  Most parents of emerging adults view their children as not yet fully adult. 
D)  Adult milestones are highly consistent in time and order across individuals. 
A)  It is primarily found in low-SES ethnic minority groups. 
B)  Emerging adults are actually adolescents who take on adult responsibilities. 
C)  Most parents of emerging adults view their children as not yet fully adult. 
D)  Adult milestones are highly consistent in time and order across individuals.

Question 15

Our reflections on how we arrived at facts, beliefs, and ideas are called

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A)  dualistic thinking. 
B)  cognitive dissonance. 
C)  relativistic thinking. 
D)  epistemic cognition. 
A)  dualistic thinking. 
B)  cognitive dissonance. 
C)  relativistic thinking. 
D)  epistemic cognition.

Question 16

Nearly all U.S. young people are sexually active by age

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A)  18. 
B)  20. 
C)  22. 
D)  25. 
A)  18. 
B)  20. 
C)  22. 
D)  25.

Question 17

Lincoln, an American adult, is asked: "Do you consider yourself to have reached adulthood?" He responds that he feels that he is truly an adult. Lincoln is probably ________ years old.

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A)  18 or 19 
B)  20 to 22 
C)  23 to 25 
D)  26 to 35 
A)  18 or 19 
B)  20 to 22 
C)  23 to 25 
D)  26 to 35

Question 18

Andrew is an emerging adult. He is likely to say that ________ is essential for him to attain adult status.

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A)  getting married 
B)  settling into a career 
C)  finishing his education 
D)  constructing a worldview 
A)  getting married 
B)  settling into a career 
C)  finishing his education 
D)  constructing a worldview

Question 19

Which of the following activities peaks between ages 18 and 24?

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A)  drug taking 
B)  religious service attendance 
C)  political activism 
D)  community involvement 
A)  drug taking 
B)  religious service attendance 
C)  political activism 
D)  community involvement

Question 20

Many ethnic minority young people

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A)  experience a longer period of emerging adulthood than their Caucasian agemates. 
B)  arrive at emerging adulthood with experiences that compromise their academic preparedness for college. 
C)  complete their college degrees by age 23 and enroll in graduate school shortly thereafter. 
D)  focus on career goals over finding a long-term romantic partner. 
A)  experience a longer period of emerging adulthood than their Caucasian agemates. 
B)  arrive at emerging adulthood with experiences that compromise their academic preparedness for college. 
C)  complete their college degrees by age 23 and enroll in graduate school shortly thereafter. 
D)  focus on career goals over finding a long-term romantic partner.

One criticism of the concept of emerging adulthood is

The overwhelming majority of young people in traditional, non-Western countries

Which of the following is true about identity development in emerging adulthood?

Which of the following young adults is the most likely to live independently?

Emerging adulthood

Nearly half of American 18- to 25-year olds

Eventually, the most mature individuals progress to

Annika, an emerging adult, lives with her overprotective mother. Annika's mother calls her employer when she has to be absent from work and helps her complete her community college homework. Annika probably

Which of the following is true?

Extended education, delayed career entry, and postponed marriage all result in ________ for those in emerging adulthood.

When college students tackle challenging, ill-structured problems, interaction among individuals who are _________________ is beneficial.

Identity achievement in the vocational realm

Exposure to multiple viewpoints during emerging adulthood

Which of the following is true about emerging adulthood?

Our reflections on how we arrived at facts, beliefs, and ideas are called

Nearly all U.S. young people are sexually active by age

Lincoln, an American adult, is asked: "Do you consider yourself to have reached adulthood?" He responds that he feels that he is truly an adult. Lincoln is probably ________ years old.

Andrew is an emerging adult. He is likely to say that ________ is essential for him to attain adult status.

Which of the following activities peaks between ages 18 and 24?

Many ethnic minority young people

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Exam 17: Emerging Adulthood

One criticism of the concept of emerging adulthood is

The overwhelming majority of young people in traditional, non-Western countries

Which of the following is true about identity development in emerging adulthood?

Which of the following young adults is the most likely to live independently?

Emerging adulthood

Nearly half of American 18- to 25-year olds

Eventually, the most mature individuals progress to

Annika, an emerging adult, lives with her overprotective mother. Annika's mother calls her employer when she has to be absent from work and helps her complete her community college homework. Annika probably

Which of the following is true?

Extended education, delayed career entry, and postponed marriage all result in ________ for those in emerging adulthood.

When college students tackle challenging, ill-structured problems, interaction among individuals who are _________________ is beneficial.

Identity achievement in the vocational realm

Exposure to multiple viewpoints during emerging adulthood

Which of the following is true about emerging adulthood?

Our reflections on how we arrived at facts, beliefs, and ideas are called

Nearly all U.S. young people are sexually active by age

Lincoln, an American adult, is asked: "Do you consider yourself to have reached adulthood?" He responds that he feels that he is truly an adult. Lincoln is probably ________ years old.

Andrew is an emerging adult. He is likely to say that ________ is essential for him to attain adult status.

Which of the following activities peaks between ages 18 and 24?

Many ethnic minority young people

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

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Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

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