Exam 14: Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood

Gloria's marriage was riddled with jealousy, emotional highs and lows, and desperation about whether her husband returned her affection. Though she offered support to her husband, Gloria did so in ways that poorly fit his needs. Based on this information, it is likely that Gloria has a(n) __________ attachment history.

Most well-educated, career-oriented women expect a(n) __________ marriage.

Just 16 percent of contemporary U.S. 18- to 29-year-olds __________.

Following a social clock of some kind seems to foster __________.

Among U.S. adults age 40 and older, 85 percent of women and 76 percent of men __________.

Overall, people over age 35 who have always been single __________.

Improved family communication, improved parent-child interaction, and social support are all benefits of __________.

Emma left home to attend college and lived on her own until she got married. As her own children grew up and left home, Emma's parenting responsibilities declined. She eventually retired and her husband died. This series of phases that Emma has experienced is referred to as the __________.

As young adults develop romantic ties and marry, __________.

Many perpetrators treated for partner abuse __________.

Americans Faye and Max met in graduate school and married after they both graduated. They both work full-time. Which of the following is most likely true?

In today's complex world, men and women are __________ than in previous generations.

Barry, a 21-year-old college student, has spent a lot of time exploring the breadth of his career options and has not yet made a commitment to a major. Johanna, age 20, committed to an engineering major and has been exploring her decision in depth. Which statement is most likely true?

Overall, children of lesbian and gay parents can be distinguished from other families by __________.

Fathers frequently turn to __________ to figure out how to relate to their child.

According to Vaillant, men focus on __________ in their twenties.

At present, 49 percent of U.S. adults __________.

Within the family life cycle, stress tends to be greatest __________.

Today's emerging adults __________.

Which statement is true about children of never-married mothers?