Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

When asked about her future vocational choice,14-year-old Solange says,"I'm good at math and I like solving problems.But I like helping people.So maybe teaching math or working as an engineer would be good." Solange is in the __________ period of vocational development.

Which statement about non-college-bound young adults is true?

Yao is 45 years old.How has the maximum vital capacity of his lungs changed from when he was 25?

College students who __________ show large cognitive gains.

Decreased vigor of the immune response seems to be __________.

Which statement about men who choose nontraditional careers is true?

Jin is a male librarian.Which individual is the most likely to be critical of Jin's career choice?

Colleges that __________ have a higher percentage of dropouts.

The more discrimination overweight people report,the __________.

Virgil,Pearl,Sherise,and Alonso recently joined Alcoholics Anonymous.Which statement is probably true?

Dr.Castillo focuses her research on postformal thought.She studies how __________ in adulthood.

Xavier believes everything his college professor says because she is in a respected position.He thinks that knowledge is certain and that the professor has that knowledge.Xavier is engaged in __________.

Almost without exception,__________.

Which statement is true about sexually transmitted infections?

The physical changes of the adult years are __________.

Compared to their traditional-career counterparts,men who choose traditionally female-dominated careers __________.

The earlier young people start smoking,the __________.

College students who are __________ are more likely to graduate.

Briefly describe the psychological impact of attending college.

In some species,__________ is/are associated with longer life.