Question 1

As people grow old, their social network shrinks. Consequently, their health

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A)  is very much likely to decline. 
B)  paradoxically tends to improve. 
C)  is not affected at all, as the two variables are not correlated. 
D)  is maintained, but only if the inner core of the network remains intact. 
A)  is very much likely to decline. 
B)  paradoxically tends to improve. 
C)  is not affected at all, as the two variables are not correlated. 
D)  is maintained, but only if the inner core of the network remains intact. D

Question 2

In the mid-1960s, most people surveyed agreed that individuals should marry in their late teens, finish school and go to work by age 22, and settle on a career by their mid-20s. If surveyed today, most people would

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A)  agree with all of the above. 
B)  agree with age of marriage but disagree about school, work, and career. 
C)  agree about school, work, and career but disagree with age of marriage. 
D)  not agree with any of these. 
A)  agree with all of the above. 
B)  agree with age of marriage but disagree about school, work, and career. 
C)  agree about school, work, and career but disagree with age of marriage. 
D)  not agree with any of these. D

Question 3

According to Erikson, in young adulthood, the psychosocial crisis that needs to be resolved is

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A)  industry vs. inferiority. 
B)  intimacy vs. isolation. 
C)  identity vs. role confusion. 
D)  generativity vs. stagnation. 
A)  industry vs. inferiority. 
B)  intimacy vs. isolation. 
C)  identity vs. role confusion. 
D)  generativity vs. stagnation. B

Question 4

According to Donald Super, career development unfolds across the lifespan in how many stages?

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A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 5

Compared to new fathers, new mothers are

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A)  more apt to be satisfied in their marriage. 
B)  less apt to feel isolated. 
C)  more apt to find new parenthood stressful. 
D)  less apt to take a leave of absence from work. 
A)  more apt to be satisfied in their marriage. 
B)  less apt to feel isolated. 
C)  more apt to find new parenthood stressful. 
D)  less apt to take a leave of absence from work.

Question 6

Thirteen-year-old Drew and seven of his friends have formed a band. After becoming finalists on a TV talent search show, they stand a good chance of receiving a recording contract and achieving fame and fortune. As a result, their families are very proud of them, and they feel good about themselves. One difficulty that Drew and his band mates might face from violating the social clock by attaining a career at such an early age is

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A)  disapproval of others. 
B)  a decline in self-esteem. 
C)  lack of peer support. 
D)  problems with school schedules. 
A)  disapproval of others. 
B)  a decline in self-esteem. 
C)  lack of peer support. 
D)  problems with school schedules.

Question 7

The majority of Americans now view marriage as

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A)  a personal goal and a component of the good life. 
B)  an alternative lifestyle. 
C)  a relic of another age. 
D)  necessary only for those planning on having children. 
A)  a personal goal and a component of the good life. 
B)  an alternative lifestyle. 
C)  a relic of another age. 
D)  necessary only for those planning on having children.

Question 8

Kathy is very shy. Consequently, when she goes out on a date, she discloses very little about herself. How would that most likely make her date feel?

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A)  He is likely to feel that he needs to be more disclosing with her. 
B)  He is likely to feel that she is an intriguing woman of mystery. 
C)  He is likely to feel that she does not trust him. 
D)  He is likely to feel that it does not matter. 
A)  He is likely to feel that he needs to be more disclosing with her. 
B)  He is likely to feel that she is an intriguing woman of mystery. 
C)  He is likely to feel that she does not trust him. 
D)  He is likely to feel that it does not matter.

Question 9

One change in the job market that was brought about by technological changes is the creation of more jobs

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A)  requiring only a high school education. 
B)  in service and retail. 
C)  in manufacturing. 
D)  for union members. 
A)  requiring only a high school education. 
B)  in service and retail. 
C)  in manufacturing. 
D)  for union members.

Question 10

Attachment styles tend to be

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A)  generally unstable and changeable. 
B)  generally unstable but hard to change. 
C)  stable over time and not subject to change. 
D)  stable over time but subject to change. 
A)  generally unstable and changeable. 
B)  generally unstable but hard to change. 
C)  stable over time and not subject to change. 
D)  stable over time but subject to change.

Question 11

Which of the following individuals based his or her occupational choice on intrinsic work rewards?

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A)  Felicia, who became a banker because she came from a poor family and always dreamed of working with and having a lot of money 
B)  Greg, who became a salesman because he always found it very enjoyable to meet and talk with new people 
C)  Owen, who became an architect because ever since he was a little boy, he always liked sketching buildings 
D)  Whitney, who became a kindergarten teacher in an impoverished neighborhood because she wanted to make a difference in children's lives 
A)  Felicia, who became a banker because she came from a poor family and always dreamed of working with and having a lot of money 
B)  Greg, who became a salesman because he always found it very enjoyable to meet and talk with new people 
C)  Owen, who became an architect because ever since he was a little boy, he always liked sketching buildings 
D)  Whitney, who became a kindergarten teacher in an impoverished neighborhood because she wanted to make a difference in children's lives

Question 12

Recentering refers to

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A)  control shifting from parents to the young adult. 
B)  changes in an individual's personality as he or she transitions from adolescence into young adulthood. 
C)  parental influence on a young adult's occupational choice. 
D)  the slowing down of biological development and the speeding up of cognitive and socioemotional development. 
A)  control shifting from parents to the young adult. 
B)  changes in an individual's personality as he or she transitions from adolescence into young adulthood. 
C)  parental influence on a young adult's occupational choice. 
D)  the slowing down of biological development and the speeding up of cognitive and socioemotional development.

Question 13

According to Donald Super, in middle adulthood, people concentrate on which phase of career development?

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A)  Crystallization 
B)  Exploration 
C)  Disengagement 
D)  Maintenance 
A)  Crystallization 
B)  Exploration 
C)  Disengagement 
D)  Maintenance

Question 14

After Louisa and Tom decided to move in together, Louisa did some research on a reputable site and was surprised to find out that

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A)  breakups are less messy or intense for cohabiting couples than for married couples. 
B)  half of all cohabiting relationships end in the first year. 
C)  premarital cohabitation leads to marital dissatisfaction. 
D)  people in cohabiting relationships are less likely to have divorced parents. 
A)  breakups are less messy or intense for cohabiting couples than for married couples. 
B)  half of all cohabiting relationships end in the first year. 
C)  premarital cohabitation leads to marital dissatisfaction. 
D)  people in cohabiting relationships are less likely to have divorced parents.

Question 15

Glenn, who was engaged to Rita, had a secure attachment style. Now that Rita broke off their engagement, Glenn, who is devastated, might be expected to

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A)  drown his sorrow in alcohol. 
B)  be unable to adjust to the loss. 
C)  reflect constructively about it. 
D)  ruminate. 
A)  drown his sorrow in alcohol. 
B)  be unable to adjust to the loss. 
C)  reflect constructively about it. 
D)  ruminate.

Question 16

Alida chose to become a psychiatric nurse because after an aunt she loved was institutionalized, she felt the need to help care for those who were mentally ill. Alida's choice of occupation was based on the importance to her of which work rewards?

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A)  Altruistic 
B)  Extrinsic 
C)  Intrinsic 
D)  Social 
A)  Altruistic 
B)  Extrinsic 
C)  Intrinsic 
D)  Social

Question 17

Personality traits are similar to childhood

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A)  internal working models. 
B)  developmental trajectories. 
C)  self-conceptions. 
D)  temperament. 
A)  internal working models. 
B)  developmental trajectories. 
C)  self-conceptions. 
D)  temperament.

Question 18

Morgan is a self-assured, independent young woman who likes go out on dates but doesn't really trust men. Consequently, she never experiences intimacy in her relationships. Morgan appears to have which attachment style?

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A)  Dismissive-avoidant 
B)  Fearful-avoidant 
C)  Preoccupied 
D)  Secure 
A)  Dismissive-avoidant 
B)  Fearful-avoidant 
C)  Preoccupied 
D)  Secure

Question 19

Individuals who are low in avoidance about intimacy and low in anxiety about rejection are said to have what type of attachment style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dismissive-avoidant 
B)  Fearful-avoidant 
C)  Preoccupied 
D)  Secure 
A)  Dismissive-avoidant 
B)  Fearful-avoidant 
C)  Preoccupied 
D)  Secure

Question 20

Of the following, the one who is statistically most likely to get divorced is

Accepted Answer

A)  an 18-year-old whose parents stayed married. 
B)  a 22-year-old whose parents stayed married. 
C)  a 26-year-old whose parents stayed married. 
D)  a 20-year-old whose parents were divorced. 
A)  an 18-year-old whose parents stayed married. 
B)  a 22-year-old whose parents stayed married. 
C)  a 26-year-old whose parents stayed married. 
D)  a 20-year-old whose parents were divorced.

As people grow old, their social network shrinks. Consequently, their health

In the mid-1960s, most people surveyed agreed that individuals should marry in their late teens, finish school and go to work by age 22, and settle on a career by their mid-20s. If surveyed today, most people would

According to Erikson, in young adulthood, the psychosocial crisis that needs to be resolved is

According to Donald Super, career development unfolds across the lifespan in how many stages?

Compared to new fathers, new mothers are

The majority of Americans now view marriage as

Kathy is very shy. Consequently, when she goes out on a date, she discloses very little about herself. How would that most likely make her date feel?

One change in the job market that was brought about by technological changes is the creation of more jobs

Attachment styles tend to be

Which of the following individuals based his or her occupational choice on intrinsic work rewards?

Recentering refers to

According to Donald Super, in middle adulthood, people concentrate on which phase of career development?

After Louisa and Tom decided to move in together, Louisa did some research on a reputable site and was surprised to find out that

Glenn, who was engaged to Rita, had a secure attachment style. Now that Rita broke off their engagement, Glenn, who is devastated, might be expected to

Alida chose to become a psychiatric nurse because after an aunt she loved was institutionalized, she felt the need to help care for those who were mentally ill. Alida's choice of occupation was based on the importance to her of which work rewards?

Personality traits are similar to childhood

Morgan is a self-assured, independent young woman who likes go out on dates but doesn't really trust men. Consequently, she never experiences intimacy in her relationships. Morgan appears to have which attachment style?

Individuals who are low in avoidance about intimacy and low in anxiety about rejection are said to have what type of attachment style?

Of the following, the one who is statistically most likely to get divorced is

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Exam 11: Socioemotional Development in Young Adulthood

As people grow old, their social network shrinks. Consequently, their health

In the mid-1960s, most people surveyed agreed that individuals should marry in their late teens, finish school and go to work by age 22, and settle on a career by their mid-20s. If surveyed today, most people would

According to Erikson, in young adulthood, the psychosocial crisis that needs to be resolved is

According to Donald Super, career development unfolds across the lifespan in how many stages?

Compared to new fathers, new mothers are

The majority of Americans now view marriage as

Kathy is very shy. Consequently, when she goes out on a date, she discloses very little about herself. How would that most likely make her date feel?

One change in the job market that was brought about by technological changes is the creation of more jobs

Attachment styles tend to be

Which of the following individuals based his or her occupational choice on intrinsic work rewards?

Recentering refers to

According to Donald Super, in middle adulthood, people concentrate on which phase of career development?

After Louisa and Tom decided to move in together, Louisa did some research on a reputable site and was surprised to find out that

Glenn, who was engaged to Rita, had a secure attachment style. Now that Rita broke off their engagement, Glenn, who is devastated, might be expected to

Alida chose to become a psychiatric nurse because after an aunt she loved was institutionalized, she felt the need to help care for those who were mentally ill. Alida's choice of occupation was based on the importance to her of which work rewards?

Personality traits are similar to childhood

Morgan is a self-assured, independent young woman who likes go out on dates but doesn't really trust men. Consequently, she never experiences intimacy in her relationships. Morgan appears to have which attachment style?

Individuals who are low in avoidance about intimacy and low in anxiety about rejection are said to have what type of attachment style?

Of the following, the one who is statistically most likely to get divorced is

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Nature With Nurture, Conception, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy, Hysical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood

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Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

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