Exam 13: Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Nikolai is a 20-year-old young man. When asked whether he thinks he has become an adult, he replies "In some respects yes and in other respects no." Nikolai is not completely dependent on his parents, but he is not yet fully self-supporting. In the context of the characteristics of emerging adulthood theorized by Jeffrey Arnett, Nikolai is _____.

A vaccine is available that prevents most young women from being infected with genital warts and is best administered before they become sexually active.

Karl is 21 years old. As an emerging adult, which of the following actions taken by him indicates a "revolving door" existence?

After age _________, women are usually advised to have their fetuses checked for Down's syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. ​

Identify a true statement about cognitive development.

Which of the following is true of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

The work ethic is an intrinsic reason to work, which involves the view that:

The changes of aging in the cardiovascular system begin in early adulthood.

The transmission of _____ can occur by touching an infectious chancre.

The symptoms of chlamydia include:

According to research, which of the following is true of HIV/AIDS?

According to Donald Super, during the second or _________, from about 11 through high school, children base their choices on their interests, abilities, and limitations, as well as glamour. ​

An acquaintance rape is less likely to be reported to the police than a stranger rape.

In the context of the data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics in the United States in 2014, which of the following is true of the causes of death during early adulthood?

Crystallized intelligence declines with age.

During early adulthood, _____.

Which of the following statements is true of aging?

Briefly describe the stages in Donald Super's theory of career development.

Patricia is the HR manager at a software firm. She is good at her work and is appreciated by her employers. This recognition and respect for her work that she receives inspires her to perform better. Which of the following is the primary intrinsic motive that inspires Patricia to perform better at work?

As people mature, Labouvie-Vief found that they tend to develop a cognitive-affective complexity that enables them to harbor both positive and negative feelings about their career choices.