Question 1

Emerging adults typically feel that they have very limited options in life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the context of the adulthood phase, which of the following is a true statement about women?

Accepted Answer

A)  After the age of 35, women are usually advised to have their fetuses checked for Down's syndrome. 
B)  In women, the quality and quantity of ova (egg cells) starts to deteriorate dramatically after the age of 20. 
C)  It is highly unusual for women to have healthy children, including their firstborn, after the age of 25. 
D)  Women experience lesser skin and hair related issues as compared to men by the end of early adulthood. 
A)  After the age of 35, women are usually advised to have their fetuses checked for Down's syndrome. 
B)  In women, the quality and quantity of ova (egg cells) starts to deteriorate dramatically after the age of 20. 
C)  It is highly unusual for women to have healthy children, including their firstborn, after the age of 25. 
D)  Women experience lesser skin and hair related issues as compared to men by the end of early adulthood.

Question 3

Paul is 60 years old. He is currently positioned as a senior manager in his workplace. Which of the following actions is he most likely to take at the retirement stage of his career?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul is likely to choose a job in acting solely because of the glamour quotient. 
B)  Paul is likely to change positions within the company by moving from the marketing to the management team. 
C)  Paul is likely to sever bonds with his workplace and undertake a second career. 
D)  Paul is likely to weigh the job requirements and rewards against his interests, abilities, and values. 
A)  Paul is likely to choose a job in acting solely because of the glamour quotient. 
B)  Paul is likely to change positions within the company by moving from the marketing to the management team. 
C)  Paul is likely to sever bonds with his workplace and undertake a second career. 
D)  Paul is likely to weigh the job requirements and rewards against his interests, abilities, and values.

Question 4

_________is a sexually transmitted disease. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple sclerosis 
B)  Tetanus 
C)  Amenorrhea 
D)  Gonorrhea 
A)  Multiple sclerosis 
B)  Tetanus 
C)  Amenorrhea 
D)  Gonorrhea

Question 5

Obese people:

Accepted Answer

A)  gain weight because of the mechanism of adaptive thermogenesis. 
B)  are less likely to indulge in binge eating. 
C)  have a low fat-to-muscle ratio. 
D)  metabolize food more slowly than those who are not obese. 
A)  gain weight because of the mechanism of adaptive thermogenesis. 
B)  are less likely to indulge in binge eating. 
C)  have a low fat-to-muscle ratio. 
D)  metabolize food more slowly than those who are not obese.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of sensory abilities during early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hearing tends to decline in the late 20s and early 30s, particularly for tones that are high in pitch. 
B)  Visual acuity declines sharply in the early 20s. 
C)  Most people in early adulthood are nearsighted and need reading glasses. 
D)  Sensory sharpness begins to decline in the early 20s. 
A)  Hearing tends to decline in the late 20s and early 30s, particularly for tones that are high in pitch. 
B)  Visual acuity declines sharply in the early 20s. 
C)  Most people in early adulthood are nearsighted and need reading glasses. 
D)  Sensory sharpness begins to decline in the early 20s.

Question 7

Which of the following is a change that occurs toward the end of early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hearing peaks during this stage. 
B)  Loss of skin elasticity and wrinkles are noticed. 
C)  Fertility in women declines, but fertility in men increases. 
D)  Most women are completely infertile. 
A)  Hearing peaks during this stage. 
B)  Loss of skin elasticity and wrinkles are noticed. 
C)  Fertility in women declines, but fertility in men increases. 
D)  Most women are completely infertile.

Question 8

Jessica's manager Kevin behaves in an inappropriate manner. He often cracks unwelcome adult jokes. Kevin also leers at Jessica's body and passes suggestive comments. Jessica is experiencing _____ at her workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  racial discrimination 
B)  red-tapeism 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  the glass ceiling effect 
A)  racial discrimination 
B)  red-tapeism 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  the glass ceiling effect

Question 9

People in college are often at the realistic choice stage of career development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Kelly's boss talks to her more often than she would like and jokes about the two of them going out after work. Even though Kelly knows he is not serious, it makes her uncomfortable. She does not even want to go to work anymore because she knows her boss will pass unnecessary comments. Kelly is experiencing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual harassment 
B)  acquaintance rape 
C)  red-tapeism 
D)  the glass ceiling effect 
A)  sexual harassment 
B)  acquaintance rape 
C)  red-tapeism 
D)  the glass ceiling effect

Question 11

As early adulthood progresses, fertility:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases for both men and women. 
B)  declines for women, but not for men. 
C)  declines gradually for both men and women. 
D)  remains stable for men and increases for women. 
A)  increases for both men and women. 
B)  declines for women, but not for men. 
C)  declines gradually for both men and women. 
D)  remains stable for men and increases for women.

Question 12

Most young adults are careless about their health during early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise is unlikely to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in early adulthood. 
B)  Exercise helps improve physical health but does not benefit the brain and cognitive performance. 
C)  Exercise can substantially reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 
D)  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults 18 and older need at least 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity seven days a week. 
A)  Exercise is unlikely to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in early adulthood. 
B)  Exercise helps improve physical health but does not benefit the brain and cognitive performance. 
C)  Exercise can substantially reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 
D)  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults 18 and older need at least 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity seven days a week.

Question 14

According to the data accumulated by the National Center for Health Statistics, the leading cause of death for late teenagers and early adults in the United States was clearly cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Shelley is 24 years old. Being an emerging adult, which of the following actions taken by her indicates a "revolving door" existence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shelley has changed three jobs in the last three months. 
B)  Shelley decides to move in with her boyfriend to get to know him better. 
C)  Shelley keeps returning to her parents' home when she is unable to pay the rent for her apartment. 
D)  Shelley decides to change her educational direction and pursue a career in acting instead of literature. 
A)  Shelley has changed three jobs in the last three months. 
B)  Shelley decides to move in with her boyfriend to get to know him better. 
C)  Shelley keeps returning to her parents' home when she is unable to pay the rent for her apartment. 
D)  Shelley decides to change her educational direction and pursue a career in acting instead of literature.

Question 16

Discuss the necessity of exercise among young adults.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. According to the Cent

Question 17

In a multicultural society or on a college campus, students may realize that judgments of good or bad are often made from a certain belief system, such as a religion or a cultural background, so that such judgments actually represent _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dualistic thinking 
B)  a lopsided view 
C)  relativistic thinking 
D)  egocentrism 
A)  dualistic thinking 
B)  a lopsided view 
C)  relativistic thinking 
D)  egocentrism

Question 18

Edie is 22 years old. Being an emerging adult, which of the following actions taken by her indicates a "revolving door" existence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edie has changed three jobs in the last eight months. 
B)  Edie decides to share an apartment with her college friends. 
C)  Edie keeps returning to her parents' home when she is between jobs. 
D)  Edie stays with her boyfriend. 
A)  Edie has changed three jobs in the last eight months. 
B)  Edie decides to share an apartment with her college friends. 
C)  Edie keeps returning to her parents' home when she is between jobs. 
D)  Edie stays with her boyfriend.

Question 19

Genital warts are caused by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pubic lice 
B)  human papilloma virus 
C)  herpes simplex virus-type 2 
D)  chlamydia trachomatous bacterium 
A)  pubic lice 
B)  human papilloma virus 
C)  herpes simplex virus-type 2 
D)  chlamydia trachomatous bacterium

Question 20

John does not particularly love his job. However, his major motive to go to work every day is the fact that he gets to meet his friends. He and his friends spend a lot of time together during the weekend and share the same interests. Which of the following is the primary intrinsic motive that inspires John to go to work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Socialization 
B)  Public roles 
C)  Self-identity 
D)  The work ethic 
A)  Socialization 
B)  Public roles 
C)  Self-identity 
D)  The work ethic

Emerging adults typically feel that they have very limited options in life.

In the context of the adulthood phase, which of the following is a true statement about women?

Paul is 60 years old. He is currently positioned as a senior manager in his workplace. Which of the following actions is he most likely to take at the retirement stage of his career?

_________is a sexually transmitted disease.

Obese people:

Which of the following is true of sensory abilities during early adulthood?

Which of the following is a change that occurs toward the end of early adulthood?

Jessica's manager Kevin behaves in an inappropriate manner. He often cracks unwelcome adult jokes. Kevin also leers at Jessica's body and passes suggestive comments. Jessica is experiencing _____ at her workplace.

People in college are often at the realistic choice stage of career development.

As early adulthood progresses, fertility:

Most young adults are careless about their health during early adulthood.

Which of the following is true of exercise?

According to the data accumulated by the National Center for Health Statistics, the leading cause of death for late teenagers and early adults in the United States was clearly cancer.

Shelley is 24 years old. Being an emerging adult, which of the following actions taken by her indicates a "revolving door" existence?

Discuss the necessity of exercise among young adults.

In a multicultural society or on a college campus, students may realize that judgments of good or bad are often made from a certain belief system, such as a religion or a cultural background, so that such judgments actually represent _____.

Edie is 22 years old. Being an emerging adult, which of the following actions taken by her indicates a "revolving door" existence?

Genital warts are caused by _____.

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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Exam 13: Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Emerging adults typically feel that they have very limited options in life.

In the context of the adulthood phase, which of the following is a true statement about women?

Paul is 60 years old. He is currently positioned as a senior manager in his workplace. Which of the following actions is he most likely to take at the retirement stage of his career?

_________is a sexually transmitted disease. ​

Obese people:

Which of the following is true of sensory abilities during early adulthood?

Which of the following is a change that occurs toward the end of early adulthood?

Jessica's manager Kevin behaves in an inappropriate manner. He often cracks unwelcome adult jokes. Kevin also leers at Jessica's body and passes suggestive comments. Jessica is experiencing _____ at her workplace.

People in college are often at the realistic choice stage of career development.

As early adulthood progresses, fertility:

Most young adults are careless about their health during early adulthood.

Which of the following is true of exercise?

According to the data accumulated by the National Center for Health Statistics, the leading cause of death for late teenagers and early adults in the United States was clearly cancer.

Shelley is 24 years old. Being an emerging adult, which of the following actions taken by her indicates a "revolving door" existence?

Discuss the necessity of exercise among young adults.

In a multicultural society or on a college campus, students may realize that judgments of good or bad are often made from a certain belief system, such as a religion or a cultural background, so that such judgments actually represent _____.

Edie is 22 years old. Being an emerging adult, which of the following actions taken by her indicates a "revolving door" existence?

Genital warts are caused by _____.

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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_________is a sexually transmitted disease.