Question 1

Calcium levels are important in emerging adulthood because adequate intake during these years is essential for optimizing:

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal vitamin density. 
B)  skeletal mineral density. 
C)  bone vitamin density. 
D)  bone mineral density. 
A)  skeletal vitamin density. 
B)  skeletal mineral density. 
C)  bone vitamin density. 
D)  bone mineral density.

Question 2

If non-Western countries follow in the path of changes that have taken place in the United States, we can expect to see a global ________ in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase; age at first birth 
B)  decrease; age at first birth 
C)  increase; high school graduation rates 
D)  decrease; high school graduation rates 
A)  increase; age at first birth 
B)  decrease; age at first birth 
C)  increase; high school graduation rates 
D)  decrease; high school graduation rates

Question 3

For all emerging adults, accumulation of bone mass through age 30 is valuable against loss of bone mass due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  normative aging in the future. 
B)  bone disease in the future. 
C)  overexertion in emerging adulthood. 
D)  substance use in emerging adulthood. 
A)  normative aging in the future. 
B)  bone disease in the future. 
C)  overexertion in emerging adulthood. 
D)  substance use in emerging adulthood.

Question 4

In emerging adulthood, bone growth ceases as a function of the reduction in _________________, a primary catalyst in bone production.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones, primarily estrogen 
B)  hormones, primarily testosterone 
C)  enzymes, primarily lactase 
D)  enzymes, primarily protease 
A)  hormones, primarily estrogen 
B)  hormones, primarily testosterone 
C)  enzymes, primarily lactase 
D)  enzymes, primarily protease

Question 5

Vitality refers to the capacity to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent disease. 
B)  die. 
C)  recover from disease. 
D)  live. 
A)  prevent disease. 
B)  die. 
C)  recover from disease. 
D)  live.

Question 6

By definition, making progress toward adult roles and responsibilities involves an increase in independence and a decrease in __________ dependence on parents.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  instrumental 
C)  financial 
D)  cognitive 
A)  emotional 
B)  instrumental 
C)  financial 
D)  cognitive

Question 7

The Japanese seijen seiki is a ____________ ceremony that unites the culture in a shared understanding of the age at which young people make the transition to adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  religious 
B)  rite of passage 
C)  childhood 
D)  school 
A)  religious 
B)  rite of passage 
C)  childhood 
D)  school

Question 8

One feature of emerging adulthood, __________________, is evidenced by numerous changes young people make in where they live, the jobs they have, and the people with whom they are in relationships during these years.

Accepted Answer

A)  instability 
B)  identity exploration 
C)  feeling in-between 
D)  a time of possibilities 
A)  instability 
B)  identity exploration 
C)  feeling in-between 
D)  a time of possibilities

Question 9

Which of the following is a criterion of substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking substances in increasing amounts 
B)  wanting but not managing to cut down on the substance use 
C)  experiencing cravings and urges to use the substance 
D)  all of the choices 
A)  taking substances in increasing amounts 
B)  wanting but not managing to cut down on the substance use 
C)  experiencing cravings and urges to use the substance 
D)  all of the choices

Question 10

Emerging adults who have poor sleep habits, poor diets, and weight problems are likely to have general deficits in:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-control. 
C)  self-regulation. 
D)  self-awareness. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-control. 
C)  self-regulation. 
D)  self-awareness.

Question 11

Emerging adulthood is an economically vulnerable period of the lifespan due to the fact that during periods of economic stress, they are more likely to experience _________________ compared to older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  long work hours 
B)  overnight shifts 
C)  unemployment 
D)  poor management 
A)  long work hours 
B)  overnight shifts 
C)  unemployment 
D)  poor management

Question 12

The reproductive system is mature by emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A life course health approach is useful for understanding not only the development of disease, but also the ____________ in emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  promotion of health 
B)  standards of health 
C)  treatment of disease 
D)  prevention of disease 
A)  promotion of health 
B)  standards of health 
C)  treatment of disease 
D)  prevention of disease

Question 14

Programs designed to slow skeletal aging in later adulthood see emerging adulthood as an age period during which healthy eating, regular exercise, hormonal balance, and _______________ are key elements of successful prevention efforts.

Accepted Answer

A)  auditory health 
B)  vision health 
C)  mental health 
D)  dental health 
A)  auditory health 
B)  vision health 
C)  mental health 
D)  dental health

Question 15

Brain maturation in emerging adulthood primarily results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  less communication within the right hemisphere. 
B)  more communication within the right hemisphere. 
C)  more communication between brain regions. 
D)  less communication between brain regions. 
A)  less communication within the right hemisphere. 
B)  more communication within the right hemisphere. 
C)  more communication between brain regions. 
D)  less communication between brain regions.

Question 16

Cognitive development is associated with advances in reasoning about social justice issues in emerging adulthood because cognitive development gives rise to:

Accepted Answer

A)  forensic development. 
B)  moral development. 
C)  logical reasoning. 
D)  emotion-focused reasoning. 
A)  forensic development. 
B)  moral development. 
C)  logical reasoning. 
D)  emotion-focused reasoning.

Question 17

The benefits of physical activity in emerging adulthood are clear, yet research has yet to determine whether better physical health is a(n)_________________ of physical activity levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  cause or effect 
B)  direct or indirect benefit 
C)  accurate indicator 
D)  accurate predictor 
A)  cause or effect 
B)  direct or indirect benefit 
C)  accurate indicator 
D)  accurate predictor

Question 18

To optimize natural fertility and reduce the likelihood that she will have difficulties associated with age-related infertility, a woman should plan to have children before age:

Accepted Answer

A)  30. 
B)  35. 
C)  40. 
D)  45. 
A)  30. 
B)  35. 
C)  40. 
D)  45.

Question 19

Senescence refers to a gradual decline in:

Accepted Answer

A)  memory systems. 
B)  cognitive systems. 
C)  physical systems. 
D)  neurological systems. 
A)  memory systems. 
B)  cognitive systems. 
C)  physical systems. 
D)  neurological systems.

Question 20

Cote's counterargument to the theory of emerging adulthood fundamentally debates Arnett's assertion that emerging adulthood:

Accepted Answer

A)  is unique to the twenty-first century. 
B)  is a distinct stage of lifespan development. 
C)  involves a developmental crisis. 
D)  is evidence of delayed development. 
A)  is unique to the twenty-first century. 
B)  is a distinct stage of lifespan development. 
C)  involves a developmental crisis. 
D)  is evidence of delayed development.

Calcium levels are important in emerging adulthood because adequate intake during these years is essential for optimizing:

If non-Western countries follow in the path of changes that have taken place in the United States, we can expect to see a global in __.

For all emerging adults, accumulation of bone mass through age 30 is valuable against loss of bone mass due to:

In emerging adulthood, bone growth ceases as a function of the reduction in _________________, a primary catalyst in bone production.

Vitality refers to the capacity to:

By definition, making progress toward adult roles and responsibilities involves an increase in independence and a decrease in __________ dependence on parents.

The Japanese seijen seiki is a ____________ ceremony that unites the culture in a shared understanding of the age at which young people make the transition to adulthood.

One feature of emerging adulthood, __________________, is evidenced by numerous changes young people make in where they live, the jobs they have, and the people with whom they are in relationships during these years.

Which of the following is a criterion of substance use disorder?

Emerging adults who have poor sleep habits, poor diets, and weight problems are likely to have general deficits in:

Emerging adulthood is an economically vulnerable period of the lifespan due to the fact that during periods of economic stress, they are more likely to experience _________________ compared to older adults.

The reproductive system is mature by emerging adulthood.

A life course health approach is useful for understanding not only the development of disease, but also the ____________ in emerging adulthood.

Programs designed to slow skeletal aging in later adulthood see emerging adulthood as an age period during which healthy eating, regular exercise, hormonal balance, and _______________ are key elements of successful prevention efforts.

Brain maturation in emerging adulthood primarily results in:

Cognitive development is associated with advances in reasoning about social justice issues in emerging adulthood because cognitive development gives rise to:

The benefits of physical activity in emerging adulthood are clear, yet research has yet to determine whether better physical health is a(n)_________________ of physical activity levels.

To optimize natural fertility and reduce the likelihood that she will have difficulties associated with age-related infertility, a woman should plan to have children before age:

Senescence refers to a gradual decline in:

Cote's counterargument to the theory of emerging adulthood fundamentally debates Arnett's assertion that emerging adulthood:

Understanding Human Development: Theories and Approaches

Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy: The First Two Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood:two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood: Two to Six Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years Old

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Adult-Hood

Physical and Cognitive Development in the Later Years

Socioemotional Development in the Later Years

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Calcium levels are important in emerging adulthood because adequate intake during these years is essential for optimizing:

If non-Western countries follow in the path of changes that have taken place in the United States, we can expect to see a global ________ in __________.

For all emerging adults, accumulation of bone mass through age 30 is valuable against loss of bone mass due to:

In emerging adulthood, bone growth ceases as a function of the reduction in _________________, a primary catalyst in bone production.

Vitality refers to the capacity to:

By definition, making progress toward adult roles and responsibilities involves an increase in independence and a decrease in __________ dependence on parents.

The Japanese seijen seiki is a ____________ ceremony that unites the culture in a shared understanding of the age at which young people make the transition to adulthood.

One feature of emerging adulthood, __________________, is evidenced by numerous changes young people make in where they live, the jobs they have, and the people with whom they are in relationships during these years.

Which of the following is a criterion of substance use disorder?

Emerging adults who have poor sleep habits, poor diets, and weight problems are likely to have general deficits in:

Emerging adulthood is an economically vulnerable period of the lifespan due to the fact that during periods of economic stress, they are more likely to experience _________________ compared to older adults.

The reproductive system is mature by emerging adulthood.

A life course health approach is useful for understanding not only the development of disease, but also the ____________ in emerging adulthood.

Programs designed to slow skeletal aging in later adulthood see emerging adulthood as an age period during which healthy eating, regular exercise, hormonal balance, and _______________ are key elements of successful prevention efforts.

Brain maturation in emerging adulthood primarily results in:

Cognitive development is associated with advances in reasoning about social justice issues in emerging adulthood because cognitive development gives rise to:

The benefits of physical activity in emerging adulthood are clear, yet research has yet to determine whether better physical health is a(n)_________________ of physical activity levels.

To optimize natural fertility and reduce the likelihood that she will have difficulties associated with age-related infertility, a woman should plan to have children before age:

Senescence refers to a gradual decline in:

Cote's counterargument to the theory of emerging adulthood fundamentally debates Arnett's assertion that emerging adulthood:

Understanding Human Development: Theories and Approaches

Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy: The First Two Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood:two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood: Two to Six Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years Old

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Adult-Hood

Physical and Cognitive Development in the Later Years

Socioemotional Development in the Later Years

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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If non-Western countries follow in the path of changes that have taken place in the United States, we can expect to see a global in __.