Question 1

How does college provide students with new socialization opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Many students encounter people from racial and ethnic groups other their own.

Question 2

Which of the following groups is most likely to be a victim of partner abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Women 16 to 24 years of age 
B) Women 25 to 35 years of age 
C) Women 35 to 40 years of age 
D) Women 40 to 50 years of age 
A) Women 16 to 24 years of age 
B) Women 25 to 35 years of age 
C) Women 35 to 40 years of age 
D) Women 40 to 50 years of age A

Question 3

In order to be diagnosed with a personality disorder,a young adult has to have been exhibiting the behavior since ________.

Accepted Answer

mid- or late adolescence

Question 4

Marta behaves dramatically,always attracting attention with her sexualized manner and style of dress.If you had to label her with a personality disorder,which of the five discussed in this chapter would you suspect she best fits?

Accepted Answer

A) Narcissistic 
B) Histrionic 
C) Borderline 
D) Antisocial 
A) Narcissistic 
B) Histrionic 
C) Borderline 
D) Antisocial

Question 5

Which of the following best summarizes the differences between men's and women's brains in young adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) The sex differences that were seen in childhood and adolescence become less pronounced in young adulthood. 
B) The corpus callosum develops faster in young men than in young women. 
C) The amount,distribution,and ratio of gray matter to white matter differs considerably between men and women in young adulthood. 
D) The distribution of glial cells is markedly different between young men and young women. 
A) The sex differences that were seen in childhood and adolescence become less pronounced in young adulthood. 
B) The corpus callosum develops faster in young men than in young women. 
C) The amount,distribution,and ratio of gray matter to white matter differs considerably between men and women in young adulthood. 
D) The distribution of glial cells is markedly different between young men and young women.

Question 6

Name three medical tests that women should have beginning at age 21.Name the ages at which they should include these in their annual physical exams.

Accepted Answer

age 21 = chlamydia and cervica

Question 7

Diana kept failing her exams even though she found that she knew all the correct answers when she went back and checked to see what she missed.Her teacher suggested that she needs to slow down and read each choice before she makes a selection.Diana started to do much better on her exams.Her ability to resist writing down the first answer she thought of is what your text refers to as

Accepted Answer

A) choice-regulation. 
B) response inhibition. 
C) prudence. 
D) wisdom. 
A) choice-regulation. 
B) response inhibition. 
C) prudence. 
D) wisdom.

Question 8

Which of the following is a bacterial STD?

Accepted Answer

A) Chlamydia 
B) Herpes 
C) HPV 
D) HIV 
A) Chlamydia 
B) Herpes 
C) HPV 
D) HIV

Question 9

Among which age group in the United States are STDs most common?

Accepted Answer

A) 12-14-year olds 
B) 14-16-year olds 
C) 15-24-year olds 
D) 20-25-year olds 
A) 12-14-year olds 
B) 14-16-year olds 
C) 15-24-year olds 
D) 20-25-year olds

Question 10

Loss and graying of hair,decreased visual acuity,and changes in memory are all part of ________ aging.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Loss and graying of hair,decreased visual acuity,and...

Question 11

Which two specific changes occur in the immune system beginning in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A) Decrease in red blood cell production and white cell production 
B) Shrinking of the thyroid gland and decrease in thyroxine 
C) Shrinking of the thymus gland and production of immature T cells 
D) Gradual loss of gray matter and an increase in white blood cells 
A) Decrease in red blood cell production and white cell production 
B) Shrinking of the thyroid gland and decrease in thyroxine 
C) Shrinking of the thymus gland and production of immature T cells 
D) Gradual loss of gray matter and an increase in white blood cells

Question 12

The highest rates of STDs are found in teens and young adults.Why is this? Identify several factors that contribute to this statistic.

Accepted Answer

The risk-taking attitudes of teens may p

Question 13

African American students who attend historically Black institutions show more gains in both ________ and ________ competence than those who attend predominantly White colleges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of African American students who attend historically Black...

Question 14

What are the advantages of postsecondary education? Include in your answer both the employment and personal advantages.

Accepted Answer

People with a college degree are general

Question 15

Response inhibition depends on the ability of the ________ of the brain to regulate the limbic system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Response inhibition depends on the ability of...

Question 16

Zach has a rare form of cancer.This may be,in part,due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Insufficient numbers of T cells 
B) Insufficient numbers of B cells 
C) Loss of bone marrow 
D) Loss of antibodies 
A) Insufficient numbers of T cells 
B) Insufficient numbers of B cells 
C) Loss of bone marrow 
D) Loss of antibodies

Question 17

In which of the following groups is the rate of syphilis increasing?

Accepted Answer

A) African-Americans of both sexes 
B) Homosexual men 
C) White Americans of both sexes 
D) African-American men 
A) African-Americans of both sexes 
B) Homosexual men 
C) White Americans of both sexes 
D) African-American men

Question 18

Which type of personality disorder is characterized by difficulty forming emotional attachments,lack of empathy,and little regard for the rights of others?

Accepted Answer

A) Antisocial personality disorder 
B) Borderline personality disorder 
C) Histrionic personality disorder 
D) Narcissistic personality disorder 
A) Antisocial personality disorder 
B) Borderline personality disorder 
C) Histrionic personality disorder 
D) Narcissistic personality disorder

Question 19

Which of the following terms is used to describe an individual's belief in her capacity to cause an intended event to occur,or to perform a task successfully?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-expression 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Self-esteem 
D) Self-worth 
A) Self-expression 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Self-esteem 
D) Self-worth

Question 20

What is the name of the "fifth stage of cognitive development" that many theorists believe applies to young adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal operational thought 
B) Postformal thought 
C) Postcognitive thought 
D) Postrelative thinking 
A) Formal operational thought 
B) Postformal thought 
C) Postcognitive thought 
D) Postrelative thinking

How does college provide students with new socialization opportunities?

Which of the following groups is most likely to be a victim of partner abuse?

In order to be diagnosed with a personality disorder,a young adult has to have been exhibiting the behavior since ________.

Marta behaves dramatically,always attracting attention with her sexualized manner and style of dress.If you had to label her with a personality disorder,which of the five discussed in this chapter would you suspect she best fits?

Which of the following best summarizes the differences between men's and women's brains in young adulthood?

Name three medical tests that women should have beginning at age 21.Name the ages at which they should include these in their annual physical exams.

Which of the following is a bacterial STD?

Among which age group in the United States are STDs most common?

Loss and graying of hair,decreased visual acuity,and changes in memory are all part of ________ aging.

Which two specific changes occur in the immune system beginning in adolescence?

The highest rates of STDs are found in teens and young adults.Why is this? Identify several factors that contribute to this statistic.

African American students who attend historically Black institutions show more gains in both and competence than those who attend predominantly White colleges.

What are the advantages of postsecondary education? Include in your answer both the employment and personal advantages.

Response inhibition depends on the ability of the ________ of the brain to regulate the limbic system.

Zach has a rare form of cancer.This may be,in part,due to which of the following?

In which of the following groups is the rate of syphilis increasing?

Which type of personality disorder is characterized by difficulty forming emotional attachments,lack of empathy,and little regard for the rights of others?

Which of the following terms is used to describe an individual's belief in her capacity to cause an intended event to occur,or to perform a task successfully?

What is the name of the "fifth stage of cognitive development" that many theorists believe applies to young adulthood?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical,Sensory,and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Death,Dying,and Bereavement

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Developmentin Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Late Adulthood

Death,dying,and Bereavement

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Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Early Adulthood

How does college provide students with new socialization opportunities?

Which of the following groups is most likely to be a victim of partner abuse?

In order to be diagnosed with a personality disorder,a young adult has to have been exhibiting the behavior since ________.

Marta behaves dramatically,always attracting attention with her sexualized manner and style of dress.If you had to label her with a personality disorder,which of the five discussed in this chapter would you suspect she best fits?

Which of the following best summarizes the differences between men's and women's brains in young adulthood?

Name three medical tests that women should have beginning at age 21.Name the ages at which they should include these in their annual physical exams.

Which of the following is a bacterial STD?

Among which age group in the United States are STDs most common?

Loss and graying of hair,decreased visual acuity,and changes in memory are all part of ________ aging.

Which two specific changes occur in the immune system beginning in adolescence?

The highest rates of STDs are found in teens and young adults.Why is this? Identify several factors that contribute to this statistic.

African American students who attend historically Black institutions show more gains in both ________ and ________ competence than those who attend predominantly White colleges.

What are the advantages of postsecondary education? Include in your answer both the employment and personal advantages.

Response inhibition depends on the ability of the ________ of the brain to regulate the limbic system.

Zach has a rare form of cancer.This may be,in part,due to which of the following?

In which of the following groups is the rate of syphilis increasing?

Which type of personality disorder is characterized by difficulty forming emotional attachments,lack of empathy,and little regard for the rights of others?

Which of the following terms is used to describe an individual's belief in her capacity to cause an intended event to occur,or to perform a task successfully?

What is the name of the "fifth stage of cognitive development" that many theorists believe applies to young adulthood?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical,Sensory,and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Death,Dying,and Bereavement

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Developmentin Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Late Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Late Adulthood

Death,dying,and Bereavement

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African American students who attend historically Black institutions show more gains in both and competence than those who attend predominantly White colleges.