Exam 17: Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Young males have always experienced what demographers call a(n) _____ at about age 20.

A college trend that involves drinking before going out with friends is called "_____."

A particular body weight that an individual's homeostatic processes strive to maintain is referred to as the "_____."

Emerging adults are influenced by perceived _____, including not only how much people drink but also how their peers judge drunken students who are loud, hungover, and disruptive.

Young adults are most likely to stay healthy when they choose friends and communities that support staying _____.

_____ emerging adults believe that premarital sex is acceptable.

In a large study, about 95 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds reported no activity limitations because of _____, a rate far better than that of any other age group.

Chanel has recently finished high school and is now attending college. After earning her bachelor's degree, she plans to continue to graduate school. In addition, Chanel is not seriously dating anyone and thinks marriage and parenthood are years away. Chanel is at which developmental stage?

April, age 19, returned home for her college winter break. Although April has always been concerned about her appearance, April's mother is alarmed at how much time she now takes to get ready and how much time she spends at the gym. Explain why emerging adults like April are so concerned with "looking good."

What is the general trend for the occurrence of psychological disorders during emerging adulthood? State two factors that might contribute to this trend.

Rachel has a BMI of 32. Rachel would be classified as _____.

Although the health of many emerging adults is good, some may be diagnosed with a chronic disease. All the following are common diagnoses for this age group EXCEPT _____.

Neveah is a counselor at the university health services. She is planning a presentation on drug abuse and drug addiction among college-age students and needs your assistance to prepare. Define drug abuse and drug addiction. Which factor increases drug abuse in college men? Which group of emerging adults is least likely to abuse drugs?

_____ correlates with almost every chronic illness.

Janel is a 19-year-old who has developed a fear of interacting with people. She is most likely experiencing _____.

According to the text, which of the following is NOT likely to contribute to increased instances of psychopathology in emerging adults?

Which two factors encourage exercise among individuals?

Delilah is currently a 22-year-old college student. Like most of her peers, she believes that premarital sex is _____.

Which percentage of emerging adults reaches the standard of exercising 30 minutes a day, five days a week?

Which of the following is NOT true about the sexual-reproductive system of emerging adults?