Question 1

Identical human twins have similar weights, even when they are reared apart. This indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  the important role nutrition plays in obesity. 
B)  how lifestyle is instrumental in determining an individual's weight. 
C)  the genetic component of a person's weight. 
D)  how a person's weight cannot be traced to genetic factors. 
A)  the important role nutrition plays in obesity. 
B)  how lifestyle is instrumental in determining an individual's weight. 
C)  the genetic component of a person's weight. 
D)  how a person's weight cannot be traced to genetic factors. C

Question 2

In 1994, Robert Michael and his colleagues conducted a comprehensive survey of American sexual patterns. Results from this "Sex in America" survey suggested that Americans' sexual lives are ________ than previously believed.

Accepted Answer

A)  more conservative 
B)  less conservative 
C)  more active 
D)  less active 
A)  more conservative 
B)  less conservative 
C)  more active 
D)  less active A

Question 3

Identify the term given to the common practice among college students of drinking alcohol before going out.

Accepted Answer

Pregaming

Question 4

According to Piaget, the ________ stage of cognitive development characterizes adults as well as adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal operational 
B)  concrete operational 
C)  sensorimotor 
D)  preoperational 
A)  formal operational 
B)  concrete operational 
C)  sensorimotor 
D)  preoperational

Question 5

Which of the following reflects a key finding of the research conducted by Park and others (2006) on the mortality rates of emerging adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Among males, suicide is the highest cause of mortality than unintentional injuries. 
B)  The mortality rate among male adolescents is higher than emerging adults. 
C)  The mortality rates of emerging adults are more than twice the mortality rates of adolescents. 
D)  Usually, females are chiefly responsible for the higher mortality rates of emerging adults. 
A)  Among males, suicide is the highest cause of mortality than unintentional injuries. 
B)  The mortality rate among male adolescents is higher than emerging adults. 
C)  The mortality rates of emerging adults are more than twice the mortality rates of adolescents. 
D)  Usually, females are chiefly responsible for the higher mortality rates of emerging adults.

Question 6

According to recent studies, the most effective programs for losing weight include

Accepted Answer

A)  music. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  reading. 
D)  dieting. 
A)  music. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  reading. 
D)  dieting.

Question 7

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society, which of the following statements is true about an individual's sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  The level of stress is independent of the quality or amount of sleep. 
B)  Family and social obligations predominantly lead to long hours of sleep in an individual's life. 
C)  Usually five hours of sleep a day is necessary for the optimal performance of an individual. 
D)  Chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to cardiovascular disease and a shortened life span. 
A)  The level of stress is independent of the quality or amount of sleep. 
B)  Family and social obligations predominantly lead to long hours of sleep in an individual's life. 
C)  Usually five hours of sleep a day is necessary for the optimal performance of an individual. 
D)  Chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to cardiovascular disease and a shortened life span.

Question 8

James, an American, will be most likely considered as an adult by his peers and community when he ________, whereas Nirmal, who lives in Bangladesh, will be most likely considered as an adult by his community when he ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  moves out of the house; graduates from college 
B)  gets a full-time job; gets married 
C)  turns 21; becomes financially independent 
D)  gets married; buys his first home 
A)  moves out of the house; graduates from college 
B)  gets a full-time job; gets married 
C)  turns 21; becomes financially independent 
D)  gets married; buys his first home

Question 9

Which of the following changes was seen in the division of responsibility for work and family when more U.S. women took jobs outside the home?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. men started avoiding any responsibility for maintaining the home. 
B)  U.S. women retracted and withdrew from taking responsibility for breadwinning. 
C)  U.S. women and men failed to adapt any strategies to coordinate work and family. 
D)  U.S. men started showing greater interest in their families and parenting. 
A)  U.S. men started avoiding any responsibility for maintaining the home. 
B)  U.S. women retracted and withdrew from taking responsibility for breadwinning. 
C)  U.S. women and men failed to adapt any strategies to coordinate work and family. 
D)  U.S. men started showing greater interest in their families and parenting.

Question 10

What are the gender differences that appear in heterosexual relationships that also occur in same-sex relationships?

Accepted Answer

Many gender differences that appear in h

Question 11

Mark, a 21-year-old, is a college student who plays basketball. He has represented his college in several nationwide basketball competitions. Mark has a healthy body mass index and is popular among his peers for his sturdy, muscular physique. What does Mark most likely do to improve and maintain his health profile?

Accepted Answer

A)  He follows a strict vegan diet. 
B)  He engages in binge drinking. 
C)  He gets adequate sleep. 
D)  He has multiple sex partners. 
A)  He follows a strict vegan diet. 
B)  He engages in binge drinking. 
C)  He gets adequate sleep. 
D)  He has multiple sex partners.

Question 12

Binge drinking peaks at about

Accepted Answer

A)  16 to 18 years of age. 
B)  21 to 22 years of age. 
C)  17 to 19 years of age. 
D)  24 to 26 years of age. 
A)  16 to 18 years of age. 
B)  21 to 22 years of age. 
C)  17 to 19 years of age. 
D)  24 to 26 years of age.

Question 13

Which of the following is a trend in the U.S. workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in the number of individuals who work at a series of jobs 
B)  disappearance of short-term career paths for adults 
C)  appearance of long-term careers for an increasing number of individuals 
D)  disappearance of a long-term career for an increasing number of adults 
A)  decrease in the number of individuals who work at a series of jobs 
B)  disappearance of short-term career paths for adults 
C)  appearance of long-term careers for an increasing number of individuals 
D)  disappearance of a long-term career for an increasing number of adults

Question 14

More than 1,000 colleges in the United States offer cooperative (co-op) programs, which are

Accepted Answer

A)  service jobs on campus. 
B)  paid apprenticeships in a field that students are interested in pursuing. 
C)  community service programs. 
D)  internships with local companies. 
A)  service jobs on campus. 
B)  paid apprenticeships in a field that students are interested in pursuing. 
C)  community service programs. 
D)  internships with local companies.

Question 15

Ramya is a business analyst by profession. She works in a highly stressful environment. Her manager often yells at her and fails to appreciate her when she completes her tasks on time. Based on the results of a national survey of U.S. adults by the American Psychological Association in 2007, Ramya

Accepted Answer

A)  is likely to view stress as a positive thing. 
B)  will be less productive because of stress. 
C)  is likely to accept a promotion. 
D)  will not make important career decisions based on stress. 
A)  is likely to view stress as a positive thing. 
B)  will be less productive because of stress. 
C)  is likely to accept a promotion. 
D)  will not make important career decisions based on stress.

Question 16

In interviews with 12- to 22-year-olds about finding their purpose in life, William Damon found that

Accepted Answer

A)  most expressed no aspirations and in some instances said they didn't see any reason to have aspirations. 
B)  the largest percentage had engaged in some potentially purposeful activities, but they still did not have a real commitment or any reasonable plans for reaching their goals. 
C)  most have a clear vision of where they want to go in life, what they want to achieve, and why. 
D)  most of those who had engaged in service learning or career counseling had a commitment and reasonable plans for reaching their goals. 
A)  most expressed no aspirations and in some instances said they didn't see any reason to have aspirations. 
B)  the largest percentage had engaged in some potentially purposeful activities, but they still did not have a real commitment or any reasonable plans for reaching their goals. 
C)  most have a clear vision of where they want to go in life, what they want to achieve, and why. 
D)  most of those who had engaged in service learning or career counseling had a commitment and reasonable plans for reaching their goals.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight lifting 
B)  cycling 
C)  bodybuilding 
D)  sprinting 
A)  weight lifting 
B)  cycling 
C)  bodybuilding 
D)  sprinting

Question 18

A recent study conducted by VanKim and Laska revealed that college students from low-SES backgrounds ________ than their higher-SES counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A)  ate less fast food 
B)  ate more fruits and vegetables 
C)  controlled their weight better 
D)  engaged in lower levels of physical activity 
A)  ate less fast food 
B)  ate more fruits and vegetables 
C)  controlled their weight better 
D)  engaged in lower levels of physical activity

Question 19

List six strategies suggested by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi to cultivate one's curiosity and interest.

Accepted Answer

According to Csikszentmihalyi, the first

Question 20

Examples of Dana Torres (Olympic swimmer) and Tom Watson (golfer) have been used to illustrate that

Accepted Answer

A)  there have been instances of highly conditioned athletes stretching the upper age limits of winning performances. 
B)  peaking of physical performance occurs later than previously thought. 
C)  peaking of winning performances occurs earlier than previously thought. 
D)  the lessening of physical abilities is a common complaint, even among highly conditioned athletes, past a certain age. 
A)  there have been instances of highly conditioned athletes stretching the upper age limits of winning performances. 
B)  peaking of physical performance occurs later than previously thought. 
C)  peaking of winning performances occurs earlier than previously thought. 
D)  the lessening of physical abilities is a common complaint, even among highly conditioned athletes, past a certain age.

Identical human twins have similar weights, even when they are reared apart. This indicates

In 1994, Robert Michael and his colleagues conducted a comprehensive survey of American sexual patterns. Results from this "Sex in America" survey suggested that Americans' sexual lives are ________ than previously believed.

Identify the term given to the common practice among college students of drinking alcohol before going out.

According to Piaget, the ________ stage of cognitive development characterizes adults as well as adolescents.

Which of the following reflects a key finding of the research conducted by Park and others (2006) on the mortality rates of emerging adults?

According to recent studies, the most effective programs for losing weight include

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society, which of the following statements is true about an individual's sleep?

James, an American, will be most likely considered as an adult by his peers and community when he , whereas Nirmal, who lives in Bangladesh, will be most likely considered as an adult by his community when he .

Which of the following changes was seen in the division of responsibility for work and family when more U.S. women took jobs outside the home?

What are the gender differences that appear in heterosexual relationships that also occur in same-sex relationships?

Binge drinking peaks at about

Which of the following is a trend in the U.S. workforce?

More than 1,000 colleges in the United States offer cooperative (co-op) programs, which are

Ramya is a business analyst by profession. She works in a highly stressful environment. Her manager often yells at her and fails to appreciate her when she completes her tasks on time. Based on the results of a national survey of U.S. adults by the American Psychological Association in 2007, Ramya

In interviews with 12- to 22-year-olds about finding their purpose in life, William Damon found that

Which of the following is an example of aerobic exercise?

A recent study conducted by VanKim and Laska revealed that college students from low-SES backgrounds ________ than their higher-SES counterparts.

List six strategies suggested by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi to cultivate one's curiosity and interest.

Examples of Dana Torres (Olympic swimmer) and Tom Watson (golfer) have been used to illustrate that

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Identical human twins have similar weights, even when they are reared apart. This indicates

In 1994, Robert Michael and his colleagues conducted a comprehensive survey of American sexual patterns. Results from this "Sex in America" survey suggested that Americans' sexual lives are ________ than previously believed.

Identify the term given to the common practice among college students of drinking alcohol before going out.

According to Piaget, the ________ stage of cognitive development characterizes adults as well as adolescents.

Which of the following reflects a key finding of the research conducted by Park and others (2006) on the mortality rates of emerging adults?

According to recent studies, the most effective programs for losing weight include

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society, which of the following statements is true about an individual's sleep?

James, an American, will be most likely considered as an adult by his peers and community when he ________, whereas Nirmal, who lives in Bangladesh, will be most likely considered as an adult by his community when he ________.

Which of the following changes was seen in the division of responsibility for work and family when more U.S. women took jobs outside the home?

What are the gender differences that appear in heterosexual relationships that also occur in same-sex relationships?

Binge drinking peaks at about

Which of the following is a trend in the U.S. workforce?

More than 1,000 colleges in the United States offer cooperative (co-op) programs, which are

Ramya is a business analyst by profession. She works in a highly stressful environment. Her manager often yells at her and fails to appreciate her when she completes her tasks on time. Based on the results of a national survey of U.S. adults by the American Psychological Association in 2007, Ramya

In interviews with 12- to 22-year-olds about finding their purpose in life, William Damon found that

Which of the following is an example of aerobic exercise?

A recent study conducted by VanKim and Laska revealed that college students from low-SES backgrounds ________ than their higher-SES counterparts.

List six strategies suggested by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi to cultivate one's curiosity and interest.

Examples of Dana Torres (Olympic swimmer) and Tom Watson (golfer) have been used to illustrate that

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

James, an American, will be most likely considered as an adult by his peers and community when he , whereas Nirmal, who lives in Bangladesh, will be most likely considered as an adult by his community when he .