Question 1

The capacity to be aware of emotions, integrate positive and negative feelings about an issue, and regulate intense emotions to make logical decisions about complicated issues is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dualism 
B)  reflective judgment 
C)  cognitive affective complexity 
D)  relativistic thinking

Question 2

Who is most at risk of dropping out of college?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juanita, a wealthy Hispanic student attending her father's college 
B)  Derrick, a first generation college student who is African American 
C)  Anne, a college student attending a 2-year institution 
D)  Mauricio, a college student attending a 4-year institution

Question 3

Dax is concerned that his weight gain during college and in the 2 years since he graduated has made him obese. What would his body mass index be at or above for him to be considered obese?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  35 
D)  40

Question 4

What is the rate of unemployment for high school graduates compared to bachelor's degree holders?

Accepted Answer

A)  two times 
B)  three times 
C)  four times 
D)  five times

Question 5

Which factor contributes to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Screen time tends to stimulate physical activity which feels tiresome. 
B)  Fast-food restaurants tend to be more prevalent in low income areas. 
C)  Healthier diets are cheaper than fast food but people dislike them. 
D)  Desk jobs are more coveted than jobs involving physical activity.

Question 6

Each year alcohol is implicated in how many traffic fatalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  one eighth 
B)  one fourth 
C)  one third 
D)  one half

Question 7

How many women experience sexual assault over their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 2 
B)  1 in 3 
C)  1 in 4 
D)  1 in 5

Question 8

What is the major cause of chronic traumatic encephalopathy? What are symptoms of this disorder?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Post-formal cognitive development depends on ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  choosing the right and wrong answers 
B)  making sure everyone understands reasoning 
C)  the ability to reflect on self-thought processes 
D)  the ability to ensure self-determination

Question 10

First-generation students find it difficult to succeed in college because they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  receive little positive support from their family and peers 
B)  are criticized for "selling out" and attending college 
C)  have too much pressure to work and help support the family 
D)  have few family and peer models of how to thrive in college

Question 11

Beverly was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 35. At age 38, Beverly and her partner want to start a family. Beverly should know her chances of getting pregnant involve ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  little difficulty because many women wait until they are older to have a child 
B)  her previous illness increasing the chance of having multiple births 
C)  getting pregnant fairly easily, but having difficulty carrying a baby to full term 
D)  very low odds since her previous illness can cause infertility

Question 12

A description of sexual activity throughout the lifespan is that it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is only slightly higher in young adulthood than middle age 
B)  declines rapidly for people in their fifties 
C)  is lowest in young adulthood and gradually increases into middle age 
D)  stagnates for people in their thirties

Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood