Question 1

List at least four features of emerging adulthood.

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Question 2

In the United States,the most widely recognized marker of entry into adulthood is:

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A) holding a permanent,full-time job. 
B) moving into one's own home. 
C) getting married. 
D) having a child.

Question 3

Regarding the frequency with which Americans have sex,the 1994 Sex in America survey found that there are ____ distinct groups.

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

Question 4

This theorist suggested that adults are more likely to engage in reflective,relativistic thinking,whereas adolescents are more likely to use absolute,dualistic thinking.

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Question 5

Which of the following factors have NOT been found to affect unemployment in the USA?

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A) physical problems,such as heart attacks and strokes 
B) mental problems,such as depression and anxiety 
C) homicide 
D) All of the above have been found to affect unemployment.

Question 6

Which of the following athletes would be most likely to show peak performance at an early point in his or her career?

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A) golfer 
B) swimmer 
C) sprinter 
D) baseball player

Question 7

List at least two mental health benefits associated with exercise.

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Question 8

What is the optimum level of exercise for American adults?

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A) 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise every day 
B) 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day 
C) 45 minutes of low-intensity exercise every day 
D) 45 minutes of high-intensity exercise 2 days a week

Question 9

"Emerging adulthood," a term coined by Jeffrey Arnett,refers to the age range from:

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A) 12 to 18. 
B) 18 to 25. 
C) 21 to 26. 
D) 20 to 30.

Question 10

What is the most accurate term for forced sexual intercourse that occurs without the consent of one of the involved parties?

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A) involuntary petting 
B) forced sexual schematization 
C) sexual assault 
D) rape

Question 11

What percentage of college men admit to forcing a woman into a sexual act?

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A) 25 
B) 33 
C) 50 
D) 75

Question 12

The average age of peak performance for most physical skills:

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A) occurs much earlier for outstanding athletes than for non-athletes. 
B) occurs much later for outstanding athletes than for non-athletes. 
C) occurs at the same time for both outstanding athletes and non-athletes. 
D) occurs earlier for male athlete than female athletes,but later for male non-athletes than female non-athletes.

Question 13

Shlomo goes to his doctor complaining of symptoms that may be related to a sexually transmitted infection (STI).His doctor does all of the necessary tests,and reports that he does,in fact,have an STI that is a result of a bacterial infection.Which of the following could NOT be Shlomo's diagnosis?

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A) syphilis 
B) gonorrhea 
C) AIDS 
D) chlamydia

Question 14

Deb is both depressed and obese.One way she can combat both of these problems is to:

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A) get at least 8 hours of sleep per night. 
B) reduce her intake of sugar. 
C) engage in regular exercise. 
D) take an antidepressant medication.

Question 15

List at least four common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Exam 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood