Question 1

Among religiously unaffiliated adults, _____ percent are atheists.

Accepted Answer

A)  approximately 50 
B)  about 30 
C)  about 20 
D)  less than 15

Question 2

If Sean is like a typical U.S. college student in 2017, he would indicate that he is in college primarily for all the following reasons EXCEPT to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  get a better job 
B)  gain a general education 
C)  be well off financially 
D)  make more money

Question 3

Cross-cultural research suggests that thought, at its best, may become _____ thought, which some believe is the most advanced cognitive process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cross-cultural research suggests that thought, at its...

Question 4

Students who are about to graduate from college are likely to believe that there are clear and absolute truths to discover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When a romantic relationship ends, a _____ thinker might conclude that one partner is at fault.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a romantic relationship ends, a _____...

Question 6

The stage in which faith becomes an active commitment, detached from the expectations of culture and others, is referred to as the stage of "_____ faith."

Accepted Answer

A)  individual-reflective 
B)  intuitive-projective 
C)  universalizing 
D)  mythic-literal

Question 7

The psychometric approach to studying cognitive development analyzes intelligence using _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence tests 
B)  observation 
C)  narratives 
D)  physiological measures

Question 8

Regarding cultural differences in dialectical thinking, Westerners are more likely to pay close attention to facial expressions, and _____ are more likely to consider the context, such as surrounding circumstances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Regarding cultural differences in dialectical thinking, Westerners...

Question 9

In dialectical thought, a(n) _____ implies a(n) _____, and the integration of these occurs within the synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  thesis; synthesis 
B)  synthesis; theory 
C)  thesis; antithesis 
D)  antithesis; synthesis

Question 10

Marge's marriage is troubled. She and her husband find very little joy in being with each other, in part because they have both changed as individuals. If Marge and her husband are capable of dialectical thinking, they will _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  adjust their relationship to accommodate the changes in themselves 
B)  realize that divorce is the only solution 
C)  try to find out which one of them is to blame 
D)  try to reinstate their relationship as it was when they were first married

Question 11

The characteristics of postformal thought (practical, flexible, dialectical) are evident as the brain matures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ami thinks that her performance may be negatively compared to the performances of people in another group. According to the theory of stereotype threat, her thinking is MOST likely to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  initially cause her to stop trying but then inspire her to work twice as hard 
B)  have no effect on her actual life 
C)  cause her to underperform 
D)  cause her to dislike the people in the group to whom she is being compared

Question 13

After auditioning for a play, Carlos hears Henrietta say, "Carlos was the worst actor at the auditions! I can't believe that he got the lead!" Carlos thinks, "I know I am a fine actor. Henrietta is just upset right now because she did not get a part in the play." Carlos is using _____ thought.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective 
B)  objective 
C)  subjective and objective 
D)  hypothetical

Question 14

A hallmark of postformal cognition is intellectual flexibility, a characteristic far more typical of middle-aged adults than of younger people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Kevin is a high school junior who has wanted to attend college since he was in elementary school. According to recent research, what will most significantly influence whether Kevin will attend college and, if he does, whether he graduates?

Accepted Answer

A)  family income 
B)  grades and SAT scores 
C)  letters of recommendation and volunteer work 
D)  a special talent, such as athletics, music, or art

Question 16

With respect to cognitive development, the "_____ approach" describes shifts in the nature of thought.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With respect to cognitive development, the "_____...

Question 17

Which statement made by a teacher is MOST likely to activate stereotype threat?

Accepted Answer

A)  "This exam will show what you have learned in this chapter." 
B)  "This exam counts 30 percent toward your final grade." 
C)  "Your grade on this exam will show the amount of effort you've put into the class." 
D)  "This exam will show which gender has better grammatical skills."

Question 18

_____ is a proposition or statement that opposes the thesis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a proposition or statement that...

Question 19

Students from all backgrounds learn more if they involve themselves in the campus community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A series of questions designed to assess respondents' levels of moral development by having them rank possible solutions to moral dilemmas is the _____ Test.

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral Dilemma 
B)  Thematic Apperception 
C)  Defining Issues 
D)  Peabody

Exam 18: Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development

Among religiously unaffiliated adults, _____ percent are atheists.

If Sean is like a typical U.S. college student in 2017, he would indicate that he is in college primarily for all the following reasons EXCEPT to _____.

Cross-cultural research suggests that thought, at its best, may become _____ thought, which some believe is the most advanced cognitive process.

Students who are about to graduate from college are likely to believe that there are clear and absolute truths to discover.

When a romantic relationship ends, a _____ thinker might conclude that one partner is at fault.

The stage in which faith becomes an active commitment, detached from the expectations of culture and others, is referred to as the stage of "_____ faith."

The psychometric approach to studying cognitive development analyzes intelligence using _____.

Regarding cultural differences in dialectical thinking, Westerners are more likely to pay close attention to facial expressions, and _____ are more likely to consider the context, such as surrounding circumstances.

In dialectical thought, a(n) _ implies a(n) _, and the integration of these occurs within the synthesis.

Marge's marriage is troubled. She and her husband find very little joy in being with each other, in part because they have both changed as individuals. If Marge and her husband are capable of dialectical thinking, they will _____.

The characteristics of postformal thought (practical, flexible, dialectical) are evident as the brain matures.

Ami thinks that her performance may be negatively compared to the performances of people in another group. According to the theory of stereotype threat, her thinking is MOST likely to _____.

After auditioning for a play, Carlos hears Henrietta say, "Carlos was the worst actor at the auditions! I can't believe that he got the lead!" Carlos thinks, "I know I am a fine actor. Henrietta is just upset right now because she did not get a part in the play." Carlos is using _____ thought.

A hallmark of postformal cognition is intellectual flexibility, a characteristic far more typical of middle-aged adults than of younger people.

Kevin is a high school junior who has wanted to attend college since he was in elementary school. According to recent research, what will most significantly influence whether Kevin will attend college and, if he does, whether he graduates?

With respect to cognitive development, the "_____ approach" describes shifts in the nature of thought.

Which statement made by a teacher is MOST likely to activate stereotype threat?

_____ is a proposition or statement that opposes the thesis.

Students from all backgrounds learn more if they involve themselves in the campus community.

A series of questions designed to assess respondents' levels of moral development by having them rank possible solutions to moral dilemmas is the _____ Test.