Question 1

Which of the following best describes Jennifer Tanner's principle of recentering?

Accepted Answer

A)  The center of emotional life is transferred from the original family to a long-term romantic partner.
B)  The center of emotional frustration is transferred from its original source to a secondary nonrelated source.
C)  During infancy the center of development is located within an individual's genotype,but as time passes,environment plays a larger role,therefore moving the center of development.
D)  The typical American emerging adult is likely move back into his or her parents' home at least once,thus recentering their everyday activities back to their childhood home and away from a dorm or shared apartment.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of gender-related evaluations of work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generally,research indicates that college students often evaluate women's work performance more favorably than men's.
B)  College students evaluate work done by someone of their own gender higher than work done by someone of the opposite gender.
C)  Some studies have found that evaluations can be especially harsh when a person's behavior violates stereotypical gender expectations.
D)  Gender-related evaluations do not depend on characteristics of the evaluators,such as their age.

Question 3

In the United States who has the highest rates of automobile accidents,injuries,and fatalities of any age group?

Accepted Answer

A)  16 to 24 year olds
B)  26 to 34 year olds
C)  46 to 54 year olds
D)  66 to 74 year olds

Question 4

In Erikson's theory each stage of life has a central crisis.What is the central crisis for adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  industry versus inferiority
B)  identity versus identity confusion
C)  intimacy versus isolation
D)  Generativity versus stagnation

Question 5

In the United States and Europe the most important criteria is for becoming an adult is ____,whereas in Asia it is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  financial independence; the capacity to support one's parents financially
B)  the capacity to support one's parents financially; financial independence
C)  emotional maturity; behavioral and cognitive majority
D)  behavioral and cognitive maturity; emotional maturity

Question 6

The results of the General Social Survey,an annual national survey of American adults,show a clear trend toward more ____ gender attitudes in recent decades.

Accepted Answer

A)  egalitarian
B)  polarized
C)  sexist
D)  discriminatory

Question 7

According to Piaget,abstract thinking and logic are the hallmarks of the most advanced stage of cognitive development: formal operational thinking.What is postformal thinking and why is it considered more advanced than formal operational thinking?

Accepted Answer

Postformal thinking is considered more a...

Question 8

From the research of Smith and Snell,which of the following best describes religious involvement for emerging adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 30% attended religious services at least once a month
B)  about 75% attended religious services at least once a month
C)  50% attended religious services at least once a week
D)  90% attended religious services at least once a week

Question 9

According to the text,about ____ of American emerging adults "return to the nest" to live at least once after they leave.

Accepted Answer

A)  10%
B)  20%
C)  40%
D)  60%

Question 10

What happens to self-esteem for most people during emerging adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  It declines abruptly.
B)  It declines slowly.
C)  It stays at the level it was during adolescence.
D)  It rises.

Question 11

In the United States and Canada as well as in northern European countries,cohabitation before marriage is now experienced by at least ____ of emerging adults.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Looking back on the days when you first started driving,what aspects,if any,of a graduated driver licensing program (GDL)would have made you a better/safer driver? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Students could mention having ...

Question 13

Your roommate seems to have a bit of a problem with time management and ends up studying all night for an exam or writing a paper.Is this unusual behavior for a college student?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes,only 20% of college students ever pull an all-nighter.
B)  Yes,only 40% of college students ever pull an all-nighter.
C)  No,60% of college students pull an all-nighter at least once.
D)  No,80% of college students pull all-nighters.

Question 14

Describe the college educational system in a country other than the U.S.Are there any aspects that you prefer over the system in which you are currently enrolled?

Accepted Answer

Students might choose the leisurely coll...

Question 15

What type of thinking involves understanding that there are two or more legitimate views for each issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dualistic thinking
B)  Multiple thinking
C)  Relativism
D)  Committed thinking

Question 16

Describe at least one sleep problem of emerging adults.In your answer,include who most of the participants have been in this research.

Accepted Answer

Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a proble...

Question 17

What is one of the most common reasons for leaving home as stated by emerging adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  going to college
B)  too much conflict at home with their parents
C)  getting away from irritating younger siblings
D)  parents insisted that the emerging adult move out

Question 18

Using Perry's theory,describe how your friend might think about her parents getting a divorce at age 13 compared to later,when she graduates from college,at age 20.

Accepted Answer

When an adolescent enters the formal ope...

Question 19

Use two of Marcia's identity statuses to explain the political beliefs and/or behavior of emerging adults (your answer may include political extremism of terrorism or protests).

Accepted Answer

A person with a foreclosed identity acce...

Question 20

Explain what Arnett meant when he described emerging adulthood as a self-focused age.Include how it differs from the self-focus of adolescence.

Accepted Answer

Answers: During this time,they are takin...

Exam 9: Emerging Adulthood

In the United States who has the highest rates of automobile accidents,injuries,and fatalities of any age group?

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In Erikson's theory each stage of life has a central crisis.What is the central crisis for adolescents?

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Your roommate seems to have a bit of a problem with time management and ends up studying all night for an exam or writing a paper.Is this unusual behavior for a college student?

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Describe at least one sleep problem of emerging adults.In your answer,include who most of the participants have been in this research.

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Explain what Arnett meant when he described emerging adulthood as a self-focused age.Include how it differs from the self-focus of adolescence.

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What type of thinking involves understanding that there are two or more legitimate views for each issue?

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In the United States and Europe the most important criteria is for becoming an adult is ____,whereas in Asia it is ____.

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What is one of the most common reasons for leaving home as stated by emerging adults?

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Using Perry's theory,describe how your friend might think about her parents getting a divorce at age 13 compared to later,when she graduates from college,at age 20.

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Use two of Marcia's identity statuses to explain the political beliefs and/or behavior of emerging adults (your answer may include political extremism of terrorism or protests).

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What happens to self-esteem for most people during emerging adulthood?

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The results of the General Social Survey,an annual national survey of American adults,show a clear trend toward more ____ gender attitudes in recent decades.

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Looking back on the days when you first started driving,what aspects,if any,of a graduated driver licensing program (GDL)would have made you a better/safer driver? Explain.

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Which of the following is true of gender-related evaluations of work?

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In the United States and Canada as well as in northern European countries,cohabitation before marriage is now experienced by at least ____ of emerging adults.

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According to the text,about ____ of American emerging adults "return to the nest" to live at least once after they leave.

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Describe the college educational system in a country other than the U.S.Are there any aspects that you prefer over the system in which you are currently enrolled?

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According to Piaget,abstract thinking and logic are the hallmarks of the most advanced stage of cognitive development: formal operational thinking.What is postformal thinking and why is it considered more advanced than formal operational thinking?

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From the research of Smith and Snell,which of the following best describes religious involvement for emerging adults in the United States?

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Which of the following best describes Jennifer Tanner's principle of recentering?

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