Question 1

Akila loves to think about how the physical world works. She believes there are advanced civilizations on other planets. According to John Holland's six categories of people, she is MOST likely in the _____ category.

Accepted Answer

A)   enterprising
B)   investigative
C)   realistic
D)   artisticE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

"Hooking up" involves a sexual encounter _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   in a romantic or committed relationship
B)   between friends who are not dating
C)   without a romantic relationship
D)   that is an extramarital affairE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In a class analysis, Robert Sternberg (1988)  described three distinct aspects of love that give rise to seven different forms of love. The aspects include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   passion
B)   challenge
C)   intimacy
D)   commitmentE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Shelia is paying the monthly bills and realizes there is not enough money to cover all of them. She finds her partner and yells at him for not making enough money; he yells back that she wastes the money they have. Shelia slaps him, and he then shoves her away. Later they both apologize to each other for their behavior. This scenario illustrates _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a demand/withdraw interaction
B)   intimate terrorism
C)   situational couple violence
D)   rational aggressionE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Dixie just started dating BJ. Dixie feels happy and excited when she thinks about BJ, and knows BJ feels the same about her. That said, she is not sure where the relationship will lead, as they both continue to live independent lives. According to Sternberg, what form of love does Dixie appear to be experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)   infatuation
B)   romantic love
C)   companionship love
D)   consummate loveE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Bart is 21 years old and is not sure what kind of work he would like to do after college. Like many Americans his age, Bart has not yet developed a _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

A)   educational
B)   vocationalC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

Today, which of the following is generally difficult to achieve during emerging adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   gender identity
B)   sexual identity
C)   vocational identity
D)   religious identityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

During emerging adulthood, self-esteem and happiness _____ for most people.

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease
B)   increase
C)   stay the same
D)   do not existE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

All of the following impact commitment in a romantic relationship EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mutual caregiving
B)   shared possessions
C)   forgiveness
D)   common backgroundsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Between the ages of 18 and 25, the average adult in the United States _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   buys a first house
B)   has had six jobs
C)   has had two or three children
D)   has a 20 percent chance of divorceE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A situation in a romantic relationship wherein one partner wants to address an issue and the other refuses, resulting in opposite reactions, is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   choice overload
B)   intimate terrorism
C)   situational couple violence
D)   demand/withdraw interactionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which emerging adult is most likely to experience serious risks to his or her health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)   an emerging adult living independently who has not had a close, supportive relationship with parents
B)   an emerging adult living independently who has had a close, supportive relationship with parents
C)   an emerging adult living with parents who considers them to be very supportive
D)   an emerging adult living with parents who is putting himself through collegeE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Intimacy is the desire for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   social connection
B)   generativity
C)   sexual intercourse
D)   self-esteemE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Friendships reach their peak of functional significance during _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   adolescence
B)   emerging adulthood
C)   middle adulthood
D)   late adulthoodE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Hilda and Harley have been married for two years. Hilda has come home after a long day of work and found the breakfast dishes in the sink and the unfolded laundry in the laundry basket. Harley said he would wash the dishes and fold the clothes before he left for work that morning. When the upset Hilda begins to yell at Harley, he simply turns up the television volume. Hilda gets louder, but Harley walks out of the room and slams the door. Hilda and Harley have just engaged in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   relational aggression
B)   intimate terrorism
C)   situational couple violence
D)   a demand/withdraw interactionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Who is least likely to engage in domestic abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)   someone living in poverty
B)   someone who was harshly punished as a child
C)   an older individual
D)   an individual who is addicted to drugsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

In which nation are most unmarried young adults likely to live in their childhood home, regardless of economic circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)   the United States
B)   Italy
C)   England
D)   CanadaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Gina reacted more strongly to going to college, living on her own, and making new friends than Carly. Gina's personality seemed to change as a result of these experiences whereas Carly's personality seemed unchanged. What could explain this is Gina's, but not Carly's, inheritance of _____ genes.

Accepted Answer

A)   plasticity
B)   elasticity
C)   impressionability
D)   manipulabilityE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Research has found that cohabitation prior to marriage _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreases the likelihood of divorce
B)   reduces the likelihood of divorce
C)   increases the likelihood of divorce
D)   has no relation to the occurrence of divorceE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which BEST describes the data on interethnic marriage in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   The official data underestimate the rate of such marriages.
B)   Nineteen percent of marriages are interethnic.
C)   Ninety-three percent of interethnic dating results in marriage.
D)   Just 3 percent of all marriages are interethnic.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 18: Seciton 3: Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

"Hooking up" involves a sexual encounter _____.

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Who is least likely to engage in domestic abuse?

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Which emerging adult is most likely to experience serious risks to his or her health and safety?

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Akila loves to think about how the physical world works. She believes there are advanced civilizations on other planets. According to John Holland's six categories of people, she is MOST likely in the _____ category.

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Intimacy is the desire for _____.

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During emerging adulthood, self-esteem and happiness _____ for most people.

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In a class analysis, Robert Sternberg (1988) described three distinct aspects of love that give rise to seven different forms of love. The aspects include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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Friendships reach their peak of functional significance during _____.

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Research has found that cohabitation prior to marriage _____.

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Today, which of the following is generally difficult to achieve during emerging adulthood?

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All of the following impact commitment in a romantic relationship EXCEPT _____.

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A situation in a romantic relationship wherein one partner wants to address an issue and the other refuses, resulting in opposite reactions, is referred to as _____.

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In which nation are most unmarried young adults likely to live in their childhood home, regardless of economic circumstances?

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Bart is 21 years old and is not sure what kind of work he would like to do after college. Like many Americans his age, Bart has not yet developed a _____ identity.

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Between the ages of 18 and 25, the average adult in the United States _____.

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Which BEST describes the data on interethnic marriage in the United States?

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Gina reacted more strongly to going to college, living on her own, and making new friends than Carly. Gina's personality seemed to change as a result of these experiences whereas Carly's personality seemed unchanged. What could explain this is Gina's, but not Carly's, inheritance of _____ genes.

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Which BEST describes the data on interethnic marriage in the United States?

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