Chp 14
________ is the most consistent predictor of marital stability.
Age of marriage
According to Levinson, each season of life begins with a __________, which concludes the previous era and prepares the person for the next one.
transition
Adrian developed a secure attachment to his parents when he was a child. Adrian probably characterizes his most important adult love relationship in terms of
trust, friendship, and happiness
Which of the following statements accurately explains the recent appearance of the emerging adulthood transitional period?
Entry-level positions in many fields require more education than in the past.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about risk and resilience in emerging adulthood?
Feelings of loneliness are higher during the emerging adulthood years than at any other time in life.
__________________ seems to foster confidence during early adulthood because it guarantees that young people will engage in the work of society, develop skills, and gain in understanding of the self and others.
Following a social clock
Which person will probably have the highest number of other-sex friends?
Kari, an employed female chemist
Which of the following is true about mate selection?
Little support exists for the idea that opposites attract.
Which of the following is true about loneliness?
Loneliness rises during early adulthood because young adults expect more from their intimate ties
Which of the following is true about emerging adulthood?
Many emerging adults construct their own individualistic religious beliefs.
Which person is the most likely to experience loneliness?
Melissa, who is socially unresponsive
How does the microsystem impact a child's development?
Microsystem is the small, immediate environment the child lives in and it includes any relationships or organizations they interacts with, such as their family or daycare. The more encouraging and nurturing these relationships and places are, the better the child will be able to grow.
Sarah is socially anxious and has an avoidant attachment history. Which of the following is probably true?
She has periods of intense loneliness
Which of the following is true about other-sex friendships?
When a solid other-sex friendship evolves into a romance, it may be very stable and enduring.
socio-economic status
a family's standing on years of education, social status, and economic status
human development
a scientific study that seeks to understand the constancy and change of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developments throughout the lifespan beginning with prenatal, infancy and toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, teens, early adulthood, middle adulthood, elderly.
Research suggests that when Bobby and Betty select their mates, Betty will assign greater weight to __________, while Bobby will place more emphasis on ______________.
ambition; physical attractiveness
Because Jessie's past relationships have been characterized by jealousy and emotional distance, she feels a great deal of mistrust toward her romantic partners. She is anxious about people getting too close and stresses the need for independence in her relationships. Based on this information, we can conclude that Jessie has a(n) __________ attachment history.
avoidant
How do the ecological systems interrelate?
because each layers has an impact on the child's development within the context of relationships that forms his/her environment
physical development
changes in body size and functioning of body systems
emotional and social development
changes in emotional communication and friendships
cognitive development
changes in intellectual abilities, such as memory and problem solving
In the transformation of romantic involvements from passionate to companionate, __________ may be the aspect of love that determines whether a relationship survives
commitment
Adam and Dianne have a warm and trusting relationship. They share attitudes and values. They exchange trusting affection and caregiving. According to Sternberg, Adam and Dianne display ___________ love.
companionate
Maryellen and Mitchell have been dating for over a year. Their romance will most likely break up without ____________ love.
companionate
An important feature of good communication in a romantic relationship is
constructive conflict resolution
The life pursuits and subjective judgments of many contemporary young people have spawned the ______________ transitional period, extending from the late teens to the mid-twenties.
emerging adulthood
Emma left home to attend college and lived on her own until she got married. As her own children grew up and left home, her parenting responsibilities declined. She eventually retired and her husband died. This sequence of life phases that Emma has experienced is referred to as the
family life cycle
According to Erikson, the psychological conflict of early adulthood is
intimacy versus isolation
Lisa, age 27, is unhappy because she lacks the gratifying friendships she once had during college and she does not have an intimate partner. Lisa is experiencing
loneliness
Gayle has had a few dates with Joine. Early ________ love is a strong predictor of whether they will keep dating.
passionate
Janet, an emerging adult, believes in her ability to succeed. She is determined to overcome obstacles and takes personal responsibility for both positive and negative outcomes. Janet has a well-developed
sense of personal agency
Adult friends tend to be
similar to each other in most ways
Christine, a college graduate, held a variety of part-time jobs in her early twenties. She had neither married nor begun a career by age 30. According to Neugarten, Christine is likely to
suffer from self-doubt and lack confidence
Leaving home very early is associated with a(n)
unsuccessful work life
