Psych Revel Quiz 8.4-8.5

An inevitable physical change that occurs in the middle age results in

Blurred near vision.

Which accounts for difficulties when emerging adults are navigating the sphere of work?

Cultural pressure to become self-sufficient.

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between onset of puberty and drug use among adolescents?

Earlier-than-average puberty is correlated with substance abuse in both boys and girls.

Which of the following requires new skills to be learned during the emerging adult hood phase of life?

Exploring different options before deciding on a career.

Research demonstrates that individuals experience ___ during the period between roughly 40 and 60

Intense pressure to both manager career and take care of elderly parents

The ability to develop problem-solving techniques ___ through adulthood, and the ability to comprehend problems usually ___ with age.

Lessens; expands

A 14-year-old boy asked his parents if he can change his weekend curfew from 10 p.m. to midnight so he can stay out later with his friends. His parents to give in, saying they do not have time to monitor him anymore, as they both work many evening shifts. This parenting style would most likely result in the son

Not doing enough homework and studying.

According to Holland's association of personality and job type, which job would a person who scores high on the realistic dimension of Holland's personality test be most likely to choose?

Plumber

Which change varies for men and women in middle adulthood?

Procreative capabilities

Which of the following is true regarding teenage sexual activity?

Teens with above average academic achievement are less likely to engage in early intercourse.