Human Development: Chapter 11

19. Identify the time when hearing peaks. A. Infancy B. Middle adulthood C. Early adulthood D. Adolescence

D. Adolescence

16. Most swimmers and gymnasts peak in their: A. early thirties. B. mid-twenties. C. late twenties. D. late teens.

D. late teens.

45. Ramona is a college student who is most likely to exercise because she is concerned with: A. the competition. B. the challenge. C. gaining strength. D. looking good.

D. looking good.

82. Some theorists have pieced together cognitive changes in young adults and proposed a new stage of cognitive development termed: A. preformal thought. B. postformal thought. C. postconventional thought. D. preconventional thought.

B. postformal thought.

24. According to a recent study, college students from low-SES backgrounds _____ when compared to their higher-SES counterparts. A. engaged in higher levels of physical activity B. showed unhealthy weight control C. ate more fruits and vegetables D. ate less fast food

B. showed unhealthy weight control

59. Having non-relationship sex (from kissing to intercourse) is called: A. "hooking up." B. "hanging out." C. "flirting." D. "teasing."

A. "hooking up."

71. Manny has contracted a virus that is destroying his body's immune system. Manny most likely has: A. AIDS. B. herpes. C. syphilis. D. gonorrhea.

A. AIDS.

100. Which of the following is a reason for the disappearance of many long-term jobs? A. Cheaper labor in other countries B. A decline in technological advancement C. Lack of qualified professionals D. Increased popularity of short-term jobs

A. Cheaper labor in other countries

37. According to research, which of the following is an effective method of losing weight? A. Diet-plus-exercise programs B. Diet-only programs C. Diet pills D. High protein diets

A. Diet-plus-exercise programs

74. Which one of the following is the BEST predictors of getting an STI? A. Having multiple sexual partners B. Being in a committed monogamous relationship C. Engaging in sexual activity with same-sex partners D. Using barrier methods of contraception

A. Having multiple sexual partners

47. Tapei is a young adult who exercises regularly. Tapei can expect to see all of the following EXCEPT: A. Increased fatigue. B. Better weight control. C. Improved self-concept. D. Reduction in anxiety.

A. Increased fatigue.

106. Which of the following is a benefit of working during college? A. It can offset some of the cost of schooling. B. It can restrict a student's opportunities to learn. C. It can lead to better academic performance. D. It can reduce stress.

A. It can offset some of the cost of schooling.

83. Which of the following is a difference between formal operational thought and postformal thought? A. Realistic thinking B. Abstract thinking C. Logical thinking D. Idealistic thinking

A. Realistic thinking

117. Which of the following statements about the impact of unemployment on an individual is TRUE? A. Researchers have found that unemployment is related to homicide. B. Life satisfaction drops considerably following unemployment and completely returns upon reemployment. C. Temporary unemployment is the only scenario in which stress is not experienced. D. Marital difficulties decline significantly following unemployment.

A. Researchers have found that unemployment is related to homicide.

2. All of the following are key features identified by Jeffrey Arnett as characterizing emerging adulthood EXCEPT: A. Stability. B. Identity exploration. C. Being self-focused. D. Feeling "in-between".

A. Stability.

34. According to a recent international comparison of 33 developed countries, which of the following countries was found to have the highest percentage of obese adults? A. The United States B. Italy C. Norway D. Japan

A. The United States

86. Identify the way in which young adults think differently from adolescents. A. The thinking of young adults is more reflective. B. The thinking of young adults is more idealistic. C. The thinking of young adults is more abstract. D. The thinking of young adults lacks an understanding of context.

A. The thinking of young adults is more reflective.

90. Which of the following is NOT one of the steps toward a more creative life as identified by Csikszentmihalyi? A. Wake up in the morning without a specific goal to look forward to. B. When something sparks your interest, follow it. C. Try to be surprised by something every day. D. Try to surprise at least one person every day.

A. Wake up in the morning without a specific goal to look forward to.

96. The _____ has increasingly become a myth for many individuals in middle-income occupations as global outsourcing of jobs and the 2007-2009 recession have meant reduced job security for millions of Americans. A. career mystique B. mythical career C. glass ceiling D. golden handshake

A. career mystique

107. Which of the following statements about working while in college is TRUE? A. Working more hours results in a decline in grades. B. Working while in college has largely positive effects. C. Working while in college is to be discouraged as it does not contribute to education in any way. D. College students who work more hours have better grades then those who do not work.

A. Working more hours results in a decline in grades.

31. One study explored links between health behavior and life satisfaction in more than 17,000 individuals 17 to 30 years of age in 21 countries. The young adults' life satisfaction was NOT found to be positively related to: A. alcohol consumption. B. limiting fat intake. C. using sun protection. D. eating fruits.

A. alcohol consumption.

25. A recent study of college students from low-SES backgrounds and high-SES backgrounds showed that college students from low-SES backgrounds _____ than their higher-SES counterparts. A. ate more fast food and fewer fruits/vegetables B. showed healthier weight control C. engaged in higher levels of physical activity D. had a more balanced diet

A. ate more fast food and fewer fruits/vegetables

14. Most of us reach our peak physical performance: A. before the age of 30; often between the ages of 19 and 26. B. often between the ages of 15 and 22. C. before the age of 20. D. before the age of 22; often between the ages of 14 and 19.

A. before the age of 30; often between the ages of 19 and 26.

112. Alonzo is unemployed. According to your text, he is at risk for A. cardiovascular disease. B. a raise. C. improved self-esteem. D. Alzheimer disease.

A. cardiovascular disease.

27. Lower levels of physical activity, eating more fast food and fewer fruits and vegetables, and difficulties with weight control are characteristic of: A. college students from low-SES backgrounds. B. college students from middle-SES backgrounds. C. college students from high-SES backgrounds. D. college students majoring in psychology.

A. college students from low-SES backgrounds.

21. Emerging adults have _____ chronic health problems, and they have _____ colds and respiratory problems than when they were children. A. few; fewer B. several; far more C. many; fewer D. hardly any; significantly more

A. few; fewer

76. According to Jean Piaget, at approximately 11 to 15 years of age, adolescents enter the _____ stage of cognitive development. A. formal operational B. concrete operational C. preoperational D. sensorimotor

A. formal operational

80. According to Piaget, the _____ stage of cognitive development characterizes adults as well as adolescents. A. formal operational B. concrete operational C. sensorimotor D. preoperational

A. formal operational

4. In the United States, the most widely recognized marker of entry into adulthood is: A. holding a permanent, full-time job. B. moving into one's own home. C. getting married. D. having a child.

A. holding a permanent, full-time job.

102. A recent national survey of U.S. adults identified the leading source of stress at the workplace as: A. low salaries. B. uncertain job expectations. C. long hours. D. sexual harassment.

A. low salaries.

51. According to a longitudinal study by Jerald Bachman and his colleagues, by the time individuals reach their mid-twenties, _____ alcohol and drugs. A. many have reduced their use of B. most have increased their use of C. almost all have ceased their use of D. most have become addicted to

A. many have reduced their use of

64. In 1994, Robert Michael and his colleagues conducted a comprehensive survey of American sexual patterns. Results from this "Sex in America" survey suggested that Americans' sexual lives are _____ than previously believed. A. more conservative B. less conservative C. more active D. less active

A. more conservative

8. In non-industrialized countries, marriage, the marker for entry into adulthood, usually occurs _____ it occurs in the United States. A. much earlier than B. much later than C. around the same time as D. soon after

A. much earlier than

43. A recent study of college students revealed that males' motivation to exercise involved: A. strength. B. appearance. C. weight management. D. camaraderie.

A. strength.

18. The lessening of physical abilities is a common complaint among: A. the just-turned thirties. B. the just-turned twenties. C. adolescents. D. the teens.

A. the just-turned thirties.

13. For many individuals in developed countries, going from high school to college is an important aspect of: A. the transition to adulthood. B. the transition to adolescence. C. identity confusion. D. postconventional thought.

A. the transition to adulthood.

61. Cal and Lacy are friends; they have occasional sex, but are not in a committed relationship. This style of relationship is called: A. "hooking up." B. "friends with benefits." C. "close pals." D. "bed buddies."

B. "friends with benefits."

1. The transition from adolescence to adulthood has been referred to as emerging adulthood, which occurs from approximately _____ years of age. A. 12 to 18 B. 18 to 25 C. 21 to 26 D. 20 to 30

B. 18 to 25

49. According to a recent study, binge drinking peaks at: A. 17 to 18 years of age. B. 21 to 22 years of age. C. 25 to 26 years of age. D. 37 to 38 years of age.

B. 21 to 22 years of age.

54. Binge drinking peaks at about: A. 16 to 18 years of age. B. 21 to 22 years of age. C. 17 to 19 years of age. D. 24 to 26 years of age.

B. 21 to 22 years of age.

56. Which of the following is the average age of marriage for males in the United States? A. 30 B. 28 C. 26 D. 25

B. 28

17. Muscle tone and strength usually begin to show signs of decline around the age of: A. 25. B. 30. C. 40. D. 20.

B. 30.

48. In 2012, approximately what percentage of college students reported engaging in binge drinking? A. 21 percent B. 38 percent C. 59 percent D. 77 percent

B. 38 percent

33. A recent analysis predicted that _____ percent of U.S. adults will be obese in 2030. A. 10 B. 42 C. 33 D. 50

B. 42

42. Which of the following statements about the benefits of exercise is TRUE? A. About 50 percent of adults get the recommended levels of physical activity. B. Exercise can be as effective in reducing depression as psychotherapy. C. Only intense physical activities will produce important physical gains. D. Exercise has little impact on self-concept and in reducing anxiety.

B. Exercise can be as effective in reducing depression as psychotherapy.

69. Which gender is more likely to engage in sexual experiences with both same-sex and opposite-sex partners? A. Males B. Females C. Both are equally likely. D. Neither males nor females engage in sex with both same-sex and opposite-sex partners.

B. Females

29. Which of the following is NOT linked to sleep deprivation in emerging adults? A. Shortened life span B. Increased job performance C. Cognitive impairments D. Cardiovascular disease

B. Increased job performance

62. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key finding from the 1994 "Sex in America" survey? A. Most Americans have sex twice a week or more. B. Married and cohabiting couples have sex more often than noncohabiting couples. C. Most Americans reported enjoying kinky sexual acts. D. Women think about sex far more than men do.

B. Married and cohabiting couples have sex more often than noncohabiting couples.

12. Which of the following is a positive feature of the transition from high school to college? A. Decreased focus on achievement and its assessment B. Opportunities to explore different lifestyles and values C. Reduced peer pressure D. Movement to a smaller, more personal school structure

B. Opportunities to explore different lifestyles and values

15. Which of the following athletes would be MOST likely to peak earliest? A. Golfer B. Swimmer C. Marathon runner D. Baseball player

B. Swimmer

91. Which of the following statements about creativity is TRUE? A. There has been no observable decline in creativity in the fifties and later. B. The decline in creativity in the fifties and later is not as great as is commonly thought. C. The decline in creativity occurs much earlier than previously thought. D. The decline in creativity in the fifties and later is much greater than previously thought.

B. The decline in creativity in the fifties and later is not as great as is commonly thought.

39. The National Weight Control Registry is an ongoing examination of individuals who have lost 30 pounds and kept it off for at least one year. One of the most consistent findings is that these successful dieters engage in: A. meditation. B. a high level of physical activity. C. constant dieting. D. a moderate to high level of alcohol consumption.

B. a high level of physical activity.

5. A longitudinal study found that at 25 years of age, _____ of the participants were fully financially independent of their family of origin. A. very few B. a little more than half C. most D. all

B. a little more than half

105. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, _____ of part-time U.S. college students were employed in 2008. A. half B. a majority C. a minority D. one-quarter

B. a majority

68. Research supports the belief that bisexuality is: A. a stepping stone to homosexuality. B. a stable orientation that involves attraction to both sexes. C. always experimental and eventually leads to either a heterosexual or homosexual orientation. D. more common in men than in women.

B. a stable orientation that involves attraction to both sexes.

109. The number of full and part-time college students who are also working has _____ since 2008. A. increased B. decreased C. remained the same D. not been evaluated

B. decreased

85. Emerging and young adults are more likely than adolescents to understand that their thinking is influenced by: A. logic. B. emotions. C. hypothetical reasoning. D. postconventional reasoning.

B. emotions.

87. According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, _____ refers to a heightened state of pleasure experienced when we are engaged in mental and physical challenges that absorb us. A. bliss B. flow C. euphoria D. nirvana

B. flow

9. James, an American, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _____, whereas Nirmal, an Indian, will most likely consider himself an adult when he _____. A. moves out of the house; graduates from college B. gets a full-time job; gets married C. turns 21; becomes financially independent D. gets married; buys his first home

B. gets a full-time job; gets married

40. Brian was of average weight throughout childhood and in college. However, he has gained more than 30 pounds after he started working, and is now finding it very difficult to lose the excess weight and to maintain weight loss. His doctor tells him that one of the reasons for this may be because: A. the set point he was born with cannot be changed. B. he may not be able to get rid of the fat cells he gained when he put on weight. C. there is a lower availability of energy-saving devices. D. the human genome has changed markedly in the last century.

B. he may not be able to get rid of the fat cells he gained when he put on weight.

73. Condoms are less effective against the spread of: A. syphilis. B. herpes. C. chlamydia. D. gonorrhea.

B. herpes.

97. In interviews with 12- to 22-year-olds about finding their purpose in life, William Damon found that: A. most expressed no aspirations and in some instances said they didn't see any reason to have aspirations. B. the largest percentage had engaged in some potentially purposeful activities but still did not have a real commitment or any reasonable plans for reaching their goals. C. most have a clear vision of where they want to go in life, what they want to achieve, and why. D. most of those who had engaged in service learning or career counseling had a commitment and reasonable plans for reaching their goals.

B. the largest percentage had engaged in some potentially purposeful activities but still did not have a real commitment or any reasonable plans for reaching their goals.

78. Piaget stressed that young adults are more quantitatively advanced in their thinking than adolescents because: A. they engage in less logical and abstract thinking. B. they have more knowledge. C. they enter the concrete operational stage at about 18 years of age. D. they engage in more idealistic thinking.

B. they have more knowledge.

101. Ishmael is experiencing a lot of stress at the workplace. Trends indicated in a recent national survey of U.S. adults suggest that Ishmael: A. is likely to view stress as a positive thing. B. will be less productive because of stress. C. will be energized by the stress. D. will not make important career decisions based on the stress.

B. will be less productive because of stress.

32. A recent national survey found that _____ percent of U.S. 20- to 39-year-olds were obese. A. 19 B. 45 C. 27 D. 10

C. 27

46. Approximately what percentage of adults age 18 to 29 reported exercising for at least thirty minutes a day, three or more times a week? A. 20 percent B. 35 percent C. 55 percent D. 85 percent

C. 55 percent

70. Which of the following is true regarding gender differences in heterosexual and homosexual relationships? A. Lesbians have more permissive attitudes towards casual sex than gay men. B. Heterosexual women have more sexual partners than heterosexual men. C. Both heterosexual women and lesbians have fewer sexual partners than men. D. Gay men are less likely to have sex outside a relationship than lesbians.

C. Both heterosexual women and lesbians have fewer sexual partners than men.

58. Which of the following is included in the patterns of heterosexual behavior for males and females in emerging adulthood? A. Emerging adults are less likely than young adults to have had sexual intercourse with two or more individuals. B. Males report being more selective about their sexual partners than females. C. Casual sex is more common in emerging adulthood than in young adulthood. D. Emerging adults have sex more frequently than young adults.

C. Casual sex is more common in emerging adulthood than in young adulthood.

77. According to Jean Piaget, which of the following characterizes the thinking of 7- to 11-year-olds? A. Preoperational thinking B. Formal operational thinking C. Concrete operational thinking D. Sensorimotor thinking

C. Concrete operational thinking

113. According to the U.S. government's Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013, which of the following areas of work are expected to account for the most new jobs in the next decade? A. Agriculture B. Manufacturing C. Education D. Primary industries

C. Education

108. Which of the following was NOT listed as a source of stress at work? A. Low salary B. Lack of advancement opportunities C. Excessive bonuses D. Uncertain job expectations

C. Excessive bonuses

30. One study explored links between health behavior and life satisfaction in more than 17,000 individuals 17 to 30 years of age in 21 countries. Which of the following has NOT been found to be positively related to young adults' life satisfaction? A. Not smoking B. Exercising regularly C. Fiber intake D. Using sun protection

C. Fiber intake

75. According to Piaget, which of the following is the final stage of cognitive development? A. Sensorimotor stage B. Concrete operational stage C. Formal operational stage D. Preoperational stage

C. Formal operational stage

84. Which of the following is a characteristic of postformal thought? A. It lacks the understanding that thinking is influenced by emotion. B. It is abstract. C. It is provisional. D. It lacks an understanding of conservation.

C. It is provisional.

110. According to the 2014-2015 Occupational Outlook Handbook, all of the following are projected to be the fastest growing job categories EXCEPT: A. Industrial/organizational psychologists. B. Genetic counselors. C. Lawyers. D. Physical therapists.

C. Lawyers.

98. Which of the following is TRUE of work patterns in the U.S.? A. Most individuals spend half of their time at work. B. Most Americans work less than 30 hours a week. C. More than a third of Americans work 40 hours a week. D. A majority of Americans work 51 hours or more per week.

C. More than a third of Americans work 40 hours a week.

50. Which of the following is NOT a consequence associated with binge drinking? A. Vascular changes in blood flow B. Increased risk for heart attack C. Regular class attendance D. Having unprotected sex

C. Regular class attendance

118. In many dual-earner couples, gender inequalities can be found in all of the following areas EXCEPT: A. Division of household duties. B. Division of child-care duties. C. Religious affiliation. D. Time spent at work.

C. Religious affiliation.

6. In one study, both parents and college students agreed that taking responsibility for one's actions and _____ are important aspects of becoming an adult. A. physical maturity B. spiritual maturity C. developing emotional control D. community service

C. developing emotional control

66. Which of the following statements about sexual orientation is considered TRUE today? A. Most individuals have a bisexual orientation. B. Sexual orientation is an either/or proposition where individuals are either heterosexual or homosexual. C. Sexual orientation is a continuum from exclusive male-female relations to exclusive same-sex relations. D. Individuals of different sexual orientation have different physiological responses during sexual arousal.

C. Sexual orientation is a continuum from exclusive male-female relations to exclusive same-sex relations.

52. According to the Institute of Social Research, which of the following describes extreme binge drinking? A. About eight drinks a week B. About five drinks a week C. Ten or more drinks in a row D. Six to eight drinks in a row

C. Ten or more drinks in a row

94. This concept, recently described by Phyllis Moen, reflects ingrained cultural beliefs that engaging in hard work for long hours through adulthood will produce a path to status, security, and happiness. A. The American dream B. The mythical career C. The career mystique D. The golden handshake

C. The career mystique

11. Just as the transition from elementary school to middle or junior high school involves change and possible stress, so does the transition from high school to college. The two transitions have many parallels. Which of the following is one of them? A. Movement to a more personal school structure B. Increased parental monitoring C. The top-dog phenomenon D. Decreased interaction with peers

C. The top-dog phenomenon

115. Most of the highest-paying occupations require: A. a secondary school level of education. B. a high school diploma. C. a college degree. D. an IQ of over 150.

C. a college degree.

93. Mini wants to know what activities would be most conducive to creative thinking. Based on what people reported in Csikszentmihalyi's research, you would suggest that Mini would be at her creative best during activities that: A. demand complete attention. B. leave little time free to think about peripheral issues. C. are semiautomatic. D. demand practically no attention.

C. are semiautomatic.

36. Obesity is linked to increased risk of: A. cancer. B. Turner syndrome. C. cardiovascular disease. D. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

C. cardiovascular disease.

95. Ever since she graduated from college, Jane has been working long hours at her job as an accountant with a small company in the hope that her hard work will pay off and that she will achieve good career growth and economic stability. Jane obviously believes in what Phyllis Moen describes as the: A. glass ceiling. B. mythical career. C. career mystique. D. golden handshake.

C. career mystique.

63. Marie is reluctant to marry since she is worried that her husband might cheat on her. You would tell her that adultery is: A. widespread in the U.S. B. a problem in almost half the marriages in the U.S. C. clearly the exception rather than the rule. D. a problem most married couples in the U.S. have faced at some point or other.

C. clearly the exception rather than the rule.

38. Rhett is looking for the most effective way to lose his excess weight and to keep it off. You would tell him that the most effective weight-loss programs invariably include: A. a calorie-reducing diet. B. daily weigh-ins. C. exercise. D. counseling.

C. exercise.

81. Some developmentalists theorize that it is not until adulthood that many individuals consolidate their _____ thinking. A. concrete operational B. preoperational C. formal operational D. postconventional

C. formal operational

7. In developing countries, a significant marker of entry into adulthood is: A. holding a permanent, full-time job. B. moving into one's own home. C. getting married. D. having a child.

C. getting married.

65. Results from the "Sex in America" survey suggest that adult sexual behavior is ruled by _____ and _____ for most Americans. A. abstinence; marriage B. kinkiness; infidelity C. marriage; monogamy D. noncohabitation; polygamy

C. marriage; monogamy

20. The mortality rate of emerging adults is _____ the mortality rate of adolescents. A. about the same as B. about half C. more than twice D. marginally higher than

C. more than twice

55. By the end of emerging adulthood (age 25), _____ individuals have had sexual intercourse. A. about 60 percent of B. about half of all C. most D. more than a quarter of

C. most

72. Before Jane has sex with her boyfriend, she asks if he has tested positive for HIV and also requires that he use a condom. Given our knowledge of HIV and the sexual behavior and attitudes of most adults, we can conclude that Jane's practice is: A. safe. B. not safe, because condoms do not provide protection from HIV. C. not completely safe, because condoms can fail and many people lie to have sex. D. not safe, because she could still contract HIV from casual contact with her boyfriend before sex.

C. not completely safe, because condoms can fail and many people lie to have sex.

28. A recent study found a(n) _____ percent increase in the rates of being overweight or obese from the freshman year in college to the senior year. A. one B. four C. seven D. fifteen

C. seven

57. Emerging adulthood is a time frame during which most individuals are: A. in exclusive relationships and married. B. abstaining from sex and unmarried. C. sexually active and unmarried. D. sexually active and married.

C. sexually active and unmarried.

10. According to a recent study, at-risk youth entered emerging adulthood _____ than the general population. A. later B. much earlier C. slightly earlier D. at the same time

C. slightly earlier

3. "Many emerging adults are optimistic about their future, and, for emerging adults who have experienced difficult times while growing up, emerging adulthood presents an opportunity to direct their lives in a more positive direction." These are the two ways described by Jeffrey Arnett in which emerging adulthood can be viewed as: A. a period of stability. B. the period of social responsibilities. C. the age of possibilities. D. a time of feeling "in-between."

C. the age of possibilities.

44. A recent study of college students revealed that females' motivation to exercise focused more on: A. improving strength. B. competition. C. weight management. D. challenge.

C. weight management.

41. Sustained exercises such as jogging, swimming, or cycling that stimulate heart and lung activity are known as: A. calisthenics. B. strength training. C. flexibility exercises. D. aerobic exercises.

D. aerobic exercises.

79. Which of the following is a similarity in the reasoning of Jean Piaget and information-processing psychologists? A. The cognitive abilites of adolescents and young adults are quantitatively identical. B. Adolescents are capable of concrete operational thinking and only in adulthood do individuals enter the formal operational stage. C. Adults think more idealistically than adolescents do. D. Adults especially increase their knowledge in a specific area.

D. Adults especially increase their knowledge in a specific area.

60. According to research, all of the following are predictors of an increased likelihood of "hooking-up" EXCEPT: A. Impulsivity. B. Alcohol. C. Sensation seeking. D. Executive function.

D. Executive function.

111. Which of the following is NOT linked to cardiovascular disease? A. Unemployment B. Stress at work C. Lack of exercise D. Life satisfaction

D. Life satisfaction

99. Which of the following is a trend in the U.S. workforce? A. The decreasing number of individuals who work at a series of jobs B. The disappearing short-term career paths for adults C. The appearance of long-term careers for an increasing number of individuals D. The disappearing long-term career for an increasing number of adults

D. The disappearing long-term career for an increasing number of adults

104. According to a recent survey, _____ of all the full-time college students in 2008 also held jobs, and _____ of part-time college students were employed. A. a small percentage; about half B. the vast majority; a small percentage C. a few; about two-thirds D. almost half; the vast majority

D. almost half; the vast majority

26. Emerging adults fail to develop health-promoting habits because they: A. believe that good genes will override any unhealthy behaviors. B. lack knowledge about which behaviors are healthy and unhealthy. C. are reluctant to be seen as health-conscious. D. do not think about how their lifestyle will affect them later in life.

D. do not think about how their lifestyle will affect them later in life.

23. A recent study revealed that college students from low-SES backgrounds _____ than their higher-SES counterparts. A. ate less fast food B. ate more fruits and vegetables C. controlled their weight better D. engaged in lower levels of physical activity

D. engaged in lower levels of physical activity

89. Csikszentmihalyi points out that _____ capable of achieving flow. A. only a few geniuses are B. about one-third of us are C. only those in the arts are D. everyone is

D. everyone is

53. At a party, Mike has 12 drinks in a row. This is characterized as: A. binge eating. B. binge drinking. C. pregaming. D. extreme binge drinking.

D. extreme binge drinking.

88. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi discovered that creative people regularly experience a state he called _____, which represented a heightened state of pleasure experienced when people engage in mental and physical challenges that absorb them. A. bliss B. nirvana C. euphoria D. flow

D. flow

114. James wants to know what academic path he should follow to get into the fastest growing job market, and the highest paying. You would suggest that James: A. study agriculture. B. get into the manufacturing sector after high school. C. enter the services industry right out of high school. D. get at least a college degree.

D. get at least a college degree.

116. Economic problems that led to the recession at the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century produced: A. not enough information to answer this question. B. low unemployment rates. C. little change in unemployment rates. D. high unemployment rates.

D. high unemployment rates.

35. Being overweight or obese is linked to increased risk of: A. cancer. B. Down syndrome. C. anemia. D. hypertension.

D. hypertension.

22. A longitudinal study revealed that MOST bad health habits engaged in during adolescence _____ in emerging adulthood. A. receded B. did not continue C. remained unchanged D. increased

D. increased

103. A recent national survey of U.S. adults revealed that 52 percent reported that they considered or made a career decision, such as looking for a new job, declining a promotion, or quitting a job, because of: A. lack of medical coverage. B. lack of upward mobility. C. sexual harassment in the workplace. D. stress in the workplace.

D. stress in the workplace.

92. In fields such as lyric poetry, abstract math, and theoretical physics, the peak of creativity is often reached in the: A. sixties or seventies. B. forties or fifties. C. early teenage years. D. twenties or thirties.

D. twenties or thirties.

67. The critical-period hypothesis could explain: A. why homosexuals seem to be aroused by the same types of tactile stimulation as heterosexuals. B. how sexual orientation is mostly a product of culture and life experiences. C. why some clinicians consider homosexuality the product of an abnormality of the brain. D. why sexual orientation is difficult, if not impossible, to modify.

D. why sexual orientation is difficult, if not impossible, to modify.