Psychology; Early Childhood Development

What are the key features of emerging adulthood?

1. identity exploration 2. instability 3. self-focused 4. feeling - in - between 5. age of possibilities

Extreme binge drinking refers to consuming ______ or more drinks in a row in the last two weeks.

10

Typically, individuals reach their peak physically between the ages of

19 and 26.

Approximately _____ percent of U.S. adults report that they are gay, lesbian, or bisexual

4

In 2016, approximately what percentage of U.S. adults were classified as obese?

40 percent

At the beginning of emerging adulthood, surveys indicate that slightly more than ______ percent of individuals have experienced sexual intercourse.

60

The National Sleep Foundation suggests that 18- to 25-year-olds should get ______ hours of sleep a night.

7 to 9

When both gender and ethnicity are considered, which of the following had the highest rate of obesity in the United States?

African American females

Clarissa is sexually attracted to both men and women. Her sexual orientation could be described as:

Bisexual

Which of the following are trends in the experiences of today's American workforce?

Employees want more flexibility than their employers are willing to provide. Workers report that their jobs are a significant source of stress.

TRUE OR FALSE: The overall impression from the 1994 Sex in America survey was that having multiple sex partners is the norm.

False; The overall impression was that sexual behavior is ruled by marriage and monogamy.

According to Piaget, _______ _______ thought is the final stage in cognitive development and characterizes adolescents as well as adults.

Formal Operations

Which of the following statements is most representative of emerging adulthood?

It is a transitional period that involves experimentation and exploration.

Which of the following are true regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Some STIs are bacterial. About one in six U.S. adults is affected. Some STIs are viral.

TRUE OR FALSE: Physical exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: About 20 percent of U.S. adults meet federal guidelines for physical activity.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Research strongly supports the role of sexual activity in well-being.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: The relationship between creativity and age varies considerably, depending on which field is being studied.

TRUE; There are some fields, such as philosophy, where creativity does not peak in the twenties and thirties the way it does in other fields such as poetry.

Which of the following is a trend in work in the United States?

The disappearing long-term career

In comparing the health of emerging adults with the health of adolescents, which of the following statements are true regarding emerging adults?

They are more likely to be obese. They have a higher mortality rate.

TRUE OR FALSE: In general, many people complete their education or training by their early to mid-20s and enter a full-time occupation.

True: This is generally true, although there are certainly individual differences.

_________ (Women/Men) are more likely than _________ (women/men) to change their sexual patterns and desires.

Women, Men

Which of the following statements about work are accurate?

Work defines people in fundamental ways. Most individuals spend about one-third of their time at work.

Chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to which of the following?

a shortened life span cognitive and motor impairment cardiovascular disease

For adults, motivation, goal-setting, planning, self-monitoring, and grit are all components of

achievement

The 1994 Sex in America study showed that ______ is clearly the exception rather than the rule.

adultery

Sustained activity that stimulates heart and lung functioning is described as

aerobic.

A person who is _____ is attracted to people of both sexes.

bisexual

Given the average age of marriage in the United States, emerging adulthood is a time frame during which most individuals are

both sexually active and unmarried.

With regard to sexuality, as compared to men, women are more likely to do which of the following?

change their sexual patterns or desires have sexual experiences with both same- and opposite-sex partners identify themselves as bisexual

Any consideration of decline in creativity with age must take into account

contrasts in creative fields.

Overall rates of drinking among college students, including binge drinking, have ______ in recent years.

declined

The stage that occurs from approximately 18 to 25 years of age is known as _______ adulthood.

emerging

Typically, individuals reach their peak physical condition in

emerging adulthood.

Often motivated by external incentives, ______ involves doing something to obtain something else.

extrinsic motivation (rewards and punishments)

Gary is working extra hard because his boss promised him a bonus if he reached his goal. This is best exemplifies

extrinsic motivation.

Linked to achievement, a ______ mindset is the belief that qualities are carved in stone and cannot change and improve through effort.

fixed

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases are caused by viruses?

genital herpes genital warts AIDS

Work is an important part of a person's life, but research has shown that workers would like to have which of the following?

greater control over time more flexibility

Researchers have found that ______ are linked to weight loss maintenance

higher levels of physical activity, especially endurance training

These days, many adults can expect to work ______.

in short-term jobs at a series of jobs

One longitudinal study revealed that most bad health habits from adolescence ___________ in emerging adulthood.

increased

Jake has just started college with a move into a dorm, a new college campus, new friendships, and a new job. This would demonstrate the _______ of emerging adulthood.

instability

Frequency of sexual activity in adults is strongly related to

life satisfaction for both men and women.

What has research indicated are primary sources of stress regarding work

low salaries long hours lack of advancement opportunities uncertain job expectations

Which of the following groups has the highest mortality rate?

males in emerging adulthood

Research has shown that men are more likely than women to do which of the following?

masturbate watch pornography think about sex daily

Feelings of attraction only to the opposite sex are more frequent for ___________ (men/women) than for ________ (men/women).

men, women

The career mystique has increasingly become a myth for individuals in ______, as the global outsourcing of jobs and the recession have reduced job security.

middle-income occupations

The 1994 Sex in America survey revealed that, in regard to sexuality, Americans are

more conservative than previously believed.

Emerging adults have ______ the mortality rate of adolescents. Multiple choice question.

more than twice

Students who enter college immediately following high school graduation transition from ______ power to ______ power.

most; least

What are typical unhealthy practices prevalent in emerging adulthood?

not eating breakfast failing to exercise sleeping only a few hours a night

The majority of American adults with full-time jobs work

over 40 hours per week

According to research, which two groups have sex most often?

people who cohabit people who are married

As compared to women, men's attitudes toward sexuality are more

permissive.

Piaget said that the thinking of young adults, in the sense that they have more knowledge than adolescents, is more ______.

quantitatively advanced

For adults, exercise has been shown to result in which of the following?

reduction in depression lower levels of anxiety

Which of the following has been positively linked to the grade point average of college students?

regularly eating breakfast

Match the important aspects of achievement with the appropriate definition.

self-efficacy: the belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes mindset: the cognitive view individuals develop for themselves delay of gratification: engaging in self-control by waiting until later to obtain something more valuable rather than immediately seeking satisfaction with something less valuable

The transition from high school to college is much like the transition from elementary to middle school, in that

the top-dog phenomenon is replayed.

The most effective weight loss programs include

to exercise

In the 1994 Sex in America survey, most respondents said they preferred

vaginal sex.