Life Span Development Chapter 9 Quiz

In the course of the 20s, time spent in leisure activities with friends ______________

declines steadily

Researchers who study young drivers have found that GDL programs reduce crashes by ___________

20%-40%

Emerging adults who live in ____________ would emphasize becoming capable of supporting parents financially as among the most important criteria for becoming an adult.

China

Which of the following statements regarding religious beliefs in emerging adulthood is true?

In emerging adulthood, religious beliefs are highly individualized

An emerging adult from ____________ would be most likely to express the following sentiment upon first entering college: "In many ways, college is easier than high school; it's a relief to spend less time on homework and to have more time to explore my options."

Japan

Which of the following ethnic identity statuses involves rejecting one's culture of origin but also feeling rejected by the majority culture?

Marginality

What factor affects self-esteem in a positive way in emerging adulthood?

Most people have passed through the awkward changes of puberty and may be more comfortable with how they look.

Which of the following statements regarding emerging adulthood is true?

Nearly all of them are optimistic about what their personal future holds.

Which of the following statements about online learning is true?

Online learning has the potential to offer the benefits of tertiary education to people who might otherwise lack access to it.

Which of the following statements regarding emerging adults' political beliefs is true?

Protest movements often involve emerging adults more than any other age group.

Which of the following is one of the largest factors explaining the high rates of unemployment among minority groups?

Shifting employment patterns in the American economy

Which of the following statements about sleep debt is true?

Sleep debt has negative consequences for both cognitive and emotional functioning

Based on current research, which of the following statements about media use in emerging adulthood is true?

Social-networking profiles are often a way for individuals to express their identity

Which of the following statements regarding gender-based evaluations of work is true?

Some studies have found that evaluations can be especially harsh when a person's behavior violates stereotypical gender expectations.

Which of the following statements about emerging adults' health is true?

The heart is strong during emerging adulthood and reaction time is faster than at any other time of life.

______________ are most likely to be living on their own rather than with their parents by their early 20s

White Americans

Compared to other age groups, emerging adults have _________, as a result of spending a high proportion of their time in unstructured socializing

an unusually high degree of opportunity for engaging in substance use and other deviant behavior

Male emerging adults are more likely than females to ______________

be willing to have intercourse with someone they have known for only a few hours

Among emerging adults who face unusually difficult circumstances, such as abusive families, poverty, or a history of adolescent delinquency, it is notable that many manage to adapt and function well. This is called __________

resilience