DEP 2004 Final Exam Questions & Answers
A longitudinal study found that at age 25 _____ of the participants were fully financially independent of their family of origin. - ANSWERSa little more than half
In developing countries, marriage, the marker for entry into adulthood usually occurs _____ the adulthood markers in the United States - ANSWERSmuch earlier than
Age of beginning signs of decline in muscle tone and strength - ANSWERS30 Years Old
nature (genetics) vs. nurture (environmental factors) of obesity - ANSWERSGenes play a role in obesity but so do environmental factors such as the availability of food, and sociocultural factors, ex low income women tend to be more overweight.
Bachman et al study - findings regarding alcohol and drug use in mid-twenties - ANSWERSPeaks at 21-22 years of age and declines through the rest of the twenties
phone survey - the most common perpetrator of attempted rape of college women - ANSWERSSomeone the victim knew such as a classmate or boyfriend.
Formal Operational Though - ANSWERSMore logical, abstract, and idealistic
Post Formal Thought - ANSWERSThinking that is reflective, relativistic, contextual, provisional, realistic, and influenced by emotion
U.S. workforce trend regarding long-term careers - ANSWERSService Industry has best outlook
effects of working while in college - ANSWERSWorking more hours results in decreased grades. ways in which dual-earner couples changed the division of responsibility for work and family - ANSWERSUS men are taking greater responsibility in maintaining the home, US women are taking increased responsibility for breadwinning, and US men show a greater interest in family and parenting.
between 1980 and 2004 - percentage increase in the number of Latinos and Asian Americans in the
U.S. workplace - ANSWERSIt more then doubled in this time frame.
Temperament - ANSWERSAn individual's behavioral style and characteristic emotional response
With what does secure attachment to parents in childhood correlate to - ANSWERSPositive views of relationships, easy to get close to others, not overly concerned about or stressed out about romantic relationships
Avoidant Attachment Style - ANSWERSHesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships, when in relationships they distance themselves from their partners
Anxious Attachment Style - ANSWERSDemand closeness, less trusting, more emotional, jealous, and possesive
Matching Hypothesis - ANSWERSAlthough we may prefer a more attractive person in the abstract, in the real world we wend up choosing someone who is close to our level of attractiveness
Metabolic Syndrome - ANSWERSCharacterized by hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance (and chronic stress)
Symptoms of menopause - ANSWERSHot flashes, nausea, fatigue, and rapid heart beat
Erickson's Stage of Generativity Vs. Stagnation - ANSWERSDesire to leave a legacy to the next generation.
Stagnation means they have done nothing to leave for future generations
Social Clock - ANSWERSThe timetable on which individuals are expected to accomplish life's tasks- getting married, having children, etc.
A longitudinal study found that at age 25 _____ of the participants were fully financially independent of their family of origin. - ANSWERSa little more than half
In developing countries, marriage, the marker for entry into adulthood usually occurs _____ the adulthood markers in the United States - ANSWERSmuch earlier than
Age of beginning signs of decline in muscle tone and strength - ANSWERS30 Years Old
nature (genetics) vs. nurture (environmental factors) of obesity - ANSWERSGenes play a role in obesity but so do environmental factors such as the availability of food, and sociocultural factors, ex low income women tend to be more overweight.
Bachman et al study - findings regarding alcohol and drug use in mid-twenties - ANSWERSPeaks at 21-22 years of age and declines through the rest of the twenties
phone survey - the most common perpetrator of attempted rape of college women - ANSWERSSomeone the victim knew such as a classmate or boyfriend.
Formal Operational Though - ANSWERSMore logical, abstract, and idealistic
Post Formal Thought - ANSWERSThinking that is reflective, relativistic, contextual, provisional, realistic, and influenced by emotion
U.S. workforce trend regarding long-term careers - ANSWERSService Industry has best outlook
effects of working while in college - ANSWERSWorking more hours results in decreased grades. ways in which dual-earner couples changed the division of responsibility for work and family - ANSWERSUS men are taking greater responsibility in maintaining the home, US women are taking increased responsibility for breadwinning, and US men show a greater interest in family and parenting.
between 1980 and 2004 - percentage increase in the number of Latinos and Asian Americans in the
U.S. workplace - ANSWERSIt more then doubled in this time frame.
Temperament - ANSWERSAn individual's behavioral style and characteristic emotional response
With what does secure attachment to parents in childhood correlate to - ANSWERSPositive views of relationships, easy to get close to others, not overly concerned about or stressed out about romantic relationships
Avoidant Attachment Style - ANSWERSHesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships, when in relationships they distance themselves from their partners
Anxious Attachment Style - ANSWERSDemand closeness, less trusting, more emotional, jealous, and possesive
Matching Hypothesis - ANSWERSAlthough we may prefer a more attractive person in the abstract, in the real world we wend up choosing someone who is close to our level of attractiveness
Metabolic Syndrome - ANSWERSCharacterized by hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance (and chronic stress)
Symptoms of menopause - ANSWERSHot flashes, nausea, fatigue, and rapid heart beat
Erickson's Stage of Generativity Vs. Stagnation - ANSWERSDesire to leave a legacy to the next generation.
Stagnation means they have done nothing to leave for future generations
Social Clock - ANSWERSThe timetable on which individuals are expected to accomplish life's tasks- getting married, having children, etc.
