Lifespan Development Quizzes II
Which of the following is true of rape? - Legal definitions of rape usually differ from state to state.
Marie is reluctant to marry because she is worried that her husband might cheat on her. You would tell
her that adultery is - clearly the exception rather than the rule
Which of the following is a positive feature of the transition from high school to college? - opportunities
to explore different lifestyles and values
Derek is a young adult who recently graduated from college. Despite excelling at academics, he is unable
to find a meaningful job. Derek has maturity fears, which he has been experiencing since his early
adolescent years. He continues to live with his parents and relies on them for financial support.
According to Joseph and Claudia Allen, which of the following should Derek's parents have done to
launch him adequately into the adult years? - They should have created service learning opportunities
for him.
In a study conducted by Nelson and others (2007), both parents and college students agreed that taking
responsibility for one's actions and _____ are important aspects of becoming an adult. - developing
emotional control
Some theorists have pieced together cognitive changes in young adults and proposed a new stage of
cognitive development. This stage is termed as - postformal thought
Which of the following statements is true of obesity among the general population of the United States?
- Obesity is more prevalent among American women with low income than among women with high
income.
According to a longitudinal study by John Schulenberg and his colleagues, by the time individuals reach
their late twenties, _____ the use of alcohol and drugs. - many would have reduced
, Which of the following changes was seen in the division of responsibility for work and family when more
U.S. women took jobs outside the home? - U.S. men started showing greater interest in their families
and parenting.
Which of the following statements is true about the impact of unemployment on an individual? -
Researchers have found that unemployment is related to homicide.
_____ adults have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly
concerned with or stressed out about their romantic relationships. - securely attached
According to recent studies, which of the following individuals showed lower levels of depressive
symptoms? - attachment secure adults
According to Erik Erikson, which of the following stages occurs during early adulthood, after individuals
are well on their way to establishing stable and successful identities? - intimacy versus isolation
According to Erik Erikson, which of the following is a precursor to intimacy in romantic relationships
during emerging adulthood? - identity development in adolescence
One of the benefits of a good marriage is - increased longevity
Sandra and Tom divorced after an 18-year marriage when Tom left Sandra for his colleague. Since the
divorce two years ago, Sandra has been promoted in her job, has an active social life with her friends,
and has taken up golf. However, when her friends suggest that she meet a man, Sandra tells them that
she has no interest in men and that she is quite content with her life. Sandra is a(n) - competent loner
Which of the following statements is true about the good-enoughs? - good enough women usually
marry men who educationally and economically are similar to their first husbands
Which of the following is true of rape? - Legal definitions of rape usually differ from state to state.
Marie is reluctant to marry because she is worried that her husband might cheat on her. You would tell
her that adultery is - clearly the exception rather than the rule
Which of the following is a positive feature of the transition from high school to college? - opportunities
to explore different lifestyles and values
Derek is a young adult who recently graduated from college. Despite excelling at academics, he is unable
to find a meaningful job. Derek has maturity fears, which he has been experiencing since his early
adolescent years. He continues to live with his parents and relies on them for financial support.
According to Joseph and Claudia Allen, which of the following should Derek's parents have done to
launch him adequately into the adult years? - They should have created service learning opportunities
for him.
In a study conducted by Nelson and others (2007), both parents and college students agreed that taking
responsibility for one's actions and _____ are important aspects of becoming an adult. - developing
emotional control
Some theorists have pieced together cognitive changes in young adults and proposed a new stage of
cognitive development. This stage is termed as - postformal thought
Which of the following statements is true of obesity among the general population of the United States?
- Obesity is more prevalent among American women with low income than among women with high
income.
According to a longitudinal study by John Schulenberg and his colleagues, by the time individuals reach
their late twenties, _____ the use of alcohol and drugs. - many would have reduced
, Which of the following changes was seen in the division of responsibility for work and family when more
U.S. women took jobs outside the home? - U.S. men started showing greater interest in their families
and parenting.
Which of the following statements is true about the impact of unemployment on an individual? -
Researchers have found that unemployment is related to homicide.
_____ adults have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly
concerned with or stressed out about their romantic relationships. - securely attached
According to recent studies, which of the following individuals showed lower levels of depressive
symptoms? - attachment secure adults
According to Erik Erikson, which of the following stages occurs during early adulthood, after individuals
are well on their way to establishing stable and successful identities? - intimacy versus isolation
According to Erik Erikson, which of the following is a precursor to intimacy in romantic relationships
during emerging adulthood? - identity development in adolescence
One of the benefits of a good marriage is - increased longevity
Sandra and Tom divorced after an 18-year marriage when Tom left Sandra for his colleague. Since the
divorce two years ago, Sandra has been promoted in her job, has an active social life with her friends,
and has taken up golf. However, when her friends suggest that she meet a man, Sandra tells them that
she has no interest in men and that she is quite content with her life. Sandra is a(n) - competent loner
Which of the following statements is true about the good-enoughs? - good enough women usually
marry men who educationally and economically are similar to their first husbands
