Deck 13: Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Question 1

Being exposed to diverse groups and different viewpoints enhances cognitive growth.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Pride flags are symbols of tolerance and "diversity."

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Premenstrual syndrome is exclusively a result of psychological problems.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Early adulthood been largely seen as the period of life when people focus on establishing careers or pathways in life.

Question 5

The definition of adulthood has changed over the last few decades.

Question 6

Psychological factors, such as observational learning, stress, and emotional states, contribute to obesity, in addition to genetic factors.

Question 7

A work ethic and self-fulfillment are two examples of intrinsic rewards for working.

Question 8

The last stage of Super's theory of career development is the realistic choice stage.

Question 9

People in college are often at the realistic choice stage of occupational development.

Question 10

Stress affects the lives of Canadians; specifically, almost one-quarter stated their work was negatively affected by stress.

Question 11

Adaptive thermogenesis causes the body to produce less energy (burn fewer calories) when less food is consumed.

Question 12

An intrinsic reward for working is one's salary.

Question 13

Being able to understand both sides of the debate on abortion while maintaining a particular view is an example of relativistic thinking.

Question 14

Adults 18 and older need 30 minutes of physical activity five or more days a week to be healthy.

Question 15

Eating disorders are about more than just food.

Question 16

Substance abuse can only occur with non-prescription drugs.

Question 17

Fertility is rare in women over the age of 35.

Question 18

Smoking is the leading cause of premature death in Canada.

Question 19

Few women experience menstrual problems.

Question 20

Substance abuse is defined by drug use that interferes with one or more aspects of one's daily life.

Question 21

Physical development is at its peak in early adulthood.

Question 22

Exercise helps maintain the cardiovascular system during early adulthood.

Question 23

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in young adults is equal to that of the general population.

Question 24

Alcohol and heroin are examples of depressants.

Question 25

Canadians are generally comfortable with their sexuality.

Question 26

Sexual harassment creates a hostile workplace for some women.

Question 27

Cocaine is an example of a hallucinogen.

Question 28

Methamphetamine is a dangerous stimulant that may cause brain damage.

Question 29

Obesity is impacted by genetic factors.

Question 30

During early adulthood, the cardiovascular system remains at its peak performance.

Question 31

Adaptive thermogenesis reduces one's ability to gain weight.

Question 32

Adulthood is more accurately defined by one's age than what one does.

Question 33

Maisy likes to garden, walk to her friend's house, and park in spaces far from the mall entrance. These activities are good ways to add exercise to her daily routine.

Question 34

Learning to use relativistic thinking is a hallmark of mature thought.

Question 35

Developing cognitive-affective complexity enables a person to have both positive and negative feelings about career choices.

Question 36

Cognitive development ends at the end of adolescence.

Question 37

In Canada, LGBTQ people experience three times the discrimination that heterosexuals experience.

Question 38

When addicted individuals lower their intake of alcohol, they may experience symptoms such as tremors (shakes), high blood pressure, rapid heart and pulse rate, anxiety, restlessness, and weakness.

Question 39

Social myths contribute to the incidence of sexual assault.

Question 40

Memory begins to become more reliable in early adulthood.

Question 41

For exercise to be effective, it must be performed in blocks of 60 minutes or longer.

Question 42

Homicide accounts for 25% of deaths in men during early adulthood.

Question 43

Both men and women show signs of declining fertility during early adulthood.

Question 44

Sexual activity typically peaks during early adulthood.

Question 45

Prostaglandins cause uterine muscles to contract.

Question 46

The leading cause of death during early adulthood is cancer.

Question 47

Amenorrhea is painful menstruation.

Question 48

Sexual harassment is defined primarily by inappropriate physical contact.

Question 49

Canadians have fewer sex partners during their lifetimes.

Question 50

Crystallized intelligence declines with age, whereas fluid intelligence increases.

Question 51

Pride festivals are on the decline in recent years.

Question 52

Hallucinogens include marijuana, ecstasy, and PCP.

Question 53

Physical strength declines rapidly during early adulthood.

Question 54

Endometriosis affects 10% of women.

Question 55

Most people between their late teens and early 20s recognize that they aren't fully adults yet.

Question 56

Emerging adulthood is a phase of life that covers ages 13 to 19.
a. True
b. False
a.
True
b.
False

Question 57

When experiencing menstrual problems, most women experience minor discomfort or symptoms.

Question 58

Visual acuity is at its peak during early adulthood.

Question 59

College may influence one's cognitive development.

Question 60

Evidence suggests that the majority of sexual assaults are unreported.

Question 61

For stalking to be defined in Canada, it must include being followed, receiving threatening or unwanted communications, and being spied on, in addition to some form of physical threat.

Question 62

When does premenstrual syndrome occur?

A) 12-14 days after menses ends
B) 7 days after menses ends
C) 10-12 days before the start of menses
D) 4-6 days before the start of menses

Question 63

The first stage of the "Super's theory" of career development is the fantasy stage.

Question 64

Which statement best captures the nature of eating disorders?

A) They are best addressed by strongly insisting that the person eat or fall ill.
B) They are experienced most often by children failing in school.
C) They involve factors beyond eating habits.
D) They are one of the most easily cured mental health disorders.

Question 65

In Donald Super's theory, in which stage of career development do young adults settle into their career role?

A) fantasy stage
B) realistic stage
C) retirement stage
D) maintenance stage

Question 66

Emerging adulthood is a period of development that refers to those who are no longer considered adolescents but are not completely in the early adulthood phase.

Question 67

Alcohol use is safe for those who are legally allowed to use it.

Question 68

Cancer is the number one cause of death for Canadian men between the ages of 25 and 34.

Question 69

Which age range is considered early adulthood?

A) ages 16 to 18
B) ages 18 to 35
C) ages 35 to 40
D) ages 40 to 45

Question 70

People become adults at the same time and same pace.

Question 71

Which statement best reflects the impact that the #MeToo movement has had on sexual assault cases?

A) New categories of sexual assault offences were created in the Criminal Code.
B) It is has sparked a decline in official reports but an increase in social media reports.
C) It has coincided with an increase in official reports of sexual assaults.
D) It has resulted in new reporting methods to better capture the nature of sexual assaults.

Question 72

Accidents are the number one cause of death for Canadian men between the ages of 25 and 34.

Question 73

A person who is dependent on a substance loses control over using it.

Question 74

Alcohol and codeine are examples of which of the following substances?

A) narcotics
B) stimulants
C) depressants
D) hallucinogens

Question 75

During early adulthood, most men's body composition has a higher percentage of muscle than fat.

Question 76

Sexual assault is defined as non-consensual sex between strangers.

Question 77

Changes in hair and skin are common during early adulthood.

Question 78

Marijuana has been shown to be safe and nonaddictive.

Question 79

Identifying one's stressors is a good step toward managing one's stress.

Question 80

Hearing of high-pitched tones declines slowly during early adulthood.