Question 1

Some developmentalists have categorized the ____ as a period called emerging adulthood.​

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood is typically categorized as the period between late teens to the mid- to late twenties, when individuals are experiencing significant changes in identity formation, exploring different life paths, and transitioning to adulthood. While this period can extend into the early thirties for some, the late teens to mid-late twenties is the most commonly recognized age range for emerging adulthood.

Question 2

According to Erikson, the major task for young adults is to deal with the psychosocial conflict of ____.​

Accepted Answer

Erikson posited that the major task for young adults is to deal with the psychosocial conflict of intimacy versus isolation. This involves forming close interpersonal relationships with significant others or potentially becoming socially isolated.

Question 3

The average age at which a person gets married in the United States has ____ since 1970.​

Accepted Answer

According to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics, the average age at which a person gets married in the United States has increased by five years since 1970. Therefore, option C is correct.

Question 4

Christina is a real character. Although she is in her early twenties, she has not "slowed down" in her need for more and more intense experiences. In the last year she has gone skydiving, bungee jumping from a bridge, has gone drag racing with her boyfriend, and has experimented with some new drugs. Christina's behaviors are an example of​

Accepted Answer

Christina's behavior is an example of edgework, which is the pursuit of activities that involve a high degree of risk or danger. Edgework is often associated with individuals who seek intense experiences as a means of feeling alive or as a way of testing their own limits. Christina's behaviors suggest a desire for increasingly intense experiences that push her boundaries.

Question 5

Colleges usually refer to students over the age of ____ as returning adult students, which implies that these individuals have already reached adulthood.​

Accepted Answer

Colleges often use the age of 25 as the benchmark for identifying returning adult students, recognizing that individuals at this age have typically had experiences beyond high school, possibly including work or military service, and are returning to education as adults.

Question 6

In most cultures, ____ is the most important rite of passage, as it is seen as a prelude to childbearing. This, in turn, provides clear evidence of reaching adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Marriage is widely recognized across various cultures as a significant rite of passage because it often marks the transition into adulthood and is closely associated with the beginning of childbearing.

Question 7

Morris is 43 years of age, and is going back to college part-time to earn a degree so that he can enhance his advancement prospects at his job. Morris would be considered a

Accepted Answer

Morris is 43 years of age, which is considered mid-life. He is also going back to college part-time to earn a degree, which makes him a returning adult student.

Question 8

The desire to live a more "aggressive" life through physically and emotionally threatening situations on the boundary between life and death is termed ____.

Accepted Answer

The desire to live a more "aggressive" life through physically and emotionally threatening situations on the boundary between life and death is termed edgework. This term coined by sociologist Stephen Lyng, who argues that individuals who participate in edgework behaviors do so to experience a sense of excitement, danger, and uncertainty that is otherwise absent in their everyday lives.

Question 9

​Nicola is 18 years old and engages in many risky behaviors. For example, she drives very fast and recklessly, and does not use any protection when having sex. If Nicola is a typical adolescent, these behaviors will ____ when she gets older.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that risky behaviors tend to decrease as individuals age and gain more life experience. Nicola is engaging in behaviors that are common among adolescents but are less common among older adults. Therefore, it is likely that Nicola's risky behaviors will decrease as she gets older.

Question 10

Of the following individuals, how many are in the period called emerging adulthood?Matthias, who is a 18-year-old college student; Toby, who is a 35-year-old businessman and single father of one daughter; Gunther, who is a 25-year-old law student; Liesl, who is a 13-year-old girl from a Jewish family and has recently celebrated her bat mitzvah.​

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood typically refers to individuals in the age range of about 18 to 25 years old who are transitioning from adolescence to full-fledged adulthood. Matthias (18) and Gunther (25) fall within this age range, while Toby (35) is beyond it, and Liesl (13) is too young.

Question 11

Before a person can successfully create an intimate relationship with another person, Erikson felt that they had to first​

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, a person must successfully pass through the stage of identity vs. role confusion (which occurs during adolescence) before being able to form intimate relationships. This means that a person must establish an identity of their own before they can establish a deep, meaningful connection with another person. The other options (establishing a residence, beginning a career, completing education) are not necessarily prerequisites for forming intimate relationships.

Question 12

During ____, there tends to be a significant drop in one's participation in risky behaviors such as driving recklessly, having sex without contraception, and engaging in extreme sports.​

Accepted Answer

During young adulthood, individuals tend to become more aware of the consequences of their actions and the importance of planning for the future, leading to a decrease in participation in risky behaviors.

Question 13

A rite of ____ involves a ritual or ceremonial event that marks initiation into adulthood.​

Accepted Answer

A rite of passage is a specific ceremony or ritual that marks an individual's transition from one stage of life to another, usually from childhood to adulthood. It is a demarcation of a significant change, but it specifically refers to the ceremonial event itself as well. Maturation and arrival are related to the idea of growing or reaching a destination, but do not necessarily involve a specific ritual or ceremony.

Question 14

For college students ages 18 to 25, the broader college experience that includes socialization in adult roles helps foster​

Accepted Answer

The broad college experience that includes socialization in adult roles helps foster the transition to adulthood for college students ages 18 to 25. This includes learning how to navigate adult responsibilities such as living on their own, managing finances, and making important decisions for their future. College also provides opportunities for personal growth and self-discovery, which are essential for the transition to adulthood.

Question 15

How would neuroscientists explain the early adulthood shifts in behavior that are often seen in the early twenties?​

Accepted Answer

The prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for higher level thinking processes such as decision making and impulse control, undergoes further development during early adulthood. This can explain the shifts in behavior often seen in the early twenties as individuals become better equipped to make more informed and thought-out decisions.

Question 16

One researcher, Males (2009, 2010), has suggested that the brain development hypothesis that is often used to explain the transition to adulthood in young adults is wrong. Instead, Males argues that ____ is a stronger predictor of risky behavior than neurological changes.​

Accepted Answer

Males argues that poverty is a stronger predictor of risky behavior than neurological changes, suggesting that environmental factors may have a greater impact on behavior than biology. Sexual activity or inactivity, endocrine functioning, and sex are not mentioned as predictors in this context.

Question 17

Yacef suddenly finds himself newly married and out of school with a new job. Yacef is experiencing​

Accepted Answer

Yacef is experiencing role transitions, as he has moved from being a student to being employed, and from being single to being married.

Question 18

Neuroscience research suggests that the _____, a part of the brain involved in high-level thinking is not fully developed until a person reaches the mid-20s.​

Accepted Answer

Neuroscience research suggests that the prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain involved in high-level thinking such as decision making, reasoning, and impulse control, is not fully developed until a person reaches the mid-20s. The amygdala, on the other hand, is involved in emotional processing and is functional from birth, while the corpus callosum is a structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain and is fully developed by early adulthood. The temporal lobe is involved in auditory processing and memory formation and is also functional from birth.

Question 19

Raymond is about to graduate from high school. He is one of 100 seniors in his class who will be receiving their diploma this weekend. If Raymond's high school is typical of most in the United States, about ____ of these soon-to-be graduates will go right on to college.​

Accepted Answer

According to statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 70% of high school graduates in the United States enroll in college immediately after graduation. Therefore, B) 70 is the most likely choice.

Question 20

In Western cultures, voting, completing an education, beginning full-time employment, leaving home and establishing financial independence, getting married, and having children are all examples of the assumption of new responsibilities that defines​

Accepted Answer

Role transitions refer to the assumption of new responsibilities and roles that occur as individuals move through various stages of their lives, such as those listed in the question. This is a common and important concept in social and developmental psychology, and understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with different role transitions is crucial for individuals and society as a whole. The other answer choices are less relevant or accurate in describing the phenomenon described in the question.

Quiz 10: Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood.

Some developmentalists have categorized the ____ as a period called emerging adulthood.

According to Erikson, the major task for young adults is to deal with the psychosocial conflict of ____.

The average age at which a person gets married in the United States has ____ since 1970.

Colleges usually refer to students over the age of ____ as returning adult students, which implies that these individuals have already reached adulthood.

In most cultures, ____ is the most important rite of passage, as it is seen as a prelude to childbearing. This, in turn, provides clear evidence of reaching adulthood.

Morris is 43 years of age, and is going back to college part-time to earn a degree so that he can enhance his advancement prospects at his job. Morris would be considered a

The desire to live a more "aggressive" life through physically and emotionally threatening situations on the boundary between life and death is termed ____.

Nicola is 18 years old and engages in many risky behaviors. For example, she drives very fast and recklessly, and does not use any protection when having sex. If Nicola is a typical adolescent, these behaviors will ____ when she gets older.

Before a person can successfully create an intimate relationship with another person, Erikson felt that they had to first

During ____, there tends to be a significant drop in one's participation in risky behaviors such as driving recklessly, having sex without contraception, and engaging in extreme sports.

A rite of ____ involves a ritual or ceremonial event that marks initiation into adulthood.

For college students ages 18 to 25, the broader college experience that includes socialization in adult roles helps foster

How would neuroscientists explain the early adulthood shifts in behavior that are often seen in the early twenties?

One researcher, Males (2009, 2010) , has suggested that the brain development hypothesis that is often used to explain the transition to adulthood in young adults is wrong. Instead, Males argues that ____ is a stronger predictor of risky behavior than neurological changes.

Yacef suddenly finds himself newly married and out of school with a new job. Yacef is experiencing

Neuroscience research suggests that the _____, a part of the brain involved in high-level thinking is not fully developed until a person reaches the mid-20s.

Raymond is about to graduate from high school. He is one of 100 seniors in his class who will be receiving their diploma this weekend. If Raymond's high school is typical of most in the United States, about ____ of these soon-to-be graduates will go right on to college.

In Western cultures, voting, completing an education, beginning full-time employment, leaving home and establishing financial independence, getting married, and having children are all examples of the assumption of new responsibilities that defines

Quiz 10: Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood.

Some developmentalists have categorized the ____ as a period called emerging adulthood.​

According to Erikson, the major task for young adults is to deal with the psychosocial conflict of ____.​

The average age at which a person gets married in the United States has ____ since 1970.​

Colleges usually refer to students over the age of ____ as returning adult students, which implies that these individuals have already reached adulthood.​

In most cultures, ____ is the most important rite of passage, as it is seen as a prelude to childbearing. This, in turn, provides clear evidence of reaching adulthood.

Morris is 43 years of age, and is going back to college part-time to earn a degree so that he can enhance his advancement prospects at his job. Morris would be considered a

The desire to live a more "aggressive" life through physically and emotionally threatening situations on the boundary between life and death is termed ____.

​Nicola is 18 years old and engages in many risky behaviors. For example, she drives very fast and recklessly, and does not use any protection when having sex. If Nicola is a typical adolescent, these behaviors will ____ when she gets older.

Before a person can successfully create an intimate relationship with another person, Erikson felt that they had to first​

During ____, there tends to be a significant drop in one's participation in risky behaviors such as driving recklessly, having sex without contraception, and engaging in extreme sports.​

A rite of ____ involves a ritual or ceremonial event that marks initiation into adulthood.​

For college students ages 18 to 25, the broader college experience that includes socialization in adult roles helps foster​

How would neuroscientists explain the early adulthood shifts in behavior that are often seen in the early twenties?​

One researcher, Males (2009, 2010) , has suggested that the brain development hypothesis that is often used to explain the transition to adulthood in young adults is wrong. Instead, Males argues that ____ is a stronger predictor of risky behavior than neurological changes.​

Yacef suddenly finds himself newly married and out of school with a new job. Yacef is experiencing​

Neuroscience research suggests that the _____, a part of the brain involved in high-level thinking is not fully developed until a person reaches the mid-20s.​

Raymond is about to graduate from high school. He is one of 100 seniors in his class who will be receiving their diploma this weekend. If Raymond's high school is typical of most in the United States, about ____ of these soon-to-be graduates will go right on to college.​

In Western cultures, voting, completing an education, beginning full-time employment, leaving home and establishing financial independence, getting married, and having children are all examples of the assumption of new responsibilities that defines​

Some developmentalists have categorized the ____ as a period called emerging adulthood.

According to Erikson, the major task for young adults is to deal with the psychosocial conflict of ____.

The average age at which a person gets married in the United States has ____ since 1970.

Colleges usually refer to students over the age of ____ as returning adult students, which implies that these individuals have already reached adulthood.

Nicola is 18 years old and engages in many risky behaviors. For example, she drives very fast and recklessly, and does not use any protection when having sex. If Nicola is a typical adolescent, these behaviors will ____ when she gets older.

Before a person can successfully create an intimate relationship with another person, Erikson felt that they had to first

During ____, there tends to be a significant drop in one's participation in risky behaviors such as driving recklessly, having sex without contraception, and engaging in extreme sports.

A rite of ____ involves a ritual or ceremonial event that marks initiation into adulthood.

For college students ages 18 to 25, the broader college experience that includes socialization in adult roles helps foster

How would neuroscientists explain the early adulthood shifts in behavior that are often seen in the early twenties?

One researcher, Males (2009, 2010) , has suggested that the brain development hypothesis that is often used to explain the transition to adulthood in young adults is wrong. Instead, Males argues that ____ is a stronger predictor of risky behavior than neurological changes.

Yacef suddenly finds himself newly married and out of school with a new job. Yacef is experiencing

Neuroscience research suggests that the _____, a part of the brain involved in high-level thinking is not fully developed until a person reaches the mid-20s.

Raymond is about to graduate from high school. He is one of 100 seniors in his class who will be receiving their diploma this weekend. If Raymond's high school is typical of most in the United States, about ____ of these soon-to-be graduates will go right on to college.

In Western cultures, voting, completing an education, beginning full-time employment, leaving home and establishing financial independence, getting married, and having children are all examples of the assumption of new responsibilities that defines