Question 1

One feature of emerging adulthood, __________________, is evidenced by numerous changes young people make in where they live, the jobs they have, and the people with whom they are in relationships during these years.

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood is characterized by instability due to the significant changes in living situations, employment, and relationships that individuals experience during this period.

Question 2

In every culture, the transition to adulthood involves crossing the line from adolescence into adulthood.

Accepted Answer

This is a universal phenomenon that exists in every culture, although the specific age, rites of passage, and markers of adulthood may differ from culture to culture.

Question 3

Broadly speaking, cultures vary in the extent to which becoming adult is a shared social event or is determined by:

Accepted Answer

Cultures vary in their perspectives on the transition into adulthood, with some emphasizing that it is a shared social event with specific rituals and ceremonies, while others view it as a more individualistic process. In cultures where becoming an adult is seen as an individual responsibility, individuals may have more autonomy in how they navigate this transition and may be able to choose their own path for becoming an adult, rather than having it prescribed by parents, local authorities, or religious leaders.

Question 4

The Japanese seijen seiki is a ____________ ceremony that unites the culture in a shared understanding of the age at which young people make the transition to adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The description of the ceremony as uniting culture and marking a transition to adulthood best fits the concept of a rite of passage. The other options (religious, childhood, school) do not fully capture these elements.

Question 5

Based on what you know about global employment trends, in response to a news article that reads "Emerging adults refuse to work," an informed response to the article might be that unemployment in emerging adulthood is not an active choice; rather, the trend is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Based on global employment trends, emerging adults face unemployment due to the lack of job opportunities rather than a refusal to work. This is particularly evident in developing countries and regions with high youth unemployment rates, where there are simply not enough jobs available for the large number of individuals seeking employment. While factors such as student loan debt and social policies may play a role in some cases, the primary cause of unemployment in emerging adulthood is the limited availability of jobs. Social pressure to do volunteer work is not a significant factor in this trend.

Question 6

Research on emerging adulthood around the globe reveals variation between _____________ in the criteria that define what it means to be an adult.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on emerging adulthood around the globe...

Question 7

If non-Western countries follow in the path of changes that have taken place in the United States, we can expect to see a global ________ in __________.

Accepted Answer

CIn the United States, there has been a trend of increasing age at first birth as individuals are prioritizing careers and education over starting families at a younger age. Additionally, there has been a focus on improving education, leading to higher high school graduation rates. If non-Western countries follow similar trends, we can expect to see these patterns globally.

Question 8

College and work training are ________________________ processes culturally designed to prepare young people for the transition to adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Both college and work training involve socialization, which is the process of learning cultural norms, values, and behaviors that are crucial for individuals to adapt to society and become functioning members of their community. Through socialization, young people acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen profession and navigate the demands of adulthood. Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new cultural environment, assimilation entails adopting the culture of the dominant group, and accommodation involves finding a middle ground between one's culture of origin and the dominant culture. While these concepts are related to socialization, they do not fully capture the complex processes involved in preparing young people for the transition to adulthood.

Question 9

Cote's counterargument to the theory of emerging adulthood fundamentally debates Arnett's assertion that emerging adulthood:

Accepted Answer

Cote's counterargument primarily challenges Arnett's claim that emerging adulthood is a distinct stage of lifespan development, suggesting instead that the experiences attributed to this stage can vary widely and may not constitute a universal developmental phase.

Question 10

Spending longer periods of time in the transition to adulthood before getting married and living with a spouse has led to a significant increase in new living arrangements such as:

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation is the most common new living arrangement that has emerged due to longer transition to adulthood before marriage.

Question 11

______________________ is the name of the new, twenty-first century stage of lifespan human development proposed to fall in between adolescence and young adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The new, twenty-first century stage of lifespan human development proposed to fall in between adolescence and young adulthood is called "emerging adulthood". This period is characterized by a prolonged transition period of identity exploration, instability, and self-focus, often occurring between the ages of 18-25. It is a time of significant change and growth in many areas of life, such as education, work, relationships, and personality development.

Question 12

Globally, the transition to adulthood has changed dramatically since the 1950s due to:

Accepted Answer

The transition to adulthood has changed dramatically since the 1950s due to social and economic forces such as changes in education, technology, family structures, gender roles, and the job market. These changes have affected the timing and nature of traditional markers of adulthood such as marriage, parenthood, and financial independence.

Question 13

Emerging adulthood is a new developmental stage discovered to exist only in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood is recognized as a developmental stage that occurs roughly from ages 18 to 25, and it has been observed in various cultures around the world, not just in the United States.

Question 14

Emerging adulthood is an economically vulnerable period of the lifespan due to the fact that during periods of economic stress, they are more likely to experience _________________ compared to older adults.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that emerging adults are more vulnerable to unemployment compared to their older counterparts. This is due to a variety of factors including lack of job experience, lower levels of education and training, and fewer professional connections. These factors make it more difficult for emerging adults to secure stable employment during periods of economic stress.

Question 15

In societies that have been influenced by rapid economic and social change since the 1950s, the transition to adulthood is now:

Accepted Answer

The rapid economic and social change since the 1950s has resulted in a longer transition to adulthood in many societies. This is due to factors such as extended education, delayed marriage and parenthood, and a more extended period of financial independence as young adults enter the workforce later.

Question 16

The transition to adulthood is the same in every culture.

Accepted Answer

The transition to adulthood varies across different cultures based on their customs, traditions, and socio-economic factors. Some cultures have specific rituals or ceremonies to mark this transition, while others may have different expectations and responsibilities for adult members of their community.

Question 17

Five features of emerging adulthood distinguish this developmental stage from others that come before and those that follow.

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood is a distinct stage of development that is characterized by several unique features, such as the exploration of identity, the instability of relationships and career paths, a focus on self-development, an increased sense of personal freedom and responsibility, and a heightened sense of possibility and optimism for the future. These features distinguish emerging adulthood from earlier developmental stages like adolescence and from later stages like middle age and beyond.

Question 18

The following question summarizes a point of debate concerning the influence of emerging adulthood on lifespan human development: Does the increase in the number of years spent in emerging adulthood represent a normal stage of development or:

Accepted Answer

The increase in the number of years spent in emerging adulthood represents a delayed adulthood, as individuals are taking more time to complete milestones such as finishing education, beginning a career, and starting a family. This delay may be influenced by various factors such as societal changes, economic conditions, and cultural values. It is important to note that this delay does not necessarily signify a failure or atypical development, but rather a shift in the timing of adult transitions.

Question 19

If recent changes in the transition to adulthood were to dramatically swing in the opposite direction, what would we see?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If recent changes in the transition to...

Question 20

The new transition to adulthood reflects broad changes in social:

Accepted Answer

The transition to adulthood involves changes in norms, such as delaying marriage and parenthood, pursuing higher education, and entering the workforce later, among others. The other options (motives, standards, statuses) do not adequately capture the changes that occur during this period of life.

Quiz 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood