Question 1

A counselor understands that her client, John, age 32, is struggling because he has not found a life partner. When the counselor asks John what he did last Friday night, she was not surprised to learn that he:

Accepted Answer

John's struggle with finding a life partner suggests that he may not have social connections that could lead to romantic relationships. Staying home alone on a Friday night further supports this possibility.

Question 2

Personality change in emerging and young adulthood is described best as:

Accepted Answer

Personality tends to change during the 20s as individuals go through significant life transitions and experiences, and it generally stabilizes in the 30s as people settle into more consistent roles and environments.

Question 3

If a young adult is grappling with the questions, "Who am I?" and "What can I become?" we can assume that difficulty achieving intimacy can at least partially be attributed to:

Accepted Answer

The questions of "Who am I?" and "What can I become?" are associated with Erik Erikson's psychological stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion, which is typical for the young adult age group. If an individual is struggling with establishing a clear sense of self, it can lead to difficulties in forming close, intimate relationships with others. Stagnation (A) refers to a lack of personal growth in middle age, isolation (B) is related to social withdrawal and loneliness, and inferiority (D) pertains to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem associated with the earlier developmental stage of Industry vs. Inferiority.

Question 4

If a parent observes her 28-year-old son becoming less neurotic, more conscientious, and more agreeable, she can assume that his development is:

Accepted Answer

These changes in personality traits are normative for individuals as they age into their late 20s and early 30s. As people mature and experience adult responsibilities, they tend to become less neurotic, more conscientious, and more agreeable. This is a positive sign of healthy development in adulthood.

Question 5

Average trends in personality traits through emerging adulthood provide ________________ information about individual personality development.

Accepted Answer

Average trends in personality traits through emerging adulthood offer very little information about individual personality development because they generalize across populations and fail to capture the unique, nuanced changes that occur within individuals over time.

Question 6

Parents provide emotional support to their emerging and young adult children in the following way:

Accepted Answer

Parents providing emotional support to their emerging and young adult children should listen to them and give advice. This helps them feel heard and supported, while also providing guidance as they navigate the challenges of adulthood. Paying for counseling or seeking it themselves may also be helpful, but listening and giving advice would be the most direct and immediate way to provide emotional support. Asking an informed friend can be beneficial, but they may not have the same level of expertise or understanding as a parent.

Question 7

Compared to emerging adults, the personalities of young adults change:

Accepted Answer

Research has found that personality traits tend to stabilize and change less during young adulthood (ages 20-40) compared to emerging adulthood (ages 18-25). This is because young adults have typically already gone through the major transitions and responsibilities associated with emerging adulthood (such as finishing education, starting a career, and forming close relationships), and have established more stable identities and lifestyles.

Question 8

A good piece of friendship advice for emerging adults is:

Accepted Answer

As emerging adults go through different experiences and stages of life, it's normal for their personality and interests to change. It's important to accept and adapt to these changes in your friendships.

Question 9

In emerging adulthood, relationships shape and are shaped by identity development.

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood is a time when individuals are exploring and solidifying their identities, and relationships can play a significant role in that process. As individuals form relationships with others, they may gain new perspectives and experiences that can inform their sense of self. At the same time, an individual's identity may also influence the kinds of relationships they seek out and the dynamics they have with others. Therefore, relationships and identity development are interconnected during this stage of life.

Question 10

Personality changes less in emerging adulthood than it does at later stages of adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Personality is actually shown to be most malleable in emerging adulthood, typically between the ages of 18-29. Many life changes and experiences occur during this time period, which can have a significant impact on personality development. However, personality continues to change throughout all stages of adulthood, although the rate of change may decrease as individuals age.

Question 11

Parents provide support to emerging and young adult children in the following way:

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are important ways that parents can provide support to their emerging and young adult children. Loans and gifts of money can help with unexpected expenses or provide a financial cushion. Payment of tuition and related fees can help young adults further their education and career prospects. Help with bills or rent can ease the financial burden of living independently. All of these forms of support can help young adults establish financial stability and independence.

Question 12

Given that making commitments to roles and responsibilities reduces what is unknown about one's future, it makes sense that ___________________ decreases in emerging adulthood and beyond.

Accepted Answer

Neuroticism, which involves anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness, tends to decrease as individuals make commitments to roles and responsibilities, reducing uncertainties about their future. This process often occurs in emerging adulthood and beyond, leading to a decrease in neurotic behaviors as individuals gain a clearer sense of direction and stability in their lives.

Question 13

In emerging adulthood, personality pathways are influenced by:

Accepted Answer

In emerging adulthood, individuals experience a lot of changes and transitions. They may move out of their childhood homes, start college or a new job, and begin to form adult relationships. These changes can lead to a lot of flux and instability, which can influence the development of personality pathways. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. The other options (A, C, and D) are not accurate as they do not reflect the key factors that influence personality pathways in emerging adulthood.

Question 14

Family relationships change dramatically at the transition from adolescence into emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

During adolescence, individuals typically strive for independence and autonomy from their family, leading to conflicts and changes in family relationships. However, in emerging adulthood, there is often a shift towards a more egalitarian relationship with parents, with increased communication and a greater sense of mutual respect and support. This transition can bring significant changes in family dynamics.

Question 15

The stage of the family life cycle that corresponds with emerging adulthood is the __________________ stage.

Accepted Answer

The leaving home stage typically corresponds with the period of emerging adulthood, which is marked by individuals leaving home to pursue higher education, employment opportunities, and independence. In this stage, young adults may also begin to form their own romantic relationships and start families. The other stages listed do not typically align with the developmental tasks and challenges faced by emerging adults.

Question 16

In emerging adulthood, on average, ___________________ tend to decrease.

Accepted Answer

According to research, during emerging adulthood, extraversion and openness to experience tend to decrease. Agreeableness and conscientiousness tend to increase or remain relatively stable. Neuroticism also tends to decrease, but not as consistently as extraversion and openness to experience.

Question 17

Personality remains under construction; that is, it is still developing through emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Personality is not fully formed in adolescence but continues to develop through emerging adulthood, which spans from age 18 to the mid-20s.

Question 18

Approximately __________________of emerging and young adult children report receiving at least some form of financial support from their parents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Approximately __________________of emerging and young adult children...

Question 19

Approximately __________________of emerging and young adult children report receiving at least some form of emotional support form their parents.

Accepted Answer

According to research, approximately 75% of emerging and young adult children report receiving at least some form of emotional support from their parents. This suggests that a significant majority of young adults continue to value and seek emotional support from their parents, even as they navigate the challenges and transitions of young adulthood.

Question 20

In emerging adulthood, on average, ____________________ tend to increase.

Accepted Answer

During emerging adulthood, individuals often experience increases in conscientiousness and agreeableness. This period, typically ranging from the late teens through the twenties, is marked by significant personal and social development, leading to greater maturity and stability in these personality traits.

Quiz 12: Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood