Question 1

Compared to individuals without a college education, those with a college education tend to be _____.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with a college education tend to have better job opportunities and higher incomes, which has been shown to correlate with better health outcomes. Additionally, college-educated individuals are more likely to have access to healthcare and health information, further contributing to their overall health.

Question 2

With respect to thinking, when students first start college they _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With respect to thinking, when students first...

Question 3

When 18-year-old high school graduates of similar backgrounds and abilities are compared, those who begin jobs rather than going to college after high school are more likely to eventually _____ than those who earned a college degree.

Accepted Answer

According to research, individuals who begin working right after high school are less likely to earn higher salaries and be promoted to higher positions compared to those who earn a college degree. They also tend to be less satisfied with their jobs and have fewer job opportunities as they age. Therefore, those who begin jobs rather than going to college after high school are more likely to achieve less and be less satisfied by middle age.

Question 4

Alexandria's parents always assumed she would marry and have children, but since going to college she has developed more fluid dating practices than her parents. Alexandria has developed her own _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

Alexandria's fluid dating practices indicate that she has developed her own gender identity which may not conform to traditional expectations of heterosexual relationships leading to marriage and children.

Question 5

A new pedagogical technique in which students are required to watch videos of a lecture on their computers before class and then participate in discussions in class facilitated by the professor is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The technique described is commonly known as a flipped class. Option A, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), involve online courses that are not necessarily linked to in-person discussions or flipped classrooms. Option B, nontraditional students, refers to students who may not fit the typical mold of a college student (e.g. older, returning to college after a break, part-time student), but is not directly related to this particular pedagogical technique. Option D, massification, refers to the increase in enrollment in higher education over time and is not directly linked to this technique either.

Question 6

Erikson's fifth stage of development is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Erikson's fifth stage of development is _____.
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Question 7

Today, which of the following is generally difficult to achieve during emerging adulthood?

Accepted Answer

During emerging adulthood, vocational identity is generally difficult to achieve due to several factors such as the changing job market, increased job insecurity, and the need for extensive education and training to enter certain fields. While gender, sexual, and religious identity may also be challenging to establish during this time, vocational identity tends to be the most pressing and relevant issue for many individuals.

Question 8

The term massification means that _____.

Accepted Answer

Massification refers to the idea that college education can be made accessible to a larger population, rather than just a select few. The term implies that college education should not be limited to a certain demographic or social class. Therefore, the best choice is D, because massification suggests that college education could benefit everyone, not just a select few.

Question 9

The recent effort by countries around the world to increase the number of young people attending college is prompted by national governments' belief in _____.

Accepted Answer

Massification refers to the trend of increasing access to higher education for larger segments of the population, and is the most appropriate choice to explain the recent effort by countries to increase the number of young people attending college. Stereotype threat refers to the risk of confirming negative stereotypes about a group to which one belongs, and is not relevant to this context. Moratorium refers to a period of delay or suspension of an activity, and is also not relevant here. Linked lives refers to the idea that people's lives are intertwined and connected, and is not relevant to this context.

Question 10

Cameron is a freshman in college and is at the very beginning of Perry's scheme of cognitive development. He believes that _____.

Accepted Answer

According to Perry's scheme, individuals in the beginning stages of cognitive development believe that authorities know what is right and have all the answers. This is known as the Dualism stage. Choices A, C, and D are more characteristic of later stages in Perry's scheme.

Question 11

Which of the following is likely to be a possible reaction to stereotype threat?

Accepted Answer

Stereotype threat can lead to increased anxiety and stress, which may negatively impact performance and outcomes, such as higher dropout rates among groups affected by negative stereotypes.

Question 12

When a class is conducted totally online, it is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A totally online class is called a MOOC, which stands for Massive Open Online Course. A flipped class refers to a teaching model where students learn the content online before coming to class, and use class time for activities and discussion. Massification refers to the process of increasing access to higher education for a larger percentage of the population. Allostatic load refers to the physiological consequences of chronic stress on the body.

Question 13

Vivian is taking a college admissions test in math to see if she can enroll in an accelerated math course. She has heard that males tend to perform better on this test than females, although she has no evidence that this statement is true. The proctor giving the test also might be concerned that Vivian is thinking that males might do better on this test as she has heard other students make such a comment. In order to reduce any stereotype threat that Vivian might be feeling, the proctor could make the following comment:

Accepted Answer

The proctor can reduce stereotype threat by emphasizing that all students, regardless of gender, perform similarly on the test, which can help alleviate any anxiety or preconceived notions Vivian might have about gender differences in performance.

Question 14

Perry found that over the four years of their college careers, students typically _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Perry found that over the four years...

Question 15

Bart is 21 years old and is not sure what kind of work he would like to do after college. Like many Americans his age, Bart has not yet developed a _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

A vocational identity is a person's sense of purpose and direction related to their career or occupation. Bart's uncertainty about what kind of work he would like to do after college suggests he has not yet developed a vocational identity. The other options (true, political, and educational) do not accurately reflect Bart's current situation.

Question 16

Who is most likely to experience the strongest financial benefits from college?

Accepted Answer

A low-income student is most likely to experience the strongest financial benefits from college as earning a degree and obtaining a higher-paying job can significantly improve their economic situation. Studies have shown that individuals with a bachelor's degree earn significantly more over their lifetime compared to those without a degree, and this can be particularly beneficial for low-income individuals. Shy students, females, and athletes may also benefit from college in various ways, but they may not necessarily experience the same level of financial benefits as low-income students.

Question 17

Sunny watched a video of her professor's lecture on genes and environment the night before class. In class the next day, her professor facilitated a discussion about the role of nature and nurture with respect to development. Sunny was experiencing _____.

Accepted Answer

Sunny's experience of watching a video of her professor's lecture at home and then participating in a discussion about it in class the next day suggests that she is experiencing a flipped classroom. In a flipped classroom, students are typically responsible for learning material on their own outside of class time and then coming to class to engage in interactive activities and discussions related to that material.

Question 18

The six-year graduation rate at public colleges is _____ percent.

Accepted Answer

The six-year graduation rate at public colleges is 50 percent.

Question 19

If Ephriam is like a typical college student, he would indicate that he is in college primarily for all of the following reasons EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

Most college students typically prioritize financial and career-related reasons, such as getting a better job, being well off financially, and making more money, over gaining a general education.

Question 20

Which statement is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that exposure to diverse perspectives, cultures, and ideas in a college atmosphere can stimulate cognitive development.

Quiz 3: The First Two Years: Body and Mind