Question 1

Young adults who move back in with their parents due to practical motivations are more likely to experience _____.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

depression&#8203;

Question 2

Young adults' social and emotional development is slowing down and occurring later in life.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

Studies and research suggest that young adults' social and emotional development is slowing down and occurring later in life due to various factors like delayed or unstable career paths, delayed relationships and marriage, social media and technology, and changing cultural norms. This is a recent phenomenon in comparison to previous generations.

Question 3

Which cultures usually encourage an early transition to adulthood?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;industrialized nations&#10;B)&#8203;communities organized around strict religions&#10;C) &#8203;countries upholding traditional values&#10;D) &#8203;developing countries

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Which cultures usually encourage a later transition to adulthood?&#8203;&#10;A)industrialized nations&#8203;&#10;B)&#8203;communities organized around strict religions&#10;C) &#8203;countries upholding traditional values&#10;D) &#8203;developing countries

Accepted Answer

Industrialized nations often encourage a later transition to adulthood, as they typically have extended education periods and later ages of financial and residential independence.

Question 5

The emerging adult phase is present in all cultures.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The concept of emerging adulthood, typically defined as a phase of life from late teens through twenties with a focus on exploration and self-discovery, is primarily observed in Western cultures and more affluent societies. It is not universally recognized or experienced across all cultures, as economic, social, and cultural factors influence the transition to adulthood differently around the world.

Question 6

What is the typical age range for an emerging adult?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;15-17 years old&#10;B)&#8203;18-28 years old&#10;C) &#8203;20-25 years old&#10;D) &#8203;20-30 years old

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood is a phase of the life span between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood which encompasses late adolescence and early adulthood, typically ages 18 to 28. This period is characterized by exploration and instability in various aspects of life, including love, work, and worldviews.

Question 7

The situation of adult children moving back in with and depending on their parents is called _____.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of The situation of adult children moving back...

Question 8

The term referring to young adults' return to their parents' homes is:&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;maladjustment&#10;B)&#8203;autonomy&#10;C) &#8203;boomerang&#10;D) &#8203;pathway

Accepted Answer

The term "boomerang" specifically refers to the phenomenon of young adults returning to live with their parents after a period of independence. A, B, and D do not accurately describe this concept.

Question 9

Which of these developmental processes of an emerging adult is characterized by feeling uncertain about the future?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;time of instability&#10;B)&#8203;time of possibilities&#10;C) &#8203;time of self-focus&#10;D) &#8203;time of uncertainty

Accepted Answer

Time of instability is characterized by feeling uncertain about the future, as emerging adults often experience changes in their living situations, relationships, and careers.

Question 10

Marriage, family, and career are the traditional adulthood benchmarks.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

Marriage, family, and career have been traditionally considered as benchmarks of reaching adulthood. However, in recent times, there has been a shift in societal norms and individual preferences, leading to variations in the definition of adulthood and its associated benchmarks.

Question 11

During the transition to adulthood, communication between young adults and parents tends to: &#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;increase&#10;B)&#8203;decrease&#10;C) &#8203;become antagonistic&#10;D) &#8203;become stressful

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the transition to adulthood, communication between...

Question 12

Which of these developmental processes of an emerging adult is characterized by feeling caught between developmental stages?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;time of instability&#10;B)&#8203;time of possibilities&#10;C) &#8203;time of self-focus&#10;D) &#8203;time of uncertainty

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these developmental processes of an...

Question 13

Which of these developmental processes of an emerging adult is characterized by creating future goals?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;time of instability&#10;B)&#8203;time of possibilities&#10;C) &#8203;time of self-focus&#10;D) &#8203;time of uncertainty

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these developmental processes of an...

Question 14

Personality traits tend to stabilize around what age?&#8203; 30 years old&#10;A)&#8203;17 years old&#10;B)&#8203;25 years old&#10;C) &#8203;30 years old&#10;D) &#8203;33 years old

Accepted Answer

The answer of Personality traits tend to stabilize around what...

Question 15

Young adults have a tendency to gravitate towards people and places that reinforce ideas that are _________ to theirs.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of Young adults have a tendency to gravitate...

Question 16

Parents who have less income are more likely to provide children with:&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;intangible support&#10;B)&#8203;financial support&#10;C) &#8203;increased emotional support&#10;D) &#8203;less support

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parents who have less income are more...

Deck 12: Parenting Young Adult Children