Question 1

Fisher and Pruyne (2003) discovered a sudden rise in brain growth at ages 18 to 21 that primarily involved the ________________ .

Accepted Answer

frontal cortex

Question 2

According to Hazan and Shaver (1990), which of the following employment experiences are likely to be associated with insecurely attached individuals?

Accepted Answer

Hazan and Shaver (1990) suggested that individuals with insecure attachment are more likely to experience low to moderate job satisfaction.

Question 3

According to Huston & Vangelisti (1995), when comparing parents and childless couples, in the first two years of marriage a new mother gains ________________ new roles to fill each day. For a childless wife, the number decreases by ________________ role(s).

Accepted Answer

According to Huston & Vangelisti (1995), a new mother gains 26 new roles to fill each day, while for a childless wife, the number decreases by 0.5 roles.

Question 4

According to the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health, which of the following was not reported as one of the three key life changes as women progressed from age 22 to age 30?

Accepted Answer

Parenthood was not reported as one of the three key life changes as women progressed from age 22 to age 30, according to the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. The other key life changes reported were vocation changes, residential changes, and interpersonal changes.

Question 5

Across Australia in 2005, ________________ percent of Aboriginal young adults were economically inactive (i.e. not employed, even part time, and not studying) as compared with 11 percent of that age group in Australia in general.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, the percentage of economically inactive Aboriginal young adults was compared to that of the general population in Australia, which was 11%. Therefore, the answer would have to be greater than 11%. The only choice that fits this criteria is B, which is 40%.

Question 6

According to Seiffge- Krenke (2006), about 88 percent of German women and 75 percent of German men left home permanently between the ages of ________________  and ________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Seiffge- Krenke (2006), about 88...

Question 7

In 2008 the median age at first marriage in Australia was 27.6 years for women and 29.6 years for men. This in contrast to exactly ________________ years younger for both sexes in 1987.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2008 the median age at first...

Question 8

Feeney et al.'s (1993) results supported the hypothesis that ________________  influences the nature and quality of early romantic relationships.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Feeney et al.'s (1993) results supported the...

Question 9

Flavell (1970) suggested that marriage stimulates adult ________________ through the new challenges, conflicts and pleasures that it brings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Flavell (1970) suggested that marriage stimulates adult...

Question 10

Which of the following has an impact on the early career development of young adults?

Accepted Answer

All of the options have an impact on the early career development of young adults. The attitude of society towards higher education can influence whether young adults pursue further education or enter the workforce immediately. The mandatory retirement age affects job opportunities for young adults as older workers may occupy positions that could be filled by younger professionals. Technological changes impact the job market and require young adults to adapt to new technologies and skills.

Question 11

Adults with an avoidant attachment style are inclined to immerse themselves so completely in their job that they have little time or energy left over for ________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adults with an avoidant attachment style are...

Question 12

According to Gottman and his colleagues (2002), which of the following best predicted a couple's divorce within the first seven years of marriage?

Accepted Answer

According to Gottman and his colleagues (2002), the ratio of positive communications to negative ones was the best predictor of a couple's divorce within the first seven years of marriage.

Question 13

Erik Erikson (1968) defined ________________  as the personality dimension that develops out of a successful resolution of the central developmental crisis of early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Erik Erikson (1968) defined ________________  as...

Question 14

According to the ABS, in 1975 ________________ percent of couples lived together before marriage. By 2006 this figure had increased to ________________ percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the ABS, in 1975 ________________...

Question 15

At every stage in the family life cycle, husbands and wives with ________________ attachment styles were happier with marriage than men and women who had been married for the same number of years but had a(n) ________________  attachment style.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals with secure attachment styles are generally happier and more satisfied in their marriages than those with anxious-ambivalent or avoidant attachment styles. Therefore, option B is the correct choice as it suggests that individuals with secure attachment styles are happier with their marriages at every stage in the family life cycle than those with avoidant attachment styles.

Question 16

In their investigation into Australian men and women's belief in 'true romance' as a function of their experiences of couplehood, Cunningham and Antill (1981) found that:

Accepted Answer

Cunningham and Antill (1981) found that more dating males (52%) believed in true love compared to married females (44%) or cohabitating females (45%). The study did not provide information about the belief in true love among cohabitating males and dating females.

Question 17

Charles Nelson et al. (2006) offered three recent examples of the effects of adult neurocognitive growth and plasticity on different areas of psychological functioning and behaviour. Which of the following is not an example of this growth?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Charles Nelson et al. (2006) offered three...

Question 18

Westbrook and Nordholm (1983) found that women's career attitudes when they first entered tertiary study ________________ to predict their levels of contentment or distress with jobs four years later.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Westbrook and Nordholm (1983) found that women's...

Question 19

According to Traupmann and Hatfield (1981), for couples who stay together, the initial passion is replaced by ________________ love.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Traupmann and Hatfield (1981), for...

Question 20

Which of the following is a developmental prerequisite for adult couple relationships?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are developmental prerequisites for adult couple relationships. Understanding of contraception, reproduction, and safe sex is crucial for sexual health and planning. Emotional independence from parents is important for the autonomy and maturity required in adult relationships. Resolving identity crises and implementing one's identity are key for self-understanding and stability in relationships.

Quiz 13: Early Adulthood: Physical, Cognitive, Social and Personality Development

Fisher and Pruyne (2003) discovered a sudden rise in brain growth at ages 18 to 21 that primarily involved the ________________ .

According to Hazan and Shaver (1990) , which of the following employment experiences are likely to be associated with insecurely attached individuals?

According to Huston & Vangelisti (1995) , when comparing parents and childless couples, in the first two years of marriage a new mother gains new roles to fill each day. For a childless wife, the number decreases by role(s) .

According to the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health, which of the following was not reported as one of the three key life changes as women progressed from age 22 to age 30?

Across Australia in 2005, ________________ percent of Aboriginal young adults were economically inactive (i.e. not employed, even part time, and not studying) as compared with 11 percent of that age group in Australia in general.

According to Seiffge- Krenke (2006), about 88 percent of German women and 75 percent of German men left home permanently between the ages of and .

In 2008 the median age at first marriage in Australia was 27.6 years for women and 29.6 years for men. This in contrast to exactly ________________ years younger for both sexes in 1987.

Feeney et al.'s (1993) results supported the hypothesis that ________________ influences the nature and quality of early romantic relationships.

Flavell (1970) suggested that marriage stimulates adult ________________ through the new challenges, conflicts and pleasures that it brings.

Which of the following has an impact on the early career development of young adults?

Adults with an avoidant attachment style are inclined to immerse themselves so completely in their job that they have little time or energy left over for ________________ .

According to Gottman and his colleagues (2002) , which of the following best predicted a couple's divorce within the first seven years of marriage?

Erik Erikson (1968) defined ________________ as the personality dimension that develops out of a successful resolution of the central developmental crisis of early adulthood.

According to the ABS, in 1975 percent of couples lived together before marriage. By 2006 this figure had increased to percent.

At every stage in the family life cycle, husbands and wives with attachment styles were happier with marriage than men and women who had been married for the same number of years but had a(n) attachment style.

In their investigation into Australian men and women's belief in 'true romance' as a function of their experiences of couplehood, Cunningham and Antill (1981) found that:

Charles Nelson et al. (2006) offered three recent examples of the effects of adult neurocognitive growth and plasticity on different areas of psychological functioning and behaviour. Which of the following is not an example of this growth?

Westbrook and Nordholm (1983) found that women's career attitudes when they first entered tertiary study ________________ to predict their levels of contentment or distress with jobs four years later.

According to Traupmann and Hatfield (1981), for couples who stay together, the initial passion is replaced by ________________ love.

Which of the following is a developmental prerequisite for adult couple relationships?

Quiz 13: Early Adulthood: Physical, Cognitive, Social and Personality Development

Fisher and Pruyne (2003) discovered a sudden rise in brain growth at ages 18 to 21 that primarily involved the ________________ .

According to Hazan and Shaver (1990) , which of the following employment experiences are likely to be associated with insecurely attached individuals?

According to Huston & Vangelisti (1995) , when comparing parents and childless couples, in the first two years of marriage a new mother gains ________________ new roles to fill each day. For a childless wife, the number decreases by ________________ role(s) .

According to the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health, which of the following was not reported as one of the three key life changes as women progressed from age 22 to age 30?

Across Australia in 2005, ________________ percent of Aboriginal young adults were economically inactive (i.e. not employed, even part time, and not studying) as compared with 11 percent of that age group in Australia in general.

According to Seiffge- Krenke (2006), about 88 percent of German women and 75 percent of German men left home permanently between the ages of ________________ and ________________ .

In 2008 the median age at first marriage in Australia was 27.6 years for women and 29.6 years for men. This in contrast to exactly ________________ years younger for both sexes in 1987.

Feeney et al.'s (1993) results supported the hypothesis that ________________ influences the nature and quality of early romantic relationships.

Flavell (1970) suggested that marriage stimulates adult ________________ through the new challenges, conflicts and pleasures that it brings.

Which of the following has an impact on the early career development of young adults?

Adults with an avoidant attachment style are inclined to immerse themselves so completely in their job that they have little time or energy left over for ________________ .

According to Gottman and his colleagues (2002) , which of the following best predicted a couple's divorce within the first seven years of marriage?

Erik Erikson (1968) defined ________________ as the personality dimension that develops out of a successful resolution of the central developmental crisis of early adulthood.

According to the ABS, in 1975 ________________ percent of couples lived together before marriage. By 2006 this figure had increased to ________________ percent.

At every stage in the family life cycle, husbands and wives with ________________ attachment styles were happier with marriage than men and women who had been married for the same number of years but had a(n) ________________ attachment style.

In their investigation into Australian men and women's belief in 'true romance' as a function of their experiences of couplehood, Cunningham and Antill (1981) found that:

Charles Nelson et al. (2006) offered three recent examples of the effects of adult neurocognitive growth and plasticity on different areas of psychological functioning and behaviour. Which of the following is not an example of this growth?

Westbrook and Nordholm (1983) found that women's career attitudes when they first entered tertiary study ________________ to predict their levels of contentment or distress with jobs four years later.

According to Traupmann and Hatfield (1981), for couples who stay together, the initial passion is replaced by ________________ love.

Which of the following is a developmental prerequisite for adult couple relationships?

According to Huston & Vangelisti (1995) , when comparing parents and childless couples, in the first two years of marriage a new mother gains new roles to fill each day. For a childless wife, the number decreases by role(s) .

According to Seiffge- Krenke (2006), about 88 percent of German women and 75 percent of German men left home permanently between the ages of and .

According to the ABS, in 1975 percent of couples lived together before marriage. By 2006 this figure had increased to percent.

At every stage in the family life cycle, husbands and wives with attachment styles were happier with marriage than men and women who had been married for the same number of years but had a(n) attachment style.