Question 1

American employers regard recent high school graduates as

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According to the article, American employers consider recent high school graduates to be poorly prepared for skilled business occupations.

Question 2

Which of the following women is most likely to thrive in a nontraditional career?

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Raelynne is most likely to thrive because she has role models in her family who have successfully managed family-career role conflict, providing her with strategies and support to navigate similar challenges in a nontraditional career.

Question 3

Describe the frequency of sexual activity for U.S.heterosexual adults,including factors that affect the frequency of sexual activity.Next,describe the frequency of sexual activity for U.S.homosexual adults.

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Question 4

Paul is a librarian.Which person is the most likely to be critical of Paul's career choice?

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Based on societal gender norms, it is more likely for men to be critical of a career that is traditionally seen as feminine, such as being a librarian. Therefore, Paul's male friends in traditional careers are the most likely to be critical of his career choice.

Question 5

Chris is a male nurse.Because of his male minority status in the nursing field,

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Male nurses may be perceived as more competent or knowledgeable due to gender stereotypes, leading to assumptions about their abilities.

Question 6

Explain why cigarette smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in industrialized nations.

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Question 7

Monica,an obese 22-year-old,would like to participate in a weight-loss program that promotes lasting behavior change.Describe the program elements that she should look for,noting how each element fosters success.

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Question 8

Define dualistic and relativistic thinking.What is commitment within relativistic thinking?

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Question 9

Explain the "random events" theory of aging,and provide evidence that supports it.

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Question 10

As Brad enters early adulthood,he is becoming increasingly concerned about maintaining good health.What suggestions can you offer Brad for fostering a healthy adult life?

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Question 11

Define telomeres and telomerase.Explain their impact on biological aging,including the effects of stress.

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Question 12

Which of the following is true about men who enter traditionally female-dominated careers,compared to their traditional-career counterparts?

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Men who enter traditionally female-dominated careers tend to have a stronger interest in working with people, as many of these careers involve caregiving or service-oriented roles. They may also have a greater emphasis on building relationships and communication skills.

Question 13

Troy is an American high school graduate who chose not to go on to college.He is likely to

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High school graduates who do not pursue further education often find themselves in low-paid, unskilled jobs due to a lack of specialized skills or higher education credentials.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about gender stereotypes in vocational choice?

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Research has shown that a change in gender-role attitudes can lead to an increase in women's attraction to male-dominated careers. Women are more likely to consider such careers if they believe they can successfully balance work and family responsibilities and if they have greater confidence in their skills and abilities. However, gender stereotypes still exist, which can impact women's vocational choices. For example, women may be discouraged from pursuing certain careers that are seen as traditionally male-dominated, such as engineering or computer science, and instead be pushed towards fields that are seen as more feminine, such as nursing or teaching.

Question 15

Francine is preparing to become an oncologist.Which of the following is most likely to have influenced her vocational choice?

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Question 16

Describe the timing of early adulthood,and explain why those years are difficult to divide into discrete periods.List the common set of tasks usually associated with early adulthood.

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Question 17

Why are death rates for all causes higher in the United States than in other industrialized nations? What is the role of SES in this? Why are SES disparities in health and mortality larger in the United States than in other industrialized nations?

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Question 18

Which of the following is true about Germany's work-study apprenticeship system?

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Question 19

People are attracted to occupations that complement their personalities.Name and describe the six personality types identified by John Holland.Give an example of a vocational choice for each.

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Quiz 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood