Which of the following would NOT characterize the way Arnett (2006) describes emerging adulthood?
A)It is a self-focused time of life.
B)It is a time of great pessimism.
C)It is a period of identity formation.
D)It is a situation of unusual autonomy.

Question

Which of the following would NOT characterize the way Arnett (2006) describes emerging adulthood? ​
A)It is a self-focused time of life.
B)It is a time of great pessimism.
C)It is a period of identity formation.
D)It is a situation of unusual autonomy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Arnett (2006) describes emerging adulthood as a time of optimism, not pessimism, as individuals explore various possibilities in life. The other options (self-focus, identity formation, and autonomy) are characteristics of this life stage according to his theory.

Which of the Following Would NOT Characterize the Way Arnett