Question 1

Which of the following groups of individuals has the lowest death rate during the early adulthood years?​

Accepted Answer

According to research, Asian and Pacific Islanders have the lowest death rate during early adulthood years compared to other ethnic groups in the United States. This is believed to be due to their overall healthier lifestyles and lower rates of obesity and chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

Question 2

Tom was a 40-year-old African American father of two girls, was married to his high school sweetheart, and had a thriving career as an attorney in private practice. Tragically, Tom died just two weeks after his birthday party. Statistically, the MOST LIKELY cause of his death was a(n)​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tom was a 40-year-old African American father...

Question 3

Which of the following individuals is likely to establish their financial independence from their parents the earliest?​

Accepted Answer

Kelly, who went straight to work after high school rather than attending college, is likely to establish financial independence from her parents earlier than the others who are still in school or pursuing higher education.

Question 4

Conflicting results in research on Erikson's view of establishing intimacy may occur because

Accepted Answer

Erikson's view of establishing intimacy involves resolving identity issues first, so there may be differences in how men and women prioritize these issues and how they go about resolving them. This can lead to conflicting results in research on the subject.

Question 5

Based on statistics, which of these 30-year-old adults is MOST LIKELY to die within a year?​

Accepted Answer

According to statistical data, African Americans have a higher mortality rate compared to other ethnic groups in the United States, making Tamarick, an African American male, the most likely to die within a year among the given options.

Question 6

For many people, the key to establishing their identity as an adult is achieving ____ independence.​

Accepted Answer

Financial independence is often a crucial step in becoming an adult and establishing one's own identity. It allows individuals to make their own choices and take responsibility for their own lives. Educational, physical, and political independence may also play a role in one's identity as an adult, but financial independence is generally considered a significant milestone.

Question 7

Young adult men between the ages of 25 and 34 are ____ times as likely to die as women of the same age.​

Accepted Answer

Young adult men between the ages of 25 and 34 are 2.5 times as likely to die as women of the same age, reflecting a significant gender disparity in mortality rates for this age group.

Question 8

Which of the following is the most common change in vision that people experience during their middle-adulthood years?​

Accepted Answer

Becoming farsighted and needing reading glasses is the most common change in vision during middle adulthood, affecting the ability to see up-close objects clearly. While changes in color vision and difficulty seeing in the dark can also occur, they are less common. Nearsightedness may develop earlier in life and typically stabilizes in adulthood.

Question 9

Physical functioning generally peaks during​

Accepted Answer

Physical functioning generally peaks during young adulthood (ages 20 to 30), where individuals possess the highest levels of physical strength, endurance, and stamina. This is often a time where individuals are able to engage in physical activities and sports with ease and may have the ability to recover quickly from physical strain or injury. As individuals age beyond this period, physical functioning gradually declines.

Question 10

The number one cause of death among Americans between the ages of 25 and 44 is​

Accepted Answer

Accidents are the number one cause of death among Americans between the ages of 25 and 44. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injuries such as car crashes, falls, and accidental overdoses are the leading cause of death in this age group. Heart disease and cancer tend to affect older age groups more frequently. While diabetes can be a serious condition, it is not typically a leading cause of death in this age range.

Question 11

According to your textbook, the single biggest contributor to health problems in the United States is​

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, smoking is the single biggest contributor to health problems in the United States. It is responsible for one in every five deaths and is linked to various cancers, heart disease, and respiratory diseases. Overeating, alcohol consumption, and illegal drug use also contribute to health problems but are not as significant as smoking.

Question 12

When all of the research regarding Erikson's proposed relationship between identity and intimacy is examined, it appears that​

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that there are multiple pathways to achieving both identity and intimacy, and that these pathways may vary based on individual differences such as culture, gender, and life experiences. The theory does not exclusively apply to one gender or require attending college to achieve identity formation.

Question 13

Roughly ____ people die each year from smoking-related illnesses, and medical treatment of smoking-related ailments costs more than ____ annually.​

Accepted Answer

According to the American Lung Association, approximately 480,000 people die each year from smoking-related illnesses in the United States. Additionally, smoking-related medical costs exceed $300 billion annually, making option B the most accurate answer.

Question 14

Betram is 30 years of age, and his sensory systems are changing normally for his age. Which of the following would he probably have the MOST difficulty hearing clearly?​

Accepted Answer

As people age, they typically experience a decline in the ability to hear high-pitched sounds. Therefore, Betram would likely have the most difficulty hearing the high-pitched voice of his three-year old daughter.

Question 15

Your authors note that cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk of many different types of cancer. Which of the following body parts is NOT one they identified?

Accepted Answer

The authors did not identify brain cancer as being associated with cigarette smoking, but they did identify cervical, stomach, and blood (leukemia) cancer as being associated with it.

Question 16

To maximize your odds of being healthy, you should do all of the following EXCEPT​

Accepted Answer

The other options (avoid smoking, eat a well-balanced diet, and monitor alcohol consumption) are all recommended for maintaining good health. However, avoiding exercise altogether is not recommended and can actually be detrimental to one's health. Regular exercise is important for maintaining physical fitness, cardiovascular health, and mental well-being.

Question 17

Which statement by 30-year-old Flossie, who is typical for a person of her age, is most likely false?​

Accepted Answer

As people age, their muscular strength and visual acuity tend to decline, while their hearing tends to worsen. However, coordination typically does not decline significantly until later in life. Therefore, Flossie's statement that she is "a lot less coordinated than I used to be" is the most likely to be false.

Question 18

Your best friend William tells you that he is thinking of moving back in with his parents now that he has graduated from college. "If I do that for a year or two, I will be able to save my money and get independent much faster than if I try living on my own right away." Since you have read this chapter and know the research into this sort of thing, what would be your best response?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your best friend William tells you that...

Question 19

Physical strength, coordination, and dexterity tends to peak in the late twenties and early thirties, and then decline throughout the rest of the life for​

Accepted Answer

Both men and women experience a decline in physical strength, coordination, and dexterity after their late twenties and early thirties. This is due to natural aging and a decrease in muscle mass and bone density. However, the rate and extent of decline may vary depending on factors such as genetics, lifestyle choices, and overall health.

Question 20

Who would Erikson say is MOST capable of true intimacy?​

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, individuals who have developed a clear sense of identity are most capable of true intimacy. Aileen, who has a clear sense of identity, would be the most capable of true intimacy compared to Cindy, who is overdependent, Harrison, who is still in adolescence, and Burt, who finds it scary to date seriously.

Quiz 10: Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood.

Which of the following groups of individuals has the lowest death rate during the early adulthood years?

Tom was a 40-year-old African American father of two girls, was married to his high school sweetheart, and had a thriving career as an attorney in private practice. Tragically, Tom died just two weeks after his birthday party. Statistically, the MOST LIKELY cause of his death was a(n)

Which of the following individuals is likely to establish their financial independence from their parents the earliest?

Conflicting results in research on Erikson's view of establishing intimacy may occur because

Based on statistics, which of these 30-year-old adults is MOST LIKELY to die within a year?

For many people, the key to establishing their identity as an adult is achieving ____ independence.

Young adult men between the ages of 25 and 34 are ____ times as likely to die as women of the same age.

Which of the following is the most common change in vision that people experience during their middle-adulthood years?

Physical functioning generally peaks during

The number one cause of death among Americans between the ages of 25 and 44 is

According to your textbook, the single biggest contributor to health problems in the United States is

When all of the research regarding Erikson's proposed relationship between identity and intimacy is examined, it appears that

Roughly people die each year from smoking-related illnesses, and medical treatment of smoking-related ailments costs more than annually.

Betram is 30 years of age, and his sensory systems are changing normally for his age. Which of the following would he probably have the MOST difficulty hearing clearly?

Your authors note that cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk of many different types of cancer. Which of the following body parts is NOT one they identified?

To maximize your odds of being healthy, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

Which statement by 30-year-old Flossie, who is typical for a person of her age, is most likely false?

Physical strength, coordination, and dexterity tends to peak in the late twenties and early thirties, and then decline throughout the rest of the life for

Who would Erikson say is MOST capable of true intimacy?

Quiz 10: Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood.

Which of the following groups of individuals has the lowest death rate during the early adulthood years?​

Tom was a 40-year-old African American father of two girls, was married to his high school sweetheart, and had a thriving career as an attorney in private practice. Tragically, Tom died just two weeks after his birthday party. Statistically, the MOST LIKELY cause of his death was a(n) ​

Which of the following individuals is likely to establish their financial independence from their parents the earliest?​

Conflicting results in research on Erikson's view of establishing intimacy may occur because

Based on statistics, which of these 30-year-old adults is MOST LIKELY to die within a year?​

For many people, the key to establishing their identity as an adult is achieving ____ independence.​

Young adult men between the ages of 25 and 34 are ____ times as likely to die as women of the same age.​

Which of the following is the most common change in vision that people experience during their middle-adulthood years?​

Physical functioning generally peaks during​

The number one cause of death among Americans between the ages of 25 and 44 is​

According to your textbook, the single biggest contributor to health problems in the United States is​

When all of the research regarding Erikson's proposed relationship between identity and intimacy is examined, it appears that​

Roughly ____ people die each year from smoking-related illnesses, and medical treatment of smoking-related ailments costs more than ____ annually.​

Betram is 30 years of age, and his sensory systems are changing normally for his age. Which of the following would he probably have the MOST difficulty hearing clearly?​

Your authors note that cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk of many different types of cancer. Which of the following body parts is NOT one they identified?

To maximize your odds of being healthy, you should do all of the following EXCEPT​

Which statement by 30-year-old Flossie, who is typical for a person of her age, is most likely false?​

Physical strength, coordination, and dexterity tends to peak in the late twenties and early thirties, and then decline throughout the rest of the life for​

Who would Erikson say is MOST capable of true intimacy?​

Which of the following groups of individuals has the lowest death rate during the early adulthood years?

Tom was a 40-year-old African American father of two girls, was married to his high school sweetheart, and had a thriving career as an attorney in private practice. Tragically, Tom died just two weeks after his birthday party. Statistically, the MOST LIKELY cause of his death was a(n)

Which of the following individuals is likely to establish their financial independence from their parents the earliest?

Based on statistics, which of these 30-year-old adults is MOST LIKELY to die within a year?

For many people, the key to establishing their identity as an adult is achieving ____ independence.

Young adult men between the ages of 25 and 34 are ____ times as likely to die as women of the same age.

Which of the following is the most common change in vision that people experience during their middle-adulthood years?

Physical functioning generally peaks during

The number one cause of death among Americans between the ages of 25 and 44 is

According to your textbook, the single biggest contributor to health problems in the United States is

When all of the research regarding Erikson's proposed relationship between identity and intimacy is examined, it appears that

Roughly people die each year from smoking-related illnesses, and medical treatment of smoking-related ailments costs more than annually.

Betram is 30 years of age, and his sensory systems are changing normally for his age. Which of the following would he probably have the MOST difficulty hearing clearly?

To maximize your odds of being healthy, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

Which statement by 30-year-old Flossie, who is typical for a person of her age, is most likely false?

Physical strength, coordination, and dexterity tends to peak in the late twenties and early thirties, and then decline throughout the rest of the life for

Who would Erikson say is MOST capable of true intimacy?