Question 1

The collapse of communism began in Eastern Europe in 1989 and was initiated by ____.

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood is the stage of development that encompasses ages 18-25 and is characterized by the exploration of identity and the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Many of the individuals involved in the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe in 1989 were in this age range, and their desire for political and economic change played a significant role in initiating the events that led to the downfall of communist regimes.

Question 2

Smith and Snell found ____ among emerging adults to be related to ____ well-being and ____ rates of participation in a variety of risk behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Smith and Snell's research found that religious beliefs and participation among emerging adults were related to higher well-being and lower rates of participation in a variety of risk behaviors.

Question 3

The results of the General Social Survey,an annual national survey of American adults,show a clear trend toward more ____ gender attitudes in recent decades.

Accepted Answer

The word "egalitarian" means promoting equality between genders. The sentence states that there is a clear trend towards "more" of this type of attitude, indicating that attitudes are becoming more equal and fair towards both genders. Therefore, A)egalitarian is the best choice. The other options, B) polarized, C) sexist, and D) discriminatory imply a negative change in attitudes towards gender.

Question 4

Joe believes that females cannot be pilots and opposes the military's use of women in combat.It is his belief that females are not strong enough,emotionally and physically,to perform the duties that are required to fly fighter jets.Joe's belief that women are weak is ____.

Accepted Answer

Joe's belief that women cannot be pilots because they are not strong enough is a stereotype. A stereotype is a widely held belief about a particular group of people that is oversimplified and often inaccurate. In this case, Joe is simplifying the capabilities of women based solely on their gender, which is not accurate or fair.

Question 5

Results of the General Social Survey have found that what percentage of Americans believe that men should hold the power and be out in the world doing things while women should focus on caring for children and running the household?

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Question 6

From the text,which of the following is an explanation of why emerging adults in Europe have a low rate of political participation?

Accepted Answer

The text states that emerging adults in Europe have a low rate of political participation due to their low levels of trust in political authorities and the political system.

Question 7

From the research of Smith and Snell,which of the following best describes religious involvement for emerging adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

According to the research of Smith and Snell, 30% of emerging adults in the United States attended religious services at least once a month.

Question 8

What percentage of American emerging adults reported believing in God?

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Question 9

Gender stereotypes include beliefs about ____.

Accepted Answer

Gender stereotypes are beliefs about people that are based on their gender. They often involve generalizations and assumptions about traits, behaviors, and roles that are expected of men and women based on societal norms and expectations. Stereotypes can be harmful and limiting, as they can lead to discrimination, bias, and unfair treatment of individuals based on their gender.

Question 10

Your roommate is Catholic and you and he have had some very involved and interesting conversations regarding religion.After many such discussions,you realize that although your roommate indicates that he is Catholic,he really does not believe,practice,or adhere to much of Catholicism.From your knowledge of emerging adults,are his thoughts typical?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that emerging adults who align themselves with a particular religion may not necessarily agree with all the beliefs and practices of that denomination. This is because emerging adults are in the process of developing their own sense of identity and may question and challenge traditional beliefs and norms. Therefore, it is not uncommon for individuals to identify with a particular religion while not fully adhering to its practices and beliefs.

Question 11

According to Smith and Snell,American emerging adults tend to believe that what is most important about religion is the ____.

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Question 12

You get irritated with some of your classmates during class discussions.Several of the males have attitudes that all women have specific characteristics,which you know is not accurate.What concept are they expressing?

Accepted Answer

The classmates are expressing a stereotype, which is a generalized and oversimplified belief about a group of people. In this case, they are stereotyping women as having specific characteristics, which is not accurate. This is different from sexism, which involves discrimination or prejudice towards a particular gender.

Question 13

You are a female college student in the late 1960s who participated in a study that asked you to evaluate the quality of several articles written by professionals in a variety of fields.Some of the articles were in stereotypically female fields and some were in stereotypically male fields.Even though the articles were exactly the same,some of them were stated to have been authored by men,while others were stated to have been authored by women.After the study was completed,you were able to view the results.What where they?

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Question 14

In most countries,what is the age when people first receive the right to vote?

Accepted Answer

In most countries, the age when people first receive the right to vote is 18 years old. This is the most common age for voting eligibility among countries around the world. Some countries may have different age requirements, but 18 is the age threshold used by the majority of countries.

Question 15

A(n)_________ occurs when people believe others possess certain characteristics simply as a result of being a member of a particular group.

Accepted Answer

A stereotype is a generalization or belief about a group of people based on their membership in that group. This often involves assumptions about certain characteristics or behaviors that are thought to be common among members of that group, whether or not those assumptions are accurate.

Question 16

Which of the following individuals is more likely to be involved in political extremes,including protests,revolutionary movements,and terrorism?

Accepted Answer

Emerging adulthood is a stage where individuals are exploring their identity, are more open to new experiences, and may be more idealistic, making them more likely to engage in political extremes.

Question 17

What percentage of American emerging adults reported that religious faith is "very" or "extremely" important in their lives?

Accepted Answer

44% of American emerging adults reported that religious faith is "very" or "extremely" important in their lives, reflecting the diverse perspectives on religion and spirituality among this age group.

Question 18

According to the text,both religious participation and religious beliefs ____ throughout the teens and are ____ in the late teens and early twenties than at any other period of the life span.

Accepted Answer

According to the text, both religious participation and religious beliefs decline throughout the teens and are lower in the late teens and early twenties than at any other period of the life span.

Question 19

Your 27-year-old sister has been very involved in volunteer work since she graduated from high school.She has been involved with several different organizations.Is her behavior considerably different than other emerging adults?

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Question 20

The leaders of politically extreme groups are usually in midlife or older.Who are their most zealous followers?

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Quiz 9: Emerging Adulthood