Question 1

According to the text, in 2009, about ____ of all births to Black women were to Black women who were unmarried.

Accepted Answer

In 2009, 72% of all births to Black women were to Black women who were unmarried.

Question 2

According to the U.S. census in 2012, what percent of black families with children under the age of 18 were headed by a single parent?

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2012, about 65% of black families with children under the age of 18 were headed by a single parent, highlighting significant demographic trends in family structure within the United States.

Question 3

Jake starts his first job as a firefighter and is very disappointed that it is much less glamorous and exciting than he thought it would be. Jake's experience is best considered an example of:

Accepted Answer

When young adults start working, they may experience what could be termed reality shock. During adolescence and the preparation for a career, people often have high expectations about what their work will be like and what they will accomplish. When the training ends and the job begins, novices often quickly learn that some of their expectations were unrealistic.

Question 4

In the U.S. today, about what percent of divorced fathers either gain custody of their children or share custody?

Accepted Answer

At least 10% of fathers who divorce gain custody of their children, and another 16% participate in joint custody settlements. Thus, a total of 26% either gain or share custody.
The Occupational Cycle

Question 5

Seventh-grader Paul learns to organize his time so that he can complete his daily homework assignments

Accepted Answer

Acquiring the basic habits of industry refers to the development of foundational skills and behaviors that lead to productivity and task completion, such as time management and organization. Paul's ability to organize his time and complete daily homework assignments aligns with the development of these basic habits of industry.

Question 6

Seventeen-year-old Kaori has decided that she wants to become a medical doctor. She is in which of the following stages, according to Havighurst's theory of career development?

Accepted Answer

Havighurst's theory of career development states that the adolescent's task in stage five is to acquire an identity as a worker. Kaori has defined her career aspiration as a medical doctor; therefore, she is in the process of acquiring an identity as a worker.

Question 7

Suppose that Dr. Robins is interested in how people learn about and choose the jobs they hold in their lives. He decides to study a cohort of children, asking them what they think about different jobs, and then follows these children as they grow into adults, studying how they choose jobs and adjust to job demands. The topic of study that best describes Dr. Robins work is:

Accepted Answer

An adult's working life follows what is called the occupational cycle, which is a variable sequence of periods or stages in a worker's life.

Question 8

Among all families with children in 2010, what percentage were single-parent families headed by a single father?

Accepted Answer

According to U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010, among all families with children, 3% were single-parent families headed by a single father.

Question 9

According to the text, in 2009, about ____ of all births were to unmarried women.

Accepted Answer

In 2009, about 41% of all births were to unmarried women, reflecting significant changes in societal attitudes towards marriage and family structures.

Question 10

According to the distinction between formal and informal preparation for work, which of the following would most likely be considered a FORMAL method of job preparation?

Accepted Answer

Formal occupational preparation includes structured learning in high school, vocational-training programs, college, as well as on-the-job training.

Question 11

Generalizing from the text, you should note that the primary goal of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) was to:

Accepted Answer

The intent of the PRWORA was to transform public assistance into a system that helps mothers on welfare become independent, self-sufficient workers instead of being a program that encourages them to be dependent, passive aid recipients who tend to pass their dependency along to the next generation.

Question 12

What percent of fathers gain custody of their children after divorce?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Janet can't wait to begin her first job as a hair stylist because she thinks it will be exciting and fulfilling to help people become more attractive. However, after 2 months on the job, she is disappointed and disillusioned about how appreciative her customers are. Janet's experience is best considered to be an example of:

Accepted Answer

When young adults start working, they may experience what could be termed reality shock. During adolescence and the preparation for a career, people often have high expectations about what their work will be like and what they will accomplish. When the training ends and the job begins, novices often quickly learn that some of their expectations were unrealistic.

Question 14

Learning that one's expectations about work are unrealistic and that one's training is inadequate is most likely to lead to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

When young adults start working, they may experience what could be termed reality shock. During adolescence and the preparation for a career, people often have high expectations about what their work will be like and what they will accomplish. When the training ends and the job begins, novices often quickly learn that some of their expectations were unrealistic.

Question 15

After graduating from high school, Dave took a summer job in construction, and then in the fall, began taking business courses at the community college. He is considering starting his own construction business, and hopes that these experiences will help him choose and get started in his career. According to the theory of vocational development proposed by Havighurst, which of the following stages of vocational life is Dave in?

Accepted Answer

According to Havighurst's theory, the stage of vocational development where an individual acquires an identity as a worker typically occurs during late adolescence and early adulthood. Dave's experiences of taking business courses and working in construction indicate that he is in the process of developing his identity as a worker and exploring potential career paths, which aligns with this stage. Therefore, the best answer is C, acquiring an identity as a worker.

Question 16

Which of the following families is most likely to live below the poverty line?

Accepted Answer

Single-mother White families are more likely to live below the poverty line compared to the other options. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2019, the poverty rate was highest among families headed by a single mother, and White families are more likely to head a household compared to Black or Hispanic families.

Question 17

The stage of Havighurst's model of vocational life in which the idea of working enters into a person's self-concept is the stage of:

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

In 1996, the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program was replaced by:

Accepted Answer

The Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program was replaced by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) in 1996. The new program, also known as welfare reform, introduced new work requirements and time limits for receiving assistance, along with changes to how assistance was provided and administered. It also created the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program as a replacement for AFDC.

Question 19

According to the work of Robert Havighurst, most people begin to consider their choice of careers in which of the following periods of the lifespan?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

In comparison to the percent of two-parent families in the U.S. living in poverty today, the percent of single-parent families headed by a father living in poverty is:

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2019, the poverty rate for two-parent families was 6.7%, while the poverty rate for families headed by single fathers was 16.2%, which is nearly twice as high.

Quiz 13: Young Adulthood: Personality and Sociocultural Development

According to the text, in 2009, about ____ of all births to Black women were to Black women who were unmarried.

According to the U.S. census in 2012, what percent of black families with children under the age of 18 were headed by a single parent?

Jake starts his first job as a firefighter and is very disappointed that it is much less glamorous and exciting than he thought it would be. Jake's experience is best considered an example of:

In the U.S. today, about what percent of divorced fathers either gain custody of their children or share custody?

Seventh-grader Paul learns to organize his time so that he can complete his daily homework assignments

Seventeen-year-old Kaori has decided that she wants to become a medical doctor. She is in which of the following stages, according to Havighurst's theory of career development?

Among all families with children in 2010, what percentage were single-parent families headed by a single father?

According to the text, in 2009, about ____ of all births were to unmarried women.

According to the distinction between formal and informal preparation for work, which of the following would most likely be considered a FORMAL method of job preparation?

Generalizing from the text, you should note that the primary goal of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) was to:

What percent of fathers gain custody of their children after divorce?

Learning that one's expectations about work are unrealistic and that one's training is inadequate is most likely to lead to which of the following?

Which of the following families is most likely to live below the poverty line?

The stage of Havighurst's model of vocational life in which the idea of working enters into a person's self-concept is the stage of:

In 1996, the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program was replaced by:

According to the work of Robert Havighurst, most people begin to consider their choice of careers in which of the following periods of the lifespan?

In comparison to the percent of two-parent families in the U.S. living in poverty today, the percent of single-parent families headed by a father living in poverty is: