Psychology 106 - Developmental Psychology » Fall 2022 » Chapter 8 quiz

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Question #1
Moving from adolescence, most individuals experience ____ in self-esteem as they enter into emerging adulthood.
A.   no change
B.   an increase
C.   a decrease
D.   a leveling-off
Question #2
What involves a growing awareness that problems often have no clear solution and two opposing strategies or points of view may each have merit?
A.   metacognitive thinking
B.   dialectical thought
C.   hypothetical-deductive reasoning
D.   dualistic thinking
Question #3
What are 2 key differences between traditional (collectivist) cultures values and individualistic society for emerging adults?
A.   marriage (no premarital sex or cohabitation) and remaining in the parental house
B.   financial independence and supporting family financially
C.   supporting family financially and marriage (no premarital sex or cohabitation)
D.   financial independence and remaining in the parental house
Question #4
All are classic challenges of emerging adulthood EXCEPT:
A.   getting along with our spouse.
B.   choosing from an incredible number of life possibilities.
C.   making the transition from being protected by our parents to taking control of our lives.
D.   needing to support ourselves financially for the first time.
Question #5
The hypothalamus is the most important part of the brain for sexual functioning.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #6
If a culture were to promote individualism, it would emphasize the importance of ____.
A.   family unity and societal cohesiveness
B.   altruistic behaviors and prosocial engagement
C.   learning to stand alone as a self-sufficient person
D.   cooperative learning and group cohesion
Question #7
The time period of emerging adulthood is more likely to be seen in which of the following countries?
A.   the United States, Australia, and Japan
B.   Afghanistan, Chad, and Ethiopia
C.   Zimbabwe, Liberia, and Brazil
D.   South Africa, Papa New Guinea, and Cambodia
Question #8
During young adulthood the heart muscle starts to become ____, but this is not noticeable except during times of ____.
A.   more rigid; deep relaxation
B.   more pliable; intense physical activity
C.   more rigid; intense physical activity
D.   more pliable; deep relaxation
Question #9
Your little brother is 22 and is pretty wild. The biggest concern that your family has is that he seems to be involved in substance abuse. He imagines that in 3 to 5 years he will get married and have a full-time job. (1) At what age is he likely to stop engaging in this type of risky behavior? (2) In 3 to 5 years, with his new role transition, he is engaging much LESS in _____________
A.   mid to late 20s; structured socialization
B.   mid to late 30s; structured socialization
C.   mid to late 20s; unstructured socialization
D.   mid to late 30s; unstructured socialization
Question #10
Levinson's theory has 6 phases of adulthood from age ~17 to 50. How many of these phases are considered transition phases?
A.   4
B.   3
C.   6
D.   2

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