Emerging adulthood

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Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing feature of emerging adulthood?

Delayed parenthood

Decreased educational attainment (correct)

Delayed marriage

Increased exploration

What was the median age of marriage in most developed countries in 1960?

21 for women and 23 for men (correct)

18 for women and 20 for men

30 for women and 32 for men

25 for women and 27 for men

What is the current median age of marriage in Australia for men?

30.8

32.1

29.8

31.5 (correct)

When do the main features of emerging adulthood reach their peak?

During emerging adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between emerging adulthood and young adulthood?

The level of self-focus Signup and view all the answers

what is the first stage of emerging adulthood?

The age of identity explorations Signup and view all the answers

what is the second stage of emerging adulthood?

the age of instability Signup and view all the answers

what is the third stage of emerging adulthood?

the self-focused age Signup and view all the answers

what is the fourth stage of emerging adulthood?

the age of feeling in-between Signup and view all the answers

the is the fifth stage of emerging adulthood?

the age of possibilities Signup and view all the answers

Which theorist first developed the concept of identity?

Erik Erikson Signup and view all the answers

According to Erik Erikson, when is identity mainly an issue?

Adolescence Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals develop through exploring various possibilities in love and work during emerging adulthood?

A more definite identity Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is primarily associated with identity explorations according to Erik Erikson?

Emerging adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of emerging adulthood?

Identity explorations Signup and view all the answers

Which age group has the highest rates of residential change in Australian society?

Emerging adults aged 20-29 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for emerging adults to move out of their parents' household?

To be independent Signup and view all the answers

In countries where emerging adults remain at home, what aspect of their lives may still be unstable?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

During emerging adulthood, individuals focus on

Developing their knowledge and skills Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main characteristics of emerging adulthood?

Making independent decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of emerging adulthood?

To explore various possibilities in love and work Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is generally more capable of taking the perspectives of others?

Emerging adults Signup and view all the answers

What do emerging adults view self-sufficiency as?

A necessary step Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of being self-focused during emerging adulthood?

To stand alone as a self-sufficient person Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is more likely to respond 'in some ways yes, in some ways no' when asked if they have reached adulthood?

Emerging adults Signup and view all the answers

At what age do a clear majority of people feel they have reached adulthood?

Late 20s Signup and view all the answers

In which country has the 'in-between' feeling of emerging adulthood been found?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to a national survey in the United States, what percentage of 18- to 29-year-olds agreed with the statement, 'I am confident that eventually I will get to where I want to be in life'?

89% Signup and view all the answers

In which country has optimism in emerging adulthood also been found, according to the text?

China Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons why emerging adulthood is often an age of high hopes?

They have not yet tested their dreams in real life Signup and view all the answers