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?

    <p>During emerging adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The level of self-focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the first stage of emerging adulthood?

    <p>The age of identity explorations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the second stage of emerging adulthood?

    <p>the age of instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the third stage of emerging adulthood?

    <p>the self-focused age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the fourth stage of emerging adulthood?

    <p>the age of feeling in-between</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the is the fifth stage of emerging adulthood?

    <p>the age of possibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorist first developed the concept of identity?

    <p>Erik Erikson</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A more definite identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Emerging adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of emerging adulthood?

    <p>Identity explorations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Emerging adults aged 20-29</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To be independent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During emerging adulthood, individuals focus on

    <p>Developing their knowledge and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main characteristics of emerging adulthood?

    <p>Making independent decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of emerging adulthood?

    <p>To explore various possibilities in love and work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Emerging adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do emerging adults view self-sufficiency as?

    <p>A necessary step</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To stand alone as a self-sufficient person</p> 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?

    <p>Emerging adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Late 20s</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> 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'?

    <p>89%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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