Chapter 9

Emerging adulthood is described as a time of .

identity explorations

instability

self-focus

All of the above. (correct)

According to Arnett, four revolutionary changes took place in the that laid the foundation for the new life stage of emerging adulthood.

1960s and 1970s (correct)

1980s and 1990s

1990s and 2000s

past decade

An emerging adult answered the question ‘What is the most important criterion for becoming an adult?’ with the response of ‘becoming capable of supporting my parents financially’. This person is most likely from .

Germany

France

Australia

Japan (correct)

When asked about the most important criteria for becoming an adult, an emerging adult from a Western country is most likely to say.

being financially independent Signup and view all the answers

Research has shown that in developing countries, are more likely to experience emerging adulthood.

young people in urban areas Signup and view all the answers

Grip strength, cardiac output, maximum oxygen uptake and bone density all peak during what time period?

The 20s Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the health of emerging adults is most accurate?

Exercise tends to decline from adolescence to emerging adulthood, but overall this is a healthy stage of life. Signup and view all the answers

According to research (Brown et al., 2002), university students are more than twice as likely as other adults to report .

delayed sleep phase syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following do sleep experts NOT recommend to achieve good sleep hygiene?

Falling asleep to the television Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarises the current research on university students’ sleep patterns?

Preferences for morningness and eveningness change with age. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical components of a GDL program?

No more than two teenage passengers during daylight hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following has been the consequence of widespread adoption of GDL programs?

Car accident fatalities among 16-year-olds have sharply declined. Signup and view all the answers

Several interventions have been developed to reduce car injuries and fatalities for young drivers. Which of the following approaches has been shown to be most effective?

Graduated driver licensing programs Signup and view all the answers

Across developed countries, the most serious threat to the lives and health of adolescents and emerging adults comes from .

car driving Signup and view all the answers

Researchers who study young drivers have found that .

young drivers are more likely than older drivers to believe their friends would approve of risky driving behaviour, such as speeding Signup and view all the answers

The findings from the Kauai study of Werner and Smith provided new ways of thinking about resilience. What is one of the surprising findings?

Many of the participants who had been placed in the non-resilient category in adolescence turned out to be resilient after all in emerging adulthood. Signup and view all the answers

Key protective factors that promote resilience include .

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

You are talking to a person from another country. She told you that when she was admitted to university in her native country, she studied in only one topic area, rather than taking courses in various disciplines as part of general education requirements. On which of the following continents is she most likely to have attended university?

Europe Signup and view all the answers

Many new possibilities for learning are afforded by technology. Which of the following statements best describes the concept of blended learning?

Students learn partly online and partly face-to-face in the classroom Signup and view all the answers

A student from would be most likely to describe their university experience as a relatively relaxed time to think and explore.

Japan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is one of the largest factors explaining the high rates of unemployment among minority groups?

Shifting employment patterns in the economy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be unemployed in emerging adulthood?

Simon, an Indigenous Australian Signup and view all the answers

Gender stereotypes have been demonstrated to be particularly challenging for those in working environments.

gender incongruent Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson’s theory, .

failure to establish commitments in the key areas of identity results in role confusion Signup and view all the answers

Jacob, an only child, has been pressured by his father to take over the family car business. Reluctantly, Jacob has agreed to this because his father told him that he wanted to be able to pass on the fruits of his labour and Jacob doesn’t think he can earn a better salary doing anything else. He has not explored his options but has passively accepted the identity his father has imposed on him. According to Marcia’s model, Jacob would be described as .

foreclosed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ethnic identity statuses is reflected in the idea of the ‘melting pot’?

Assimilation Signup and view all the answers

Shakira and Jerome are in an argument over child care. Rather than put their two children in day care, Jerome would like to be a stay-at-home father. Shakira thinks that because Jerome is a man, he will not be able to nurture and care for their two children as well as she would. Shakira is exhibiting concerns rooted in .

gender stereotypes Signup and view all the answers

Doug refers to himself as a ‘cafeteria Catholic’ because he believes in God and follows some of the practices of his religion but ignores the rest. According to Smith and Snell (2010), Doug would be categorised as .

a liberal believer Signup and view all the answers

Research on the religious beliefs and practices of emerging adults has shown that .

religious beliefs and practices are associated with lower rates of participation in a number of risk behaviours, as well as higher wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes political development during emerging adulthood?

Emerging adults tend to be sceptical of the motivations of politicians. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is TRUE regarding political involvement in emerging adulthood?

Emerging adults are especially likely to be involved in extreme political movements. Signup and view all the answers

Which group are more likely to hold sexual attitudes that favour recreational sex?

Young men Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following people would most likely willingly and happily live with his or her parents until his or her late 20s or early 30s?

Antonio, an emerging adult from Italy Signup and view all the answers

When it comes to friendship in emerging adulthood, .

intimacy continues to be an important component Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates the process of ‘re-centring’ as defined by Jennifer Tanner?

The centre of emotional life is transferred from the original family to a long-term romantic partner. Signup and view all the answers

With over 2.8 billion users worldwide, what is the most popular social media platform?

Facebook Signup and view all the answers

In emerging adulthood, .

rates of residential change in Australian society are much higher at ages 18–29 than at any other period of life Signup and view all the answers

Emerging adults who live in would emphasise becoming capable of supporting parents financially as among the most important criteria for becoming an adult.

Japan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true of emerging adults’ health?

The heart is strong during emerging adulthood and reaction time is faster than at any other time of life. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarises the current research on sleep patterns of emerging adults?

Sleep debt has negative consequences for both cognitive and emotional functioning. Signup and view all the answers

Researchers who study young drivers have found that .

graduated driver licensing (GDL) is an excellent approach to reducing car accidents Signup and view all the answers

Binge drinking .

is more likely among emerging adults than those in other age groups because they spend more time in unstructured socialising Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are protective factors associated with resilience?.

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What are the proposed advantages of online learning?

The opportunities for communication are increased. Signup and view all the answers

An emerging adult from would be most likely to express the following sentiment upon first entering university: ‘In many ways, university is easier than high school; it’s a relief to spend less time on homework and to have more time to explore my options.’

Japan Signup and view all the answers

Based on Murnane and Levy’s research, which of the following is considered one of the six basic skills necessary for success at the most promising new jobs available to high school graduates in the changing economy?

Collaborating in diverse groups Signup and view all the answers

For most people, self-esteem .

rises during emerging adulthood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ethnic identify statuses involves rejecting one’s culture of origin but also feeling rejected by the majority culture?

Marginality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true of gender-related evaluations of work?

Some studies have found that evaluations can be especially harsh when a person’s behaviour violates stereotypical gender expectations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes religious beliefs in emerging adulthood?

In emerging adulthood, religious beliefs are highly individualised. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true of emerging adults’ political beliefs?

Emerging adults tend to be sceptical of the motivations of politicians. Signup and view all the answers

are most likely to be living on their own rather than with their parents in their early 20s.

White Americans Signup and view all the answers

Leisure activities with friends .

decline steadily in the course of the 20s Signup and view all the answers

Male emerging adults are more likely than females to .

be willing to have intercourse with someone they have known for only a few hours Signup and view all the answers

Based on current research, which is a true statement about media use in emerging adulthood?

Social-networking profiles are a way for individuals to express their identity. Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 9

Questions and Answers

Emerging adulthood is described as a time of .

According to Arnett, four revolutionary changes took place in the that laid the foundation for the new life stage of emerging adulthood.

An emerging adult answered the question ‘What is the most important criterion for becoming an adult?’ with the response of ‘becoming capable of supporting my parents financially’. This person is most likely from .

When asked about the most important criteria for becoming an adult, an emerging adult from a Western country is most likely to say.

Research has shown that in developing countries, are more likely to experience emerging adulthood.

Grip strength, cardiac output, maximum oxygen uptake and bone density all peak during what time period?

Which of the following statements about the health of emerging adults is most accurate?

According to research (Brown et al., 2002), university students are more than twice as likely as other adults to report .

Which of the following do sleep experts NOT recommend to achieve good sleep hygiene?

Which of the following statements best summarises the current research on university students’ sleep patterns?

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical components of a GDL program?

Which of the following has been the consequence of widespread adoption of GDL programs?

Several interventions have been developed to reduce car injuries and fatalities for young drivers. Which of the following approaches has been shown to be most effective?

Across developed countries, the most serious threat to the lives and health of adolescents and emerging adults comes from .

Researchers who study young drivers have found that .

The findings from the Kauai study of Werner and Smith provided new ways of thinking about resilience. What is one of the surprising findings?

Key protective factors that promote resilience include .

Many new possibilities for learning are afforded by technology. Which of the following statements best describes the concept of blended learning?

A student from would be most likely to describe their university experience as a relatively relaxed time to think and explore.

Which of the following is one of the largest factors explaining the high rates of unemployment among minority groups?

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be unemployed in emerging adulthood?

Gender stereotypes have been demonstrated to be particularly challenging for those in working environments.

According to Erikson’s theory, .

Which of the following ethnic identity statuses is reflected in the idea of the ‘melting pot’?

Doug refers to himself as a ‘cafeteria Catholic’ because he believes in God and follows some of the practices of his religion but ignores the rest. According to Smith and Snell (2010), Doug would be categorised as .

Research on the religious beliefs and practices of emerging adults has shown that .

Which of the following statements best describes political development during emerging adulthood?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding political involvement in emerging adulthood?

Which group are more likely to hold sexual attitudes that favour recreational sex?

Which of the following people would most likely willingly and happily live with his or her parents until his or her late 20s or early 30s?

When it comes to friendship in emerging adulthood, .

Which of the following best illustrates the process of ‘re-centring’ as defined by Jennifer Tanner?

With over 2.8 billion users worldwide, what is the most popular social media platform?

In emerging adulthood, .

Emerging adults who live in would emphasise becoming capable of supporting parents financially as among the most important criteria for becoming an adult.

Which of the following is true of emerging adults’ health?

Which of the following statements best summarises the current research on sleep patterns of emerging adults?

Researchers who study young drivers have found that .

Binge drinking .

Which of the following are protective factors associated with resilience?.

What are the proposed advantages of online learning?

An emerging adult from would be most likely to express the following sentiment upon first entering university: ‘In many ways, university is easier than high school; it’s a relief to spend less time on homework and to have more time to explore my options.’

Based on Murnane and Levy’s research, which of the following is considered one of the six basic skills necessary for success at the most promising new jobs available to high school graduates in the changing economy?

For most people, self-esteem .

Which of the following ethnic identify statuses involves rejecting one’s culture of origin but also feeling rejected by the majority culture?

Which of the following is true of gender-related evaluations of work?

Which of the following best describes religious beliefs in emerging adulthood?

Which of the following is true of emerging adults’ political beliefs?

are most likely to be living on their own rather than with their parents in their early 20s.

Leisure activities with friends .

Male emerging adults are more likely than females to .

Based on current research, which is a true statement about media use in emerging adulthood?

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