LS CH 11 Early Adulthood

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Which body system reaches its peak bone mass by age 35?

Skeletal system

At what age does the ability of the lungs to move air in and out known as vital capacity start to decrease?

Age 30

Which body system becomes less elastic with advancing age, contributing to decreased cardiac output and increased blood pressure?

Cardiovascular system

Which body system shows gradual loss of bone mass after age 35 in women?

<p>Skeletal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

During early adulthood, what is the age range that is typically covered?

<p>20-40</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four goals for the early adult period of development?

<p>Choosing and establishing a career, establishing a home and family, expanding social circles, and developing maturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are three physiological changes that occur during early adulthood?

<p>Increased height and weight, increased bone and muscle development, and increased dentition development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two health screening tests important for women in the early adult period of development?

<p>Mammography and Papanicolaou test</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, work may enhance self-worth, respect, and creativity.

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

According to the text, what are some reasons why both men and women enter the workforce?

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

According to the text, what is a concern for many adults in the workforce today?

<p>Job security</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one consequence of negative stereotyping?

<p>Victims may undervalue themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson, intimacy involves which of the following?

<p>Both sexual and emotional intimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the cycle of human sexual response according to Masters and Johnson?

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

What is the purpose of the resolution phase in the cycle of human sexual response?

<p>To return the reproductive organs to their unaroused state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that affects an individual's sense of identity in our society?

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

Which of the following is NOT a sign of sexual harassment?

<p>Graphic sexual comments, gestures, or postures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major decision for young adults?

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

What are the components of compatibility in intimate friendships?

<p>Comfort, ease of the relationship, and friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of maturity in individuals?

<p>Developing an interest in the community's needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major developmental milestone for individuals in early adulthood?

<p>Establishing homes and families</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common concern that may threaten the couple's sexuality and emotional well-being in early adulthood?

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

Which of the following is a suggestion to assist in conception?

<p>Determining time of ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a normal resting heart rate range for adults?

<p>60 to 90 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about cognitive development and learning?

<p>Adults have increased abilities to reason, solve problems, and set priorities due to their past experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible disadvantage of testing intelligence?

<p>Tests usually ask for the recall of a body of knowledge acquired during schooling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of young adults attend colleges or vocational schools?

<p>Approximately 35%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits of attending school for adults?

<p>Organizing their time, expanding their awareness, and sharpening their understanding of the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of returning to school for some older adults?

<p>It takes them a little longer to adjust to the learning environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does intelligence primarily measure?

<p>A person's knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Injury or insult to physical or emotional health can have a negative impact on cognitive development and learning.

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

True or false: Tests that measure intelligence usually require the recall of knowledge acquired during schooling, which may be unfair to individuals from lower socioeconomic levels.

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

True or false: Approximately 35% of young adults attend colleges or vocational schools.

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

True or false: School helps adults to organize their time, expand their awareness, and sharpen their understanding of the world.

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

True or false: Some older adults may take longer to adjust to the learning environment when they return to school after many years.

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

True or false: The measurement of intelligence primarily reflects a person's knowledge.

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

True or false: Most intelligence is assessed through testing.

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

True or false: Research has shown that individuals from lower socioeconomic levels would score higher on intelligence tests if given the same learning opportunities as those from higher socioeconomic levels.

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

True or false: Adults have increased abilities to reason, solve problems, and set priorities due to their past experiences.

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

True or false: Intelligence can be defined as a person's ability to reason, solve problems, and set priorities.

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

Which of the following is NOT a physiological change that occurs during early adulthood?

<p>Increase in dentition development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two nutritional concerns for young adults?

<p>Protein and sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one health screening test important for women in the early adult period of development?

<p>Papanicolaou test</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range that is typically covered during early adulthood?

<p>20-40</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic that changes during early adulthood?

<p>Organ and body system development</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does peak bone mass typically occur?

<p>35</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of aging on vital capacity?

<p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that affects an individual's risk for cardiovascular disease?

<p>Dietary habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of romantic love according to the text?

<p>Sexual satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson, what is the next task after developing a strong sense of identity?

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

What is the main purpose of the resolution phase in the cycle of human sexual response?

<p>To return the reproductive organs to their unaroused state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of negative stereotyping according to the text?

<p>Isolation and self-absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a normal vital sign range for adults?

<p>Resting heart rate: 100-120 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major developmental milestone for individuals in early adulthood?

<p>Developing maturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Muscle strength and coordination peak in the 20s and 30s, and then decline gradually between ages 30 and 60.

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

True or false: Education has no impact on the development of positive feelings and communication in intimate relationships.

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

Which of the following is a common concern for many adults in the workforce today?

<p>Job security</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of negative stereotyping?

<p>Victims may undervalue or further degrade themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the resolution phase in the cycle of human sexual response?

<p>To return the body to its pre-aroused state</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about cognitive development and learning?

<p>Injury or insult to physical or emotional health can have a negative impact on cognitive development and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of sexual harassment?

<p>Continual or repeated verbal abuse of a sexual nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major decision for young adults?

<p>Choosing a mate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which body system reaches its peak bone mass by age 35?

<p>Skeletal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a normal resting heart rate range for adults?

<p>60-100 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential disadvantage of testing intelligence?

<p>It primarily reflects a person's knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Injury or insult to physical or emotional health can have a negative impact on cognitive development and learning.

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

What is a major decision that young adults may face?

<p>Choosing a career path</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Most intelligence is measured by testing.

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

According to the text, what are some benefits of attending school for adults?

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

True or false: Adults have increased abilities to reason, solve problems, and set priorities due to their past experiences.

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

True or false: Injury or insult to physical or emotional health may adversely affect cognitive development and learning.

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

True or false: Intelligence is a measurement of what a person knows.

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

True or false: Tests usually ask for the recall of a body of knowledge acquired during schooling.

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

True or false: Approximately 35% of young adults attend colleges or vocational schools.

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

True or false: School helps adults to organize their time, expand their awareness, and sharpen their understanding of the world.

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

True or false: Some older adults return to school after many years and find that it takes them a little longer to adjust to the learning environment.

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

True or false: Research has shown that individuals from lower socioeconomic levels would score higher on intelligence tests if given the same learning opportunities as those from higher socioeconomic levels.

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

True or false: Muscle strength and coordination peak in the 20s and 30s, and then decline gradually between ages 30 and 60.

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

True or false: Research has shown that they would score higher if they were given the same learning opportunities as people in higher socioeconomic levels.

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

True or false: Most intelligence is measured by testing.

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

Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic that changes during early adulthood?

<p>Bone and muscle development</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the ability of the lungs to move air in and out known as vital capacity start to decrease?

<p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Muscle strength and coordination peak in the 20s and 30s, and then decline gradually between ages 30 and 60.

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

True or false: Poor eating habits can lead to common gastric discomforts and indigestion.

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

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of romantic love according to the text?

<p>Sexual experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson, what is the next task after developing a strong sense of identity?

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

What are two health screening tests important for women in the early adult period of development?

<p>Mammogram and Pap smear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the cycle of human sexual response according to Masters and Johnson?

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

Which of the following is NOT a physiological change that occurs during early adulthood?

<p>Increase in bone density</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that affects an individual's risk for cardiovascular disease?

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

What is one health screening test important for women in the early adult period of development?

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

What are two nutritional concerns for young adults?

<p>Fat and mineral intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays?

<p>Increased risk of skin cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal respiratory rate range for adults?

<p>18 to 24 breaths per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which body system reaches its peak bone mass by age 35?

<p>Muscular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major developmental milestone for individuals in early adulthood?

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

According to the text, what are some potential consequences of prolonged joblessness in early adulthood?

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

What is one way in which the experience of women in the workforce may differ from that of men?

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

According to the text, what is one consequence of negative stereotyping?

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

Which of the following is a potential challenge faced by young adults in establishing a home and family?

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

Which of the following is NOT a sign of sexual harassment?

<p>Sexual propositions, threats, or insinuations suggesting that if the person refuses to submit sexually, his or her employment, wages, or status will be adversely affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mature adults?

<p>Being open to suggestions and influenced by others</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of compatibility in intimate friendships?

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

Which of the following is NOT a normal vital sign range for adults?

<p>Blood pressure: 120/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of testing intelligence?

<p>Tests may be unfair to individuals from lower socioeconomic levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Injury or insult to physical or emotional health can have a negative impact on cognitive development and learning.

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

True or false: Most intelligence is measured by testing.

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

What is a major decision that young adults may face?

<p>Choosing a career path</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are some benefits of attending school for adults?

<p>Organizing their time, expanding their awareness, and sharpening their understanding of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Adults have increased abilities to reason, solve problems, and set priorities due to their past experiences.

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

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