emerging adulthood and health behaviour

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Which age group is most likely to exceed alcohol consumption guidelines in Australia compared to previous years?

  • 18-24 year olds (correct)
  • Men
  • University students
  • Emerging adults

According to the Monitoring the Future study, when does substance use peak and decline in North America?

  • Late 20s (correct)
  • Early 20s
  • Late teens
  • Middle age

Among university students and emerging adults who do not attend university, who tends to have higher levels of substance use?

  • Women
  • University students (correct)
  • Men
  • Emerging adults

Match the following groups with their associated substance use behavior:

<p>18- to 24-year-olds in Australia = Most likely to exceed alcohol consumption guidelines American cohorts from high school to middle age = Shows substance use rising in late teens and peaking in early 20s University students = Higher substance use compared to non-university attending peers Men = Tend to have higher substance use than women</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the substance use behaviors with their corresponding gender:

<p>Higher substance use = Men Lower substance use = Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Wayne Osgood's explanation, why do some emerging adults engage in substance use and deviant behavior?

<p>They have a high degree of propensity and opportunity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a negative consequence associated with binge drinking and substance use in emerging adulthood?

<p>Improved decision-making skills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the time spent in unstructured socializing by emerging adults?

<p>It provides a high degree of opportunity for engaging in substance use and deviant behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms to their definitions according to Wayne Osgood's theory:

<p>Propensity = Motivation for behaving deviantly Opportunity = Availability of conditions that allow deviant behaviour Emerging Adults = Age group with high opportunity for substance use and other deviant behaviour Unstructured Socialising = High proportion of time spent that leads to opportunity for deviant behaviour</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences to the related behaviors in emerging adulthood:

<p>Fatal car crashes = Binge drinking Unintended pregnancy = Substance use Criminal activity = Substance use Physical fights = Substance use</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most likely to engage in unstructured socialising according to the text?

<p>Teenagers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between unstructured socialising and substance use among emerging adults?

<p>Emerging adults who engage in more unstructured socialising are more likely to use substances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which types of risk behavior are associated with unstructured socialising according to the text?

<p>Substance use, crime, and dangerous driving (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Unstructured socialising is highest in the late teens and early 20s.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: University students have higher levels of substance use compared to emerging adults who do not attend university.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Substance use and other types of risk behavior decline in the mid- to late 20s due to role transitions.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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