Young Adulthood and Transition to Independence

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What is one of the markers of adulthood?

Getting married

Accepting responsibility for oneself (correct)

Reaching a certain chronological age

Moving out of one's parents' house

What is a characteristic of postformal thought?

Using pure logic to solve problems

Considering multiple perspectives (correct)

Focusing on one's own opinions

Thinking in absolute terms

According to Schaie's stages of development, what is the focus of the Achieving stage?

Acquiring knowledge and skills

Applying knowledge and skills (correct)

Protecting and nourishing others

Reintegrating personal meaning

What is the central conflict of Erikson's theory?

Intimacy vs. isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the combination of intimacy and commitment in Sternberg's theory of love?

Companionate love Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of love characterized by passion and commitment, but without intimacy?

Fatuous love Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that predicts marital satisfaction?

Having realistic expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of young adulthood?

Changes in cholesterol levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a difference in attachment styles in romantic relationships?

Secure vs. avoidant Signup and view all the answers

What is a cultural variation in choosing a marriage partner?

Marriage based on family arrangements Signup and view all the answers

Young Adulthood and Transition to Independence

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What is one of the markers of adulthood?

What is a characteristic of postformal thought?

According to Schaie's stages of development, what is the focus of the Achieving stage?

What is the central conflict of Erikson's theory?

What is the combination of intimacy and commitment in Sternberg's theory of love?

What is the type of love characterized by passion and commitment, but without intimacy?

What is a factor that predicts marital satisfaction?

What is a characteristic of young adulthood?

What is a difference in attachment styles in romantic relationships?

What is a cultural variation in choosing a marriage partner?

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