Exam 17: Emerging Adulthood

Hans is a 21-year-old American. According to the text, Hans is in the developmental stage of _____.

Today, struggles involving identity are usually resolved in adolescence.

Genevieve is about to complete her bachelor's degree. If she is typical, once she is established in her career she will earn approximately _____ more per year than a peer without a college degree.

The low rate of serious disease between ages 18 and 25 is counterbalanced by a high rate of _____, especially among young males.

"Boomerang" refers to emerging adults who _____.

Taking risks can benefit an individual's development.

During which life stage are parents now more important than they were in former times?

During which life stage do friendships reach their peak of functional significance?

As students progress through college, they usually are less able to see multiple perspectives.

Some people are referred to as WEIRD. These are people who _____.

Describe how today's emerging adults seek to achieve vocational identity, and note the typical employment pattern during the emerging adulthood years.

Hugo is a recent college graduate. He is likely to _____ more.

Which statement about a college education is true?

Some people experience aging three times _____ than others.

Which task would be easier for a 21-year-old than an 11-year-old?

Since graduating high school, Steve has noticed that he has gained some weight and that most of it seems to be muscle. Adding muscle is _____ for males during emerging adulthood.

Differences in rates of aging are apparent by age _____.

Emerging adults today often have stronger links with their parents than young adults did in the past.

A hookup is _____.

The ability to change stereotyped assumptions that one made in childhood is _____.