Question 1

The statement, "Nothing in life can be known for certain" is most likely to be uttered by someone at the ____ stage of reflective judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) initial 
B) second 
C) halfway 
D) last

Question 2

Surveys of binge drinking behaviors indicate that it has

Accepted Answer

A) stayed the same in the general population. 
B) increased in the general population. 
C) stayed the same in the college population. 
D) increased in the college population.

Question 3

Who is at the greatest risk of a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

A) Forrest, who has high levels of LDLs and low levels of HDLs 
B) Tucker, who has low level of LDLs and high levels of HDLs 
C) Sawyer, who has low levels of both LDLs and HDLs 
D) Gump, who has high levels of both LDLs and HDLs

Question 4

Based solely on their BMI, how many of the following people are at risk for health-related diseases: Dick, BMI = 20; Flick, BMI = 40; Hick, BMI = 60; Nick, BMI = 80?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 5

Why is postformal thought considered to be the most advanced level of thinking? Does the stage theory of reflective thought fit with this notion?

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Question 6

Who is best classified as being in the state of emerging adulthood?

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A) Lo, who is 15 
B) Whitney, who is 25 
C) Audrina, who is 35 
D) Spencer, who is 45

Question 7

Harouna is thinking about graduating from graduate school and finding a job in which he can use his skills. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) an implicit stereotype. 
B) a life story. 
C) a scenario. 
D) reflective judgment.

Question 8

A friend hears that you are taking a course in human development and asks you to help her make sense of the nutrition-related terms metabolism, LDL, HDL, and BMI. Provide a written response in which you describe the role that each of these play in one's health.

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Question 9

What constitutes the highest level of thinking in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) Conventional thought 
B) Sensorimotor thought 
C) Postformal thought 
D) Hypothetical-deductive thought

Question 10

The biggest point of contention among theories who view intelligence as multidimensional concerns the debate over

Accepted Answer

A) the number of abilities that underlie intelligence. 
B) the degree to which race determines intelligence. 
C) which single aspect of intellect specifically defines intelligence. 
D) whether an individual's level of intelligence can be measured.

Question 11

Young adults who return to live with their parents after college increase the rate at which they become independent adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which is not a "primary mental ability?"

Accepted Answer

A) Number 
B) Inductive reasoning 
C) Spatial orientation 
D) Fluid intelligence

Question 13

The fact that Molly's spatial performance has declined while her verbal abilities have improved is support for the notion that intelligence is

Accepted Answer

A) conventional. 
B) multidimensional. 
C) multidirectional. 
D) a life-span construct.

Question 14

Which approach to diminishing binge drinking on college campuses appears to be least effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Student involvement in designing the intervention program 
B) Programs that focus on younger drinkers 
C) Changing the campus climate concerning alcohol consumption 
D) Efforts based on limiting access to alcohol

Question 15

A doctor is attempting to determine how healthy you are. She uses a formula that contains information regarding your height and weight. What is she most likely measuring?

Accepted Answer

A) LDL 
B) BMI 
C) HDL 
D) ADA

Question 16

According to Erikson, the major psychosocial conflict of young adulthood involves _______________.

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Question 17

Young adults are the best at integrating emotions into their thinking.

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