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• PSY120
• Topic 7: Early Adulthood
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Which of t he following statements is true of narcissists?
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a. They view their own needs and desires as paramount.
b. They are typically aware of their actual self.
c. They are typically aware of how others perceive them.
d. They show unselfish concern for the betterment of others.
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APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: Describe self, identity, and religious/spiritual development in adolescence.
Page: 371
Topic: Self-Esteem
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Which of the following is included in the patterns of heterosexual behavior for males and females in emerging adulthood?
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a. Emerging adults are less likely than young adults to have had sexual intercourse with two or more individuals.
b. Males report being more selective about their sexual partners than females.
c. Casual sex is more common in emerging adulthood than in the late twenties.
d. Emerging adults have sex more frequently than young adults.
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APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: Describe sexu ality in young adults.
Page: 414
Topic: Sexual Activity
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Adolescents in the Family Matters program reported
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a. no change in alcohol and cigarette use at three months but a marked decline at one year.
b. lower alcohol and cigarette use at three months, but the positive effect se emed to wear off about one year after the program had been completed.
c. no change in alcohol use but a marked decrease in cigarette smoking.
d. lower alcohol and cigarette use at three months and at one year after the program had been completed.
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Adolescents in the Family Matters program reported
APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
APA LO: 2.1: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: Summarize the impact that lifestyle choices and health problems have on adolescents.
Page: 356
Topic: Substance Use and Abuse
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In E. Mavis Hetherington's research, the _____ were characterized by divorcees who were competent in multiple areas of life, showing a remarkable ability to bounce back from stressful circumstances and to create something meaningful out of problems.
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a. enhancers
b. seekers
c. libertines
d. good-enoughs
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In E. Mavis Hetherington's research, the _____ wer...
APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe marital and nonmarital lifestyles.
Page: 453
Topic: Divorce
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Which of the following statements about dating in gay and lesbian youth is true?
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a. Sexual minority youth seldom date other-sex peers to disguise their sexual orientation from others.
b. Most gay and lesbian youth seldom have same-sex sexual experience.
c. Gay and lesbian youth do not get emotionally affected by the breakup of a same-sex relationship they were involved in.
d. Some gay and lesbian youth continue to have a same-sex orientation while others have a primarily heterosexual orientation.
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APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
APA LO: 2.1: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: Summarize the development of sexual identity that occurs during adolescence.
Page: 383
Topic: Dating and Romantic Relationshi ps
Topic: Gay and Lesbian
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Jackie, a 15-year-old girl, has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. It is most likely that Jackie
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a. sets very low standards for herself.
b. is not very concerned about how others perceive her.
c. is competitive and high-achieving.
d. is an African American from a low-income family.
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APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: Summarize the impact th at lifestyle choices and health problems have on adolescents.
Page: 357
Topic: Anorexia Nervosa
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Which of the following is true of the relationship betwe en exercise and adolescence?
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a. In adolescents, exercise lowers the incidence of type I diabetes.
b. Male adolescents' physical activity is associated with their male friends' physical activity.
c. Memory is the cognitive factor that improves the least through exercise in adolescence.
d. Individuals become less active as they reach and progress through adolescence.
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Which of the following is true of the relationship...
APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: Summarize the impact that lifestyle choices and health problems have on adolescents.
Page: 352
Topic: Nutrition and Exercise
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Marie is reluctant to marry because she is worried that her husband might cheat on her. You would tell her that adultery is
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a. widespread in the United States.
b. a problem in almost half the marriages in the United States.
c. clearly the exception rather than the rule.
d. a problem most married couples in the United States have faced at some point or the other.
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APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty Level: Hard
Learning Objective: Describe sexuality in young adults.
Page: 415
Topic: Sex ual Attitudes and Behavior
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In nonindustrialized countries, marriage—the marker for entry into adulthood—usually occurs _____ the adulthood markers in the United States.
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a. much earlier than
b. much later than
c. around the same time as
d. immediately after
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In nonindustrialized countries, marriage—the...
APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning O bjective: Describe the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Page: 405
Topic: Becoming an Adult
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The majority of unintentional injuries in adolescence involve
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a. motor vehicle accidents.
b. firearms.
c. homicide.
d. sports-related injuries.
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The majority of unintentional injuries in adolesce...
APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: Summarize the impact that lifestyle choices and health problems have on adolescents.
Page: 354
Topic: Causes of Death
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The transition from adolescence to adulthood has been referred to as emerging adulthood, which occurs from approximately _____ years of age.
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a. 12 to 18
b. 18 to 25
c. 21 to 26
d. 20 to 30
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The transition from adolescence to adulthood has b...
APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Ea sy
Learning Objective: Describe the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Page: 402
Topic: Becoming an Adult
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According to recent studies, which of the following adults had higher levels of sexual satisfaction?
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a. attachment-secure adults
b. attachment-avoidant adults
c. attachment-anxious adults
d. attachment-disorganized adults
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APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe changes in temperament and attachment in young adulthood.
Page: 436
Topic: Attachm ent
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Penelope is describing her marriage of 15 years: "My husband and I were eating breakfast the other day. Neither of us was talking, both of us just reading and thinking our own thoughts. But it was a very comfortable, companionable silence, and I loved it!" What aspect of their relationship does this illustrate?
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a. passion
b. infatuation
c. romantic love
d. affectionate love
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APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty Level: Hard
Learning Objective: Identify key aspects of intimate relationships and love.
Page: 440
Topic: Affectionate Love
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According to Erik Erikson, which of the following developmental stages is experienced by an individual during adolescence?
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a. autonomy versus shame and doubt
b. intimacy versus isolation
c. initiative versus guilt
d. identity versus identity confusion
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Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe self, identity, and religious/spiritual development in adolescence.
Page: 372
Topic: Erikson's View of Identity
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Arthur's parents own a home appliances business. His parents along with his three older brothers manage the business together. They want Arthur to help with the business once he graduates. Arthur has agreed to join the family business without putting much thought into this decision. In this scenario, Arthur is in the status of identity referred to as
Select one:
a. identity achievement.
b. identity foreclosure.
c. identity moratorium.
d. identity diffusion.
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APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty Level: Hard
Learning Objective: Explain identity formation in adolescence.
Page: 373
Topic: Mar cia's Identity Statuses
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Which of the following is a difference between the enhancers and the competent loners?
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a. The enhancers account for about 40 percent of the divorce group, whereas the competent loners account for about 10 percent of the divorce group.
b. Unlike the enhancers, the competent loners have little interest in sharing their lives with anyone else.
c. The competent loners show a remarkable ability to bounce back from stress, whereas the enhancers succumb to stressful circumstances.
d. The competent loners have many females in its divorce group, while the enhancers are primarily a male-dominated divorce group.
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APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: Describe marital and nonmarital lifestyles.
Page: 454
Topic: Divorce
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According to a study conducted by Glei (1999), in a single act of unprotected sex with an infected partner, a teenage girl has the greatest chance of acquiring
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a. genital warts.
b. genital herpes.
c. gonorrhea.
d. chlamydia.
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APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the physical changes that occur during adolescence.
Page: 348
Topic: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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Adolescents who do not successfully resolve their identity crisis suffer from what Erikson calls _____.
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a. identity diffusion
b. unresolved identity
c. identity confusion
d. identity moratorium
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APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe se lf, identity, and religious/spiritual development in adolescence.
Page: 373
Topic: Erikson's View of Identity
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According to research, which of the following is the least important characteristic that women look for in men?
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a. kindness
b. good looks
c. earning prospects
d. considerateness
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APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify key aspects of intimate relationships and love.
Page: 439
Topic: Attraction
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The invisible barrier to career advancement that prevents women and ethnic minorities from holding managerial or executive jobs, regardless of their accomplishments and merits, is known as the
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a. brick wall.
b. glass wall.
c. glass ceiling.
d. embargo
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The invisible barrier to career advancement that p...
APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: Summarize the transition to higher education and work in early childhood.
Page: 428
Topic: Career Cha llenges and Changes
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Ned is an only child and has always enjoyed full attention from his parents an d extended family. In college, he tends to speak about himself and his own personal struggles with his friends. He seldom pays attention to others' needs or lets them speak. He expects everyone to agree with his opinions and gets frustrated and upset if they don't. Which of the following terms best describes Ned?
Select one:
a. pessimist
b. optimist
c. pragmatist
d. narcissist
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APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty Level: Hard
Learning Objective: Describe self, identity, and religious/spiritual development in adolescence.
Page: 371
Topic: Self-Esteem
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George wants to ensure that his sons become competent decision makers. Which of the following is a strategy you would suggest for improving their decision making?
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a. Provide more opportunities for them to engage in role playing and peer group problem solving.
b. Encourage the presence of peers in risk-taking situations.
c. Supply contexts where substances and other temptations are readily available, testing their willingness to make risky decisions.
d. Keep them in a sequestered environment where they will not have to face decision making in real-world contexts.
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George wants to ensure that his sons become compet...
APA LO: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty Level: Hard
Learning Objective: Summarize the development of cognitive maturati on.
Page: 362
Topic: Decision Making
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Which of the following best exemplifies the psychological concept of consensual validation?
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a. complimenting someone on the positive changes made in his or her life
b. being curious about someone whose native culture differs c onsiderably from your own
c. being comfortable with someone who values the same things that you do
d. agreeing with someone that a proposed compromise is valid and acceptable
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APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify key aspects of intimate relationships and love.
Page: 438
Topic: Familiarity and Similarity
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The mean age at the beginning of the growth spurt in girls is ________.
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a.
6
b. 14
c. 12
d.
9
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APA LO: 1.1: Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the physical changes that occur during adolescence.
Page: 341
Topic: Puberty
Topic: Sexual Maturation, Height, and Weight
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A study of unmarried relationship dissolution in 18- to 35-year-olds revealed that experiencing a breakup was linked to
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a. a decrease in health problems.
b. an increase in life satisfaction.
c. a decrease in psychological stress.
d. an increase in psychological stress.
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A study of unmarried relationship dissolution in 1...
APA LO: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
APA LO: 2.1: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty Level: Medium
Learning Objective: Identify key aspects of intimate relatio nships and love.
Page: 442
Topic: Falling Out of Love [Show Less]