Question 1

Higher levels of alcohol use have been consistently linked to

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A)   having sex with contraception.
B)   committing sexual assaults.
C)   avoiding casual sex.
D)   refraining from sexual risk taking.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

According to Piaget, ________ are more quantitatively advanced in their thinking in the sense that they have more knowledge than adolescents.

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Question 3

According to Jean Piaget, which of the following characterizes the thinking of 7- to 11-year-olds?

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A)   preoperational thinking
B)   formal operational thinking
C)   concrete operational thinking
D)   sensorimotor thinkingE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Emerging adulthood is a time frame during which most individuals are

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A)   in exclusive relationships and married.
B)   abstaining from sex and unmarried.
C)   sexually active and unmarried.
D)   sexually active and married.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

What are the sexual patterns and desires of women when compared with men?

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Compared with men, women are more likely...

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of obesity among the general population of the United States?

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A)   The number of obese people in the United States is predicted to decrease by 2030.
B)   Greater reliance on energy-saving devices has reduced obesity in the United States.
C)   Obesity is more prevalent among American women with low income than among women with high income.
D)   Studies in the United States have found that increasing the consumption of fat-rich foods can help people fight obesity.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

In which field of study does the personality trait of openness to experience predict creativity?

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Question 8

According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, ________ refers to a heightened state of pleasure experienced when we are engaged in mental and physical challenges that absorb us.

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A)   bliss
B)   flow
C)   euphoria
D)   nirvanaE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

In the United States, the most widely recognized marker of entry into adulthood is

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A)   holding a more or less permanent, full-time job.
B)   moving into one's own home.
C)   getting married.
D)   having a child.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately describes postformal thought as being provisional?

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A)   Young adults understand that thinking must be realistic and pragmatic instead of abstract.
B)   Many young adults see the search for truth as an ongoing and perhaps never-ending process.
C)   Emerging and young adults are more likely than adolescents to understand that their thinking is influenced by emotions.
D)   As young adults engage in solving problems, they might think deeply about many aspects of work, politics, and other areas of life.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

According to a longitudinal study by John Schulenberg and his colleagues, by the time individuals reach their late twenties, ________ the use of alcohol and drugs.

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A)   many would have reduced
B)   most of them would have increased
C)   almost all would have ceased
D)   most of them would have been addicted toE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

In a study conducted by Nelson and others (2007) , both parents and college students agreed that taking responsibility for one's actions and ________ are important aspects of becoming an adult.

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A)   physical maturity
B)   spiritual maturity
C)   developing emotional control
D)   community serviceE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Most of us reach our peak physical performance

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A)   before the age of 30, often between the ages of 19 and 26.
B)   often between the ages of 15 and 22.
C)   before the age of 20.
D)   before the age of 22, often between the ages of 14 and 19.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

In the context of health, which of the following statements is true of emerging adults?

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A)   They have more than twice the mortality rate of adolescents.
B)   They are less likely to engage in health-compromising behaviors than adolescents.
C)   They are less likely to be obese or have a mental disorder than adolescents.
D)   They eat regular meals and avoid consuming snacks during the day.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Carol, a mid-level manager at Pegasus Incorporated, has not received a promotion in the last three years despite good performance and good ratings at performance appraisals. If she were to be promoted, she would be the only female employee at the top management level. Carol seems to have hit the

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A)   brick wall.
B)   glass wall.
C)   glass ceiling.
D)   invisible ceiling.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Identify the coercive sexual activity that is directed at someone with whom the perpetrator is at least casually acquainted.

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Date or ac...

Question 17

According to Petersen and Hyde, which of the following statements is true about sexual attitudes and behavior among men and women?

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A)   Men usually hold stronger permissive attitudes about casual sex than their female counterparts.
B)   Women usually engage more in pornography use and casual sex than men.
C)   Women have slightly more sexual experience than men for most aspects of sexuality.
D)   Latino and Asian males have more permissive sexual attitudes than African males.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following statements about sexual orientation is considered true today?

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A)   Most individuals have a bisexual orientation.
B)   Sexual orientation is an either/or proposition where individuals are either heterosexual or homosexual.
C)   Sexual orientation is a continuum from exclusive male-female relations to exclusive same-sex relations.
D)   Individuals of different sexual orientations have different physiological responses during sexual arousal.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Condoms are less effective against the spread of

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A)   syphilis.
B)   herpes.
C)   chlamydia.
D)   gonorrhea.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Brian was of average weight throughout his childhood and in college. However, he has gained more than 30 pounds over the past 18 months and has become obese. Which of the following is most likely to be the cause of his obesity?

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A)   the decline in food prices in his region
B)   the absence of physical activity in his daily routine
C)   the lower availability of energy-saving devices
D)   the decline in his mental health problemsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

In the context of health, which of the following statements is true of emerging adults?

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Higher levels of alcohol use have been consistently linked to

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According to Jean Piaget, which of the following characterizes the thinking of 7- to 11-year-olds?

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What are the sexual patterns and desires of women when compared with men?

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Emerging adulthood is a time frame during which most individuals are

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Which of the following statements accurately describes postformal thought as being provisional?

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In which field of study does the personality trait of openness to experience predict creativity?

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Carol, a mid-level manager at Pegasus Incorporated, has not received a promotion in the last three years despite good performance and good ratings at performance appraisals. If she were to be promoted, she would be the only female employee at the top management level. Carol seems to have hit the

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According to Petersen and Hyde, which of the following statements is true about sexual attitudes and behavior among men and women?

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Condoms are less effective against the spread of

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In the United States, the most widely recognized marker of entry into adulthood is

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According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, ________ refers to a heightened state of pleasure experienced when we are engaged in mental and physical challenges that absorb us.

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Identify the coercive sexual activity that is directed at someone with whom the perpetrator is at least casually acquainted.

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According to Piaget, ________ are more quantitatively advanced in their thinking in the sense that they have more knowledge than adolescents.

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In a study conducted by Nelson and others (2007) , both parents and college students agreed that taking responsibility for one's actions and ________ are important aspects of becoming an adult.

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Which of the following statements is true of obesity among the general population of the United States?

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Most of us reach our peak physical performance

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Brian was of average weight throughout his childhood and in college. However, he has gained more than 30 pounds over the past 18 months and has become obese. Which of the following is most likely to be the cause of his obesity?

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According to a longitudinal study by John Schulenberg and his colleagues, by the time individuals reach their late twenties, ________ the use of alcohol and drugs.

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