Psychology Quiz 6

For most Western emerging adults, what is considered the primary prerequisite for marriage?

Low birth weight, undernutrition in infancy, and rapid weight gain in early childhood are associated with _____ in emerging adulthood.

In which nation do most unmarried young adults live in their childhood home, regardless of economic circumstances?

All members of a family have _____, as the experiences and needs of individuals at one stage of life are affected by all those at other stages.

The term massification means that:

When parents disagree with an emerging adult's choice of partner, the young adult in _____ will be MOST apt to stop dating that person.

For most people, social networking has _____ social isolation in emerging adulthood.

On average, well-being increases in emerging adulthood, as does the incidence of

Jordan is a freshman in college and is at the very beginning of Perry's scheme of cognitive development. He believes that

A possible fifth stage of cognitive development that characterizes adult thinking is:

A person between the ages of 18 and 25 is entering a stage developmentalists call:

In late adolescence and emerging adulthood, people are able to use both emotion and logic when grappling with personal and social problems; such thinking demonstrates _____ thought.

Jordan is a freshman in college and is at the very beginning of Perry's scheme of cognitive development. He believes that:

During emerging adulthood, self-esteem and happiness _____ for most people.

Which is generally the most fluid during emerging adulthood?

Jackson is experiencing stereotype threat. Research indicates its effects can be reduced by:

The decrease of marriage during emerging adulthood in recent years

Personality is plastic, but a person's personality will be affected lifelong by: