Question 1

A method of reducing risky behavior that uses emerging adults' desire to follow social norms by making them aware, through the use of surveys, of the prevalence of various behaviors within their peer group is referred to as the "_____."

Accepted Answer

A)   diathesis-stress model
B)   social norms approach
C)   truth model
D)   overestimation-underestimation approach

Question 2

Define social norms, and explain the social norms approach to influencing college students' behavior. How do emerging adults respond to the results from social norm surveys?

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Social norms are the customs for typical...

Question 3

To what degree are STIs represented among emerging adults? What are the best ways to prevent or limit the spread of STIs?

Accepted Answer

Half of all new cases of STIs worldwide ...

Question 4

Social norms exert a particularly strong influence on college students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Three body functions protect emerging adults: _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   lymph tissue, strong muscles, and a developing brain
B)   organ reserve, homeostasis, and allostasis
C)   metabolism, neurotransmitter production, and lymph tissue
D)   the circulatory system, the metabolic system, and the neurological system

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true about emerging adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a time between full body growth and full adult roles.
B)   Many of today's college students fall within the period of emerging adulthood.
C)   Universal trends, including longer educational tracks and later first-time parenthood, have "created" this stage.
D)   All individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 are now considered to be in this stage.

Question 7

The best way to prevent STIs is lifelong _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The best way to prevent STIs is...

Question 8

Conclusions based on U.S. college students may apply only to those who are WEIRD, which refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the idea that they are chronic risk takers with little responsibility
B)   "Western, Educated, Industrialized, and Rich Democracies"
C)   "Witty, Educated, Intelligent, Risk-Taking, and Daring"
D)   their deviation from the social norms of their parents' generations

Question 9

During emerging adulthood, males gain more arm muscle and females gain more _____.

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The answer of During emerging adulthood, males gain more arm...

Question 10

Forms of recreation that include apparent risk of injury or death and that are attractive and thrilling as a result are referred to as "_____ sports."

Accepted Answer

A)   thrilling
B)   extreme
C)   injury-inducing
D)   mundane

Question 11

Attitudes about the purpose of sexual behavior fall into three categories. Identify and briefly describe each of them.

Accepted Answer

About one-fourth of all people in the Un...

Question 12

Chase exercises six days a week to have a fit, muscular, and attractive body. Chase is most likely which age?

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   16
C)   20
D)   40

Question 13

Ren is experiencing hikikomori. For the past six months, he has stayed in his room almost all the time because of his anxiety regarding the social and academic pressures of college. Ren MOST likely lives in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the United States
B)   Brazil
C)   Japan
D)   Sweden

Question 14

Although Leah has a closet full of clothes and shoes, she is shopping for a new outfit to wear on Saturday night. Leah wants to look good, and she thinks a new outfit will help her accomplish this goal. Statistically, Leah is most likely to be which age?

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   23
C)   31
D)   40

Question 15

Faster heartbeats and heavier breathing, which accompany exercise, are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   homeostatic responses
B)   metabolic indicators
C)   organ reserves
D)   allostatic loads

Question 16

College students may avoid getting a flu shot because it does not guarantee that they won't get the flu.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Developmentalists cluster adults into chronological age groups for all the following reasons EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   age matters to adults as they live their lives
B)   developmental variations are nonexistent
C)   maturation and experience accumulate
D)   cohort matters

Question 18

Statistically, which of these 21-year-olds is the most likely to engage in extreme drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)   Henry, who did not go to college and works full-time
B)   Stanley, who is a college junior
C)   Hillary, who graduated from college 10 years ago
D)   Jessica, who did not go to college and works part-time

Question 19

Before they reach age 30, about _____ percent of U.S. residents suffer from a mood disorder, such as mania, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

Accepted Answer

A)   8
B)   25
C)   50
D)   90

Question 20

Age and _____ vulnerability shape the symptoms of anxiety disorders.

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The answer of Age and _____ vulnerability shape the symptoms...

Exam 17: Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Faster heartbeats and heavier breathing, which accompany exercise, are _____.

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Social norms exert a particularly strong influence on college students.

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Attitudes about the purpose of sexual behavior fall into three categories. Identify and briefly describe each of them.

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Conclusions based on U.S. college students may apply only to those who are WEIRD, which refers to _____.

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Chase exercises six days a week to have a fit, muscular, and attractive body. Chase is most likely which age?

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During emerging adulthood, males gain more arm muscle and females gain more _____.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about emerging adulthood?

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Forms of recreation that include apparent risk of injury or death and that are attractive and thrilling as a result are referred to as "_____ sports."

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Three body functions protect emerging adults: _____.

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The best way to prevent STIs is lifelong _____.

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Developmentalists cluster adults into chronological age groups for all the following reasons EXCEPT _____.

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A method of reducing risky behavior that uses emerging adults' desire to follow social norms by making them aware, through the use of surveys, of the prevalence of various behaviors within their peer group is referred to as the "_____."

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Age and _____ vulnerability shape the symptoms of anxiety disorders.

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Define social norms, and explain the social norms approach to influencing college students' behavior. How do emerging adults respond to the results from social norm surveys?

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Ren is experiencing hikikomori. For the past six months, he has stayed in his room almost all the time because of his anxiety regarding the social and academic pressures of college. Ren MOST likely lives in _____.

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To what degree are STIs represented among emerging adults? What are the best ways to prevent or limit the spread of STIs?

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Although Leah has a closet full of clothes and shoes, she is shopping for a new outfit to wear on Saturday night. Leah wants to look good, and she thinks a new outfit will help her accomplish this goal. Statistically, Leah is most likely to be which age?

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Statistically, which of these 21-year-olds is the most likely to engage in extreme drinking?

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College students may avoid getting a flu shot because it does not guarantee that they won't get the flu.

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Before they reach age 30, about _____ percent of U.S. residents suffer from a mood disorder, such as mania, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

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