Question 1

Discuss factors that contribute to the widespread,persistent gender pay gap in the United States.

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Currently in the United States,the avera...

Question 2

According to Levinson,which statement about gender differences in dreams is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Men's dreams tend to define the self in terms of relationships.
B)   Both men's and women's dreams emphasize achievement in a career.
C)   Women's dreams are usually more individualistic than men's dreams.
D)   Most career-oriented women have "split dreams" involving both marriage and career.

Question 3

__________ young adults are more likely than their counterparts to marry partners of another race or ethnicity.

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A)   Middle-SES
B)   Religious
C)   Highly educated
D)   Homosexual

Question 4

Today's emerging adults __________.

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A)   are not nearly as likely as contemporary older adults to participate in civic engagement
B)   have a stronger pluralistic orientation than young people in previous generations
C)   are less concerned than young people in previous generations about addressing global issues
D)   in nearly all established democracies have a higher voting rate than older adults

Question 5

Typical young adults living at home in the United States today __________.

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A)   contribute to the family economy
B)   are financially dependent on their parents
C)   receive government support
D)   work full-time

Question 6

The warm,affectionate relationship and affirmation of one's adult status are two of the reasons that many adults cite for choosing to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cohabit
B)   get married
C)   remarry
D)   have children

Question 7

Both men and women are likely to say that __________ is a top attribute in mate selection.

Accepted Answer

A)   earning power
B)   dependability
C)   physical attractiveness
D)   age

Question 8

The most common disadvantage of parenthood cited by contemporary couples is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a decline in marital satisfaction
B)   role overload
C)   not enough money
D)   inability to travel

Question 9

Isaac is the child of gay fathers.Isaac will probably have __________ children of heterosexual parents.

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A)   fewer mental health problems than
B)   similar gender-role behavior as
C)   better peer relations than
D)   poorer quality of life than

Question 10

Ninety percent of U.S.young adults live on their own by their __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   early twenties
B)   mid-twenties
C)   late twenties
D)   early thirties

Question 11

More college students than in past generations __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pursue their education in a linear fashion
B)   obtain their degree in three to four years
C)   change majors as they explore career options
D)   narrow their interests, attitudes, and values

Question 12

In families with five to 10 siblings,__________.

Accepted Answer

A)   intimacy is more important than commitment
B)   sibling bonds are weaker than in small families
C)   close sibling bonds may replace friendships
D)   friends are preferred confidants over siblings

Question 13

Fathers frequently turn to __________ to figure out how to relate to their child.

Accepted Answer

A)   experts
B)   friends
C)   their own fathers
D)   their partners

Question 14

Which statement is true about perceptions of intimate relationships in Eastern cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trying to satisfy dependency needs through an intimate bond is regarded as immature.
B)   Mature intimate relationships are based on autonomy and intense emotion.
C)   Even today, young people do not resist if parents arrange a marriage with little chance of love.
D)   In choosing a lifelong partner, young people are expected to consider obligations to others.

Question 15

Among large,nationally representative samples of U.S.working adults,employees with several time-flexible options __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   missed fewer days of work
B)   more often arrived at work late
C)   more often left work early
D)   felt less committed to their employer

Question 16

__________ contribute(s) to the unusually high U.S.divorce rate.

Accepted Answer

A)   American individualism
B)   American collectivism
C)   Egalitarian partnerships
D)   Religious zealotry

Question 17

College students of Asian heritage are more likely than their Western counterparts to endorse a view of love strongly based on __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   companionship
B)   physical attraction
C)   passion and romance
D)   deep emotion

Question 18

Emma left home to attend college and lived on her own until she got married.As her own children grew up and left home,Emma's parenting responsibilities declined.She eventually retired and her husband died.This series of phases that Emma has experienced is referred to as the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   family life cycle
B)   dual-loss model
C)   social clock
D)   cultural structure

Question 19

Discuss Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love.Define its components,and discuss how each changes over the course of a relationship.

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Question 20

Barry,a 21-year-old college student,has spent a lot of time exploring the breadth of his career options and has not yet made a commitment to a major.Johanna,age 20,committed to an engineering major and has been exploring her decision in depth.Which statement is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Barry is less often anxious and depressed than Johanna.
B)   Barry is higher than Johanna in emotional and social adjustment.
C)   Johanna is more likely than Barry to engage in health-compromising behaviors.
D)   Johanna is higher than Barry in self-esteem and psychological well-being.

Exam 14: Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood

Ninety percent of U.S.young adults live on their own by their __________.

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Which statement is true about perceptions of intimate relationships in Eastern cultures?

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The warm,affectionate relationship and affirmation of one's adult status are two of the reasons that many adults cite for choosing to __________.

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__________ young adults are more likely than their counterparts to marry partners of another race or ethnicity.

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In families with five to 10 siblings,__________.

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More college students than in past generations __________.

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Discuss factors that contribute to the widespread,persistent gender pay gap in the United States.

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College students of Asian heritage are more likely than their Western counterparts to endorse a view of love strongly based on __________.

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Discuss Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love.Define its components,and discuss how each changes over the course of a relationship.

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Fathers frequently turn to __________ to figure out how to relate to their child.

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The most common disadvantage of parenthood cited by contemporary couples is __________.

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Emma left home to attend college and lived on her own until she got married.As her own children grew up and left home,Emma's parenting responsibilities declined.She eventually retired and her husband died.This series of phases that Emma has experienced is referred to as the __________.

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Isaac is the child of gay fathers.Isaac will probably have __________ children of heterosexual parents.

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__________ contribute(s) to the unusually high U.S.divorce rate.

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Today's emerging adults __________.

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Both men and women are likely to say that __________ is a top attribute in mate selection.

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According to Levinson,which statement about gender differences in dreams is true?

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Barry,a 21-year-old college student,has spent a lot of time exploring the breadth of his career options and has not yet made a commitment to a major.Johanna,age 20,committed to an engineering major and has been exploring her decision in depth.Which statement is most likely true?

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Among large,nationally representative samples of U.S.working adults,employees with several time-flexible options __________.

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Typical young adults living at home in the United States today __________.

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