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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Basic
Learning Goal: 3
44. Paul spends much of his time working in his garden and reading books on photography. He doesn't have as much strength as he used to have, but he is enjoying his time of decreased responsibility. Developmental psychologists would say that Paul is probably in
A. emerging old age.
B. middle adulthood.
C. late adulthood.
D. terminal adulthood.
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply
Difficulty: Difficult
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45. The transition from childhood to adolescence includes all of the following EXCEPT
A. biological changes of puberty.
B. increased egocentric ways.
C. desire to spend more time with family.
D. greater interest in romantic relationships.
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
Difficulty: Moderate
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46. The transition from adolescence to adulthood has been referred to by Jeffrey Arnett as
A. pre-adulthood.
B. post-adolescence.
C. transitional adulthood.
D. emerging adulthood.
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Basic
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47. According to Jeffrey Arnett, emerging adulthood is characterized by five key factors. Which of the following is NOT one of these features?
A. stability
B. identity exploration
C. feeling in-between
D. self-focus
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APA: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Goal: 3
48. Jeffrey Arnett saw emerging adulthood as a time when many individuals are
A. secure in their adult status.
B. absorbed in social obligations and family duties.
C. optimistic about their futures.
D. fairly stable in love and career.
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APA: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand
Difficulty: Difficult
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49. In the United States the most widely recognized marker for entry into adulthood is
A. graduation from high school.
B. graduation from college.
C. holding a permanent, full-time job.
D. getting married.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Goal: 3
50. The ability to adapt positively and achieve successful outcomes despite significant risks and adverse consequences is
A. hardiness.
B. resilience.
C. self-efficacy.
D. propriate striving.
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APA: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Goal: 3
51. Ann Masten and her colleagues found that emerging adults who overcame adversity and went on to become competent adults had all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
A. they were well-traveled.
B. they were intelligent.
C. they had high-quality parenting.
D. they had a higher socioeconomic status.
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APA: 2.4 Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research
Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
Difficulty: Difficult
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52. Which of the following events may be seen as a turning-point opportunity for changing the life course during emerging adulthood?
A. marriage
B. work opportunities
C. higher education
D. All of these choices are correct
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APA: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember
Difficulty: Difficult
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53. Dr. Jackson argues that human beings have basic growth tendencies genetically wired into them. Dr. Albright believes that humans are basically shaped by their environments. Dr. Jackson supports the _____ approach to development, while Dr. Albright advocates for the _____ approach.
A. nurture; nature
B. nature; nurture
C. continuity; discontinuity
D. cognitive; biological