Question 1

Which of the following is true about cigarette smoking?

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A)  Children of smokers are at special risk of developing several health problems,including asthma.
B)  More people smoke today than in the past.
C)  A small percentage of all living adults who have ever smoked have quit.
D)  Most adult smokers are unwilling to quit because they are unaware of the dangers of cigarette smoking.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about the various markers of adulthood?

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A)  In developing countries marriage is hardly a significant marker for entry into adulthood.
B)  Economic independence is one of the key markers of adult status,but achieving it has been considered a long process.
C)  Marriage is the most widely recognized marker of entry into adulthood among industrialized countries such as America.
D)  The criteria for adulthood remain the same across different types of economies.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

According to a study using the Complex Postformal Thought Questionnaire,which of the following statements about the postformal stage of cognitive development is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescents are just as likely as young adults to engage in postformal thinking.
B)  College students who have cross-category friends scored higher on the postformal thought measure.
C)  College students who have cross-category friends are less likely to engage in postformal thought.
D)  Adolescents are more likely to engage in postformal thought than young adults.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 4

Regina's friend has been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection.His symptoms include fevers,night sweats,weight loss,chronic fatigue,and swollen lymph nodes.The doctor denotes that a virus has infected his immune system.Regina's friend has most likely been diagnosed with which of the following sexually transmitted infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis
B)  Chlamydia
C)  AIDS
D)  Genital herpesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Condoms are less effective against the spread of:

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A)  syphilis.
B)  herpes.
C)  chlamydia.
D)  gonorrhea.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Rhett is looking for the most effective way to lose his excess weight and keep it off.You would tell him that the most effective weight-loss programs invariably include:

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A)  a calorie-reducing diet.
B)  daily weigh-ins.
C)  exercise.
D)  counseling.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about research conducted by Park and others (2006) on the mortality rates of emerging adults?

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A)  Among males,suicide is the highest cause of mortality than unintentional injuries.
B)  The mortality rate among male adolescents is higher than emerging adults.
C)  The mortality rates of emerging adults are more than twice the mortality rates of adolescents.
D)  Usually females are chiefly responsible for the higher mortality rates of emerging adults.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

In interviews with 12- to 22-year-olds about finding their purpose in life,William Damon found that:

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A)  most expressed no aspirations,and in some instances said they didn't see any reason to have aspirations.
B)  the largest percentage had engaged in some potentially purposeful activities,but still did not have a real commitment or any reasonable plans for reaching their goals.
C)  most have a clear vision of where they want to go in life,what they want to achieve,and why.
D)  most of those who had engaged in service learning or career counseling had a commitment and reasonable plans for reaching their goals.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above B

Question 9

Which of the following is included in the patterns of heterosexual behavior for males and females in emerging adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emerging adults are less likely than young adults to have had sexual intercourse with two or more individuals.
B)  Males report being more selective about their sexual partners than females.
C)  Casual sex is more common in emerging adulthood than in the late twenties.
D)  Emerging adults have sex more frequently than young adults.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

In non-industrialized countries,marriage- the marker for entry into adulthood- usually occurs _____ the marriage in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  much earlier than
B)  much later than
C)  around the same time as
D)  immediately afterE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

According to the observations made by the authors Joseph and Claudia Allen,the current generation of adolescents is experiencing _____ after adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  early adulthood
B)  parenthood
C)  more adolescence
D)  infirmityE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight lifting
B)  Cycling
C)  Bodybuilding
D)  SprintingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Sustained exercises such as jogging or swimming that stimulate heart and lung activity are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  calisthenics.
B)  strength training.
C)  flexibility exercises.
D)  aerobic exercises.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A study conducted by Grant,Wardle,and Steptoe explored links between health behavior and life satisfaction in more than 17,000 individuals between 17 to 30 years of age in 21 countries.Which of the following has NOT been found to be positively related to young adults' life satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not smoking
B)  Exercising regularly
C)  Fiber intake
D)  Using sun protectionE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The transition from adolescence to adulthood has been referred to as emerging adulthood,which occurs from approximately _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 to 18
B)  18 to 25
C)  21 to 26
D)  20 to 30E) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 16

Which of the following is the active drug in cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leptin
B)  Barbiturate
C)  Nicotine
D)  AmphetamineE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about obesity rates in United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers attribute the increase in obesity rates to lesser reliance on energy saving devices.
B)  The obesity rate has doubled in the United States since 1900.
C)  Obesity rates among adults are the lowest in comparison to any other age demography.
D)  Obesity rates have remained constant since the economic depression in 1930.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about an individual's sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  The level of stress is independent of the quality or amount of sleep.
B)  Family and social obligations predominantly lead to long hours of sleep in an individual's life.
C)  Usually five hours of sleep a day is necessary for the optimal performance of an individual.
D)  Chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to cardiovascular disease and a shortened life span.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Ever since she passed out of college,Jane has been working long hours at her job as an accountant with a small company in the hope that her hard work will pay off,and that she will achieve success in her career and gain economic stability.Jane obviously believes in what Phyllis Moen describes as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  glass ceiling.
B)  mythical career.
C)  career mystique.
D)  golden handshake.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Identify the term given to the common practice among college students of drinking alcohol before going out.

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