The most common cause of cancer death among early adult males is
a. testicular cancer.
b. lung cancer.
c. skin cancer.
d. brain tumors.
The chance of a woman developing breast cancer in her lifetime is
a. 1 in 3.
b. 20.
c. 1 in 9.
d. 35.
Which of the following statements is FALSE about premenstrual syndrome?
a. The DSM IV classifies a form of PMS as a psychiatric disorder.
b. Almost all women experience one or more symptoms of PMS.
c. Research indicates that stereotypical ideas of PMS influence a woman's symptoms.
d. PMS is associated with breast tenderness, a bloated feeling, and irritability.
Spacing births at least three to five years apart
a. improves breastfeeding rates.
b. increases a baby's survival rate.
c. can lead to greater uterus and cervix abnormalities.
d. does little to improve the health and well-being of children and mothers.
Which of the following characterizes Levinsons stage for young adulthood (ages 22-28)?
a. Initial choices in love, occupation, friendship, values, life-style
b. Change in life structure, moderate change or stressful crisis
c. Establish a niche in society, progress on a time table in family and career accomplishments
d. Life structure comes into question
In young adulthood, a new stage has emerged known as
a. pre-adulthood.
b. partial adulthood.
c. suspended adulthood.
d. emerging adulthood.
Julia says she can tell her best friend Macy anything. They share secrets and are always there for each other.
Julie and Macy are likely in the developmental period of
a. infancy.
b. early childhood.
c. middle childhood
d. adolescence.
Harper has lost both of her parents as a child, and yet, she continues to do well. Harper has optimism, an
active coping style, and positive relationships with family extended members. Harper is considered
a. magical.
b. stress-resistant.
c. exceptional.
d. unusual.
Jaime has a pimple on her face. She wont go to school because everyone will notice her pimple. This is an
example of
a. narcissism.
b. imaginary audience.
c. personal fable.
d. externalizing disorder.
Mitchell thinks that Gary and his friends are all hipsters. Mitchells communication reflects that he is likely in the
developmental period of
a. early childhood.
b. middle childhood.
c. adolescence.
d. early adulthood
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