Emerging/young adults are described as _____, but they really are _____.
a. interdependent; independent
b. independent; interdependent
c. immature; inexperienced
d. inexperienced; immature
e. independent; immature
Q. 2According to Feldman (2002), three primary environmental influences impact young adults' career decision making. Which one(s) are from that list?
a. Political or social trends may create a myth around certain careers.
b. Booming economies make more monies available for education; however, more choices often co-occur leading to hesitation.
c. Young people may want a the perfect job with high pay, good vacation, and in a desired geographical location.
d. Both A & C
e. All of the above
Q. 3The attributes of Emerging Adult include all of the following except:
a. Becoming financially independent, making one's own decisions, and taking responsibility.
b. Life is unstructured and unstable and emerging adults are more individualistic.
c. Over 60 obtain postsecondary education.
d. Optimism often co-exists with trepidation due to life being unstructured and unstable.
e. Education or training is yet to be chosen, but is on the near horizon.
Q. 4Arnett argues that it is time for life-span developmental changes in the stages because:
a. universal, timeless stage theories are outdated.
b. Erik Erikson predicted a need for change in the future.
c. human development occurs within a historical time and cultural context.
d. Both A and C
e. All of the above.
Q. 5Brain research supports the concept of emerging adulthood with gray matter density reduction in the frontal cortex and an increase in myelin. This results in:
a. improved cognitive task performance and less emotional reactivity over time.
b. better balance and peak physical reaction times.
c. slow deterioration of vision and hearing; however, loss it not typically noticed until middle age.
d. completion of puberty and full engagement in procreation.
e. No changes. Brain development is proven to cease with puberty in early adolescence.
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