In the mid-1960s, most people surveyed agreed that individuals should marry in their late teens, finish school and go to work by age 22, and settle on a career by their mid-20s. If surveyed today, most people would
A) agree with all of the above.
B) agree with age of marriage but disagree about school, work, and career.
C) agree about school, work, and career but disagree with age of marriage.
D) not agree with any of these.
Question 2Thirteen-year-old Drew and seven of his friends have formed a band. After becoming finalists on a TV talent search show, they stand a good chance of receiving a recording contract and achieving fame and fortune. As a result, their families are very proud of them, and they feel good about themselves. One difficulty that Drew and his band mates might face from violating the social clock by attaining a career at such an early age is
A) disapproval of others.
B) a decline in self-esteem.
C) lack of peer support.
D) problems with school schedules.
Question 3Regina's behavior violated the social clock when she
A) started dating boys just because other girls at her school were doing so.
B) chose to enter college right after high school instead of getting a job.
C) moved out of her parents' home after graduating from college.
D) got married for the first time at the age of 50.
Question 4According to Erikson, the capacity for intimacy involves all of the following except
A) a genuine concern for another.
B) a desire to fulfill one's own needs.
C) a sufficient sense of self.
D) a willingness to reveal one's self.
Question 5Lance is 25 years old. According to Erikson, at this stage of his life, Lance's main challenge is
A) forming a deep, lasting relationship.
B) getting established in a career.
C) finding himself.
D) taking care of future generations.
Question 6According to Erikson, in young adulthood, the psychosocial crisis that needs to be resolved is
A) industry vs. inferiority.
B) intimacy vs. isolation.
C) identity vs. role confusion.
D) generativity vs. stagnation.
Question 7The normative nature of developmental tasks means that
A) they have remained the same throughout history.
B) everyone in a society accomplishes them sooner or later.
C) they define normal behavior across cultures.
D) they are things that people commonly do or should do.
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