Question 1

In the United States, what is the rate of single motherhood in African Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)   70%
B)   50%
C)   30%
D)   10%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following countries is more likely to view participation in family and social life as important aspects of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)   The United States
B)   Denmark
C)   Russia
D)   KenyaE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Expertise is defined as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   losing knowledge or skills in only one specific field
B)   developing knowledge and skills in all specific fields
C)   lacking knowledge or skills in any specific field
D)   extensive knowledge and skills in a specific fieldE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

There is a steady decline in marital satisfaction in the first few years, followed by a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   plateau and then another decline after 9 or 10 years of marriage
B)   plateau and then a steady increase after the fifth year of marriage
C)   steady increase for the remainder of the marriage
D)   steady increase until year 10, then a steady declineE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Anthropologists have found that in virtually all traditional cultures, the transition to adulthood is clearly and explicitly marked by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   leaving the parental household
B)   completing secondary education
C)   marriage
D)   the birth of first childE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

According to the triangular theory of love, ____ involves physical attraction and sexual desire, whereas ____ is a feeling of closeness and emotional attachment.

Accepted Answer

A)   passion; intimacy
B)   intimacy; passion
C)   commitment; intimacy
D)   passion; commitmentE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

In traditional cultures, the collectivistic value of ____<KT> is more highly prized than the individualistic value of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-promotion; assertiveness
B)   assertiveness; self-promotion
C)   independence; interdependence
D)   interdependence; independenceE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

What happens to most people who embrace a strategy to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   They end up gaining that weight back and generally gain more weight.
B)   They are likely to keep that excess weight off permanently.
C)   They are not likely to ever lose any weight.
D)   They might lose weight if they are paid to do so.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

According to David Buss (2003) ,what trait ranked first among marriage criteria across countries?

Accepted Answer

A)   A pleasing disposition
B)   Emotional stability and maturity
C)   Dependable character
D)   Mutual attraction and loveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of women in Germany become parents by 40 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)   60%
B)   70%
C)   80%
D)   90%E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Exercise generates brain chemicals called ____ that provide a pleasurable feeling and increase well-being.

Accepted Answer

A)   endorphins
B)   epinephrine
C)   dopamine
D)   adrenalineE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

BMI is calculated by examining a person's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   heart rate after 1 minute of intense exercise
B)   skin fold thickness
C)   ratio of height to weight
D)   maximum carbon dioxide replacementE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Of all evening leisure activities among New Zealand adults, which of the following is most popular?

Accepted Answer

A)   Computer use and being on the Internet
B)   Watching television
C)   Attending sporting events
D)   Being outdoors, camping and hikingE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

A burst of brain development takes place during ____, as dendritic connections between neurons multiply vastly.

Accepted Answer

A)   late childhood
B)   adolescence
C)   young adulthood
D)   middle adulthoodE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

What aspect of love fades fairly quickly in most relationships as partners become used to each other and the stresses and conflicts of daily life accumulate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intimacy
B)   Passion
C)   Commitment
D)   StabilityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

What is the phrase used to describe parents working together to meet the challenges of child care, sharing the responsibilities of parenting and providing support to each other?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bilateral parenting
B)   Latch-key child care
C)   Tag-team parenting
D)   Co-parenting teamE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following are factors related to marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shared responsibilities, high emotional literacy, high cognitive stability and temperament
B)   Emotional literacy, financial stability, cognitive ability and attachment style
C)   Realistic expectations, shared interests, shared roles and responsibilities and shared power
D)   High job satisfaction, an easy temperament, high emotional stability and good coping skillsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)   Playing the piano for 10 minutes
B)   Playing soccer for 45 minutes
C)   Playing video games for 60 minutes
D)   Lifting weights for 20 minutesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

During young adulthood, rigidity gradually develops in the tendons and muscles of the lungs, chest and ribs, which leads to a decrease in vital capacity, defined as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the maximum amount of air that can be contained in the lungs
B)   the minimum amount of air needed to sustain life
C)   the maximum amount of carbon dioxide needed to avoid death
D)   the minimum amount of pressure the diaphragm needs to exert to expand the lungsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following individuals is likely to spend the least amount of time exercising?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jerome, who is of high SES and male
B)   Tammy, who is of low SES and female
C)   Mike, who is of low SES and male
D)   Ramona, who is of middle SES and femaleE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 10: Young Adulthood

Exercise generates brain chemicals called ____ that provide a pleasurable feeling and increase well-being.

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In traditional cultures, the collectivistic value of ____<KT> is more highly prized than the individualistic value of ____.

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Which of the following are factors related to marital satisfaction?

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In the United States, what is the rate of single motherhood in African Americans?

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What happens to most people who embrace a strategy to lose weight?

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Which of the following countries is more likely to view participation in family and social life as important aspects of intelligence?

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According to the triangular theory of love, ____ involves physical attraction and sexual desire, whereas ____ is a feeling of closeness and emotional attachment.

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Which of the following is an example of aerobic exercise?

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What is the phrase used to describe parents working together to meet the challenges of child care, sharing the responsibilities of parenting and providing support to each other?

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Expertise is defined as ____.

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Which of the following individuals is likely to spend the least amount of time exercising?

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During young adulthood, rigidity gradually develops in the tendons and muscles of the lungs, chest and ribs, which leads to a decrease in vital capacity, defined as ____.

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What aspect of love fades fairly quickly in most relationships as partners become used to each other and the stresses and conflicts of daily life accumulate?

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Of all evening leisure activities among New Zealand adults, which of the following is most popular?

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Approximately what percentage of women in Germany become parents by 40 years of age?

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There is a steady decline in marital satisfaction in the first few years, followed by a ____.

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According to David Buss (2003) ,what trait ranked first among marriage criteria across countries?

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Anthropologists have found that in virtually all traditional cultures, the transition to adulthood is clearly and explicitly marked by ____.

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A burst of brain development takes place during ____, as dendritic connections between neurons multiply vastly.

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BMI is calculated by examining a person's _____.

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