Question 1

Alan and Susan Smith are parents of two children in their twenties. Both children continue to live at home. What can you tell the Smiths about the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are highly traditional parents and their children have likely failed to detach in a healthy way.
B)   Many children are living at home longer and delaying financial responsibility.
C)   Their children are likely to stay in the home now until well into their thirties, earning them the name "launchfail kids."
D)   They should consider themselves fortunate to have children at home to support them financially as they move toward retirement.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Studies have found that the mothers in dual-earner families encounter more stress than the fathers do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a factor that influences cohabitation?

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual orientation
B)   how many peers are cohabiting
C)   increased likelihood of a successful marriage
D)   sharing of household expensesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

According to the textbook, when does loneliness peak?

Accepted Answer

A)   adolescence
B)   young adulthood
C)   middle-adulthood
D)   old ageE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In general, what types of individuals do we tend to marry?

Accepted Answer

A)   those who differ from ourselves in most ways
B)   those in similar socioeconomic situations
C)   those who are higher in economic status
D)   those in lower socioeconomic situationsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Havighurst's (1972) list of developmental tasks for early adulthood has been criticized for being heteronormative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In Sternberg's triangular theory of love, it is more important to have passion than intimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to 2011 statistics, what is the prevalence of single-person households in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 in 6 of all Canadian households
B)   1 in 5 of all Canadian households
C)   1 in 4 of all Canadian households
D)   1 in 3 of all Canadian householdsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The nature of romantic relationships and the satisfaction of the partners strongly affect the well-being of each member of the couple at various stages throughout adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

People are more attracted to those who smile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which statement best characterizes Havighurst's (1972)  developmental tasks of early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are universally applicable.
B)   They are more applicable to gay and lesbian young adults.
C)   They ignore the realities of human diversity and contemporary life.
D)   They are the same tasks as those identified for today's young adults.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Cohabitation prior to marriage causes divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Those who choose to cohabit prior to marriage tend to be very religious and traditional in attitudes about marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the textbook, why are people who cohabit before marriage more likely to divorce after marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cohabitation weakens the marital bonds.
B)   They may be less committed to marriage because of their non-traditional views.
C)   They are less educated than those who get married without cohabiting and thus they are less committed to marriage.
D)   They are emotionally unprepared for the commitment required to sustain a marriage.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Research on attraction and mate selection supports the idea that "opposites attract" more than "birds of a feather flock together."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Women are more likely to divorce if they have cohabited before marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In Sternberg's triangular theory of love, couples are well matched if they possess corresponding levels of passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Amy and Andy are twins in early adulthood. Which of the following best represents their feelings of connectedness to their parents?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are more essential for Andy than for Amy.
B)   They need to be completely detached before Amy and Andy truly become adults.
C)   They drop off fully after Amy and Andy begin attending college or university.
D)   They are related to the financial and emotional support Amy and Andy receive from their parents.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Canadians are most likely to report that marrying is important for those who wish to spend their lives together and have children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a reason why people cohabit?

Accepted Answer

A)   to send a message to friends that they are in a relationship
B)   because their parents encourage them to do so
C)   to avoid legal entanglements
D)   they have a fear of divorceE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Which of the following is a factor that influences cohabitation?

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Research on attraction and mate selection supports the idea that "opposites attract" more than "birds of a feather flock together."

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People are more attracted to those who smile.

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In Sternberg's triangular theory of love, couples are well matched if they possess corresponding levels of passion, intimacy, and commitment.

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Havighurst's (1972) list of developmental tasks for early adulthood has been criticized for being heteronormative.

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In general, what types of individuals do we tend to marry?

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Cohabitation prior to marriage causes divorce.

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Alan and Susan Smith are parents of two children in their twenties. Both children continue to live at home. What can you tell the Smiths about the situation?

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Women are more likely to divorce if they have cohabited before marriage.

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Which statement best characterizes Havighurst's (1972) developmental tasks of early adulthood?

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The nature of romantic relationships and the satisfaction of the partners strongly affect the well-being of each member of the couple at various stages throughout adulthood.

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Which of the following is a reason why people cohabit?

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According to the textbook, when does loneliness peak?

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In Sternberg's triangular theory of love, it is more important to have passion than intimacy.

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Canadians are most likely to report that marrying is important for those who wish to spend their lives together and have children.

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Amy and Andy are twins in early adulthood. Which of the following best represents their feelings of connectedness to their parents?

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Studies have found that the mothers in dual-earner families encounter more stress than the fathers do.

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According to the textbook, why are people who cohabit before marriage more likely to divorce after marriage?

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According to 2011 statistics, what is the prevalence of single-person households in Canada?

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Those who choose to cohabit prior to marriage tend to be very religious and traditional in attitudes about marriage.

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