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In 1994, Robert Michael and his colleagues conducted a comprehensive survey of American sexual patterns. Results from this "Sex in America" survey suggested that Americans' sexual lives are _____ than previously believed.


A) more conservative
B) more active and kinky
C) more active but not kinky
D) less influenced by whether someone is married or not

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Grace is a highly talented gymnast. She is considering leaving her school, switching to home school, and spending most of her time competing in her sport. This is important because gymnasts usually reach their athletic peak in their:


A) early thirties.
B) mid-twenties.
C) late twenties.
D) late teens.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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When engaging a problem, those who are beyond Piaget's formal operational stage realize that problems are complex, and the best approach may differ depending on the context and circumstances. This is displaying:


A) reflective, relativistic, and contextual thinking.
B) provisional thinking.
C) realistic thinking.
D) an understanding that thoughts are influenced by emotions.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Exercise has been shown to decrease all of the following EXCEPT:


A) anxiety.
B) symptoms of schizophrenia.
C) depression.
D) stress symptoms.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is TRUE of work patterns in the United States?


A) Most individuals spend half of their time at work.
B) Most Americans work less than 30 hours a week.
C) More than a third of Americans work 40 hours a week.
D) A majority of Americans work 51 hours or more per week.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Wendy and Adam are planning their wedding. They laughed when they saw their ages matched exactly what the U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2015 to be the average age of marriage. Wendy will be _____ and Adam will be _____ years old when their wedding day comes.


A) 29; 27
B) 27; 29
C) 26; 23
D) 23; 26

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Of the following athletes, who would be MOST likely to peak earliest?


A) Christopher, a talented amateur golfer
B) Andrew, a competitive swimmer
C) James, a marathon runner
D) Gabe, a baseball player

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Kevin, nearing 30 years old, is pondering his life during a conversation with his mother. "I just want to be happy when I'm old," he said. His mother told him about the Berkeley Longitudinal Study, adding, "Life satisfaction at age 70 was linked to _____ at your age."


A) professional success
B) cognitive development
C) physical health
D) parenting

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The term given recently to refer to the transition from adolescence to adulthood that occurs from approximately 18 to 25 years of age.

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List five physical and psychological benefits associated with exercise. Pretend that you are the director of a community center that has gym equipment. How would you remind your community of these benefits and encourage them to exercise?

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A recent national survey of U.S. adults revealed that 52% reported that they considered or made a career decision, such as looking for a new job, declining a promotion, or quitting a job, because of:


A) lack of medical coverage.
B) lack of upward mobility.
C) sexual harassment in the workplace.
D) stress in the workplace.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Alice loves to work in her garden. Often she goes out in the morning, planning to do a small task, and it is the middle of the afternoon before she thinks about other things she needs to do. Mihaly Csikszentmihaly would say she is experiencing:


A) bliss.
B) nirvana.
C) euphoria.
D) flow.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Emerging adulthood is a time frame during which most individuals are:


A) married and having children.
B) married and not yet parenting.
C) sexually active and unmarried.
D) sexually active and married.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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A national survey of drinking patterns on 140 campuses showed binge drinkers reported all of the following problems EXCEPT:


A) sustaining physical injuries.
B) missing classes.
C) fighting with their parents.
D) having unprotected sex.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Condoms are less effective against the spread of:


A) syphilis.
B) herpes.
C) chlamydia.
D) gonorrhea.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Emerging adults have _____ chronic health problems, and they have _____ colds and respiratory problems than when they were children.


A) few; fewer
B) several; far more
C) many; fewer
D) hardly any; significantly more

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Jennifer and Michael are typical of the participants in a longitudinal study that revealed MOST bad health habits engaged in during adolescence _____ in emerging adulthood. They both smoke, often drink too much, and seldom stick with an exercise plan.


A) disappeared
B) were replaced with good ones
C) remained unchanged
D) increased

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Zoey is so excited to get to college! Of all the good things she is anticipating, she is most excited about being able to be open about her sexual orientation. She is most excited about:


A) decreased focus on achievement and its assessment.
B) opportunities to explore different lifestyles and values.
C) reduced peer pressure.
D) movement to a smaller, more personal school structure.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Just as the transition from elementary school to middle or junior high school involves change and possible stress, so does the transition from high school to college. The two transitions have many parallels. Which of the following is one of them?


A) Movement to a more personal school structure
B) Increased parental monitoring
C) The top-dog phenomenon
D) Decreased interaction with peers

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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According to a 2002 longitudinal study by Bachman and his colleagues, by the time individuals reach their mid-twenties, _____ alcohol and drugs.


A) many have reduced their use of
B) most have increased their use of
C) almost all have ceased their use of
D) most have become addicted to

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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