Question 1

When it comes to predicting a person's business success as an adult, including rate of career advancement, research suggests traditional IQ tests are

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A)  highly reliable in predicting the success of business executives.
B)  moderately reliable in predicting the success of business executives.
C)  only marginally reliable in predicting the success of business executives.
D)  totally unreliable predicting the success of business executives.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Husbands and wives may have difficulty making the transition from being children of their parents to autonomous adults.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Singlehood has increased significantly in the last decades.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Johnny has watched his twin brother climb up and down the stairs.When his brother reaches the top of the stairs, he immediately goes to his mother and she gives him a treat.Johnny is now attempting to climb stairs.According to Sternberg, this is an example of

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A)  emotional intelligence.
B)  intellectual intelligence.
C)  practical intelligence.
D)  social intelligence.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Occupations that are associated with relationships are called

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A)  maternal.
B)  agentic.
C)  communal.
D)  intrinsic.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What was a conclusion developed by John Holland in his personality type theory?

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A)  A person should choose a career based on certain personality characteristics.
B)  Certain personality types match well with certain careers.
C)  Career success will depend on the particular training of the person.
D)  Happiness in a career is dependent on a post-secondary education.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Communal professions usually pay more than agentic professions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When Boris was 8 years old, he was sure he wanted to grow up to be a fireman.But just a year later, Boris told everybody that when he grew up he wanted to be an astronaut.Still, a couple of years passed, and when he was around 11 years old he changed his mind again and wanted to be a professional hockey player.According to Ginzberg, Boris is in the

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A)  tentative period.
B)  career consolidation period.
C)  realistic period.
D)  fantasy period.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

According to Schaie, what is the stage that many (but not all)  people enter a bit later, when they are further into middle adulthood?

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A)  responsibility
B)  executive
C)  achievement
D)  reintegrationE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Even today, women earn significantly less than men for performing the exact same kind of work.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Researcher Gisela Labouvie-Vief suggests that

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A)  the nature of thinking does not change much quantitatively or qualitatively during early adulthood.
B)  the nature of thinking does change quantitatively during early adulthood.
C)  the nature of thinking does change qualitatively during early adulthood, requiring specialization.
D)  thinking based on Piaget's formal operations is sufficient to explain the demands and complexities that young adults face.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The evaluation by society of the role a person plays is called _________

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A)  career consolidation.
B)  status.
C)  intrinsic motivation.
D)  extrinsic motivation.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

According to researchers Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman, an individual's assessment of whether one's coping abilities and resources are adequate to overcome the harm, threat, or challenge posed by the potential stressor is called

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A)  psychological review.
B)  primary appraisal.
C)  secondary appraisal.
D)  psychological challenge.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is statement regarding young adults' intentions to have children?

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A)  Young adults desire children in order to get pleasure from watching their children grow, and fulfillment from seeing them be successful.
B)  The incidence of unplanned pregnancies has increased in recent decades.
C)  Young adults desire children to get financial gain from governmental benefits programs such as tax breaks and welfare.
D)  An increasing amount of young adults are choosing not to have children, leading to significantly decreased social pressure to have children.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Bernice's male science professor gives her an easier research project than the males in the class.Although the professor thinks he is being helpful, this makes Bernice feel that she is not being taken seriously, and this undermines her view of her competence.The professor is practising

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A)  stereotype threat.
B)  blatant sexism.
C)  poor advising.
D)  benevolent sexism.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

According to Lebouvie-Vief, the complexity of society requires specialization of thought.Therefore, thought is not necessarily based on only logic, but also requires which of the following?

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A)  practical experience
B)  intellectual superiority
C)  emotional maturity
D)  linguistic competenceE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Jayne is having difficulty finding adequate, affordable daycare for her child while she is at work.Instead of focusing on the negative, she looks at the bright side and realizes that at least she has a good job in a tight economy.Jayne is utilizing

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A)  coping.
B)  emotion-focused coping.
C)  defensive coping.
D)  problem-focused coping.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Nationwide statistics reveal that high school graduates entering postsecondary education are in the minority.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Erikson, the period of post-adolescence into the early 30s that focuses on developing close relationships with others is called

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A)  intimacy-versus-isolation stage.
B)  postformal thought.
C)  social clock.
D)  social role.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Evidence suggests that ______________ is the most useful measure for comparing and predicting adult success.

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A)  contextual intelligence
B)  experiential intelligence
C)  practical intelligence
D)  componential intelligenceE) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Even today, women earn significantly less than men for performing the exact same kind of work.

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Nationwide statistics reveal that high school graduates entering postsecondary education are in the minority.

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Jayne is having difficulty finding adequate, affordable daycare for her child while she is at work.Instead of focusing on the negative, she looks at the bright side and realizes that at least she has a good job in a tight economy.Jayne is utilizing

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Evidence suggests that ______________ is the most useful measure for comparing and predicting adult success.

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Occupations that are associated with relationships are called

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According to Schaie, what is the stage that many (but not all) people enter a bit later, when they are further into middle adulthood?

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Communal professions usually pay more than agentic professions.

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Researcher Gisela Labouvie-Vief suggests that

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Husbands and wives may have difficulty making the transition from being children of their parents to autonomous adults.

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According to Erikson, the period of post-adolescence into the early 30s that focuses on developing close relationships with others is called

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According to researchers Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman, an individual's assessment of whether one's coping abilities and resources are adequate to overcome the harm, threat, or challenge posed by the potential stressor is called

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The evaluation by society of the role a person plays is called _________

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What was a conclusion developed by John Holland in his personality type theory?

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Singlehood has increased significantly in the last decades.

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When it comes to predicting a person's business success as an adult, including rate of career advancement, research suggests traditional IQ tests are

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Bernice's male science professor gives her an easier research project than the males in the class.Although the professor thinks he is being helpful, this makes Bernice feel that she is not being taken seriously, and this undermines her view of her competence.The professor is practising

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Johnny has watched his twin brother climb up and down the stairs.When his brother reaches the top of the stairs, he immediately goes to his mother and she gives him a treat.Johnny is now attempting to climb stairs.According to Sternberg, this is an example of

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Which of the following is statement regarding young adults' intentions to have children?

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According to Lebouvie-Vief, the complexity of society requires specialization of thought.Therefore, thought is not necessarily based on only logic, but also requires which of the following?

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Even today, women earn significantly less than men for performing the exact same kind of work.

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Nationwide statistics reveal that high school graduates entering postsecondary education are in the minority.

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Jayne is having difficulty finding adequate, affordable daycare for her child while she is at work.Instead of focusing on the negative, she looks at the bright side and realizes that at least she has a good job in a tight economy.Jayne is utilizing

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Evidence suggests that ______________ is the most useful measure for comparing and predicting adult success.

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Occupations that are associated with relationships are called

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According to Schaie, what is the stage that many (but not all) people enter a bit later, when they are further into middle adulthood?

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Communal professions usually pay more than agentic professions.

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Researcher Gisela Labouvie-Vief suggests that

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Husbands and wives may have difficulty making the transition from being children of their parents to autonomous adults.

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According to Erikson, the period of post-adolescence into the early 30s that focuses on developing close relationships with others is called

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According to researchers Arnold Lazarus and Susan Folkman, an individual's assessment of whether one's coping abilities and resources are adequate to overcome the harm, threat, or challenge posed by the potential stressor is called

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The evaluation by society of the role a person plays is called _________

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What was a conclusion developed by John Holland in his personality type theory?

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Singlehood has increased significantly in the last decades.

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When it comes to predicting a person's business success as an adult, including rate of career advancement, research suggests traditional IQ tests are

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Bernice's male science professor gives her an easier research project than the males in the class.Although the professor thinks he is being helpful, this makes Bernice feel that she is not being taken seriously, and this undermines her view of her competence.The professor is practising

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Johnny has watched his twin brother climb up and down the stairs.When his brother reaches the top of the stairs, he immediately goes to his mother and she gives him a treat.Johnny is now attempting to climb stairs.According to Sternberg, this is an example of

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Which of the following is statement regarding young adults' intentions to have children?

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