Chapter 13 - Early Adulthood

Question 1

The transition from adolescence to adulthood (occurring from approximately 18 to 25 years of age), which is characterized by experimentation and exploration.

Answer 1

Emerging Adulthood

Question 2

Involves frequent binge eating but without compensatory behavior like the purging that characterizes bulimics.

Answer 2

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

Question 3

Sustained exercise (such as jogging, swimming, or cycling) that stimulates heart and lung activity.

Answer 3

Aerobic Exercise

Question 4

A pattern of behavior characterized by an overwhelming involvement with using a drug and a preoccupation with securing its supply.

Answer 4

Addiction

Question 5

Diseases that are contracted primarily through sexual activity.

Answer 5

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Question 6

Forcible sexual intercourse with a person who does not consent to it.

Answer 6

Rape

Question 7

Coercive sexual activity directed at someone with whom the perpetrator is at least casually acquainted.

Answer 7

Date or Acquaintance Rape

Question 8

Thinking that is reflective, relativistic, contextual, provisional, realistic, and influenced by emotions.

Answer 8

Postformal Thought