PSY-203 CHP 13 Flashcards
The stage that occurs from approximately 18 to 25 years of age is known as ___ adulthood
emerging
The concept of emerging adulthood has been criticized for
applying primarily to privileged youth.
Students who enter college immediately following high school graduation transition from Blank______ power to Blank______ power.
most; least
Typically, individuals reach their peak physical condition in
emerging adulthood.
Which of the following groups has the highest mortality rate?
males in emerging adulthood
About 20 percent of U.S. adults meet federal guidelines for physical activity.
true
Which of the following consequences did college students report when asked about problems resulting from their binge drinking?
physical injuries
unprotected sex
absence from classes
troubles with police
At what age does binge drinking peak?
21 to 26
Richard is a 40-year-old man who drinks on weekends. He is able to control his alcohol intake but has been drinking since past 15 years. To date, his health has not been affected negatively and his family relationships are intact. Does Richard suffer from alcoholism?
No, because his health or social relationships are not negatively affected.
No, because he can control his drinking.
About 20 percent of U.S. adults meet federal guidelines for physical activity.
true
By age 65, approximately ______ of individuals with alcoholism will be either abstinent or drinking only occasionally.
1/3
By the age of 65, what percentage of those suffering from alcoholism are either in rough shape or dead?
33%
___ (Women/Men) are more likely than ___
(women/men) to change their sexual patterns and desires.
women; men
Although people can display creativity at many different ages, some research has shown the peak of creativity in abstract math and theoretical physics is in a person’s
twenties and thirties
What factors have to be considered in discussing creativity and the peak age it occurs?
magnitude of decline in productivity
contrasts in creative fields
the lifetime output
