Young Adulthood Flashcards
Which of the following is a key developmental task in young adulthood, according to Erikson?
a) Integrity versus despair
b) Industry versus inferiority
c) Intimacy versus isolation
d) Generativity versus stagnation
Answer: c) Intimacy versus isolation
In young adulthood, individuals typically begin to:
a) Develop a more focused career path and long-term life goals
b) Struggle with cognitive decline and memory loss
c) Experience a decrease in emotional stability
d) Move back into their family home for support
Answer: a) Develop a more focused career path and long-term life goals
Which of the following best characterizes the primary focus of young adulthood?
a) Establishing personal independence and forming intimate relationships
b) Resolving conflicts between work and family life
c) Adjusting to the physical changes of aging
d) Exploring childhood friendships and connections
Answer: a) Establishing personal independence and forming intimate relationships
According to Erikson, the successful resolution of the intimacy versus isolation stage results in:
a) A clear sense of personal identity
b) A commitment to a relationship and meaningful connections with others
c) A sense of generativity and responsibility for future generations
d) An acceptance of one’s life as it is
Answer: b) A commitment to a relationship and meaningful connections with others
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by young adults?
a) Establishing financial independence
b) Adjusting to the aging process
c) Developing abstract thinking abilities
d) Relying heavily on parental authority
Answer: a) Establishing financial independence
In young adulthood, the process of forming close, intimate relationships is often influenced by:
a) The ability to sacrifice personal goals for the relationship
b) Stronger parental influence and control
c) Previous experiences in childhood and adolescence
d) A focus on career advancement over personal relationships
Answer: c) Previous experiences in childhood and adolescence
Which of the following is a characteristic of emotional maturity in young adults?
a) A heightened sensitivity to the opinions of others
b) The ability to make responsible decisions and manage relationships
c) A tendency to be impulsive and take risks
d) A preference for solitary living to avoid conflict
Answer: b) The ability to make responsible decisions and manage relationships
The theory of emerging adulthood, as proposed by Jeffrey Arnett, refers to:
a) A period of early adulthood when individuals experience major life transitions and exploration
b) The period of young adulthood marked by physical decline and mid-life crisis
c) The transition from late adolescence into middle adulthood
d) A brief stage between adolescence and adulthood with no clear goals
Answer: a) A period of early adulthood when individuals experience major life transitions and exploration
Which of the following is a key element of forming intimate relationships during young adulthood?
a) Maintaining strong family ties and focusing on family-oriented goals
b) The ability to balance self-identity with shared goals and values in relationships
c) Prioritizing work over personal connections
d) Developing an independence that excludes interpersonal commitments
Answer: b) The ability to balance self-identity with shared goals and values in relationships
Young adults typically experience an increase in:
a) Physical vitality and strength
b) Cognitive processing speed
c) A need for social acceptance
d) Career focus and financial independence
Answer: d) Career focus and financial independence
In terms of cognitive development, young adults are often capable of:
a) Engaging in abstract, hypothetical thinking and problem-solving
b) Relying only on concrete reasoning and practical skills
c) Struggling with complex decision-making tasks
d) Diminishing cognitive function
Answer: a) Engaging in abstract, hypothetical thinking and problem-solving
According to Levinson’s theory of adult development, young adulthood is primarily focused on:
a) The construction of personal identity and building relationships
b) Coping with aging and physical decline
c) Planning for retirement and future security
d) Establishing a legacy for future generations
Answer: a) The construction of personal identity and building relationships
Which of the following best describes the concept of “intimacy” in young adulthood?
a) The ability to form meaningful, committed relationships with others
b) The ability to focus solely on personal goals and desires
c) A desire to maintain personal privacy and independence from others
d) The process of making lasting decisions about career and finances
Answer: a) The ability to form meaningful, committed relationships with others
The concept of “emotional regulation” in young adulthood involves:
a) Repressing emotions to avoid conflicts
b) Developing the ability to manage and express emotions in healthy ways
c) Overreacting to emotional situations
d) Relying solely on external sources for emotional stability
Answer: b) Developing the ability to manage and express emotions in healthy ways
Which of the following describes a typical relationship challenge for young adults?
a) Overcoming the difficulty of separating from parental influence
b) Developing shared financial responsibilities with peers
c) Adjusting to the demands of new romantic relationships or marriages
d) Struggling to maintain childhood friendships
Answer: c) Adjusting to the demands of new romantic relationships or marriages
A young adult who is focused on career success, financial independence, and building personal identity is likely in which stage of psychosocial development?
a) Generativity versus stagnation
b) Intimacy versus isolation
c) Integrity versus despair
d) Industry versus inferiority
Answer: b) Intimacy versus isolation
Which of the following best describes the shift in thinking that often occurs in young adulthood?
a) A move away from abstract reasoning toward concrete thinking
b) A shift from self-centeredness to an increased focus on others’ needs
c) A shift from logical thinking to more impulsive decision-making
d) A continued reliance on childhood learning methods
Answer: b) A shift from self-centeredness to an increased focus on others’ needs
Which of the following is typically a source of stress for young adults?
a) The pressures of career development and financial independence
b) The challenge of preparing for retirement and eldercare
c) Adjusting to the slow pace of cognitive development
d) The task of navigating the transition from adolescence to old age
Answer: a) The pressures of career development and financial independence
A young adult who has successfully navigated the intimacy versus isolation stage is most likely to:
a) Be committed to personal goals, relationships, and long-term stability
b) Avoid relationships in favor of focusing exclusively on personal identity
c) Seek temporary and shallow relationships without emotional depth
d) Struggle with maintaining relationships due to unresolved identity issues
Answer: a) Be committed to personal goals, relationships, and long-term stability
Which of the following best describes the relationship between work and identity in young adulthood?
a) Work is typically separate from one’s identity and personal goals
b) Young adults often define their identity by their career success and achievements
c) Work is seen as secondary to family and social roles
d) Identity is based only on social and familial roles rather than professional aspirations
Answer: b) Young adults often define their identity by their career success and achievements
In young adulthood, the process of career development often includes:
a) Frequent job changes and exploration of different professional paths
b) A fixed, stable career choice that is unlikely to change
c) A focus only on the financial benefits of work
d) Avoiding career goals in favor of personal relationships
Answer: a) Frequent job changes and exploration of different professional paths
Young adults who focus on forming close, committed relationships with others are demonstrating:
a) Generativity
b) Integrity
c) Intimacy
d) Autonomy
Answer: c) Intimacy
Which of the following is a significant psychological challenge in young adulthood?
a) Maintaining a sense of self while forming intimate, interdependent relationships
b) Finding ways to detach from social influences and cultural norms
c) Avoiding all forms of conflict or emotional expression
d) Seeking complete independence from both family and peers
Answer: a) Maintaining a sense of self while forming intimate, interdependent relationships
Which of the following is a typical sign of maturity in young adulthood?
a) Pursuing personal goals at the expense of others’ needs
b) Demonstrating emotional independence from peers and family
c) Prioritizing career success over personal relationships
d) Developing the ability to manage emotions and make decisions based on long-term values
Answer: d) Developing the ability to manage emotions and make decisions based on long-term values
