Question 1

You have not seen your 22-year-old cousin in quite sometime.After a brief visit,you are impressed that she is more confident socially,is less dogmatic,and is less ethnocentric in her political and social views than she had been as a teenager.Given what you know about development,you guess that she has ____.

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Question 2

Which of the following are three criteria for unemployment?

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The three criteria for unemployment are being able to work, currently not having a job, and actively seeking employment. Option A clearly states that the person is not in school, not working, and looking for a job, which meets all three criteria. Option B is not a valid criteria since the person is in school. Option C is not a valid criteria since the person is already working part-time. Option D is also not a valid criteria since the person is in vocational training and not actively seeking employment.

Question 3

If you stood on campus today and asked fellow students in their late teens and early 20s how they ended up working at their current jobs,which of the following statements would best describe the majority of answers you would likely receive?

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According to the question, the students are in their late teens and early 20s, which means they are likely just starting their careers and might not have a clear idea of what they want to do. Therefore, it is more likely that they found themselves in their current job rather than deliberately choosing it. Option D captures this idea. Options A and B suggest a level of pre-planning and decision-making that might not be common for students in this age group. Option C implies a degree of influence from the family that might not be universal.

Question 4

For many emerging adults in Western countries,the question of work and career revolves around ____.

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Research has shown that emerging adults in Western countries tend to focus on questions of identity when it comes to work and career decisions. They are interested in finding work that aligns with their values, interests, and skills, and that allows them to feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment. While finances and helping others may also be important considerations, they generally take a backseat to questions of identity during this stage of life. Religious faith may also be a consideration for some emerging adults, but this is not true for all individuals in this age group, nor is it a universal concern across cultures.

Question 5

Emerging adults of which ethnicity are most likely to be unemployed in the U.S.? If you are a male from this ethnic background,would you be more or less likely to be unemployed than your grandfather of the same ethnicity? Explain.

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Question 6

In both Europe and the United States,the unemployment rate for emerging adults is consistently ___ the unemployment rate for adults beyond the age of 25.

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The passage states that the unemployment rate for emerging adults (usually defined as ages 18-25) is consistently "twice as high as" the unemployment rate for adults beyond the age of 25. Choice B is the only option that accurately reflects this information.

Question 7

Carla is a divorced middle-age woman who lives in Florida,far from her only living parent and her only sibling and his children,who live in different parts of the Northeast.She has a child entering 3^rd grade and would really like to see her family more,especially so her son can grow closer to his cousins.However,she is not sure whether she should move,especially in such a bad economy.What would an adolescent predict she would do and why? What would an emerging adult predict she would do and why? Include their rationales.

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Question 8

Using Perry's theory,describe how your friend might think about her parents getting a divorce at age 13 compared to later,when she graduates from college,at age 20.

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Question 9

According to your textbook,how many high school dropouts ages 18 to 21 are unemployed?

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The textbook states that more than half of high school dropouts ages 18 to 21 are unemployed.

Question 10

What does the term tertiary education refer to? Describe two potential benefits to emerging adults who obtain a tertiary education.

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Question 11

Your best friend tells you that sending your daughter to college when she does not know exactly what she wants to do is a waste of money.Drawing upon research,how would you justify spending the time and money to obtain a college education?

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Question 12

Cousins Ashti,age 26,and Layla,age 23,are planning to become roommates when they both find jobs.Which cousin is likely to struggle more in finding a job?

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The unemployment rate for adults in their late teens and early 20s is generally higher than for those over the age of 25, making Layla more likely to struggle in finding a job.

Question 13

In regards to emerging adulthood,in both Europe and the United States unemployment has been found to be associated with ____.

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Studies have found that emerging adults who experience unemployment have a higher risk for depression compared to their employed peers. This is likely due to the stress and uncertainty that comes with being unemployed during a time when one is supposed to be establishing themselves as an independent adult. While unemployment may also contribute to other mental health issues, such as anxiety and substance abuse, the answer choice that best fits the question is A.

Question 14

Discuss one factor that is associated with gains in reflective judgment during emerging adulthood.

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Question 15

Your cousin Benito,age 30,has worked at five different companies since the age of 18,when he started working.His mother expresses to you that she is worried he will not be hired when he applies for his next job because other applicants his age will probably have stayed with one company longer than Benito has.Based on what you know from your developmental psychology course,what can you tell your aunt about Benito's five jobs in the past twelve years?

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According to research, the average American holds eight different jobs between the ages of 18 and 30. Benito's experience of having worked at five different companies in twelve years is not uncommon, and he is likely to be in good company with other applicants his age when he applies for his next job. Therefore, his employment history is not necessarily a disadvantage in the job market.

Question 16

According to Piaget,abstract thinking and logic are the hallmarks of the most advanced stage of cognitive development: formal operational thinking.What is postformal thinking and why is it considered more advanced than formal operational thinking?

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Question 17

Your 24-year-old neighbor has been living by himself since his mother and father moved across country.He has tried very hard to find a job,but he is still unemployed.As a result,he is probably ____.

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Being unemployed can lead to feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and despair, which are symptoms of depression.

Question 18

In both Europe and the United States,the unemployment rate is ____ for emerging adults as compared to adults beyond age 25.

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Question 19

According to the U.S.Department of Labor (2012),the average American holds ___ different jobs between the ages of 18 and 30.

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2012), the average American holds eight different jobs between the ages of 18 and 30.

Question 20

Your little brother is about to graduate from high school.He has no interest in furthering his education.You are trying to let him know that it is crucial that he has some form of tertiary education.Why is tertiary education so important?

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In today's job market, a large number of jobs require additional education beyond high school. The job market has shifted from manufacturing jobs to information technology and service-related jobs, which require specialized skills and knowledge that can only be acquired through tertiary education. Without tertiary education, your brother may face limited job opportunities and may not be able to fulfill his potential.

Quiz 9: Emerging Adulthood