Although emerging adulthood is a very healthy time of life for most, there are certainly a number of factors that can undermine health and safety. Drawing upon research, describe at least one of the risk factors

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Sleep deprivation is one problem common among college students. It is associated with negative physical (decreased immunity) and psychological (depression, anxiety) health. It can also compromise cognitive performance. Research has shown that over half of college students have pulled an "all-nighter," and compared to those who have not done this, they get lower scores on exams.

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Mr. and Mrs. Hill have two children, Jack and Jill. They make no bones about telling Jack that he should be an engineer, because men are good at math, and that Jill should be a nurse, because women are good at taking care of other people. Given the fact that male-female differences in math and nurturing are questionable, the Hill's message best reflects a(n)

a. Electra complex. b. gender-role stereotype. c. sexual orientation. d. sex difference.

Psychology

How do the newer methods of female sterilization (Essure and Adiana) differ from traditional tubal sterilization methods? a. Essure and Adiana are nonsurgical methods

b. Essure and Adiana are considered reversible. c. Essure and Adiana cause the ovaries to stop producing eggs. d. Essure and Adiana are temporary and have to be updated every 10 years.

Psychology

An adult child who is a strong supporter of the Democratic Party enjoys visiting each week with his parents who are staunch Republicans. This situation best illustrates that

a. attitudes are seldom related to behavior. b. behavior often cannot be predicted from attitudes. c. a person's membership group is not necessarily his or her reference group. d. behavior typically determines attitudes.

Psychology

John views a cough as a sign of pneumonia and a little indigestion as an ulcer. According to the DSM-5, John most likely has a(n) __________ disorder

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology