Which statement concerning the developmental period known as "emerging adulthood" is most accurate according to Arnett?
a. It is a life stage in which most people have not yet made commitments to the stable roles of love and work that structure adult life for most people.
b. Compared to emerging adults of past generations, today's emerging adults are more dependent on their romantic partners.
c. Emerging adulthood is a period that replaces middle age.
d. It is more common in developing countries than in developed countries.
Answer: A
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a. ?activation-synthesis theory; wish fulfillment b. ?wish fulfillment; activation-synthesis theory c. ?lucid dreaming; mesmerism d. ?mesmerism; lucid dreaming
Assessment instruments that are designed to tap unconscious feelings or motives are called
a. objective tests. b. projective tests. c. double-blind tests. d. single-blind tests.
There is a rumor that pregnant women should dramatically increase their caloric intake and "eat for two"; however, it is known that pregnant women need about ____ more calories than those who are not pregnant
300 600 900 1200
Wording of items is sometimes reversed to
A) avoid reversal errors. B) keep participants from becoming bored. C) save space on a questionnaire. D) determine whether those scoring the test are paying attention. E) avoid the acquiescence response-set bias.