Moving from adolescence, most individuals experience a slight increase in self-esteem as they enter into emerging adulthood. ____ is/are a physiological factor, whereas _____ is a social factor

a. An established self-concept; developing career goals
b. Developed career goals; establishing one's self-concept
c. The ending of puberty; the ending of secondary school
d. The ending of secondary school; the ending of puberty


C. Puberty is a physiological phenomenon of that comes to an end in emerging adulthood; entering emerging adulthood means leaving the social pressure cooker of secondary school, where peer evaluations are a part of daily life and can be harsh.

Psychology

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a. the computer driven study of genotypes b. a search for various biochemical abnormalities c. investigation of the hereditary functions of specific genes d. a broad approach that studies genetic influences on behavior

Psychology

When young Melvin's mother hands him to a friend of hers, he looks up, smiles, and offers no real objection to being held by a stranger. Melvin's mother often brags that, "he is such a good, easy baby.". According to your textbook, Melvin's mother is making an observation about his ____

a. personality b. temperament c. reflexes d. adjustment

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_____ research is that which identifies the effective components of a therapy procedure

a. Controlled b. Analogue c. Outcome d. Process

Psychology

What is the focus of many school-based programs that aim to educate students about body image?

A. dressing in age-appropriate clothing B. improving media literacy C. learning how to exercise properly D. eating foods that help with weight loss

Psychology