Adulthood Quiz

Who was the sociologist who developed the stages of adult development?

• Daniel Levinson

• Emile Durkheim

• Tom Landry

• Irene Sales

Which of the following is not a way that the labor force is changing?

• The American work force's level of education continues to increase.

• Women are filling an increasing number of professional careers.

• Minority participation in the work force continues to increase.

• Minimum wage continues to keep pace with cost of living.

A person learning a trade under the supervision of someone else.

• apprentice

• mentor

• work

• life structure

A person who guides, teaches, and encourages someone else's development.

• mentor

• novice

• apprentice

• protege

What is the main objective of the Early Adult Transition?

• Questioning commitments

• Mentoring someone younger

• Meeting occupational goals

• Leaving the home

This phase can have contradictory expectations -- exploring career and relationship options while becoming responsible and stable.

• Early Adult Transition

• Entering the Adult World

• Settling Down Period

• Age 30 Transition

Divorce can be common during this phase as men are questioning their current choices and making decisions that will decide their adult path.

• Entering the Adult World

• Settling Down Period

• Age 30 Transition

• Leaving the Home

This period is focused on "making it" - achieving job goals, developing a personal identity, and breaking with a mentor.

• Entering the Adult World

• Age 30 Transition

• Settling Down Period

• Midlife Transition

In the United States, what is the median age for a woman having her first child?

• 25

• 30

• 32

• 22

Which of the following is not a difference between women and men adult development?

• In Leaving the Home, some women focus on marriage and sacrifice her own career path.

• Women leave the home later than men.

• Women may sacrifice career advancement to raise children.

• As their children enter school, women will re-enter the work force.