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WorksheetsAdulthood
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
Refers to several methods of helping infertile couples, using their own eggs and sperm
a)
IVF (in vitro fertilization)
b)
ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)
c)
ART (assisted reproductive technology)
2.
A single sperm is injected into an egg, and placed back into the egg-donor’s uterus or fallopian tube
a)
IVF (in vitro fertilization)
b)
ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)
c)
ART (assisted reproductive technology)
3.
A woman’s eggs are harvested, fertilized, and then put back into her own uterus
a)
IVF (in vitro fertilization)
b)
ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)
c)
ART (assisted reproductive technology)
4.
A woman’s egg is fertilized by her husband’s sperm in a petri dish, then placed in her sister’s womb to grow
a)
AI (artificial insemination)AI (artificial insemination)
b)
Foster-parenting
c)
Gestational carrier
5.
Being a parent to a totally un-related child, whose own parents are not willing or able to care for them
a)
AI (artificial insemination)
b)
Foster-parenting
c)
Gestational carrier
6.
A unmarried woman wanting children is injected with the sperm of a donor
a)
AI (artificial insemination)
b)
Foster-parenting
c)
Gestational carrier
7.
A family consisting of a father, his children, and his second wife who is now the step-mother of his children
a)
Surrogate
b)
Selective reduction
c)
Blended
8.
Aborting some of the fetuses in a pregnancy of multiples, so remaining fetuses have a better chance of survival
a)
Surrogate
b)
Selective reduction
c)
Blended
9.
A woman allows her own egg to be fertilized by a man’s sperm, gives birth, and then gives the baby up for adoption
a)
Surrogate
b)
Selective reduction
c)
Blended
10.
In this sociologist’s theory, the individual comes to realize that ‘what you get out of life is directly related to the amount of effort you’re willing to make’.
a)
Robert Havighurst
b)
Roger Gould
c)
John Holland
d)
Erik Erikson
11.
This psychologist categorized careers into 6 areas, which he attempted to match to various personality styles…
a)
John Holland
b)
Jean Piaget
c)
Erik Erikson
d)
Robert Havighurst
12.
Generativity is a stage of psycho-social development involving the individual’s caring for others, and accomplishing things that make the world a better place. This is part of the theory of…
a)
Roger Gould
b)
Erik Erikson
c)
Sigmund Freud
d)
Robert Havighurst
13.
Which one of the following is not generally associated with the events or developmental tasks of adulthood?
a)
finding satisfaction and success in your career
b)
learning to manage a home
c)
entering into numerous short-term relationships with a wide variety of dating partners
d)
volunteering for social and civic responsibilities in your community
14.
Which statement below is true, in relation to education, jobs, and income?
a)
Which statement below is true, in relation to education, jobs, and income?
b)
the more education you have, the more money you’re likely to make
c)
the more education you have, the less money you’re likely to make
15.
Which one of the following statements below about adoption, is true?
a)
Babies available for adoption in the U.S. are most likely from Caucasian mothers with higher education and income levels
b)
There are more African-American and Hispanic babies available for adoption in the United States than other races
c)
It is no longer legal to put a child up for adoption, and keep your identity a secret from that child or the adoptive parents
d)
Although most orphanages are now closed, there are still many healthy babies available for adoption here in the United States
16.
Which one of the following statements about ‘normative events’ in adulthood is true?
a)
normative events are strongly linked to the chronological age of the individual
b)
a person choosing to remain single cannot achieve the ‘normative events’ of adulthood
c)
financial independence has nothing to do with the ‘normative events’ of adulthood
d)
normative events are personal, social, and cultural forces or events in adulthood
17.
Which one of the following scenarios illustrates Mary’s co-dependence on her husband John?
a)
Mary won’t purchase a new outfit without John’s approval.
b)
Mary won’t purchase a new outfit, unless she’s sure it isn’t over-budget.
c)
Mary won’t go shopping with her friends anymore, because they always convince her to spend too much money on clothes.
d)
Every time Mary goes shopping for an outfit for herself, she buys a new outfit for John, as well
18.
John and Mary are married, but their relationship is not stable. They have talked about divorce. Which one of the following would most likely add additional stress to their marriage?
a)
John could accept the promotion they’ve offered him at work.
b)
Although Mary has not worked outside the home before, she could accept a job now.
c)
They could move away from the hometown where their parents all live.
d)
They could have a baby.
19.
John’s ‘biological clock’ is ticking. What does that refer to?
a)
nothing; men don’t have a ‘biological clock’ like women do
b)
it means that John has a limited amount of time when he can become a father
c)
it means that John’s levels of fertility decrease with age
d)
it refers to the period of time when John is most likely going to get promoted at work
20.
Place a checkmark in front of the statement below that is TRUE…
a)
It is better to love someone in a bad relationship, than never to love someone at all.
b)
It is part of an individual’s moral responsibility in American society to marry someone.
c)
It is better to stay single than to live in a bad relationship.
d)
Remaining single usually means that no one has ever fallen in love with you.
21.
The number of people staying ‘single’ in today’s society is…
a)
increasing over the last 10 years
b)
decreasing over the last 10 years
c)
about the same as it was 10 years ago
22.
What one of the following statements about co-habitation is not true?
a)
only about 50% co-habitating couples eventually get married
b)
co-habitating couples face nearly the same challenges as couples who marry
c)
ending a co-habitational arrangement is financially easier than ending a marriage
d)
it is easier to just ‘walk away’ from a co-habitational arrangement than a married one
23.
John and Mary decided to buy a home instead of rent, in order to build ‘equity’. What is equity?
a)
they could make a profit if they sold their home and paid off the remaining loan on it
b)
they can keep up maintenance by themselves instead of relying on a landlord
c)
the amount they are paying for their home is equal to the amount of their loan
d)
they can personalize their home with furnishings equal to their own likes and needs
24.
The reason you need renters or owners insurance is…
a)
to manage your risk of loss
b)
to keep the economy strong
c)
to invest your money in a company that pays you good interest
d)
to replace things you lose with new items of greater value
25.
Your housing costs should not exceed…
a)
10% of your gross income
b)
20% of your gross income
c)
30% of your gross income
d)
50% of your gross income
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