19-Emerging Adulthood - PsychosocialEarly 20’s

What stage is this emerging adulthood person in?What questions are being asked?

What stage is this emerging adulthood person in?What questions are being asked?

According to Erikson, young adults struggle with the developmental conflict

of intimacy versus:

A. loneliness.

B. isolation.

C. despair.

D. formality.

According to Erikson, young adults struggle with the developmental conflict

of intimacy versus:

A. loneliness.

B. isolation.

C. despair.

D. formality.

Which of the following individuals is most likely to pass through Erikson’s

sixth stage of development successfully?

A. 29-year-old Maria, who is a happily married mother of three

B. 32-year-old Kevin, who is currently trying to decide on a career path

C. 53-year-old Butch, who has just taken early retirement from a good job

D. 16-year-old Darius, who was recently accepted to college

Which of the following individuals is most likely to pass through Erikson’s

sixth stage of development successfully?

A. 29-year-old Maria, who is a happily married mother of three

B. 32-year-old Kevin, who is currently trying to decide on a career path

C. 53-year-old Butch, who has just taken early retirement from a good job

D. 16-year-old Darius, who was recently accepted to college

Which of the following would be an example of homogamy?

A. Janice and Marcus, both African American, have been dating for a year.

B. Betty, who is white, and Lewis, who is Asian, have just started to date.

C. Lisa and Richard are having an interfaith ceremony at their wedding because she is Catholic and he is Jewish.

D. Anna, who was born in El Salvador, is dating Ricardo, who was raised in Los Angeles.

Which of the following would be an example of homogamy?

A. Janice and Marcus, both African American, have been dating for a year.

B. Betty, who is white, and Lewis, who is Asian, have just started to date.

C. Lisa and Richard are having an interfaith ceremony at their wedding because she is Catholic and he is Jewish.

D. Anna, who was born in El Salvador, is dating Ricardo, who was raised in Los Angeles.

Jack and Jill are 21 and 23 years old. They decide to live together. If they get married,

compared to couples that did not live together they are:

• A. Less likely to get divorced• B. More likely to get divorced

Jack and Jill are 21 and 23 years old. They decide to live together. If they get married,

compared to couples that did not live together they are:

• A. Less likely to get divorced• B. More likely to get divorced

If 100,000 marriages occur in the US, how many divorces will occur?

• A. 5,000• B. 10,000• C. 50,000• D. 75,000

Frances is 22 years old, living alone, working for Pizza Hut and going to college.

• A. He is probably no longer receiving financial support from his parents.

• B. He probably is receiving financial support from his parents.

Frances is 22 years old, living alone, working for Pizza Hut and going to college.

• A. He is probably no longer receiving financial support from his parents.

• B. He probably is receiving financial support from his parents.

Video: Emerging Adulthood - Psychosocial What do you need help with?

What topics do you need help with?

• A. Erikson’s stage of intimacy vs isolation• B. Gender difference in sharing activities &

emotions• C. Sternberg’s triangular theory of love• D. Hookups & cohabitation• E. I understand

What topics do you need help with?

• A. Changing patterns of marriage and divorce• B. Homogamy & heterogamy• C. Gender differences during conflict• D. Emerging adults and parents• E. I understand

What problems have you found when dealing with intimacy vs isolation?

How do you see Sternberg’s passion, intimacy, & commitment working together or causing

problems?

• What are some good decisions that you can make in your life NOW that you hope will continue to lead you to good outcomes down the road?

• Think about enhancing health, emotional well-being, relationships and social behaviors, and even identity choices and personal values that would play a role in later stages of your development.

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in determining how acquaintances become friends?

A. frequent exposure

B. physical attractiveness

C. financial equity

D. availability

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in determining how acquaintances become friends?

A. frequent exposure

B. physical attractiveness

C. financial equity

D. availability