Emerging Adulthood

Question 1

collectivism

Answer 1

a belief system that emphasizes the duties and obligations that each person has towards others

Question 2

developed countries

Answer 2

the economically advanced countries of the world, in which most the worlds wealth is concentrated.

Question 3

developing countries

Answer 3

the less economically advanced countries that compromise the majority of the world’s population. Most are currently developing at a rapid rate.

Question 4

emerging adulthood

Answer 4

a new life stage extending from 18-25 yrs, during which the foundation of adult life is gradually constructed in love and work.

• identity explorations
• instability
• focus on self-development
• feeling incompletely adult
• a broad sense of possibilities

Question 5

individualism

Answer 5

a belief system that exalts freedom, independence, and individual choice as high value.

Question 6

OECD countries

Answer 6

members of the Organization Co-operation and development, compromised of the worlds wealthiest countries.

Question 7

Tertiary education

Answer 7

education or training beyond secondary school, usually taking place in college, university or vocational training