young adulthood

Question 1

what age is young adulthood in?

Answer 1

25 - 35

Question 2

what are the markers of adulthood by Arnett

Answer 2

• accepting responsibility for oneself
• making independent decisions
• becoming financially independent

Question 3

individualistic vs. collectivistic culture in adulthood

Answer 3

individualistic - can stand alone as a self-sufficient person without relying on anyone else.

Collectivistic - marriage

Question 4

what is expertise

Answer 4

extensive knowledge and skills in a specific field

Question 5

how does expertise grow

Answer 5

• through maturation of the frontal lobe
• as focus of young adulthood becomes on gaining experience

Question 6

why/how does creativity peak

Answer 6

• move from problem solving to problem finding
• combining expertise with other qualities contributes to creativity

Question 7

What are Super’s stages of occupational development theory

Answer 7

1) Crystallization - beyond fantasizing and begin to seek information

2) Specification - choices become more focused and realistic

3) Implantation - completing education that began in the previous stage

4) Stabilization - establish career

5) Consolidation - gain expertise and experience

Question 8

What is the key idea of Holland’s theory on choice of occupation?

Answer 8

personality

Question 9

What’s stage of Erikson’s Theory is young adulthood focused on?

Answer 9

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Question 10

What 3 standards (and their definitions) are Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love based on?

Answer 10

Passion - physical attraction and sexual desire

Intimacy - closeness and emotional attachment

commitment - pledge to love each other over the long run

Question 11

Describe the seven types of love

Answer 11

• liking (intimacy alone)
• infatuation (passion alone)
• empty (commitment alone)
• romantic (intimacy and passion)
• companionate (intimacy and commitment)
• fatuous (passion and commitment)
• consummate (intimacy, passion, and commitment)

Question 12

which type of love is the most popular

Answer 12

companionate

Question 13

How do the three components change over time

Answer 13

passion - peaks early and then fades

intimacy and commitment - remain steady

Question 14

According to Buss how are martial partners chosen?

Answer 14

• mutual affection
• dependable character
• emotional stability/maturity
• kindness/pleasing disposition