Social Development in Young Adulthood Quiz

Explore key concepts of developmental psychology with questions on young adulthood's social milestones, challenges, and theories.

#1

Which of the following is a typical developmental task in young adulthood?

Learning to walk
Establishing intimate relationships
Developing language skills
Exploring the world through play
#2

What age range generally defines young adulthood?

18-25 years
13-19 years
30-40 years
50-60 years
#3

According to Erikson, what is the primary developmental task of young adulthood?

Developing trust versus mistrust
Achieving autonomy versus shame and doubt
Establishing intimacy versus isolation
Mastering initiative versus guilt
#4

Which of the following is a common milestone in the social development of young adulthood?

Entering primary school
Attaining driver's license
Becoming a grandparent
Getting married
#5

What is the term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of another?

Empathy
Sympathy
Compassion
Altruism
#6

Which of the following is NOT a typical developmental task in young adulthood?

Forming intimate relationships
Establishing a career
Navigating puberty
Achieving financial independence
#7

Which theory suggests that young adults face a conflict between intimacy and isolation?

Erikson's psychosocial theory
Piaget's theory of cognitive development
Freud's psychosexual theory
Kohlberg's theory of moral development
#8

What is a common challenge for young adults in terms of social development?

Finding a stable career
Dealing with empty nest syndrome
Establishing a sense of identity
Managing retirement plans
#9

What term describes the tendency of individuals to marry those with similar levels of education, religion, and socioeconomic status?

Homogamy
Heterogamy
Endogamy
Exogamy
#10

Which of the following is a factor that influences social development in young adulthood?

Genetics only
Environment only
Both genetics and environment
Neither genetics nor environment
#11

Which of the following is NOT a major dimension of personality according to the Five-Factor Model (Big Five)?

Neuroticism
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Creativity
#12

What term describes the process of refining and enhancing cognitive, social, and emotional skills throughout young adulthood?

Consolidation
Socialization
Refinement
Developmental growth
#13

What role do friendships typically play in the social development of young adults?

They become less important as individuals age
They provide emotional support and companionship
They lead to decreased life satisfaction
They hinder the development of intimacy
#14

Which of the following is NOT considered a marker of successful social development in young adulthood?

Establishing close relationships
Achieving financial independence
Avoiding romantic relationships
Developing a sense of autonomy
#15

In the context of social development, what does the term 'role transition' refer to?

A change in a person's responsibilities and relationships
The process of becoming self-sufficient
The transition from adolescence to adulthood
A shift in personality traits
#16

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with successful resolution of Erikson's intimacy versus isolation stage?

Fear of commitment
A tendency towards isolation
Capacity for close, reciprocal relationships
Avoidance of emotional intimacy
#17

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of failure to achieve intimacy in young adulthood according to Erikson?

Feelings of loneliness and isolation
Development of trust issues
Decreased capacity for empathy
Increased vulnerability to depression
#18

What is the term for the period of self-exploration and freedom that follows the transition from adolescence to young adulthood?

Adolescent extension
Emerging adulthood
Youthful exploration
Adulthood liberation
#19

Which of the following is a potential consequence of failure to establish intimacy in young adulthood?

Increased social isolation
Enhanced emotional resilience
Decreased risk of mental health issues
Heightened sense of fulfillment

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