The Atlantic - Adulthood Article

Question 1

What did women do more commonly than men in the 1800s?

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Migrate to other cities looking for jobs

Question 2

What do the Chinese value as a sign of maturity?

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Being able to financially support their parents.

Question 3

According to Burrows, it&#x27;s preferable to explore life and make mistakes during your adolescence.

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True

Question 4

What was the most mentioned criterion mentioned in Jensen Arnett&#x27;s interviews?

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Having a child

Question 5

Jensen Arnett describes having the option to decide WHEN to take certain adult responsibilities a...

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a privilege, a luxury

Question 6

What is "emerging adulthood" according to Jeffrey Jensen Arnet?

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A vague, transitory time between adolescence and adulthood.

Question 7

What did Deb Bissen say made her feel adult?

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Driving home from the hospital with her premature baby

Question 8

According to Steinberg, adolescence is the time between the start of puberty and the taking of an adult role.

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True

Question 9

What are "The Big Three" criteria according to Jensen Arnett?

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Being responsible for yourself, making decisions, financial independence.

Question 10

According to Erikson, what is the main question during adolescence?

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One&#x27;s identity.

Question 11

Classic post-WWII novels depicted adulthood as filled with shattered dreams and unfulfilled ambitions.

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True

Question 12

When was the "golden age of easy adulthood"?

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1960s

Question 13

Anthony Burrow says people who have formed an identity...

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are more likely to see themselves as adults.

Question 14

According to Robert Havighurst, which one is NOT a developmental task?

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Buying a house

Question 15

When does one leave emerging adulthood?

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When one is ready.

Question 16

According to Erikson, during adulthood our attention is focused on...

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intimacy and developing friendships and romantic relationships.

Question 17

Who said "We&#x27;re happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time"?

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Taylor Swift

Question 18

Williams Brown says that these are the three things to take care of to be considered an adult:

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People, things and yourself

Question 19

The anonymous doctor couldn&#x27;t stand when...

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people in their late 30s or early 40s say they feel like children.

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