Sociology Chap. 7 : : Adulthood

Question 1

All individuals 16 or older who are employed in paid positions or who are actively seeking jobs

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labor force

Question 2

What percent of the population is engaged in agriculture in the US?

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3%

Question 3

Retirement is an important developmental issue among the

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young-old

Question 4

Jobs that are typically filled by women

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pink collar jobs

Question 5

One factor that contributes to job satisfaction is

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having health insurance and other benefits

Question 6

High-status occupation that requires specialized skills obtained through formal education

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profession

Question 7

The average number of years a person will live

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life expectancy

Question 8

someone who foster's an individual's development

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mentor

Question 9

organic condition that results in the progressive destruction of brain cells

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Alzheimer's disease

Question 10

Individuals aged 85 and older are considered to be the

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old-old

Question 11

The average American worker over 35 looks for a new job every

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3 years

Question 12

Levinson calls the first three periods of the early adulthood era the

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novice phase

Question 13

Phase II of Irene Frieze's theory of adult female development is called

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entering the adult world

Question 14

Situation that occurs when people do not have jobs but want jobs

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unemployment

Question 15

Which fo the following best contributes to a happy and successful retirement

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having good health & financial security

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