Emerging Adulthood, the Years Between the Ages of 18 and 25

question 106

Multiple Choice

Emerging adulthood, the years between the ages of 18 and 25, is considered to be a new phase of life in which:

• A) people feel that they are no longer adolescents but are not yet fully adult.
• B) rates of emotional distress increase greatly as people assume adult responsibilities.
• C) people living in nonindustrialized cultures develop feelings of dissatisfaction with their countries and desire to move to more developed nations.
• D) crises similar to midlife crises commonly occur.

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Definitions:

Steep Slopes

Land areas with a sharp incline, prone to erosion, landslides, and offering distinct ecosystems and geological formations.

Island Arc

A curved chain of volcanic islands located at a tectonic plate boundary, typically formed from the subduction of an oceanic plate under another plate.

Mid-Ocean Ridge

A global chain of mountains beneath the sea, created by the movement of Earth's plates.

Andes

A major mountain range in South America, stretching along the western edge of the continent.