A Relatively New Term Used by Some Developmentalists to Describe

question 116

Multiple Choice

A relatively new term used by some developmentalists to describe the unique developmental challenges facing individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 in technologically advanced societies is:

• A) emerging adulthood.
• B) post identity.
• C) early adulthood.
• D) meta-adolescence.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members after discussing an issue.

Health Care

The organized provision of medical services to individuals or communities to maintain or improve health.

Communication

The exchange of information, ideas, or feelings between individuals or groups, typically involving speech, writing, or gestures.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people based on characteristics such as race, age, or gender.