What Is Required for Emerging Adulthood to Exist

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is required for emerging adulthood to exist?

• A) a relatively high median age of entering marriage and parenthood
• B) an economy that has high interest rates
• C) a population that exceeds 150 million
• D) a population in which there is large ratio of males to females

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Definitions:

Trait Theory

A perspective in psychology that classifies and analyzes the structure of personality by measuring, identifying, and comparing behavioral patterns and characteristics.

Humanistic Theory

Humanistic theory is a psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, looking at human behavior not only through the eyes of the observer but also through the eyes of the individual experiencing it.

Identifying Traits

The process of recognizing and categorizing specific characteristics or qualities that distinguish an individual or thing.

Individualism

A theory centered around the concept of maximizing individual liberty while minimizing control by state or collective entities.