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What is the “title” of an article referred to as in journalism? _______________________

This “title” must contain a(n) ___________________. Circle this part of speech in the “title” above.

Who is the author? ______________________________________________________________The line with the writer’s name is called the __________________________________________

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SECTION 1-1. Which of the following would best define the word curmudgeon, as it is used in the first paragraph?

A. an energetic person B. a miserable personC. an old man D. a teenager

2. In the first paragraph, what profession does the curmudgeon’s son attempt to enter? What has been the result of this attempt?

3. In the first paragraph, what do the two sons have in common despite being from different television shows?

4. Which of the following would work as the best replacement for the word zeitgeist, as it is used in the first paragraph?

A. feeling/thought B. homeless personC. relative D. dance move

5. Which of the following would be an antonym for the word resignation, as it is used in the first paragraph?

A. sorrow B. prideC. perplexity D. mental exhaustion

6. What does the author claim to be a current trend? (paragraph 2)

7. Considering the definition of “cause and effect,” if the answer to #6 is a cause, what effect does the author predict it could potentially have on the people of society?

8. Using context clues, define the word untethered in your own words, as it is used in the second paragraph.

9. Mark the following statements as true or false according to paragraph 3.

_____ 1/3 of 20-somethings move to a new residence every year

_____ 40% of 20-somethings move back home with their parents at least once

_____ 20-somethings go through an average of 7 jobs

_____ 2/3 of 20-somethings spend at least some time living with a romantic partner without being married

_____ the average age of millennial marriages is 26 for women and 28 for men

*After each of the statements above, write “yes” if you feel it is a good thing or “no” if you feel it is not a good thing

10. According to paragraph 4, what are the 5 traditional milestones?

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11. Using the information in paragraph 4, complete the table below.

% of people who completed all 5 milestones by age 30

Males females19602000

12. What word used in paragraph 5 would fit the following definition: something belonging to a time period other than that which it exists?

13. In the following sentence from paragraph 6, circle the two words that can be considered synonyms for each other in this sentence:

To some, what we’re seeing is a transient epiphenomenon, the byproduct of cultural and economic forces.

14. Which of the following sentences in paragraph 6 is used as a transition sentence?

A. sentence 1 B. sentence 3C. sentence 5 D. sentence 6

15. According to paragraph 7, what have psychologist named the latest life stage of the 20s?

16. In paragraph 7, what two things does Arnett claim to be analogous?

17. Also according to Arnett, what are the 4 cultural changes that have led to “emerging adulthood”?

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18. In paragraph 8, what does Arnett list as the psychological profile of emerging adulthood?

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*19. Place a check next to any of the following statements that, according to paragraph 9, will serve as resolutions to emerging adulthood.

_____ social institutions will have to adapt

_____ education will need to change

_____ health care will need to change

_____ laws will need to accommodate 20-somethings

_____ social services will have to include services for 20-somethings

20. Look again at question 19 and the possible answers. Now define the word resolution.

21. The details of paragraph 10 serve to:

A. support the idea that “emerging adulthood” is legitimately a life stageB. support the idea that full acceptance of adult responsibilities cannot be determined by an ageC. support the idea that society’s laws are a hypocrisyD. support the idea that emerging adults are irresponsible

22. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 11?

A. A concrete solution to dealing with emerging adulthood is like a double-edged sword.B. A concrete solution to dealing with emerging adulthood is not possible.C. A concrete solution to dealing with emerging adulthood should be left to lawmakers.D. A concrete solution to dealing with emerging adulthood will be stated later in the article.

23. In paragraph 12, the author proposes 2 questions: Is emerging adulthood a rich and varied time for self-discovery or is it just another term for self-indulgence? In other words, is it better for young people to experiment in their 20s before making life decisions or is doing so just a nice a way of saying young people are immature and refusing to grow up? Choose a side and explain it below. Your answer should be written in complete sentences and should include a topic sentence, 3 supporting details (reasons why you chose the side you did), and a clincher sentence.

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SECTION 2-1. What two social changes in the early part of the 20th century may have led to the emergence of adolescence? (13)

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2. Explain Hall’s “curve of despondency.” (13)

3. Which of the following describes characteristics of adolescence? (13)

_____ emotional upheaval_____ sorrow_____ extravagant spending_____ rebellion_____ sensation seeking_____ thirst for knowledge_____ influence by media_____ reliance of peer relations

4. What is Erikson’s “intimacy versus isolation” challenge? (15)

5. What about Erikson’s age group (ages 20-45) did Arnet not agree? (16)

6. For what reason would the author of the article include the information in paragraphs 17 and 18?

7. What term did Arnett coin to describe the youngest cohorts of Erikson’s “adolescence"? (19)

8. Use ONE word from paragraph 20 that describes “emerging adulthood.”

9. Cite 7 characteristics of “emerging adulthood” from paragraph 20.

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10. According to paragraph 21, what did the car rental companies “get right”?

11. What parts of the brain continue to develop well into people’s mid 20s? For what are these parts responsible? (22)

12. Which of the following is explained in paragraph 25?

A. the reason children act out when they are toddlersB. the reason teenagers act on their emotions instead of their brainsC. the reason the parts of the brain do not mature at the same timeD. the reason some kids enter puberty earlier than others

13. Which of the following does paragraph 25 possibly explain?

A. the reason 20somethings have a difficult time figuring out their livesB. the reason 20somethings are more successful today than years agoC. the reason 20somethings are more likely to graduate collegeD. the reason 20somethings are less likely to have children

14. True/False: After reading paragraph 26, one can conclude that brain development comes to a stop around age 25.

15. Paragraphs 28 and 29, suggest that cultural expectations might be responsible for the changing timetable for adulthood. Explain this idea using evidence from the two paragraphs and detail whether or not you agree with it.

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SECTION 3-1. For what reason would the author include the information in paragraph 30?

2. According to paragraph 31 and 32, what could be a synonym for “emerging adulthood”?

A. adolescence B. KenistonC. immaturity D. youth

3. Which of the following does Arnett believe is a reason that Keniston’s views were not received well?

A. The term Keniston used was too catchy.B. The time period in which Keniston developed his ideas has not been repeated.C. The term he used was ambiguous and confusing.D. The time period in which Keniston developed his ideas was not an academic one.

4. TRUE/FALSE: The parents of today’s 20somethings were not very different as children than their children are now.

5. Describe the pressures of emerging adulthood that are discussed in paragraphs 35 and 36.

6. According to paragraphs 37-39, in what way might emerging adulthood be a last chance opportunity for the impoverished?

7. According to paragraph 40, how has parental assistance changed since 1988?

8. Use information from paragraph 41 to cite one possible positive outcome and one possible negative outcome of today’s added parental assistance.

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9. Use the information from paragraphs 42 and 43 to explain the economic advantages of the wealthy and the disadvantages of “hard luck” families that can occur during emerging adulthood.

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Test: SECTION 4-

1. Who would be most likely to go through emerging adulthood?

A. the daughter/son of a doctor or lawyerB. a couple who marries right after high schoolC. a teen momD. a high school graduate who goes directly into the workforce

2. TRUE / FALSE: Developmental stages are supposed to be universal. In other words, all people should go through them regardless of their personal situations, financial status, etc.

3. Which of the following is a reason why someone could argue that emerging adulthood is not a developmental stage?

A. There haven’t been studies on it.B. Not everyone experiences it.C. It was proven inaccurate by multiple psychologists.D. It hasn’t been signed into law.

4. Which of the following defines “classical stage theory”?

A. the development of those characteristics that accompany puberty B. the development of appropriate milestones at specific times in lifeC. the development of adult-like behaviorsD. the development of characteristics of a time well before one’s own

5. Which of the following is NOT an example of what Arnett claims might happen to someone who does NOT experience emerging adulthood?

A. He/She might experience a midlife crisis.B. Nothing will happen.C. He/She will be more likely to divorce or be unhappy with his/her career.D. He/She will spend the rest of his/her life trying to catch-up.

6. According to Lerner, which of the following should happen to a person if he/she misses emerging adulthood if it truly is a developmental stage?

A. He/She might experience a midlife crisis.B. He/She might skip emerging adulthood altogether.C. He/She might experiment--with love and/or with different careers.D. He/She will spend the rest of his/her life trying to catch-up.

7. If we are going to consider emerging adulthood a true life stage, which of the following is not something that will most likely have to change?

A. diet B. education C. health care D. social support

8. Which of the following is NOT an example of service that would support emerging adolescents?

A. bonds that parents could purchase at the time of their children’s births which could be cashed in to support the children through their early 20s. B. a program where community service is exchanged from health insurance, free education, and a living stipendC. a bank account to which parents could add money as their children age, so the children have it when they graduate high schoolD. a program in which college students who maintain a minimum grade point average and a work study job would be afforded a stipend for summer travel/exploration

9. The fact that Yellowbrick encourages young people to separate from their parents and become independent yet requires tuition payment from the parents can best be considered:

A. ambiguous B. ironic C. lackadaisical D. compromising

10. Which of the following would NOT be a positive outcome from emerging adulthood?

A. more insightful choices made by 20somethingsB. 20somethings who are well educated and on a direct career pathC. healthier 20somethings who are physically fitD. 20somethings who realize their full potential

11. Which of the following is an example of an opinion?

A. “To be a young American today is to experience both excitement and uncertainty, wide-open possibility and confusion, new freedoms and new fears…”B. Laura Viner is a psychologist on staff at Yellowbrick.C. “We don’t know if we should congratulate you too much.”D. “The staff was sensitive about taking away the young woman’s motivation to improve her life for her own sake, not for the sake of getting praise from someone else.”

12. Which of the following would define the term “pluripotent” as it is used in the following sentence?

“The 20s are like the stem cell of human development, the pluripotent moment when any of several outcomes is possible.”

A. powerless B. very powerfulC. extremely evil D. little energy

13. Which of the following does NOT serve as a potential drawback for encouraging young people to explore during their 20s?

A. Parents must continue to support their children longer than expected.B. The young people will not be contributing to society and the economy.C. The young people will be more likely to find themselves in troublesome situations and even deeper ambiguity.D. Parents would most likely not be able to retire with a full pension.

14. Which of the following would be an antonym for the word “meander” as it is used in the following sentence?

“Does that mean it’s a good thing to let 20-somethings meander—or even encourage them to meander—before they settle down?

A. explore B. follow a winding courseC. stay on a direct path D. change direction

15. How does a recession complicate the idea of “emerging adulthood”?

A. There are not enough college graduates to take available jobs.B. There are not enough colleges that offer financial aid.C. Colleges have to close their doors to a limited number of students.D. There are not enough jobs for those people who do want to accept adult responsibility.

16. What is the author’s tone throughout the article?

A. persuasive B. informativeC. excited D. narrative

17. With which of the following statements would Arnett most likely agree?

A. Young people who experience emerging adulthood are less likely to find a rewarding career path.B. Young people who experience emerging adulthood are more likely to experiment with drugs and possibly go down the wrong path.C. Young people who do not experience emerging adulthood will probably get divorced later in life.D. Young people who experience emerging adulthood have a better chance at making positive and rewarding life decisions.

18-20. Using support from the article, explain the following comment from the author: “…if this longer road to adulthood really leads to more insight and better choices, then Arnett’s vision of an insightful, sensitive, thoughtful, content, well-honed, self-actualizing crop of grown-ups would indeed be something worth waiting for.”

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