CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Development

Christa and her friends expect to graduate college in their early 20s, get married in their early 30s, and have children. They all expect to retire around the age of 65. What is this called?
  1. Universal changes
  2. Group-specific changes
  3. Individual changes
  4. Biological clock
Explanation
Answer: B - Group specific changes are changes that are expected, or are the norm, within a group or culture. In this example, the life changes Christa expects are common among her friends. Although Christa and her friends may have the same expectations, it is possible that their lives will not fit this schedule.
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