Question 1

Which age cohort has been labeled as "baby bust"?

Accepted Answer

A)  baby boomers 
B)  Generation X 
C)  lost generation 
D)  Generation Y 
A)  baby boomers 
B)  Generation X 
C)  lost generation 
D)  Generation Y

Question 2

The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging found that _________ is the key modifier of personality continuity.

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  gender role 
C)  physical health 
D)  social interaction 
A)  stress 
B)  gender role 
C)  physical health 
D)  social interaction

Question 3

Theories are empirical observations we make.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The _______ metaphor is particular helpful to understanding wisdom and issues concerning preparation for one's death.

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanistic 
B)  information processing 
C)  emergent self 
D)  transcendent self 
A)  mechanistic 
B)  information processing 
C)  emergent self 
D)  transcendent self

Question 5

Current research regarding the midlife crisis indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  it is inevitable for virtually all men and women. 
B)  if it occurs, it does so between the ages of 35 and 40, seldom later. 
C)  the midlife experience is more a normal life transition than a crisis. 
D)  the midlife crisis is a female, not a male, phenomenon. 
A)  it is inevitable for virtually all men and women. 
B)  if it occurs, it does so between the ages of 35 and 40, seldom later. 
C)  the midlife experience is more a normal life transition than a crisis. 
D)  the midlife crisis is a female, not a male, phenomenon.

Question 6

Studies show that the elderly experience higher life satisfaction if they

Accepted Answer

A)  view rewards as external-due to luck, change, or powerful others. 
B)  have an internal locus of control. 
C)  have as much emotional support as possible. 
D)  have unlimited tangible assistance. 
A)  view rewards as external-due to luck, change, or powerful others. 
B)  have an internal locus of control. 
C)  have as much emotional support as possible. 
D)  have unlimited tangible assistance.

Question 7

The Mass-Kuypers longitudinal study of coping found

Accepted Answer

A)  fearful oldsters were much confident and happier in young adulthood. 
B)  anxious young mothers became restless and dissatisfied in old age. 
C)  defensive elderly had been outgoing in early adulthood. 
D)  Cheerfulness in young adulthood was unrelated to personality attributes in old age. 
A)  fearful oldsters were much confident and happier in young adulthood. 
B)  anxious young mothers became restless and dissatisfied in old age. 
C)  defensive elderly had been outgoing in early adulthood. 
D)  Cheerfulness in young adulthood was unrelated to personality attributes in old age.

Question 8

Jung and Freud were the first modern voices to focus on adult personality development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Continuity theory assumes

Accepted Answer

A)  adult children will age like their parents. 
B)  people do not develop a core personality until middle-age. 
C)  a person's adaptation to old age can be predicted from his adaptation to young adulthood and middle age. 
D)  people do not adopt sufficient coping mechanisms for stress and frustration until their senior years. 
A)  adult children will age like their parents. 
B)  people do not develop a core personality until middle-age. 
C)  a person's adaptation to old age can be predicted from his adaptation to young adulthood and middle age. 
D)  people do not adopt sufficient coping mechanisms for stress and frustration until their senior years.

Question 10

An individual's reactions and adjustments to changes in middle age affect his or her reactions and adjustments to old age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Middle-age people tend to have more friends than any other age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The primary and profound task of Erkson's final stage is to

Accepted Answer

A)  interpret all the experiences of our life as having purpose. 
B)  integrate all stages of life. 
C)  integrate young to middle age stages. 
D)  support other and create a legacy. 
A)  interpret all the experiences of our life as having purpose. 
B)  integrate all stages of life. 
C)  integrate young to middle age stages. 
D)  support other and create a legacy.

Question 13

Studies of self-concepts of middle age people suggest

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem is considerably lower than in young adulthood. 
B)  people in their 50s no longer view themselves as young. 
C)  social reminders of age are not yet apparent to most middle age. 
D)  many people expect a peak in generativity in midlife. 
A)  self-esteem is considerably lower than in young adulthood. 
B)  people in their 50s no longer view themselves as young. 
C)  social reminders of age are not yet apparent to most middle age. 
D)  many people expect a peak in generativity in midlife.

Question 14

Levinson's explains that through our life structure we are able to address the question,"What kind of person am I?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Life transitions normally end about age 65.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An intergroup perspective in the developmental study of aging focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  a shared assumption of a specific group. 
B)  interactions among people of different generations. 
C)  economic and political conflict among competing age categories. 
D)  early family influences on attitudes as one ages. 
A)  a shared assumption of a specific group. 
B)  interactions among people of different generations. 
C)  economic and political conflict among competing age categories. 
D)  early family influences on attitudes as one ages.

Question 17

According to Erikson,trust learned in infancy evolves into ________ in old age.

Accepted Answer

A)  distrust 
B)  autonomy and independence 
C)  knowledge of how interdependent we are 
D)  feelings of inferiority and incompetency 
A)  distrust 
B)  autonomy and independence 
C)  knowledge of how interdependent we are 
D)  feelings of inferiority and incompetency

Question 18

Define and explain the difference between activity and disengagement theory.

Accepted Answer

Activity theory and disengagement theory

Question 19

Explain the "real" task in young adulthood and why this is a difficult process for many young people. Why is this process often more difficult for cultural minorities?

Accepted Answer

The "real" task in young adulthood is of

Question 20

Sigmund Freud would most likely explain differences in psychological development of the elderly by

Accepted Answer

A)  personality changes that occur with aging. 
B)  genetic variations among individuals. 
C)  differences in physical health. 
D)  unconscious fears formed early in childhood. 
A)  personality changes that occur with aging. 
B)  genetic variations among individuals. 
C)  differences in physical health. 
D)  unconscious fears formed early in childhood.

Which age cohort has been labeled as "baby bust"?

The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging found that _________ is the key modifier of personality continuity.

Theories are empirical observations we make.

The _______ metaphor is particular helpful to understanding wisdom and issues concerning preparation for one's death.

Current research regarding the midlife crisis indicates

Studies show that the elderly experience higher life satisfaction if they

The Mass-Kuypers longitudinal study of coping found

Jung and Freud were the first modern voices to focus on adult personality development.

Continuity theory assumes

An individual's reactions and adjustments to changes in middle age affect his or her reactions and adjustments to old age.

Middle-age people tend to have more friends than any other age group.

The primary and profound task of Erkson's final stage is to

Studies of self-concepts of middle age people suggest

Levinson's explains that through our life structure we are able to address the question,"What kind of person am I?"

Life transitions normally end about age 65.

An intergroup perspective in the developmental study of aging focuses on

According to Erikson,trust learned in infancy evolves into ________ in old age.

Define and explain the difference between activity and disengagement theory.

Explain the "real" task in young adulthood and why this is a difficult process for many young people. Why is this process often more difficult for cultural minorities?

Sigmund Freud would most likely explain differences in psychological development of the elderly by

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Exam 3: Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Which age cohort has been labeled as "baby bust"?

The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging found that _________ is the key modifier of personality continuity.

Theories are empirical observations we make.

The _______ metaphor is particular helpful to understanding wisdom and issues concerning preparation for one's death.

Current research regarding the midlife crisis indicates

Studies show that the elderly experience higher life satisfaction if they

The Mass-Kuypers longitudinal study of coping found

Jung and Freud were the first modern voices to focus on adult personality development.

Continuity theory assumes

An individual's reactions and adjustments to changes in middle age affect his or her reactions and adjustments to old age.

Middle-age people tend to have more friends than any other age group.

The primary and profound task of Erkson's final stage is to

Studies of self-concepts of middle age people suggest

Levinson's explains that through our life structure we are able to address the question,"What kind of person am I?"

Life transitions normally end about age 65.

An intergroup perspective in the developmental study of aging focuses on

According to Erikson,trust learned in infancy evolves into ________ in old age.

Define and explain the difference between activity and disengagement theory.

Explain the "real" task in young adulthood and why this is a difficult process for many young people. Why is this process often more difficult for cultural minorities?

Sigmund Freud would most likely explain differences in psychological development of the elderly by

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters