Question 1

Which of the following statements about middle-aged people's relationships with their parents is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They usually cannot view their parents as objectively as they used to. 
B)  There is typically a strong bond between them and their parents. 
C)  Ties with parents tend to be static; the relationship stops changing after children reach adulthood. 
D)  None of these 
A)  They usually cannot view their parents as objectively as they used to. 
B)  There is typically a strong bond between them and their parents. 
C)  Ties with parents tend to be static; the relationship stops changing after children reach adulthood. 
D)  None of these

Question 2

In Gusii society,a "midlife crisis" is

Accepted Answer

A)  impossible because they do not clearly label midlife transitions. 
B)  apparently similar to one in our society, involving reassessment of life and future performance. 
C)  usually the result of a loss of spiritual powers. 
D)  experienced only by women. 
A)  impossible because they do not clearly label midlife transitions. 
B)  apparently similar to one in our society, involving reassessment of life and future performance. 
C)  usually the result of a loss of spiritual powers. 
D)  experienced only by women.

Question 3

Even in his forties,James continues to wear the same style sneakers he wore growing up,despite objections from his wife that he is too old to wear that style.Piaget would suggest that James is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  identity assimilation. 
B)  identity accommodation. 
C)  identity balance. 
D)  All of these 
A)  identity assimilation. 
B)  identity accommodation. 
C)  identity balance. 
D)  All of these

Question 4

All of the following appear to be common problems associated with caring for elderly,infirm parents EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of guilt and anger. 
B)  physical and emotional exhaustion. 
C)  feeling tied down. 
D)  worrying about the need for care long before it actually becomes necessary. 
A)  feelings of guilt and anger. 
B)  physical and emotional exhaustion. 
C)  feeling tied down. 
D)  worrying about the need for care long before it actually becomes necessary.

Question 5

Middle-age cohabitants may reap the same rewards as married people.This statement is TRUE for

Accepted Answer

A)  men. 
B)  women. 
C)  men and women equally. 
D)  There is no evidence to back up this statement. 
A)  men. 
B)  women. 
C)  men and women equally. 
D)  There is no evidence to back up this statement.

Question 6

A midlife review for Donald may include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  regret over failure to achieve his dream of becoming company president. 
B)  a keener awareness that his social clock is ticking and he has still not had a child. 
C)  a midlife crisis. 
D)  the imminence of developmental deadlines. 
A)  regret over failure to achieve his dream of becoming company president. 
B)  a keener awareness that his social clock is ticking and he has still not had a child. 
C)  a midlife crisis. 
D)  the imminence of developmental deadlines.

Question 7

Adam is 42 years old and in the midst of his midlife transition.According to Carl Jung's analysis of midlife,Adam needs to accomplish two important tasks for a successful transition:

Accepted Answer

A)  to become more extroverted and more involved with family. 
B)  to become more assertive and more achievement-oriented. 
C)  to give up the image of youth and acknowledge one's eventual death. 
D)  to increase generativity and decrease stagnation. 
A)  to become more extroverted and more involved with family. 
B)  to become more assertive and more achievement-oriented. 
C)  to give up the image of youth and acknowledge one's eventual death. 
D)  to increase generativity and decrease stagnation.

Question 8

List the six dimensions of the Ryff Well-Being Inventory and choose two to describe in detail.

Accepted Answer

The six dimensions of the Ryff Well-Bein

Question 9

Generalizing from your knowledge,when young adult children return to their parents' home,which of Erikson's crises might the young adult have difficulty resolving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity versus identity confusion 
B)  Intimacy versus isolation 
C)  Generativity versus stagnation 
D)  None of these; returning home has been shown to enhance young people's ability to resolve Eriksonian crises. 
A)  Identity versus identity confusion 
B)  Intimacy versus isolation 
C)  Generativity versus stagnation 
D)  None of these; returning home has been shown to enhance young people's ability to resolve Eriksonian crises.

Question 10

Pamela is 47 years old and,to her friends,seems to be just drifting through life.She has a low-paying job which she does not get much satisfaction from,and yet she does not seem to really care.If Pamela were given the Ryff Well-Being Inventory,she would probably score the lowest on the dimension of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-acceptance. 
B)  autonomy. 
C)  environmental mastery. 
D)  purpose in life. 
A)  self-acceptance. 
B)  autonomy. 
C)  environmental mastery. 
D)  purpose in life.

Question 11

Discuss trends in life satisfaction during middle age and list two factors that promote and two factors that negatively influence satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

During middle age, there are several tre

Question 12

About what percentage of grandparents provide child care to their preschool grandchildren?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  45 
A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  45

Question 13

Initially when Maria started discovering gray hairs on the top of her head,she either plucked them out or went immediately to the store and bought hair coloring products to preserve her natural color.Recently,she has been more accepting of her physical changes and even appreciative of how others seem to be taking her more seriously at work and remarking on her increased maturity.Piaget would suggest that Maria has reached

Accepted Answer

A)  identity assimilation. 
B)  identity accommodation. 
C)  identity balance. 
D)  generativity. 
A)  identity assimilation. 
B)  identity accommodation. 
C)  identity balance. 
D)  generativity.

Question 14

The longest-lasting relationship in most people's lives is with a

Accepted Answer

A)  parent. 
B)  spouse. 
C)  sibling. 
D)  child. 
A)  parent. 
B)  spouse. 
C)  sibling. 
D)  child.

Question 15

Martha tends to express a lot of negativity and often feels like the events in her life are happening beyond her control.According to Lachman,Martha is likely to rate low on measures of

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism. 
B)  ego-resiliency. 
C)  depression. 
D)  intelligence. 
A)  neuroticism. 
B)  ego-resiliency. 
C)  depression. 
D)  intelligence.

Question 16

Parents who live vicariously through their children and who report a decline in marital satisfaction when their children leave the home are experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  stagnation. 
B)  empty nest syndrome. 
C)  insecure attachment. 
D)  generativity. 
A)  stagnation. 
B)  empty nest syndrome. 
C)  insecure attachment. 
D)  generativity.

Question 17

Describe two advantages and two disadvantages associated with cohabitation in middle-aged adults.

Accepted Answer

Two advantages of cohabitation in middle

Question 18

An attempt to fit a new experience into an existing schema is identity

Accepted Answer

A)  formation. 
B)  assimilation. 
C)  accommodation. 
D)  style. 
A)  formation. 
B)  assimilation. 
C)  accommodation. 
D)  style.

Question 19

Nathan is now in his mid-fifties and upon review is mainly satisfied with his past choices.He maintains a mostly positive outlook on life.According to the Ryff Well-Being Inventory,Nathan is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  self-acceptance. 
B)  positive relations with others. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  purpose in life. 
A)  self-acceptance. 
B)  positive relations with others. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  purpose in life.

Question 20

According to Erikson,generativity can take the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  fostering the development of the young. 
B)  decreased concern for the well-being of others. 
C)  a maintenance of a youthful lifestyle. 
D)  indulging oneself in long-delayed pleasures. 
A)  fostering the development of the young. 
B)  decreased concern for the well-being of others. 
C)  a maintenance of a youthful lifestyle. 
D)  indulging oneself in long-delayed pleasures.

Which of the following statements about middle-aged people's relationships with their parents is TRUE?

In Gusii society,a "midlife crisis" is

Even in his forties,James continues to wear the same style sneakers he wore growing up,despite objections from his wife that he is too old to wear that style.Piaget would suggest that James is engaging in

All of the following appear to be common problems associated with caring for elderly,infirm parents EXCEPT

Middle-age cohabitants may reap the same rewards as married people.This statement is TRUE for

A midlife review for Donald may include all of the following EXCEPT

Adam is 42 years old and in the midst of his midlife transition.According to Carl Jung's analysis of midlife,Adam needs to accomplish two important tasks for a successful transition:

List the six dimensions of the Ryff Well-Being Inventory and choose two to describe in detail.

Generalizing from your knowledge,when young adult children return to their parents' home,which of Erikson's crises might the young adult have difficulty resolving?

Pamela is 47 years old and,to her friends,seems to be just drifting through life.She has a low-paying job which she does not get much satisfaction from,and yet she does not seem to really care.If Pamela were given the Ryff Well-Being Inventory,she would probably score the lowest on the dimension of

Discuss trends in life satisfaction during middle age and list two factors that promote and two factors that negatively influence satisfaction.

About what percentage of grandparents provide child care to their preschool grandchildren?

The longest-lasting relationship in most people's lives is with a

Martha tends to express a lot of negativity and often feels like the events in her life are happening beyond her control.According to Lachman,Martha is likely to rate low on measures of

Parents who live vicariously through their children and who report a decline in marital satisfaction when their children leave the home are experiencing

Describe two advantages and two disadvantages associated with cohabitation in middle-aged adults.

An attempt to fit a new experience into an existing schema is identity

Nathan is now in his mid-fifties and upon review is mainly satisfied with his past choices.He maintains a mostly positive outlook on life.According to the Ryff Well-Being Inventory,Nathan is demonstrating

According to Erikson,generativity can take the form of

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Exam 16: Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Which of the following statements about middle-aged people's relationships with their parents is TRUE?

In Gusii society,a "midlife crisis" is

Even in his forties,James continues to wear the same style sneakers he wore growing up,despite objections from his wife that he is too old to wear that style.Piaget would suggest that James is engaging in

All of the following appear to be common problems associated with caring for elderly,infirm parents EXCEPT

Middle-age cohabitants may reap the same rewards as married people.This statement is TRUE for

A midlife review for Donald may include all of the following EXCEPT

Adam is 42 years old and in the midst of his midlife transition.According to Carl Jung's analysis of midlife,Adam needs to accomplish two important tasks for a successful transition:

List the six dimensions of the Ryff Well-Being Inventory and choose two to describe in detail.

Generalizing from your knowledge,when young adult children return to their parents' home,which of Erikson's crises might the young adult have difficulty resolving?

Pamela is 47 years old and,to her friends,seems to be just drifting through life.She has a low-paying job which she does not get much satisfaction from,and yet she does not seem to really care.If Pamela were given the Ryff Well-Being Inventory,she would probably score the lowest on the dimension of

Discuss trends in life satisfaction during middle age and list two factors that promote and two factors that negatively influence satisfaction.

About what percentage of grandparents provide child care to their preschool grandchildren?

The longest-lasting relationship in most people's lives is with a

Martha tends to express a lot of negativity and often feels like the events in her life are happening beyond her control.According to Lachman,Martha is likely to rate low on measures of

Parents who live vicariously through their children and who report a decline in marital satisfaction when their children leave the home are experiencing

Describe two advantages and two disadvantages associated with cohabitation in middle-aged adults.

An attempt to fit a new experience into an existing schema is identity

Nathan is now in his mid-fifties and upon review is mainly satisfied with his past choices.He maintains a mostly positive outlook on life.According to the Ryff Well-Being Inventory,Nathan is demonstrating

According to Erikson,generativity can take the form of

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