Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the groups distinguished by Helson and her colleagues in the Mills College Study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women without children who pursued only low-level work.
B)  Women who were career-oriented.
C)  Women who were single mothers and had aged,dependent parents.
D)  Women who were family-oriented.

Question 2

Angelo and his wife just had their last child move out of the house.He and his wife had lived vicariously through their children,letting their sports activities and various achievements dominate their lives.Now they may experience _____,which includes a decline in marital satisfaction after children leave the home.

Accepted Answer

A)  meaning of life dilemma
B)  chronic discontent
C)  the empty nest syndrome
D)  alienation

Question 3

As he looks back at life,Chris realizes that his work was not as important to him as he believed,and that he lost too much valuable time with his children.If he could do it over again,he would work less and spend more time with his children.According to Erikson,Chris is experiencing some degree of:

Accepted Answer

A)  social rejection.
B)  apathy.
C)  generativity.
D)  stagnation.

Question 4

Middle-aged Americans agree that a major component of their well-being involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical health.
B)  positive relationships.
C)  recovery from midlife crisis.
D)  better financial situation.

Question 5

A recent study by Specht,Egloff,and Schukle found that _____ showed a continuous increase from early adulthood to late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness
B)  extraversion
C)  conscientiousness
D)  openness

Question 6

Based on the findings of the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies,what is the major criticism against stage theories?

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Question 7

According to George Vaillant's longitudinal studies,_____ in middle age was more strongly related than intimacy to whether individuals would have an enduring and happy marriage at 75 to 80 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  generativity
B)  stagnation
C)  autonomy
D)  assuming a traditional gender role

Question 8

Which of the following is a factor that could undermine the influence of increases in longevity on the nature of grandparenting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changing gender roles in childrearing
B)  Early marriage and childbirth
C)  Single-parenting and same-sex parents
D)  The current trend of delaying childbearing

Question 9

Erikson proposed that middle-aged adults face a significant issue which he termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy versus isolation.
B)  integrity versus despair.
C)  generativity versus stagnation.
D)  autonomy versus shame and doubt.

Question 10

Cathy and Miguel have been dating for six months.Which of the following is likely to be LEAST important in their relationship considering that both are in early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passion
B)  Loyalty
C)  Physical attraction
D)  Romance

Question 11

In the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies,which of the following characteristics was generally stable across time for an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurturance
B)  Hostility
C)  Self-control
D)  Self-confidence

Question 12

Grandparents under 65 are more likely to display a _____ style.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal
B)  remote
C)  fun-seeking
D)  distant

Question 13

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004) ,_____ percent of the divorced women said they initiated the divorce compared with only _____ percent of the divorced men.

Accepted Answer

A)  66; 41
B)  35; 55
C)  27; 35
D)  72; 38

Question 14

When women experience stress,they are more likely to engage in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a tend-and-befriend pattern.
B)  an aggressive behavior.
C)  a fight-or-flight response.
D)  social distancing.

Question 15

Explain the contemporary life-events approach to development.

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Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about Erikson's stage of generativity versus stagnation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universally,research refutes Erikson's theory that generativity is an important dimension of middle age.
B)  Generative adults usually refrain from committing themselves to the continuation and improvement of a society as a whole.
C)  Generative adults develop a positive legacy of the self and then offer it as a gift to the next generation.
D)  Adults usually strive to achieve a kind of recognition through legacies.

Question 17

Identify the major task that must be mastered in early adulthood,according to Levinson.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reaching the pinnacle of one's career
B)  Developing a stable life structure
C)  Focusing on family development
D)  Forming an image of one's career

Question 18

Guillermo has taught his apprentices all the specialized techniques he has developed over the years as a carpenter.According to Erikson,he has achieved _____ generativity.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological
B)  parental
C)  work
D)  cultural

Question 19

Describe the empty nest syndrome.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

In Erikson's theory,_____ encompasses adults' desire to leave legacies of themselves to the next generation.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization
B)  generativity
C)  self-absorption
D)  perpetuity

Exam 16: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

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According to George Vaillant's longitudinal studies,_____ in middle age was more strongly related than intimacy to whether individuals would have an enduring and happy marriage at 75 to 80 years of age.

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Guillermo has taught his apprentices all the specialized techniques he has developed over the years as a carpenter.According to Erikson,he has achieved _____ generativity.

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In a survey conducted by AARP (2004) ,_ percent of the divorced women said they initiated the divorce compared with only _ percent of the divorced men.

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Describe the empty nest syndrome.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the groups distinguished by Helson and her colleagues in the Mills College Study?

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Middle-aged Americans agree that a major component of their well-being involves:

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In Erikson's theory,_____ encompasses adults' desire to leave legacies of themselves to the next generation.

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Based on the findings of the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies,what is the major criticism against stage theories?

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When women experience stress,they are more likely to engage in:

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Grandparents under 65 are more likely to display a _____ style.

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Erikson proposed that middle-aged adults face a significant issue which he termed:

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Identify the major task that must be mastered in early adulthood,according to Levinson.

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In the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies,which of the following characteristics was generally stable across time for an adult?

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A recent study by Specht,Egloff,and Schukle found that _____ showed a continuous increase from early adulthood to late adulthood.

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As he looks back at life,Chris realizes that his work was not as important to him as he believed,and that he lost too much valuable time with his children.If he could do it over again,he would work less and spend more time with his children.According to Erikson,Chris is experiencing some degree of:

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