Question 1

Daniel Levinson's studies suggest that most adults feel that middle age is a time of

Accepted Answer

A)  crisis. 
B)  reconsolidation. 
C)  peace and tranquility. 
D)  intimacy and social closeness. 
A)  crisis. 
B)  reconsolidation. 
C)  peace and tranquility. 
D)  intimacy and social closeness. A

Question 2

According to Levinson, the ________ rests on how effectively an individual reduces the polarities and accepts each of them as an integral part of his or her being.

Accepted Answer

A)  failure of adolescent transition 
B)  success of the midlife transition 
C)  success of transition into early adulthood 
D)  success of transition into late adulthood 
A)  failure of adolescent transition 
B)  success of the midlife transition 
C)  success of transition into early adulthood 
D)  success of transition into late adulthood B

Question 3

Why have middle-aged adults been described as the "sandwich" generation? What is an alternative to this view?

Accepted Answer

Middle-aged adults have been described as the "sandwich," "squeezed," or "overload" generation because of the responsibilities they have for their adolescent and young adult children as well as their aging parents. However, an alternative view is that in the United States, a "sandwich" generation, in which the middle generation cares for both grown children and aging parents simultaneously, occurs less often than a "pivot" generation, in which the middle generation alternates attention between the demands of grown children and aging parents.

Question 4

George Vaillant concludes that ________ is a time for detecting parental flaws and discovering the truth about childhood.

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescence 
B)  late adulthood 
C)  middle adulthood 
D)  old age 
A)  adolescence 
B)  late adulthood 
C)  middle adulthood 
D)  old age

Question 5

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 child rearing 
B)  early marriage and childbirth 
C)  single-parenting and same-sex parents 
D)  the current trend of delaying childbearing 
A)  changing gender roles in child rearing 
B)  early marriage and childbirth 
C)  single-parenting and same-sex parents 
D)  the current trend of delaying childbearing

Question 6

According to research, which of the following is a difference between individuals high in conscientiousness and individuals high in neuroticism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals high in conscientiousness are more likely to live longer, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are more likely to die at a younger age. 
B)  Individuals high in conscientiousness are more likely to be drug dependent, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are more likely to have an alcohol addiction. 
C)  Individuals high in conscientiousness are successful entrepreneurs, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are successful managers. 
D)  Individuals high in conscientiousness feel negative emotion than positive emotion in daily life, whereas individuals high in neuroticism experience more lingering positive states. 
A)  Individuals high in conscientiousness are more likely to live longer, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are more likely to die at a younger age. 
B)  Individuals high in conscientiousness are more likely to be drug dependent, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are more likely to have an alcohol addiction. 
C)  Individuals high in conscientiousness are successful entrepreneurs, whereas individuals high in neuroticism are successful managers. 
D)  Individuals high in conscientiousness feel negative emotion than positive emotion in daily life, whereas individuals high in neuroticism experience more lingering positive states.

Question 7

In a longitudinal study of Smith College women, the desire for ________ increased as the participants aged from their thirties to their fifties.

Accepted Answer

A)  generativity 
B)  self-concept 
C)  stagnation 
D)  self-absorption 
A)  generativity 
B)  self-concept 
C)  stagnation 
D)  self-absorption

Question 8

The life-events approach to understanding adult development has been criticized because it

Accepted Answer

A)  placed too much emphasis on change. 
B)  ignored the developmental stages adults go through. 
C)  did not consider the female experience. 
D)  focused on minor and not major life events. 
A)  placed too much emphasis on change. 
B)  ignored the developmental stages adults go through. 
C)  did not consider the female experience. 
D)  focused on minor and not major life events.

Question 9

Identify the Big Five personality factor that describes whether an individual is independent or conforming.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following is a shortcoming of stage theories of adult development?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not adequately address universals of adult personality development. 
B)  They do not adequately address individual variations in adult development. 
C)  They place far too much importance on cultural variations in adult development. 
D)  They place too much importance on individual variations in adult development. 
A)  They do not adequately address universals of adult personality development. 
B)  They do not adequately address individual variations in adult development. 
C)  They place far too much importance on cultural variations in adult development. 
D)  They place too much importance on individual variations in adult development.

Question 11

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004), one of the reasons middle-aged and older men cited for wanting a divorce was

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal, physical, or emotional abuse. 
B)  different values and lifestyles. 
C)  alcohol or drug abuse. 
D)  unemployment. 
A)  verbal, physical, or emotional abuse. 
B)  different values and lifestyles. 
C)  alcohol or drug abuse. 
D)  unemployment.

Question 12

Which of the following Big Five personality factors describes whether an individual is imaginative or practical?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

In the longitudinal studies by George Vaillant, one of the factors at age 50 that was linked with being in the "happy-well" category of 75- to 80-year-olds was

Accepted Answer

A)  being future-oriented. 
B)  being wealthy. 
C)  having a stable job. 
D)  having children. 
A)  being future-oriented. 
B)  being wealthy. 
C)  having a stable job. 
D)  having children.

Question 14

Identify the theorist who proposed that middle-aged adults faced the significant issue of generativity versus stagnation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

According to research by Rossi, who among the following were found to have the closest relationships during their adult years?

Accepted Answer

A)  fathers and sons 
B)  mothers and sons 
C)  fathers and daughters 
D)  mothers and daughters 
A)  fathers and sons 
B)  mothers and sons 
C)  fathers and daughters 
D)  mothers and daughters

Question 16

According to Levinson, the transition to middle adulthood lasts about ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  7 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  7

Question 17

Adam has been facing work-related stress lately. The stress is negatively affecting his health. Adam is likely to respond in a

Accepted Answer

A)  composed manner. 
B)  fight-or-flight manner. 
C)  stagnant manner. 
D)  tend-and-befriend pattern. 
A)  composed manner. 
B)  fight-or-flight manner. 
C)  stagnant manner. 
D)  tend-and-befriend pattern.

Question 18

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004), divorced adults reported that they had generally stayed married and postponed their divorces because of

Accepted Answer

A)  their children. 
B)  financial problems. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  cultural norms. 
A)  their children. 
B)  financial problems. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  cultural norms.

Question 19

Which of the following is the seventh stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Adult development experts are virtually unanimous in their belief that midlife crises

Accepted Answer

A)  have been validated. 
B)  have been exaggerated. 
C)  have no cross-cultural validity. 
D)  have been underestimated. 
A)  have been validated. 
B)  have been exaggerated. 
C)  have no cross-cultural validity. 
D)  have been underestimated.

Daniel Levinson's studies suggest that most adults feel that middle age is a time of

According to Levinson, the ________ rests on how effectively an individual reduces the polarities and accepts each of them as an integral part of his or her being.

Why have middle-aged adults been described as the "sandwich" generation? What is an alternative to this view?

George Vaillant concludes that ________ is a time for detecting parental flaws and discovering the truth about childhood.

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

According to research, which of the following is a difference between individuals high in conscientiousness and individuals high in neuroticism?

In a longitudinal study of Smith College women, the desire for ________ increased as the participants aged from their thirties to their fifties.

The life-events approach to understanding adult development has been criticized because it

Identify the Big Five personality factor that describes whether an individual is independent or conforming.

Which of the following is a shortcoming of stage theories of adult development?

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004), one of the reasons middle-aged and older men cited for wanting a divorce was

Which of the following Big Five personality factors describes whether an individual is imaginative or practical?

In the longitudinal studies by George Vaillant, one of the factors at age 50 that was linked with being in the "happy-well" category of 75- to 80-year-olds was

Identify the theorist who proposed that middle-aged adults faced the significant issue of generativity versus stagnation.

According to research by Rossi, who among the following were found to have the closest relationships during their adult years?

According to Levinson, the transition to middle adulthood lasts about ________ years.

Adam has been facing work-related stress lately. The stress is negatively affecting his health. Adam is likely to respond in a

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004), divorced adults reported that they had generally stayed married and postponed their divorces because of

Which of the following is the seventh stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Adult development experts are virtually unanimous in their belief that midlife crises

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Dvelopment in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

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Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Daniel Levinson's studies suggest that most adults feel that middle age is a time of

According to Levinson, the ________ rests on how effectively an individual reduces the polarities and accepts each of them as an integral part of his or her being.

Why have middle-aged adults been described as the "sandwich" generation? What is an alternative to this view?

George Vaillant concludes that ________ is a time for detecting parental flaws and discovering the truth about childhood.

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

According to research, which of the following is a difference between individuals high in conscientiousness and individuals high in neuroticism?

In a longitudinal study of Smith College women, the desire for ________ increased as the participants aged from their thirties to their fifties.

The life-events approach to understanding adult development has been criticized because it

Identify the Big Five personality factor that describes whether an individual is independent or conforming.

Which of the following is a shortcoming of stage theories of adult development?

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004), one of the reasons middle-aged and older men cited for wanting a divorce was

Which of the following Big Five personality factors describes whether an individual is imaginative or practical?

In the longitudinal studies by George Vaillant, one of the factors at age 50 that was linked with being in the "happy-well" category of 75- to 80-year-olds was

Identify the theorist who proposed that middle-aged adults faced the significant issue of generativity versus stagnation.

According to research by Rossi, who among the following were found to have the closest relationships during their adult years?

According to Levinson, the transition to middle adulthood lasts about ________ years.

Adam has been facing work-related stress lately. The stress is negatively affecting his health. Adam is likely to respond in a

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004), divorced adults reported that they had generally stayed married and postponed their divorces because of

Which of the following is the seventh stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory?

Adult development experts are virtually unanimous in their belief that midlife crises

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Dvelopment in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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