Exam 70: Middle Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Most psychologists today question the inevitability of a midlife crisis.

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven factors Valliant found to predict healthy aging?

According to Bandura, __________ refers to the notion that unless individuals believe they can produce desired results by their actions, they have little incentive to act.

__________ refers to a concern for guiding the next generation, the appearance of a sense of caring for the future of family, community, and country.

In the Study of Adult Development, Valliant found that seven factors predict unhealthy aging.

By midlife, most adults have a realistic sense of their efficacy in the activities they feel are important.

__________ questioned widely accepted beliefs about middle adulthood, such as the inevitability of a midlife crisis.

According to the text, __________ identified the major task of middle adulthood as achieving generativity and avoiding stagnation.

According to Bandura, which of the following is TRUE about midlife?

Menopause and retirement usually alter the basic personality of most people.