Exam 9: Personality

High levels of one of the following traits is associated with high levels of fear of aging; which trait is it?

Which level of personality description is assumed to change with age?

Older adults seem to show lower levels of internal control

Identity refers to one's

An important characteristic used in examining and analyzing life stories is

The text suggests that people who do not experience generativity may be those who experience a(n)

The major question researchers have asked about personality and aging is

Generativity refers to

A person who is very dependent on others, submissive, and easily persuaded would probably score very high on measures of which trait?

Discuss the relationships among personality traits, control, health, and healthy behaviors. Give specific examples.

Those with a strong sense of this kind of control are more likely to take care of themselves.

Attempting to fit real life events into your preconceived view of who you are and where you are going is referred to as identity _____

Costa and McCrae argue that your traits are largely

Karen wants to live long and remain healthy and she knows that exercise is important so she begins a regular exercise program. Karen's strategy is considered a form of

One proposed expansion of Erikson's last stage includes the concern of

Latasha used to want to hunt wild animals but is very concerned about the dangers of guns so she now hunts using a camera. Latasha's strategy is considered a form of

In this chapter's Senior View, Jane Hege told us that midlife crises occur

Give an example of a theory of personality at each of McAdam's three levels.

Age differences in coping strategies to presented stories are most likely when the

Coping strategies in which the individual modifies the goal that is being sought are referred to as ____ strategies.