Question 1

Which statement about generativity and stagnation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Childless men score higher in generativity and lower in stagnation than men with children. 
B)  Among well-educated women, those with children express greater generative concerns. 
C)  Generativity is rare among low-SES fathers with troubled pasts as sons, students, and intimate partners. 
D)  Stagnation is associated with more involvement in political activities, including voting and campaigning. 
A)  Childless men score higher in generativity and lower in stagnation than men with children. 
B)  Among well-educated women, those with children express greater generative concerns. 
C)  Generativity is rare among low-SES fathers with troubled pasts as sons, students, and intimate partners. 
D)  Stagnation is associated with more involvement in political activities, including voting and campaigning. B

Question 2

Neil and Mark cannot wait to spoil their granddaughter. They love the idea of having fun with her all day and then sending her home with their son when she gets tired and cranky. Which gratification of grandparenthood is probably most important to them?

Accepted Answer

A)  valued older adult 
B)  indulgence 
C)  reinvolvement with personal past 
D)  immortality through descendants 
A)  valued older adult 
B)  indulgence 
C)  reinvolvement with personal past 
D)  immortality through descendants B

Question 3

Which statement is true about sibling relationships in middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  As siblings grow older, good relationships often get worse and poor relationships get better. 
B)  For most people, sibling contact and support increases steadily from early to middle adulthood. 
C)  Despite reduced contact, many siblings feel closer in midlife, often in response to major life events. 
D)  Most adult siblings report getting together or talking on the phone at least weekly. 
A)  As siblings grow older, good relationships often get worse and poor relationships get better. 
B)  For most people, sibling contact and support increases steadily from early to middle adulthood. 
C)  Despite reduced contact, many siblings feel closer in midlife, often in response to major life events. 
D)  Most adult siblings report getting together or talking on the phone at least weekly. C

Question 4

Adults in their early twenties __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have one or two possible selves 
B)  have modest, realistic visions 
C)  mention many possible selves 
D)  are largely concerned with current roles 
A)  have one or two possible selves 
B)  have modest, realistic visions 
C)  mention many possible selves 
D)  are largely concerned with current roles

Question 5

Which young adult is likely to move out of the parental home at the youngest age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juno from Greece 
B)  Alejandro from Spain 
C)  Lalia from Italy 
D)  Kevin from the United States 
A)  Juno from Greece 
B)  Alejandro from Spain 
C)  Lalia from Italy 
D)  Kevin from the United States

Question 6

One key characteristic that predicts job satisfaction among middle-aged workers is having __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a reasonable workload 
B)  less involvement in decision making 
C)  more available alternative positions 
D)  a narrower time perspective 
A)  a reasonable workload 
B)  less involvement in decision making 
C)  more available alternative positions 
D)  a narrower time perspective

Question 7

By midlife, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  men have more close friends than women 
B)  men have more intimate friendships than women 
C)  friendships serve as current sources of pleasure and satisfaction 
D)  friendships protect against serious threats and losses 
A)  men have more close friends than women 
B)  men have more intimate friendships than women 
C)  friendships serve as current sources of pleasure and satisfaction 
D)  friendships protect against serious threats and losses

Question 8

__________ increase(s) from early to middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Possible selves 
B)  Self-doubt 
C)  Destructiveness 
D)  Autonomy 
A)  Possible selves 
B)  Self-doubt 
C)  Destructiveness 
D)  Autonomy

Question 9

Whether or not they reside with parents, young-adult children who __________ can prompt parental strain.

Accepted Answer

A)  have strong work orientations 
B)  are "off-time" in development 
C)  were born after the parents turned 35 
D)  seek both freedom and advice 
A)  have strong work orientations 
B)  are "off-time" in development 
C)  were born after the parents turned 35 
D)  seek both freedom and advice

Question 10

Women who demonstrate __________ in the workplace often encounter prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperativeness 
B)  assertiveness 
C)  a collaborative style 
D)  a democratic style 
A)  cooperativeness 
B)  assertiveness 
C)  a collaborative style 
D)  a democratic style

Question 11

Compared with children in divorced, single-parent families, blended families, or foster families, children reared by grandparents __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fare better in adjustment 
B)  are more often spoiled and selfish 
C)  are more susceptible to physical illness 
D)  are more likely to have behavior problems in school 
A)  fare better in adjustment 
B)  are more often spoiled and selfish 
C)  are more susceptible to physical illness 
D)  are more likely to have behavior problems in school

Question 12

Which maternal grandmother is most likely to be the preferred caregiver of her grandchildren while their parents work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sally, a retired European American 
B)  Alysha, a retired African American 
C)  Melody, a European-American homemaker 
D)  Lupe, a Mexican-American homemaker 
A)  Sally, a retired European American 
B)  Alysha, a retired African American 
C)  Melody, a European-American homemaker 
D)  Lupe, a Mexican-American homemaker

Question 13

Which employee is the most likely to be assigned to a prestigious high-level management job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Garrett, a European-American man 
B)  Nadine, an African-American woman 
C)  Carlos, a Hispanic man 
D)  Genevieve, a European-American woman 
A)  Garrett, a European-American man 
B)  Nadine, an African-American woman 
C)  Carlos, a Hispanic man 
D)  Genevieve, a European-American woman

Question 14

The term "empty nest" is no longer used to refer to the middle adulthood phase of the family life cycle because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  so many middle-aged adults in the United States are raising at least one grandchild 
B)  it implies a negative transition 
C)  the baby boomers are less financially secure and as a result often return home 
D)  the majority of middle-aged people in the United States live alone 
A)  so many middle-aged adults in the United States are raising at least one grandchild 
B)  it implies a negative transition 
C)  the baby boomers are less financially secure and as a result often return home 
D)  the majority of middle-aged people in the United States live alone

Question 15

Describe the sandwich generation.

Accepted Answer

The term sandwich generation is widely u

Question 16

Individuals who are low in conscientiousness are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  worrying, temperamental, self-pitying, self-conscious, emotional, and vulnerable 
B)  negligent, lazy, disorganized, late, aimless, and nonpersistent 
C)  ruthless, suspicious, stingy, antagonistic, critical, and irritable 
D)  reserved, quiet, passive, sober, and emotionally unreactive 
A)  worrying, temperamental, self-pitying, self-conscious, emotional, and vulnerable 
B)  negligent, lazy, disorganized, late, aimless, and nonpersistent 
C)  ruthless, suspicious, stingy, antagonistic, critical, and irritable 
D)  reserved, quiet, passive, sober, and emotionally unreactive

Question 17

Define possible selves and explain how they shift from early to middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Possible selves are future-oriented repr

Question 18

Experiencing regrets is consistently associated with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardiness 
B)  greater life satisfaction 
C)  confidence, assertiveness, and autonomy 
D)  less favorable psychological well-being 
A)  hardiness 
B)  greater life satisfaction 
C)  confidence, assertiveness, and autonomy 
D)  less favorable psychological well-being

Question 19

The number of older workers __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has decreased dramatically over the past few decades 
B)  has risen over the past 20 years, but is starting to decline 
C)  is expected to decrease significantly by 2040 
D)  will rise dramatically over the next few decades 
A)  has decreased dramatically over the past few decades 
B)  has risen over the past 20 years, but is starting to decline 
C)  is expected to decrease significantly by 2040 
D)  will rise dramatically over the next few decades

Question 20

Which statement is true about retirement in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retirees' income typically drops by 50 percent. 
B)  Retirement is the most stress-free transition in the life cycle. 
C)  The government guarantees retirees an adequate standard of living. 
D)  Retirement is less challenging for people who strongly identify with their work role. 
A)  Retirees' income typically drops by 50 percent. 
B)  Retirement is the most stress-free transition in the life cycle. 
C)  The government guarantees retirees an adequate standard of living. 
D)  Retirement is less challenging for people who strongly identify with their work role.

Which statement about generativity and stagnation is true?

Neil and Mark cannot wait to spoil their granddaughter. They love the idea of having fun with her all day and then sending her home with their son when she gets tired and cranky. Which gratification of grandparenthood is probably most important to them?

Which statement is true about sibling relationships in middle adulthood?

Adults in their early twenties __________.

Which young adult is likely to move out of the parental home at the youngest age?

One key characteristic that predicts job satisfaction among middle-aged workers is having __________.

By midlife, __________.

__________ increase(s) from early to middle adulthood.

Whether or not they reside with parents, young-adult children who __________ can prompt parental strain.

Women who demonstrate __________ in the workplace often encounter prejudice.

Compared with children in divorced, single-parent families, blended families, or foster families, children reared by grandparents __________.

Which maternal grandmother is most likely to be the preferred caregiver of her grandchildren while their parents work?

Which employee is the most likely to be assigned to a prestigious high-level management job?

The term "empty nest" is no longer used to refer to the middle adulthood phase of the family life cycle because __________.

Describe the sandwich generation.

Individuals who are low in conscientiousness are __________.

Define possible selves and explain how they shift from early to middle adulthood.

Experiencing regrets is consistently associated with __________.

The number of older workers __________.

Which statement is true about retirement in the United States?

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Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

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Exam 16: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood

Which statement about generativity and stagnation is true?

Neil and Mark cannot wait to spoil their granddaughter. They love the idea of having fun with her all day and then sending her home with their son when she gets tired and cranky. Which gratification of grandparenthood is probably most important to them?

Which statement is true about sibling relationships in middle adulthood?

Adults in their early twenties __________.

Which young adult is likely to move out of the parental home at the youngest age?

One key characteristic that predicts job satisfaction among middle-aged workers is having __________.

By midlife, __________.

__________ increase(s) from early to middle adulthood.

Whether or not they reside with parents, young-adult children who __________ can prompt parental strain.

Women who demonstrate __________ in the workplace often encounter prejudice.

Compared with children in divorced, single-parent families, blended families, or foster families, children reared by grandparents __________.

Which maternal grandmother is most likely to be the preferred caregiver of her grandchildren while their parents work?

Which employee is the most likely to be assigned to a prestigious high-level management job?

The term "empty nest" is no longer used to refer to the middle adulthood phase of the family life cycle because __________.

Describe the sandwich generation.

Individuals who are low in conscientiousness are __________.

Define possible selves and explain how they shift from early to middle adulthood.

Experiencing regrets is consistently associated with __________.

The number of older workers __________.

Which statement is true about retirement in the United States?

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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