Exam 3: Extension C: Human Development

Marshall has retired from his job and finds life very unsatisfying.As he reflects over his life, he sees himself as a failure and his life as a series of missed opportunities.Erikson would say that Marshall is experiencing

According to _____, we face a specific psychosocial dilemma at each stage of life.

According to Gould, people in their late 30s and 40s begin to feel that they have a limited number of years to live, which exerts pressure to succeed at a career and to achieve life's goals.Gould called this the crisis of

A politician campaigning on a law-and-order platform is appealing to people at what stage of moral development?

_____ usually signals that the struggle with death has been resolved, the need to talk about death ends, and silent companionship from others is frequently all the person desires.

Emily is a middle-aged woman who lives alone.Her income is secure and her life is comfortable.Still, she seems unhappy and without direction, possibly because she lacks

Skills that require speed and rapid learning are referred to as

The top scorers on intellectual tests who were over 65 were people who

Vincent sends his son and daughter to their rooms for fighting, but the next day he overlooks their fighting.Vincent is exhibiting

According to Gerontologist Warner Schaie, you are more likely to stay mentally sharp in old age if you

Regarding Levinson's midlife transition period, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding her research on moral development, Carol Gilligan believes

According to Erikson, children learn a sense of _____ if they win praise for productive activities valued by society, while if their efforts in learning various skills are regarded as messy, childish, or inadequate, feelings of _____ result.

_____ pointed out that Kohlberg's system is concerned mainly with justice and that women when faced with real-life dilemmas tend to use an ethic of caring.

Which of the following responses to the "druggist dilemma" would demonstrate moral reasoning at the conventional level?

According to Roger Gould, North American adults experience two "crisis" points in their development, which are the crisis of _____ and the crisis of _____.

Edward and Jane are a young married couple who not only care deeply for each other but also consider each other their best friend.Erikson would say that Edward and Jane are exhibiting

A nursing home administrator gives the residents little choice in activities they participate in or in the food that is served.Friendships between opposite sex residents are also discouraged.She tells the staff that "the elderly are like little children that don't know what's best for them." This statement of the administrator reflects

Studies suggest that the healthiest, happiest older people

_____ parents help their children grow up with a capacity for love, joy, fulfillment, responsibility, and self-control through positive parent-child interactions.