Question 1

In view of research on intergenerational relationships,in which way would we most expect a young adult daughter to be similar to her parents?

Accepted Answer

A) in politics 
B) in lifestyle 
C) in gender roles 
D) in work orientation 
A) in politics 
B) in lifestyle 
C) in gender roles 
D) in work orientation A

Question 2

Through ________ generativity,adults develop skills that are passed down to others.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) parental 
C) work 
D) cultural 
A) biological 
B) parental 
C) work 
D) cultural C

Question 3

All but one of the following are members of the big five set of personality traits described by Costa and McCrae.Which one is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A) sensitivity 
B) extraversion 
C) openness 
D) agreeableness 
A) sensitivity 
B) extraversion 
C) openness 
D) agreeableness A

Question 4

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004),the primary reason middle-aged and older women cited for wanting a divorce was:

Accepted Answer

A) verbal,physical,or emotional abuse. 
B) alcohol or drug abuse. 
C) cheating. 
D) no obvious problems,they just fell out of love. 
A) verbal,physical,or emotional abuse. 
B) alcohol or drug abuse. 
C) cheating. 
D) no obvious problems,they just fell out of love.

Question 5

Cohort effects are differences based on:

Accepted Answer

A) gender. 
B) historical context. 
C) secular trends. 
D) generational drift. 
A) gender. 
B) historical context. 
C) secular trends. 
D) generational drift.

Question 6

According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in middle adulthood,________ increases.

Accepted Answer

A) agreeableness 
B) openness to experience 
C) neuroticism 
D) interdependence relationship style 
A) agreeableness 
B) openness to experience 
C) neuroticism 
D) interdependence relationship style

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality traits identified by Costa and McCrae?

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion 
B) openness 
C) adaptability 
D) conscientiousness 
A) extraversion 
B) openness 
C) adaptability 
D) conscientiousness

Question 8

The ________ life-events approach emphasizes that the manner in which life events influence an individual's development depends not only on these events but also upon mediating factors.

Accepted Answer

A) contemporary 
B) standard 
C) cognitive 
D) assimilative 
A) contemporary 
B) standard 
C) cognitive 
D) assimilative

Question 9

Stage theories of development emphasize _______,whereas the life-events approach focuses on _______.

Accepted Answer

A) biology;experience 
B) similarities;differences 
C) social context;genetic basis 
D) variations in development;commonalities in development 
A) biology;experience 
B) similarities;differences 
C) social context;genetic basis 
D) variations in development;commonalities in development

Question 10

Why is it difficult to identify a midlife crisis in other cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Many other cultures do not have a well-defined concept of midlife. 
B) Research indicates that such a crisis simply does not take place in most cultures. 
C) Many other cultures have no freedom to make changes at midlife. 
D) Many other cultures have clear rituals and goals to guide them through midlife,so there is no need for a crisis. 
A) Many other cultures do not have a well-defined concept of midlife. 
B) Research indicates that such a crisis simply does not take place in most cultures. 
C) Many other cultures have no freedom to make changes at midlife. 
D) Many other cultures have clear rituals and goals to guide them through midlife,so there is no need for a crisis.

Question 11

Why is the social clock an important consideration when understanding development?

Accepted Answer

A) It informs people how much longer they can expect to live in comparison with others in their culture. 
B) It may differ for different generations and indicate different age ranges for completing developmental tasks. 
C) It informs people how much social interaction their culture says is necessary for healthy adult development. 
D) It is a useful tool for making comparisons across different generations to see if the hypothesized developmental course is valid. 
A) It informs people how much longer they can expect to live in comparison with others in their culture. 
B) It may differ for different generations and indicate different age ranges for completing developmental tasks. 
C) It informs people how much social interaction their culture says is necessary for healthy adult development. 
D) It is a useful tool for making comparisons across different generations to see if the hypothesized developmental course is valid.

Question 12

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004),divorced adults reported that they had generally stayed in their marriages 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 13

Which of the following best summarizes the results of the major longitudinal studies of personality development?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality changes considerably throughout the adult years. 
B) Personality is well developed by age 30 and rarely changes after that age. 
C) The extent of personality change over time is fairly consistent for the population as a whole. 
D) Over time,some aspects of personality change,whereas others remain stable. 
A) Personality changes considerably throughout the adult years. 
B) Personality is well developed by age 30 and rarely changes after that age. 
C) The extent of personality change over time is fairly consistent for the population as a whole. 
D) Over time,some aspects of personality change,whereas others remain stable.

Question 14

According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in early adulthood,________ increases.

Accepted Answer

A) social vitality 
B) openness to experience 
C) traditional work ethic 
D) robust coping style 
A) social vitality 
B) openness to experience 
C) traditional work ethic 
D) robust coping style

Question 15

Which family relationships tend to be the closest in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) father and son 
B) mother and son 
C) father and daughter 
D) mother and daughter 
A) father and son 
B) mother and son 
C) father and daughter 
D) mother and daughter

Question 16

The timetable according to which individuals are expected to accomplish life's tasks,such as getting married,having children,or establishing oneself in a career.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The timetable according to which individuals are...

Question 17

Examining the theories of Erik Erikson,a study was conducted by Carol Ryff.She concluded that _________ adults were particularly concerned about generativity.

Accepted Answer

A) young 
B) middle-aged 
C) elderly 
D) all 
A) young 
B) middle-aged 
C) elderly 
D) all

Question 18

Stages of adulthood in the Gusii culture of Kenya are defined by:

Accepted Answer

A) the person's age. 
B) events in a person's life. 
C) the evaluations of the elders within the culture. 
D) the type of midlife crisis the person experiences. 
A) the person's age. 
B) events in a person's life. 
C) the evaluations of the elders within the culture. 
D) the type of midlife crisis the person experiences.

Question 19

Ron and his sister,Sarah,are both in their mid-50s and have a close personal relationship.Most research on sibling relationships suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A) you cannot predict later relationships by looking at relationships earlier in life. 
B) they had a close relationship throughout childhood and early adulthood,too. 
C) they probably had a tumultuous relationship in childhood that turned close as both matured. 
D) they probably had a good childhood relationship that turned neutral in early adulthood then recently returned to closeness. 
A) you cannot predict later relationships by looking at relationships earlier in life. 
B) they had a close relationship throughout childhood and early adulthood,too. 
C) they probably had a tumultuous relationship in childhood that turned close as both matured. 
D) they probably had a good childhood relationship that turned neutral in early adulthood then recently returned to closeness.

Question 20

This theorist studies adult personality by examining stability and change in the "big five" factors of personality.

Accepted Answer

Paul Costa

In view of research on intergenerational relationships,in which way would we most expect a young adult daughter to be similar to her parents?

Through ________ generativity,adults develop skills that are passed down to others.

All but one of the following are members of the big five set of personality traits described by Costa and McCrae.Which one is the exception?

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004),the primary reason middle-aged and older women cited for wanting a divorce was:

Cohort effects are differences based on:

According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in middle adulthood,________ increases.

Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality traits identified by Costa and McCrae?

The ________ life-events approach emphasizes that the manner in which life events influence an individual's development depends not only on these events but also upon mediating factors.

Stage theories of development emphasize _,whereas the life-events approach focuses on _.

Why is it difficult to identify a midlife crisis in other cultures?

Why is the social clock an important consideration when understanding development?

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

Which of the following best summarizes the results of the major longitudinal studies of personality development?

According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in early adulthood,________ increases.

Which family relationships tend to be the closest in adulthood?

The timetable according to which individuals are expected to accomplish life's tasks,such as getting married,having children,or establishing oneself in a career.

Examining the theories of Erik Erikson,a study was conducted by Carol Ryff.She concluded that _________ adults were particularly concerned about generativity.

Stages of adulthood in the Gusii culture of Kenya are defined by:

Ron and his sister,Sarah,are both in their mid-50s and have a close personal relationship.Most research on sibling relationships suggests that:

This theorist studies adult personality by examining stability and change in the "big five" factors of personality.

Introduction-Exam

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development 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

Filters

Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

In view of research on intergenerational relationships,in which way would we most expect a young adult daughter to be similar to her parents?

Through ________ generativity,adults develop skills that are passed down to others.

All but one of the following are members of the big five set of personality traits described by Costa and McCrae.Which one is the exception?

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004),the primary reason middle-aged and older women cited for wanting a divorce was:

Cohort effects are differences based on:

According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in middle adulthood,________ increases.

Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality traits identified by Costa and McCrae?

The ________ life-events approach emphasizes that the manner in which life events influence an individual's development depends not only on these events but also upon mediating factors.

Stage theories of development emphasize _______,whereas the life-events approach focuses on _______.

Why is it difficult to identify a midlife crisis in other cultures?

Why is the social clock an important consideration when understanding development?

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

Which of the following best summarizes the results of the major longitudinal studies of personality development?

According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in early adulthood,________ increases.

Which family relationships tend to be the closest in adulthood?

The timetable according to which individuals are expected to accomplish life's tasks,such as getting married,having children,or establishing oneself in a career.

Examining the theories of Erik Erikson,a study was conducted by Carol Ryff.She concluded that _________ adults were particularly concerned about generativity.

Stages of adulthood in the Gusii culture of Kenya are defined by:

Ron and his sister,Sarah,are both in their mid-50s and have a close personal relationship.Most research on sibling relationships suggests that:

This theorist studies adult personality by examining stability and change in the "big five" factors of personality.

Introduction-Exam

Biological Beginnings

Physical and Cognitive Development 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

Filters

Stage theories of development emphasize _,whereas the life-events approach focuses on _.