Exam 16: Human Development: Adolescence and Adulthood

Roger prays to God to let him live so he can become a missionary like he planned to become years ago.Roger is exhibiting which reaction to impending death?

Jorge does not cheat on tests or copy other students' work because he does not want to be suspended from school and receive a zero on his test or other schoolwork.If Jorge uses this type of moral reasoning in most situations,one could say that Jorge is exhibiting which level of moral development?

Discrimination or prejudice on the basis of age is called _____.

Regarding aging and ageism,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Aging has NOT been shown to affect one's

Most challenges of adulthood revolve around health,work,marriage,children,and

Regarding her research on moral development,Carol Gilligan believes that male psychologists have,for the most part,defined moral maturity in terms of

A thanatologist studies

Which of the following theorists 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?

An exchange of favors,a reward,or the avoidance of punishment would be examples of the direct consequences that would guide one's choices if the person were exhibiting which level of moral development?

People who have lived richly and responsibly are able to face aging and death with dignity because they have developed a sense of

In Japan,ageism is expressed as

Regarding aging and ageism in the workplace,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Through play,preschoolers learn to make plans and carry out tasks during which of Erikson's psychosocial stages?

Elaine and Jeffery have been married for five years.Elaine spends her time taking care of their two-year-old son,while Jeffery spends his time watching television or going out "with the guys." She and Jeffery do not share any common interests,and they seldom talk to each other except about their son.Erikson would say that Elaine is experiencing

A person with a terminal illness is in great pain.She is pleading for death.Should extraordinary medical efforts be made to keep her alive? A friend of yours desperately needs to pass a test and asks you to help him cheat.Will you do it? These are questions of conscience,or

Pretend play is an important component of which of Erikson's psychosocial dilemmas?

Little Billy is constantly climbing,exploring,and trying to do things for himself.His parents try to restrict this exploring and also tend to ridicule his efforts when he makes a mess.According to Erikson,the actions of Billy's parents may cause Billy to feel

Studies suggest that in many occupations older workers perform well at jobs requiring

If her parents encourage little Tanya to ask questions,to use her imagination,and give her the freedom to choose activities,according to Erikson,they are encouraging Tanya to develop