Exam 16: Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Although the overall divorce rate has declined in the past two decades,divorce among _________ couples is rising.

All of the following "Big Five" major clusters of personality traits/characteristics decline somewhat from early adulthood through middle adulthood EXCEPT

Research suggests that fathers rarely experience "empty nest syndrome" when their children leave home.

Since the mid-1980s,the workforce has grown,especially with

In some cultures in the world,middle age is not even considered a separate period of life;therefore,the notion of middle age is a cultural construction.

Which of the following are most likely to experience feelings of loneliness and increased physical and mental health problems?

Which of the following is a common reason why boomerang children return home to live with middle-aged parents?

Until the late 19^th century,U.S.law permitted the beating of a wife by her husband based upon English common law.

When discussing marital aggression,which of the following is a stage that the couple typically goes through?

Which of the following psychologists developed the "seasons of life" theory,where men in their early 40s are in a period of transition and crisis?

Which of the following of the "Big Five" major clusters of personality traits/characteristics pertains to the degree to which a person demonstrates curiosity and interest in new experiences?

According to Gould's stages of development,which stage is associated with the period of urgency to attain life's goals,the awareness of time limitations,and the realignment of life's goals?

"Remote" grandparents usually do which of the following?

In the U.S. ,only women of very low status are subjected to spousal abuse.

"Involved" grandparents usually are which of the following?

Most immigrants become financially successful in the U.S.because they are highly motivated.

Which of the following is considered a factor that affects job satisfaction for middle-aged workers?

Throughout adulthood,most people say they feel older than they actually are.

"Companionate" grandparents usually are which of the following?

Which two developmental psychologists believed that a person's personality is quite stable and continuous throughout one's lifetime?