Exam 16: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Saeko has committed herself to the continuation and improvement of society as a whole through her connection and relationship with their children and grandchildren. According to Erikson, she is

What did Levinson's research conclude about women in midlife transition?

Erikson proposed that middle-aged adults face a significant issue, which he termed

Jacqueline nurtures and guides her children. According to Erik Erikson, she has achieved ________ generativity.

According to a study by Donnellan, Larsen-Rife, and Conger (2005), individuals high on ________ were more likely to have satisfying romantic relationships.

Vaillant's research showed that at age 50, the best predictors of who would be dead at 75 to 80 years of age were

According to Lachman, researchers have found that in one-third of the cases in which individuals have reported going through a midlife crisis, the crisis

Gerard and his sister were never close when growing up. Now that they are adults, it is most likely that their relationship is

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

As he looks back at life, Chris realizes that his work was not as important to him as he believed and that he lost too much valuable time with his children. If he could do it over again, he would work less and spend more time with his children. According to Erikson, Chris is experiencing some degree of

Describe how middle-aged adults perceive control over what happens to them.

According to Levinson, the transition to middle adulthood requires the adult male come to grips with four major conflicts. One of the major conflicts is

In the context of stress, which of the following is a difference between a fight-or-flight manner and a tend-and-befriend pattern?

Guillermo has taught his apprentices all the specialized techniques he has developed over the years as a carpenter. According to Erikson, he has achieved ________ generativity.

According to Levinson, which of the following is a major task that needs to be mastered in early adulthood?

According to Erik Erikson, identify the term that refers to an adult's desire to leave legacies of themselves to the next generation.

Which of the following acts as the focus of stage theories trying to explain midlife?

Based on the findings of the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies, what is the major criticism against adult stage theories?

Britney and Amy work in a marketing firm. Both are 25 years old. Britney gave birth to her son at the age of 17. She finds it increasingly stressful to juggle between office work and household work. On weekends, she prefers staying indoors with her son and attending to his needs. On the other hand, Amy is single and frequently meets her friends over the weekends. She enjoys cooking and takes dance lessons. She enjoys her everyday life. This scenario illustrates that Britney and Amy

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004), one of the reasons middle-aged and older men cited for wanting a divorce was