Exam 2: Models of Development: Nature and Nurture in Adulthood

Modernization hypothesis- stem The modernization hypothesis of ageism proposes that attitudes toward older adults will be most negative in societies that:

Niche-Picking example- choice A young woman joins her college's intramural tennis team because it's a sport she always wanted to try but had no opportunities to do so.It turns out that she's virtually a natural and soon advances to the top of the varsity team's roster.This example illustrates which process in in individual-environment interactions?

Macrosystem definition- stem In Bronfenbrenner's ecological model of development,the macrosystem includes:

Self-efficacy- choice The feeling that a person is able to succeed at a specific type of task is referred to as ______________

Identity accommodation- choice In the process called identity ______________,people are able to accept negative information about themselves as part of their sense of self without feeling unduly disturbed or devastated.

Reciprocity model- choice Which model of development emphasizes the influence you have on the other people in your home,school,and community?

Selective optimization with compensation model- Choice In the Selective Optimization with ____________ model,older adults are proposed to cut down on the abilities they are weak and make up with the abilities on which they show greater potential for improvement.

Autonomy in older adult example- stem An older adult faced with issues pertaining to autonomy vs.shame and doubt,in Erikson's theory,might be confronting which situation?

Developmental science- choice To indicate a broadening of our understanding of changes in individuals over time,the term developmental _____________ is increasingly becoming used in the field.