Question 1

A 73-year-old man scheduled for surgery tells the health-care worker that if things do not go well during surgery,he has lived a full life and has no regrets.The health-care worker recognizes that this statement is consistent with:

Accepted Answer

A)  the changes and redirected goals characteristic of Levinson's theory of late adulthood. 
B)  achievement of the developmental task of integrity described by Erikson. 
C)  the wisdom and judgment that maintains self-esteem in Peck's theory of development. 
D)  unsuccessful achievement of earlier developmental tasks described by Havighurst.

Question 2

What are major characteristic(s)of a self-actualized person? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Understands reality 
B)  Makes judgments based on evidence 
C)  Is reliant on significant others 
D)  Is creative 
E)  Has values that are constantly changing

Exam 5: Theories of Development

A 73-year-old man scheduled for surgery tells the health-care worker that if things do not go well during surgery,he has lived a full life and has no regrets.The health-care worker recognizes that this statement is consistent with:

What are major characteristic(s) of a self-actualized person? (Select all that apply. )