Question 1

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.

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A)   biological
B)   parental
C)   work
D)   culturalE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

According to Lachman, researchers have found that on average a sense of personal control peaks in ________ and then declines.

Accepted Answer

A)   early adulthood
B)   midlife
C)   adolescence
D)   late adulthoodE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   A fight-or-flight manner involves becoming aggressive and withdrawing from social contact, whereas a tend-and-befriend pattern involves seeking social alliances with others, especially friends.
B)   When women face stress, they are more likely to respond in a fight-or-flight manner, whereas when men experience stress, they are more likely to engage in a tend-and-befriend pattern.
C)   A fight-or-flight manner involves seeking psychotherapy or reading a self-help book, whereas a tend-and-befriend pattern involves not admitting to have problems and fixing problems without anyone's help.
D)   When older adults face stress, they are more likely to respond in a fight-or-flight manner, whereas when adolescents experience stress, they are more likely to engage in a tend-and-befriend pattern.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004) , which of the following is a reason cited by middle-aged and older women for their divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)   alcohol or drug abuse
B)   falling out of love
C)   unemployment
D)   difference in valuesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Identify the term Erikson assigned to the seventh stage in his life-span theory.

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Question 6

Middle-aged adults feel they have less control over their

Accepted Answer

A)   marriage.
B)   finances.
C)   work.
D)   children.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of the empty nest syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parents who live vicariously with their children do not experience it.
B)   It is more common in middle-aged men than for middle-aged women.
C)   It is a common, though minor, problem for most middle-aged adults.
D)   It involves a decline in marital satisfaction after children leave the home.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Based on the contemporary life-events approach to development, describe the factors that influence an individual's development.

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Question 9

Which of the following supertraits deals with emotional stability and describes an individual as being calm or anxious?

Accepted Answer

A)   conscientiousness
B)   extraversion
C)   openness
D)   neuroticismE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is the conclusion of the study conducted by Costa and McCrae on approximately 1,000 college-educated men and women aged 20 to 96?

Accepted Answer

A)   Considerable stability occurs in the five personality factors.
B)   Extraversion is the most unstable personality factor.
C)   While extraversion and openness remained stable, agreeableness and conscientiousness varied greatly.
D)   The five personality factors were very unstable across different age groups.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Abdiel has three children. According to Erikson, he has achieved

Accepted Answer

A)   biological generativity.
B)   parental generativity.
C)   biological stagnation.
D)   cultural stagnation.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Over which of the following aspects of life do middle-aged adults feel they have the least control?

Accepted Answer

A)   finances
B)   sex life
C)   work
D)   marriageE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   self-absorbed.
B)   generative.
C)   stagnant.
D)   apathetic.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

From about the ages of 28 to 33, a man goes through a transition period in which he must face the more serious question of

Accepted Answer

A)   achieving his independence.
B)   forming his dreams.
C)   achieving his goals.
D)   determining his goals.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Jason's friends describe him as softhearted, trustworthy, and helpful. According to the Big Five factors of personality, Jason is most likely to score high on

Accepted Answer

A)   conscientiousness.
B)   openness to experience.
C)   agreeableness.
D)   extraversion.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Gary got divorced after 7 years of marriage. He is highly stressed and is using the fight-or-flight manner to respond to stress. Gary is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)   withdraw from social contact.
B)   be merciful and forgiving.
C)   seek social alliances.
D)   tend and befriend people.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

According to a study by Cicirelli in 2009, the majority of sibling relationships in adulthood are

Accepted Answer

A)   close.
B)   neutral.
C)   apathetic.
D)   distant.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

According to George Vaillant's longitudinal studies, ________ in middle age was more strongly related than intimacy to whether individuals would have an enduring and happy marriage at 75 to 80 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   generativity
B)   stagnation
C)   autonomy
D)   assuming a traditional gender roleE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following Big Five personality factors describes an individual as either self-satisfied or self-pitying?

Accepted Answer

A)   openness
B)   agreeableness
C)   neuroticism
D)   extraversionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Identify the theorist who conducted the "Grant Study" and suggested that only a minority of adults experience a midlife crisis.

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Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Which of the following statements is true of the empty nest syndrome?

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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.

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Which of the following supertraits deals with emotional stability and describes an individual as being calm or anxious?

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Gary got divorced after 7 years of marriage. He is highly stressed and is using the fight-or-flight manner to respond to stress. Gary is most likely to

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Identify the term Erikson assigned to the seventh stage in his life-span theory.

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Which of the following is the conclusion of the study conducted by Costa and McCrae on approximately 1,000 college-educated men and women aged 20 to 96?

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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

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According to a study by Cicirelli in 2009, the majority of sibling relationships in adulthood are

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From about the ages of 28 to 33, a man goes through a transition period in which he must face the more serious question of

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Identify the theorist who conducted the "Grant Study" and suggested that only a minority of adults experience a midlife crisis.

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According to Lachman, researchers have found that on average a sense of personal control peaks in ________ and then declines.

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In a survey conducted by AARP (2004) , which of the following is a reason cited by middle-aged and older women for their divorce?

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Based on the contemporary life-events approach to development, describe the factors that influence an individual's development.

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