Question 1

Describe the sandwich generation.

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Question 2

List at least three major conflicts that men must come to grips with during the change to middle adulthood according to Levinson.

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Question 3

In the Berkeley longitudinal studies,which of the following characteristics was generally stable across time for the adult?

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A)  nurturance
B)  nurturance or hostility
C)  relationship control
D)  self-confidenceE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

An assumption that underlies the contemporary life-events approach to adult development is that adult development is:

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A)  driven by the person's social context.
B)  controlled by the person's life events.
C)  development is a result of life events,our adaptation to those events,and the life-stage context that encapsulates those events.
D)  determined by the person's biological and environmental histories.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Explain the contemporary life-events approach to development.

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According to Erik Erikson,this is the seventh stage of development that is experienced by middle-aged adults

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generativi...

Question 7

In general,the argument that middle adulthood has advantages for women in nonindustrialized cultures is based on the idea that women in these cultures typically:

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A)  become wealthier as they age.
B)  develop careers outside the home as they age.
C)  take on more of the day-to-day chores as they age.
D)  gain respect in the community as they age.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Who tends to experience the most intergenerational stress?

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A)  adolescents
B)  young adults
C)  middle-aged adults
D)  older adultsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

A major criticism of the theory of the midlife crisis is that:

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A)  there is virtually no evidence to support its existence.
B)  more men than first thought have a midlife crisis.
C)  it actually occurs much later than first thought.
D)  it has been greatly exaggerated.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE concerning the results of studies on adult personality?

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A)  The studies indicate considerable change in adult personality.
B)  The studies indicate considerable stability in adult personality.
C)  The studies indicate both stability and change in adult personality.
D)  The studies indicate neither stability nor change in adult personality.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Identify and discuss the seventh stage of Erikson's psychosocial life-span development perspective.

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Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about the empty nest syndrome?

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A)  It is a major difficulty for most middle-aged adults.
B)  It is more common for middle-aged men than for middle-aged women.
C)  It is a common,although minor,problem for most middle-aged adults.
D)  It is an uncommon problem for most middle-aged adults.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Based on longitudinal data of male participants from Harvard University,this theorist suggested that only a minority of adults experience a midlife crisis.

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Question 14

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

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A)  different values and lifestyles.
B)  alcohol or drug abuse.
C)  cheating.
D)  no obvious problems;they just fell out of love.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Define social clock.

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Question 16

Middle adulthood for women is:

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A)  a similar experience across cultures.
B)  quite dissimilar for women of different cultures.
C)  similar to middle adulthood for men across cultures.
D)  more difficult for women in nonindustrialized cultures.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

According to Levinson the transition from the teens to early adulthood was marked by two tasks.They are:

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A)  finding a job and finding a home.
B)  solidifying one's identity and becoming independent.
C)  exploring ways of becoming generative and finding a life "mate."
D)  exploring possibilities of adult living and developing a stable life structure.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

List the Big Five personality traits identified by Costa and McCrae.

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Question 19

How has the social clock changed over the last few decades?

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A)  It is truer for women but less true for men.
B)  It is more variable from person to person now than it was in the past
C)  It is more dependent on socioeconomic status.
D)  It is no longer a valid theme in today's society.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The ________ approach emphasizes mediating factors and sociohistorical context,among other factors,to explain individual development.

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A)  individual differences
B)  psychosocial
C)  contemporary life-events
D)  seasons of lifeE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

How has the social clock changed over the last few decades?

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An assumption that underlies the contemporary life-events approach to adult development is that adult development is:

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Which of the following is TRUE concerning the results of studies on adult personality?

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List the Big Five personality traits identified by Costa and McCrae.

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Define social clock.

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In the Berkeley longitudinal studies,which of the following characteristics was generally stable across time for the adult?

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A major criticism of the theory of the midlife crisis is that:

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Middle adulthood for women is:

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Describe the sandwich generation.

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According to Erik Erikson,this is the seventh stage of development that is experienced by middle-aged adults

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Who tends to experience the most intergenerational stress?

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Which of the following is TRUE about the empty nest syndrome?

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The ________ approach emphasizes mediating factors and sociohistorical context,among other factors,to explain individual development.

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According to Levinson the transition from the teens to early adulthood was marked by two tasks.They are:

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In general,the argument that middle adulthood has advantages for women in nonindustrialized cultures is based on the idea that women in these cultures typically:

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

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Explain the contemporary life-events approach to development.

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Based on longitudinal data of male participants from Harvard University,this theorist suggested that only a minority of adults experience a midlife crisis.

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List at least three major conflicts that men must come to grips with during the change to middle adulthood according to Levinson.

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Identify and discuss the seventh stage of Erikson's psychosocial life-span development perspective.

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