Question 1

The ________ life-events approach emphasizes that the manner in which life events influence an individual's development depends not only on these events but also upon mediating factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  contemporary
B)  standard
C)  cognitive
D)  assimilativeE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which family relationships tend to be the closest in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  father and son
B)  mother and son
C)  father and daughter
D)  mother and daughterE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality traits identified by Costa and McCrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion
B)  openness
C)  adaptability
D)  conscientiousnessE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal,physical,or emotional abuse.
B)  alcohol or drug abuse.
C)  cheating.
D)  no obvious problems,they just fell out of love.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in middle adulthood,________ increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness
B)  openness to experience
C)  neuroticism
D)  interdependence relationship styleE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

All but one of the following are members of the big five set of personality traits described by Costa and McCrae.Which one is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitivity
B)  extraversion
C)  openness
D)  agreeablenessE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 7

Stage theories of development emphasize _______,whereas the life-events approach focuses on _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  biology;experience
B)  similarities;differences
C)  social context;genetic basis
D)  variations in development;commonalities in developmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

In view of research on intergenerational relationships,in which way would we most expect a young adult daughter to be similar to her parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  in politics
B)  in lifestyle
C)  in gender roles
D)  in work orientationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 9

Ron and his sister,Sarah,are both in their mid-50s and have a close personal relationship.Most research on sibling relationships suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  you cannot predict later relationships by looking at relationships earlier in life.
B)  they had a close relationship throughout childhood and early adulthood,too.
C)  they probably had a tumultuous relationship in childhood that turned close as both matured.
D)  they probably had a good childhood relationship that turned neutral in early adulthood then recently returned to closeness.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Stages of adulthood in the Gusii culture of Kenya are defined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the person's age.
B)  events in a person's life.
C)  the evaluations of the elders within the culture.
D)  the type of midlife crisis the person experiences.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The timetable according to which individuals are expected to accomplish life's tasks,such as getting married,having children,or establishing oneself in a career.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The timetable according to which individuals are...

Question 12

Cohort effects are differences based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  gender.
B)  historical context.
C)  secular trends.
D)  generational drift.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Why is the social clock an important consideration when understanding development?

Accepted Answer

A)  It informs people how much longer they can expect to live in comparison with others in their culture.
B)  It may differ for different generations and indicate different age ranges for completing developmental tasks.
C)  It informs people how much social interaction their culture says is necessary for healthy adult development.
D)  It is a useful tool for making comparisons across different generations to see if the hypothesized developmental course is valid.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Through ________ generativity,adults develop skills that are passed down to others.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following best summarizes the results of the major longitudinal studies of personality development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality changes considerably throughout the adult years.
B)  Personality is well developed by age 30 and rarely changes after that age.
C)  The extent of personality change over time is fairly consistent for the population as a whole.
D)  Over time,some aspects of personality change,whereas others remain stable.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Examining the theories of Erik Erikson,a study was conducted by Carol Ryff.She concluded that _________ adults were particularly concerned about generativity.

Accepted Answer

A)  young
B)  middle-aged
C)  elderly
D)  allE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

This theorist studies adult personality by examining stability and change in the "big five" factors of personality.

Accepted Answer

Paul Costa...

Question 18

According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in early adulthood,________ increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  social vitality
B)  openness to experience
C)  traditional work ethic
D)  robust coping styleE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

In a survey conducted by AARP (2004) ,divorced adults reported that they had generally stayed in their marriages and postponed their divorces because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  their children.
B)  financial problems.
C)  religious beliefs.
D)  cultural norms.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Why is it difficult to identify a midlife crisis in other cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many other cultures do not have a well-defined concept of midlife.
B)  Research indicates that such a crisis simply does not take place in most cultures.
C)  Many other cultures have no freedom to make changes at midlife.
D)  Many other cultures have clear rituals and goals to guide them through midlife,so there is no need for a crisis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

The ________ life-events approach emphasizes that the manner in which life events influence an individual's development depends not only on these events but also upon mediating factors.

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Which family relationships tend to be the closest in adulthood?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality traits identified by Costa and McCrae?

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

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According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in middle adulthood,________ increases.

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All but one of the following are members of the big five set of personality traits described by Costa and McCrae.Which one is the exception?

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Stage theories of development emphasize _______,whereas the life-events approach focuses on _______.

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In view of research on intergenerational relationships,in which way would we most expect a young adult daughter to be similar to her parents?

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Ron and his sister,Sarah,are both in their mid-50s and have a close personal relationship.Most research on sibling relationships suggests that:

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Stages of adulthood in the Gusii culture of Kenya are defined by:

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The timetable according to which individuals are expected to accomplish life's tasks,such as getting married,having children,or establishing oneself in a career.

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Cohort effects are differences based on:

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Why is the social clock an important consideration when understanding development?

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Through ________ generativity,adults develop skills that are passed down to others.

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Which of the following best summarizes the results of the major longitudinal studies of personality development?

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Examining the theories of Erik Erikson,a study was conducted by Carol Ryff.She concluded that _________ adults were particularly concerned about generativity.

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This theorist studies adult personality by examining stability and change in the "big five" factors of personality.

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According to Costa and McCrae's study on adult personality development,in early adulthood,________ increases.

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In a survey conducted by AARP (2004) ,divorced adults reported that they had generally stayed in their marriages and postponed their divorces because of:

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Why is it difficult to identify a midlife crisis in other cultures?

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