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Which of the following is Erikson's stage for middle adulthood? |
| | A) | generativity versus stagnation |
| | B) | intimacy versus isolation |
| | C) | autonomy versus shame |
| | D) | integrity versus despair |
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Providing nurturance and guidance to children is an example of __________ generativity. |
| | A) | biological |
| | B) | parental |
| | C) | work |
| | D) | cultural |
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According to Daniel Levinson, adults experience a transition to middle adulthood from ages __________. |
| | A) | 22 to 28 |
| | B) | 33 to 40 |
| | C) | 40 to 45 |
| | D) | 45 to 50 |
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In Levinson's theory, what does BOOM stand for? |
| | A) | Balanced, objective, optimistic male |
| | B) | Becoming One's Own Man |
| | C) | Beliefs, opinions, objectives, measures |
| | D) | Balancing On One's Morals |
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Which researcher is associated with the Grant Study of Men? |
| | A) | Daniel Levinson |
| | B) | Erik Erikson |
| | C) | Bernice Neugarten |
| | D) | George Vaillant |
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Which of the following statements concerning a midlife crisis is FALSE? |
| | A) | Most people who report having a midlife crisis attribute the crisis to negative life events rather than aging. |
| | B) | Emotional instability of individuals does not significantly increase through their middle-aged years. |
| | C) | Many adults experience a peak of personal control and power in middle age. |
| | D) | Most midlife crises are due to financial insecurities experienced by autonomous males. |
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The contemporary life-events approach places emphasis on all of the following EXCEPT __________. |
| | A) | the stress created by life events |
| | B) | mediating factors of life events |
| | C) | adaptation to life events |
| | D) | the sociohistorical context of life events |
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Regarding the cultural context of middle adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE? |
| | A) | Most cultures distinguish between young and old adults. |
| | B) | In many cultures, the concept of middle age is not clear. |
| | C) | In many nonindustrialized societies, a woman's status often declines in middle age. |
| | D) | The nature of middle age for women in other cultures depends on the modernity of the culture and the culture's view of gender roles. |
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Which of the following reasons is NOT a criticism concerning male bias in stage theories of adult development? |
| | A) | Central focus of stage theories is on career choice and work achievement. |
| | B) | Stage theories do not adequately address women's concerns about relationship, interdependence, and caring. |
| | C) | The types of stress experienced by middle-aged women and men are different. |
| | D) | Stage theories do not account for unique life events and circumstances that an individual may experience. |
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Which study demonstrated that the big five factors of personality showed considerable stability over adulthood? |
| | A) | Neugarten's Kansas City Study |
| | B) | Costa and McCrae's Baltimore Study. |
| | C) | Berkeley Longitudinal Studies |
| | D) | Helson's Mills College Study. |
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__________ describes the extent to which someone is softhearted, trusting, and helpful. |
| | A) | Emotional stability |
| | B) | Extraversion |
| | C) | Openness |
| | D) | Agreeableness |
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Which of the following findings would be supported by the cumulative personality model of development? |
| | A) | Jim used to be quite shy, but he has learned to be more talkative and social as it is a benefit to his business relationships. |
| | B) | Jen was working in New York City during the 911 terrorist attacks. Since that time, her personality has become more somber and thoughtful. |
| | C) | After years of experimenting with different social groups, Helen now selectively chooses activities and environments that complement her outgoing personality. |
| | D) | Despite constant criticism by his mother, Eric continues to engage in risky behaviors that fuel his adventure-seeking personality. |
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Which of the following is NOT an important relationship component for middle-age couples? |
| | A) | security |
| | B) | loyalty |
| | C) | mutual emotional interest |
| | D) | physical attraction |
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Of married adults at midlife, the majority say their marriages are __________. |
| | A) | excellent or very good |
| | B) | good |
| | C) | average |
| | D) | not very good or poor |
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Divorces in young adulthood tend to be emotionally __________, and divorces in middle adulthood tend to be emotionally __________. |
| | A) | volatile; volatile |
| | B) | volatile; suppressed |
| | C) | suppressed; volatile |
| | D) | suppressed; suppressed |
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Regarding empty nest syndrome, which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| | A) | Parents who live vicariously through their children are less likely to experience empty nest feelings. |
| | B) | For most parents, marital satisfaction decreases during the years after child rearing. |
| | C) | Parents who are heavily invested in their children may suffer from a decline in marital satisfaction after children have left home. |
| | D) | Marital partners have less time for each other with their children gone. |
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Regarding grandparenting conceptions in middle age, which of the following is NOT a grandparenting style? |
| | A) | formal |
| | B) | caregiving |
| | C) | fun-seeking |
| | D) | distant |
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Regarding sibling relationships, which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| | A) | Most adult sibling relationships are not close. |
| | B) | Adult siblings who are close tended to be close in childhood. |
| | C) | It is quite common for adult siblings to develop closeness for the first time in adulthood. |
| | D) | all of these |
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Regarding intergenerational relationships, which of the following statements is FALSE? |
| | A) | The majority of middle-aged adults experience the effects of being the "sandwich" generation. |
| | B) | The middle-aged generation plays an important role in linking generations. |
| | C) | Mothers and daughters tend to have the strongest intergenerational relationships. |
| | D) | Continuing contact across generations in families usually occurs. |
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Which of the following is an example of a boomerang kid? |
| | A) | A college student who continues to move home each summer throughout his college years. |
| | B) | A young, single mother who repeatedly relies on her parents for assistance in paying basic living expenses. |
| | C) | A young adult who returns to live with his parents after finishing college and getting a full-time job. |
| | D) | all of these |
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