Question 1

Based on the findings of the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies, what is the major criticism against adult stage theories?

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Question 2

According to Erik Erikson, identify the term that refers to an adult's desire to leave legacies of themselves to the next generation.

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Question 3

The ________ model of personality development states that with time and age people become more adept at interacting with their environment in ways that promote increased stability in personality.

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A)   cognitive personality
B)   cumulative personality
C)   humanistic personality
D)   integrative personalityE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Kyle just celebrated his 40th birthday. According to Levinson, Kyle has

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A)   reached a stable point in his career.
B)   just started to determine his goals.
C)   just formed a dream about his future.
D)   just started his career and is focused.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Amanda got divorced after 15 years of marriage. Ever since, she has been experiencing high levels of stress. To cope with stress, Amanda is most likely to

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A)   attend a support group meeting.
B)   have sex or use pornography.
C)   take prescription medication.
D)   withdraw from social contact.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Identify the Big Five personality factor that describes whether an individual is fun-loving or somber.

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A)   agreeableness
B)   openness to experience
C)   conscientiousness
D)   extraversionE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

According to a study by Donnellan, Larsen-Rife, and Conger (2005) , individuals high on ________ were more likely to have satisfying romantic relationships.

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A)   agreeableness
B)   neuroticism
C)   extraversion
D)   opennessE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of sibling relationships?

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A)   Siblings who were psychologically distant from each other in childhood tend to be close in adulthood.
B)   The majority of sibling relationships in adulthood are apathetic.
C)   Sibling relationships rarely persist over the entire life span for most adults.
D)   It is rare for sibling closeness to develop for the first time in adulthood.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Carla is described by her coworkers as highly organized and meticulous. She has a strong sense of self-discipline. According to the Big Five factors of personality, Carla is most likely to score high on

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A)   openness to experience.
B)   extraversion.
C)   conscientiousness.
D)   agreeableness.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

Most research studies indicate that the greatest change in personality traits occurs in

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A)   midlife.
B)   late midlife.
C)   late adulthood.
D)   early adulthood.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Jensen is 25 years old, and he will be starting his career as a business analyst. According to Levinson, Jensen is in the ________ phase of adult development.

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A)   stagnant
B)   novice
C)   expert
D)   generativeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Identify the main reason the middle-aged and older men cited for their divorce.

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Question 13

Angelo and his wife just had their last child move out of the house. He and his wife had lived vicariously through their children, letting their sports activities and various achievements dominate their lives. Now, they may experience ________, which includes a decline in marital satisfaction after children leave the home.

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A)   life dilemma
B)   chronic discontent
C)   the empty nest syndrome
D)   alienationE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following acts as the focus of stage theories trying to explain midlife?

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A)   universals of adult personality development
B)   gender differences in adult personality development
C)   individual variations in adult development
D)   cultural variations in adult personality developmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is one of the Big Five factors of personality identified by Costa and McCrae?

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A)   enthusiasm
B)   patience
C)   adaptability
D)   conscientiousnessE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Darren has a stressful work life. His workload has increased threefold, and he is having a hard time dealing with stress. In such a situation, Darren is most likely to

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A)   take prescription medication.
B)   read a self-help book.
C)   attend a support group meeting.
D)   seek psychotherapy.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

According to Levinson, which of the following is a major task that needs to be mastered in early adulthood?

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A)   exploring the possibilities for adult living
B)   determining one's goals in life
C)   testing one's dreams in the real world
D)   becoming independentE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Describe how middle-aged adults perceive control over what happens to them.

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Researchers have found that on average a...

Question 19

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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A)   verbal, physical, or emotional abuse.
B)   different values and lifestyles.
C)   unemployment.
D)   falling out of love.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of intergenerational relationships?

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A)   Individuals who had conflicts with their parents in adolescence reported greater closeness with their parents in early adulthood.
B)   A similarity between parents and an adult child is most noticeable in religion and politics.
C)   Children who spent less time in shared activities with their parents earlier in their lives provided more support to their parents as they became older.
D)   Parents who were regular smokers earlier were less likely to have adolescents who became smokers.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

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Based on the findings of the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies, what is the major criticism against adult stage theories?

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Which of the following statements is true of intergenerational relationships?

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Which of the following is one of the Big Five factors of personality identified by Costa and McCrae?

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Amanda got divorced after 15 years of marriage. Ever since, she has been experiencing high levels of stress. To cope with stress, Amanda is most likely to

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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 Erik Erikson, identify the term that refers to an adult's desire to leave legacies of themselves to the next generation.

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Most research studies indicate that the greatest change in personality traits occurs in

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Identify the main reason the middle-aged and older men cited for their divorce.

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Which of the following acts as the focus of stage theories trying to explain midlife?

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Kyle just celebrated his 40th birthday. According to Levinson, Kyle has

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Carla is described by her coworkers as highly organized and meticulous. She has a strong sense of self-discipline. According to the Big Five factors of personality, Carla is most likely to score high on

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Based on the findings of the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies, what is the major criticism against adult stage theories?

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Identify the main reason the middle-aged and older men cited for their divorce.

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