Chapter 14 PSYCAccording to Erikson, develops when middle-aged adults sense they have not done anything for the next generation.
Forty year old Maritska wishes to establish a pediatric AIDS foundation overseas. According to Erikson, she is focused on establishing a sense of
generativity
According to Levinson, which of the following ages most closely corresponds to the point in adulthood when a person enters the phase of Becoming One's Own Man (BOOM)?
39
Approximately what percentage of married people in middle adulthood described their marriages as "excellent" or "very good?"
75
By 2020, experts project that _____ percent of children at 30 years of age will still have living grandparents.
80
The big five factors of personality can be condensed into the acronym OCEAN. It includes all of the following personality factors, EXCEPT ______.
excitability
Jacob, who is 45, has amassed a lot of wealth but has not done anything to benefit the next generation. According to Erikson, he may be in a state of . (Remember to type only one word in the blank.)
stagnation
Which of the following statements is reflective of current trends in family living arrangements for parents in middle age?
Because of uncertain economic times, the refilling of the empty nest is becoming a common occurrence.
In an AARP survey of 40- to 79-year-olds who were divorced at least once in their 40s, 50s, or 60s, which of the following was the MAIN reason they stayed married as long as they did before divorcing?
Children
According to recent research, which of the Big Five factors of personality showed a continuous increase from early adulthood to late adulthood?
Conscientiousness
According to Levinson, a person between the ages of 28 and 33 is faced with which of the following tasks?
Determining life goals
Which of the following statements about divorce in middle adulthood is FALSE?
Divorce is more positive in every respect for adults in middle adulthood than for those in early adulthood.
Parents who live vicariously through their children and who report a decline in marital satisfaction when their children leave the home are experiencing
Empty Nest Syndrome
According to Levinson, what are the two major tasks to be mastered in early adulthood? (Select all that apply.)
Exploring the possibilities for adult living Developing a stable life structure
Which of the following responses was the MOST common reason men cited for initiating a divorce?
Falling out of love
Which of the following statements regarding friendships in middle adulthood is TRUE?
Friendships that begin in childhood and remain into middle adulthood are deeper than those formed in middle adulthood.
Which of the following are criticisms about Levinson's Seasons of a Man's Life?
He only studied men, but claims his results apply to women as well. He drew conclusions about early adulthood, without actually studying anyone in that age range.
Which statements about grandparenting and longevity are TRUE? (Choose every correct answer.)
In 1900, only 4% of 10-year-olds had four living grandparents. In 2000, 40% of 10-year-olds had four living grandparents. The current trend in delaying childbearing is likely to offset the increasing longevity of grandparents somewhat.
Which of the following are typical outcomes when adult children move back in with parents?
Parents and children both complain about loss of privacy. There are logistical challenges surrounding noise, meal planning, etc. Children appreciate their parents' support.
Who of the following are the MOST likely to experience a decline in marital satisfaction?
Parents who experience the empty nest syndrome after living vicariously through their children
Which of the following are criticisms about Levinson's Seasons of a Man's Life?
Respondents may have distorted memories or forget parts of their past. Levinson's work included no statistical analysis. The original Levinson data included no females.
According to Erikson, develops when middle-aged adults sense they have not done anything for the next generation.
Stagnation
What was the name of Daniel Levinson's report on his extensive interviews with middle-aged men?
The Seasons of a Man's Life
Which statements are true about the roles of grandparents in their grandchildren's lives? (Choose every correct answer.)
They often play a particularly important role after family crises. Caring for children helps parents remain in the workforce.
True or false. In their Baltimore Study, Costa and McCrae found relative stability in the big five factors of personality across adulthood; however, recent studies have found greater variability over the course of the life span.
True
Which of the following are some of the main reasons middle-aged and older women gave for initiating a divorce?
Verbal, physical, or emotional abuse Alcohol or drug abuse Cheating
Romantic love tends to be stronger in early adulthood, while ______ love tends to be stronger in middle adulthood.
companionate
Compared to younger adults, most individuals in midlife who are married voice ______ with their marriages.
considerable satisfaction
According to Erikson, which of the following are ways in which middle-aged adults can develop generativity?
cultural generativity work generativity biological generativity
Friendships that begin in childhood and remain into adulthood are often _________ than those that begin in middle adulthood.
deeper
When parents experience a sharp drop in marital satisfaction after adult children leave the home, this is known as syndrome.
empty nest
Seasons of a Man's Life by Daniel Levinson was based upon the results of ______.
extensive interviews with 40 middle-aged men
According to Erikson, occurs in middle adulthood and encompasses adults' desire to leave legacies of themselves.
generativity
Parenting, teaching, and involvement in the community are examples of how middle-aged adults can develop , according to Erikson.
generativity
When adults work to leave a legacy of themselves to the next generation, they are working toward ______.
generativity
Levinson's The Seasons of a Man's Life supported the notion that men ______.
go through four major conflicts that comprise a midlife crisis
Marital satisfaction typically ______ after adult children leave home.
increases
In middle adulthood, affectionate or companionate love increases. This form of love includes which of the following qualities?
loyalty mutual emotional interest security
Compared to grandfathers, grandmothers have ______ contact with grandchildren.
more
Which of the following are part of the Big Five factors of personality? Select all that apply:
openness agreeableness extraversion
Olivia is a 19-year-old college student who hopes to be a physician's assistant in a large medical facility. She plans to be married and have two children by the time she turns 30. Levinson would call this ______.
the dream
According to Erikson, what causes people to feel stagnation in life?
when they believe they have done nothing for the next generation
The view that adults experience a midlife crisis was espoused by
Daniel Levinson.
