Chapter 16 quiz

In Erik Erikson's theory, adults strive for generativity to achieve a sense of _______. Select one: a. immortality b. recognition c. achievement d. satisfaction

a

Trevor and Michelle's last child has just left home to attend college. According to a research conducted by Gorchoff, John, and Helson in 2008, this will most likely be a time when: Select one: a. they will have increased marital satisfaction. b. Trevor and Michelle will grow more emotionally distant. c. Michelle will feel depressed, but Trevor will not. d. they will spend less time together as they both pursue outside interests.

a

Vaillant's research showed that at age 50, the best predictors of who would be dead at 75 to 80 years of age were: Select one: a. chronic depression and cardiovascular disease. b. diabetes and depression. c. alcohol abuse and smoking. d. smoking and obesity.

c

A common complaint voiced by both adult children and their parents when adult children return home is a(n): Select one: a. lack of social interaction b. lack of career development. c. increased strain on finances. d. loss of privacy.

d

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: Select one: 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 and trust by the community as they age.

d