Question 1

Which of the following is most consistent with ideas about development at mid-life?

Accepted Answer

The developmental tasks of mid-life are likely to cause a crisis when an individual's ability to cope is overwhelmed.

Question 2

The pattern of adult children leaving the parental home but returning again to live with parents is a social phenomenon known as

Accepted Answer

the revolving door.

Question 3

Which of the following is most illustrative of the "skilled diplomacy" used by many middle-aged couples to maintain the stability of their relationship?

Accepted Answer

If a problem occurs in the Mutta marriage,Mrs.Mutta first confronts Mr.Mutta with the issue and then she works to bring peace to their relationship.

Question 4

Research into the characteristics of the generativity stage of adult development has produced inconsistent results.However,one common agreed upon point among researchers regarding this stage is that

Accepted Answer

generativity is related to mental health among middle-aged adults.

Question 5

In Canada,approximately 50% of adult children between the ages of 20 and 34 live at home with their parents.Which statement is most accurate regarding the reasons for these living arrangements?

Accepted Answer

Financial difficulties,unemployment,extended post-secondary schooling,and delayed marriage are several of the most relevant contributing factors.

Question 6

Which of the following applies to middle adulthood marriages?

Accepted Answer

less conflicted than those of young adults

Question 7

Psychiatrist George Vaillant proposed several amendments to Erikson's life stage theory.Vaillant suggested the inclusion of a new stage called "career consolidation." In this new stage,what does the term "career" mean?

Accepted Answer

It has a broad definition of choices as long as a social network is created that helps an individual to meet their psychosocial needs.

Question 8

According to research,what happens to marital satisfaction and stability at mid-life?

Accepted Answer

It increases as conflicts over child-rearing and other matters decline.

Question 9

Recent Canadian research regarding the empty nest stage indicates that

Accepted Answer

the empty-nest period has increased in length for women in the 21st century.

Question 10

Which of the following is the best example of a sandwich generation?

Accepted Answer

In addition to working full-time,Mr.and Mrs.Ross take care of a grandchild while the child's parent works,and they also provide a home for Mrs.Ross's mother who has arthritis and diabetes.

Question 11

According to Erikson,what is required for the expression of generativity?

Accepted Answer

caring for others

Question 12

George feels that he is making a valuable contribution to society by bringing up his children to the best of his ability as well as by volunteering as a Big Brother to kids in his community.George feels he has acquired

Accepted Answer

generativity.

Question 13

Which of the following best summarizes the conclusions of research that has attempted to confirm the existence of a mid-life crisis?

Accepted Answer

There is little evidence that the stresses and tasks of mid-life are more overwhelming than those of any other age.

Question 14

When all of the children leave the home and just the parent(s)remain,it is called

Accepted Answer

an empty nest.

Question 15

What does the term "sandwich generation" refer to?

Accepted Answer

middle-aged adults who provide assistance to both their children and their aging parents

Question 16

Psychiatrist George Vaillant proposed an amendment to Erikson's life stage theory to include a new stage or psychosocial task called "career consolidation." At what stage in the lifespan does career consolidation belong?

Accepted Answer

in middle adulthood between the psychosocial goals of intimacy and generativity

Question 17

Which of the following is consistent with the expression of generativity,as described by Erikson?

Accepted Answer

serving as a mentor to a younger co-worker

Question 18

Midway between completing school and death there was a change in a person's time perspective that shifted from ____________ to ______________.

Accepted Answer

time since birth;time left till death

Question 19

How did Erikson characterize the developmental task of middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

generativity versus stagnation

Question 20

Which of the following is LEAST likely to prompt mid-life crisis?

Accepted Answer

purchasing a new home

Quiz 16: Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood