Question 1

Guillermo has taught his apprentices all the specialized techniques he has developed over the years as a carpenter. It makes him feel proud and useful to pass along what he has learned. According to Erikson, he has achieved _____ generativity.

Accepted Answer

Guillermo has achieved work generativity by passing on his specialized carpentry techniques to his apprentices, which aligns with Erikson's concept of contributing to the next generation through one's professional skills and knowledge.

Question 2

In a recent study by Cox and others, _____ was strongly linked to middle-aged adults' positive social engagement in contexts such as family life and community activities.

Accepted Answer

Generativity, as described by Erik Erikson, involves the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation and is strongly linked to positive social engagement in middle-aged adults.

Question 3

Joshua, now in midlife, has been a Boy Scout leader since his children were small. He is taking great pride in watching his son take a leadership position in the scouts. His son is fulfilling Joshua's needs for:

Accepted Answer

Generativity refers to the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, which Joshua experiences as he takes pride in his son's leadership role.

Question 4

Madison is a 19-year-old college freshman. She chose a college close to home because her dream is to have a quiet life in the town she grew up in. According to Levinson, Madison is right on time in her:

Accepted Answer

According to Levinson, the formation of a dream typically occurs in early adulthood, around the age Madison is, as individuals begin to envision their future life and goals.

Question 5

As he looks back over his life, Chris realizes that his work was not as important to him as he believed, and that he lost too much valuable time with his children. If he could do it over again, he would work less and spend more time with his children. According to Erikson, Chris is experiencing some degree of:

Accepted Answer

Chris is experiencing stagnation, as he reflects on missed opportunities for personal growth and meaningful connections, particularly with his children, which is a key aspect of Erikson's stage of generativity vs. stagnation.

Question 6

In a longitudinal study of Smith College women, the desire for _____ increased as the participants aged from their thirties to their fifties.

Accepted Answer

Generativity refers to the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, which often becomes more prominent as individuals age, particularly from their thirties to their fifties.

Question 7

According to Levinson, the transition from dependence to independence is marked by the:

Accepted Answer

Levinson's theory of adult development suggests that the transition from dependence to independence is marked by the formation of a dream, which serves as a guiding vision for one's future.

Question 8

Kevin's dream is to work with children as a physical therapist. He is committed to complete the years of higher education needed to achieve his dream, and stay active in volunteer work. According to Levinson, by planning the next few years of his life he is:

Accepted Answer

According to Levinson, developing a stable life structure involves planning and organizing one's life around goals and commitments, which is what Kevin is doing by committing to education and volunteer work to achieve his dream.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Levinson, which of the following...

Question 10

_____ develops when individuals sense that they have done nothing for the next generation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ develops when individuals sense that they...

Question 11

Erikson proposed that middle-aged adults face a significant issue that he termed:

Accepted Answer

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development states that middle-aged adults face the challenge of generativity versus stagnation, where they focus on contributing to society and helping to guide future generations.

Question 12

Victoria is so proud that her daughter wants to be a nurse, just like her mother. Victoria feels like her legacy will continue on in her daughter's work. Erik Erikson would describe this as meeting Victoria's need for generativity to achieve a sense of:

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggests that generativity involves creating or nurturing things that will outlast an individual, often leading to a sense of immortality through legacy.

Question 13

Saeko is committed to the improvement of society as a whole through her connection with her children and grandchildren. She believes that by nurturing them to become productive and active citizens, she is making the world a better place. According to Erikson, she is:

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson, generativity involves the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, which aligns with Saeko's commitment to nurturing her children and grandchildren.

Question 14

Kevin's dream is to work with children as a physical therapist. By finding a summer internship at a camp for children with physical disabilities, Kevin is testing his dream in the real world. According to Levinson, he is:

Accepted Answer

Kevin is exploring the possibilities for adult living by gaining real-world experience in a field related to his career aspirations.

Question 15

Levinson sees the twenties as a(n) _____ phase of adult development.

Accepted Answer

Levinson describes the twenties as a "novice" phase, where individuals are exploring and establishing their adult lives.

Question 16

Alexander is a 19-year-old college freshman. He has a dream of becoming a sports journalist and living a fast-paced professional life in a large city. According to Levinson, Alexander is right on time in his:

Accepted Answer

According to Levinson, the transition from dependence to independence typically occurs during late adolescence and early adulthood, which aligns with Alexander's age and life stage.

Question 17

Jacqueline nurtures and guides her children. As a homeschool mother, she is in tune with both their education and social development. According to Erikson, she has achieved _____ generativity.

Accepted Answer

Parental generativity refers to nurturing and guiding the next generation, which Jacqueline is doing by homeschooling and being involved in her children's development.

Question 18

In terms of Erikson's generativity versus stagnation stage, the achievement of generativity is linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Generativity is associated with positive social engagement, involvement in community activities, and better health in late adulthood, but it is not directly linked to decreased stress.

Question 19

Abdiel has had three children, and he adores each one. He has found a way to connect with the interests of each of his children, spending time with them and sharing hobbies. According to Erikson, he has achieved:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abdiel has had three children, and he...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Developing a stable life structure is a major task that needs to be mastered in early adulthood according to Levinson.

Quiz 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Guillermo has taught his apprentices all the specialized techniques he has developed over the years as a carpenter. It makes him feel proud and useful to pass along what he has learned. According to Erikson, he has achieved _____ generativity.

In a recent study by Cox and others, _____ was strongly linked to middle-aged adults' positive social engagement in contexts such as family life and community activities.

Joshua, now in midlife, has been a Boy Scout leader since his children were small. He is taking great pride in watching his son take a leadership position in the scouts. His son is fulfilling Joshua's needs for:

Madison is a 19-year-old college freshman. She chose a college close to home because her dream is to have a quiet life in the town she grew up in. According to Levinson, Madison is right on time in her:

In a longitudinal study of Smith College women, the desire for _____ increased as the participants aged from their thirties to their fifties.

According to Levinson, the transition from dependence to independence is marked by the:

Kevin's dream is to work with children as a physical therapist. He is committed to complete the years of higher education needed to achieve his dream, and stay active in volunteer work. According to Levinson, by planning the next few years of his life he is:

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

_____ develops when individuals sense that they have done nothing for the next generation.

Erikson proposed that middle-aged adults face a significant issue that he termed:

Victoria is so proud that her daughter wants to be a nurse, just like her mother. Victoria feels like her legacy will continue on in her daughter's work. Erik Erikson would describe this as meeting Victoria's need for generativity to achieve a sense of:

Saeko is committed to the improvement of society as a whole through her connection with her children and grandchildren. She believes that by nurturing them to become productive and active citizens, she is making the world a better place. According to Erikson, she is:

Kevin's dream is to work with children as a physical therapist. By finding a summer internship at a camp for children with physical disabilities, Kevin is testing his dream in the real world. According to Levinson, he is:

Levinson sees the twenties as a(n) _____ phase of adult development.

Alexander is a 19-year-old college freshman. He has a dream of becoming a sports journalist and living a fast-paced professional life in a large city. According to Levinson, Alexander is right on time in his:

Jacqueline nurtures and guides her children. As a homeschool mother, she is in tune with both their education and social development. According to Erikson, she has achieved _____ generativity.

In terms of Erikson's generativity versus stagnation stage, the achievement of generativity is linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Abdiel has had three children, and he adores each one. He has found a way to connect with the interests of each of his children, spending time with them and sharing hobbies. According to Erikson, he has achieved:

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