Question 1

In the context of work in middle adulthood, which age range includes women who were the most likely to accept jobs low in pay, as long as they liked the work?

Accepted Answer

Women in the age range of 50-62 are more likely to accept jobs low in pay as long as they like the work, often because they are at a stage in their life where personal satisfaction and fulfillment from their job can take precedence over financial considerations. This can be due to a variety of factors, including financial stability achieved through savings or a partner's income, a desire for meaningful engagement during the approach to retirement, or a shift in priorities towards personal fulfillment over career advancement.

Question 2

In the context of scales used to assess development of personality in women from young adulthood through late adulthood, which of the following themes assesses the sense of authority over others?

Accepted Answer

Confident power is the theme that assesses the sense of authority over others, reflecting a woman's confidence in her ability to influence or lead others.

Question 3

According to a study of more than 2,000 university employees conducted by, job satisfaction increased steadily throughout ______.

Accepted Answer

The study found that job satisfaction increased steadily throughout middle adulthood. This period is often associated with greater stability in career paths and increased feelings of competence and accomplishment in one's work.

Question 4

Paulo is 45 years old and is often nervous and moody. His friends avoid him due to his behavior. Based on the five-factor model of personality, Paulo is likely to score high in _____.

Accepted Answer

Paulo's description of being often nervous and moody suggests a higher score in neuroticism, which is characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, irritability, and sadness.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of involuntary unemployment?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary unemployment can lead to significant stress, anxiety, and depression, affecting individuals' physical and psychological well-being. It does not affect everyone in the same way, and its impact can vary based on age, social support, and other factors, making options A, B, and C incorrect.

Question 6

Stella, a 50-year-old secretary, is careless with how she prepares her reports for work and is often late for meetings. She would most likely score low on which scale of the five-factor model of personality?

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness in the five-factor model of personality refers to how organized, thorough, and responsible an individual is. Stella's carelessness with her reports and habitual lateness indicate a lack of these qualities, suggesting a low score in conscientiousness.

Question 7

According to the Conference Board survey, what percentage of American workers are satisfied with their jobs?

Accepted Answer

According to the Conference Board survey, 45% of American workers are satisfied with their jobs.

Question 8

Maureen is a 45-year-old woman who radiates warmth and kindness. She gets along well with everyone in the family and also has a lot of friends who trust her completely. According to the "big five" model of personality factors, Maureen displays _____.

Accepted Answer

Maureen's warmth, kindness, and ability to get along well with others indicate a high level of agreeableness, which is one of the "big five" personality factors. This trait is characterized by attributes such as being friendly, compassionate, and cooperative.

Question 9

Hannah is extremely sensitive in nature and is prone to moodiness. She also gets very nervous on occasions. According to the "big five" model of personality factors, Hannah displays _____.

Accepted Answer

Neuroticism is one of the five major dimensions of personality in the "big five" model, characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, irritability, and sadness. Hannah's described traits align with the characteristics of neuroticism.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of a career change in middle adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Career changes in middle adulthood often involve shifts into areas that are related to one's previous work, leveraging the skills and experiences accumulated over years. This is because individuals in middle adulthood are likely to seek roles that align with their existing expertise, while also offering new challenges or better work-life balance.

Question 11

In the context of scales used to assess development of personality in women from young adulthood through late adulthood, which of the following themes assesses the feeling that "I am my own person"?

Accepted Answer

Identity certainty assesses the feeling of being one's own person, reflecting a sense of self-assurance and clarity about one's identity.

Question 12

Linghao, a 50-year-old artist, is imaginative and creative in his use of paints in his art class. He is likely to score high in which factor of the five-factor personality model?

Accepted Answer

Linghao's imaginative and creative use of paints suggests a high level of openness to experience, which is one of the five major dimensions of personality in the five-factor model. This dimension reflects a person's willingness to try new things, their imagination, and their appreciation for art and beauty.

Question 13

Most middle-aged workers ______.

Accepted Answer

Middle-aged workers often have more job satisfaction than during their younger years due to increased experience, expertise, and possibly more meaningful or higher-level positions that contribute to a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment.

Question 14

In the context of scales used to assess development of personality in women from young adulthood through late adulthood, which of the following themes assesses the feelings of incompetence and loneliness?

Accepted Answer

Personal distress is the theme that assesses feelings of incompetence and loneliness, as it directly relates to an individual's emotional state and perceptions of self-efficacy and social connections.

Question 15

In the context of scales used to assess development of personality in women from young adulthood through late adulthood, which of the following themes assesses the sense of being needed?

Accepted Answer

Generativity, often associated with middle adulthood, involves the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, which inherently includes a sense of being needed by others.

Question 16

Kimberly is keenly observant of things around her and uses her information to craft imaginative stories. Her writings showcase her creativity with language. According to the "big five" model of personality factors, Kimberly displays _____.

Accepted Answer

Kimberly's keen observation and imaginative storytelling indicate a high level of creativity and openness to new experiences, which aligns with the "openness to experience" trait in the big five model of personality.

Question 17

The growing job satisfaction throughout middle age can be linked to factors such as increased ______.

Accepted Answer

Increased expertise and income are key factors that contribute to growing job satisfaction throughout middle age. As individuals advance in their careers, they often gain more specialized knowledge and skills (expertise), and typically, their income increases as well, both of which can lead to higher job satisfaction.

Question 18

Nikita is neat, organized, and thorough with her work at the office. Based on the five-factor model of personality, she is likely to score high in _____.

Accepted Answer

Nikita's traits of being neat, organized, and thorough are characteristics associated with conscientiousness in the five-factor model of personality, which also includes agreeableness, neuroticism, extraversion, and openness to experience.

Question 19

In the context of scales used to assess development of personality in women from young adulthood through late adulthood, which of the following themes assesses preoccupation with death?

Accepted Answer

Concern with aging encompasses various aspects of getting older, including worries about physical health, appearance, and mortality. Preoccupation with death is a specific aspect of concern with aging, reflecting anxieties or thoughts about one's own mortality as one progresses through late adulthood.

Question 20

Tyson, a 45-year-old man, is known among his colleagues for his timely and accurate work. His bosses trust him for his thoroughness and reliability. According to the "big five" model of personality factors, Tyson displays _____.

Accepted Answer

Tyson's behavior of being timely, accurate, thorough, and reliable is indicative of conscientiousness, which is one of the "big five" personality traits. This trait is characterized by diligence, carefulness, and a disciplined approach to tasks.

Quiz 16: Middle Adulthood: Social Emotional Development