Question 1

A midlife man in India reaches the stage of "forest dweller" when his first grandson is born.As a "forest dweller," a person is supposed to ____.

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As a "forest dweller," a person is expected to search for higher spiritual life, which includes renunciation of sexuality. This stage of life is known as "vanaprastha" and involves a detachment from material possessions and a focus on spiritual growth, often through meditation and study. While some may choose to live alone in the wilderness during this time, it is not a requirement. Devotion to grandchildren is not specifically mentioned as a requirement or expectation for forest dwellers. Giving all belongings to the poor may be one aspect of renunciation, but it is not the only expectation.

Question 2

Describe the cultural beliefs regarding sexuality for Indians during mid-life.

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Question 3

In a study of over 1,000 divorced adults,44% of women indicated that they were having financial problems after they were divorced.What percentage of men indicated that they were having financial difficulties?

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Question 4

If Arjan,age 29,and Vijay,age 53,were to lose their jobs,who would be more likely to remain unemployed longer? Explain.

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Question 5

According to the Sex in America study,which examined sexuality in 18- to 59-year-olds,what was discovered regarding Americans in their forties and fifties?

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The Sex in America study found that Americans in their forties and fifties were sexually active, but had intercourse less frequently than emerging adults.

Question 6

Community involvement in middle adulthood is related to the Erikson's concept of ____.

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Erikson's concept of generativity refers to the desire to give back to future generations through activities such as volunteering, mentoring, and community involvement during middle adulthood. Despair, stagnation, and mistrust are concepts related to different stages of Erikson's psychosocial development theory.

Question 7

What are two critiques of Levinson's research on mid-life crisis?

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Question 8

According to Brim (1999),what percentage of women in their fifties who had a partner responded on a national survey that they were sexually active within the past six months?

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According to Brim (1999), 88% of women in their fifties who had a partner responded on a national survey that they were sexually active within the past six months.

Question 9

Discuss two ways that a person could achieve a sense of generativity.

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Question 10

In one study of over 12,000 men aged 35 to 57,vacation time was assessed over a five-year period,then medical records were tracked for the next nine years.What did this research find?

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The study found that men who took annual vacations were 33% less likely to die from coronary heart disease.

Question 11

In the United States,Canada,and Turkey,what percentage of 50- to 54-year-olds work 40 or more hours per week?

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Question 12

What percentage of men and women who divorced in their forties,fifties,or sixties believed that they had made the right decision by getting a divorce from their spouse?

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75% of men and women who divorced in their forties, fifties, or sixties believed that they had made the right decision by getting a divorce from their spouse.

Question 13

How does marital satisfaction in mid-life compare to marital satisfaction in earlier parts of adulthood in Western countries?

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Question 14

In what developmental time period would you be most likely to hear someone say,"For the first time in my life,I'm okay with the way I look"? Use research to support your answer.

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Question 15

For Americans aged 30 to 59 year of age,what percentage are involved in civic engagement?

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Question 16

What percentage of men report having difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection by age 60?

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According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, approximately 50% of men report experiencing some degree of erectile dysfunction by the age of 60. This percentage increases with age, with up to 70% of men over 70 experiencing ED.

Question 17

What is the success rate for men who use medication for difficulties achieving or maintaining an erection?

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Medications such as Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis have been shown to be effective in helping men achieve and maintain erections. Studies have reported success rates ranging from 60 to 80%.

Question 18

Which of the following is the most common form of leisure for individuals who are in middle adulthood?

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Watching television is the most common form of leisure for individuals in middle adulthood, according to research. While some people in this age group may also enjoy sports or games, the majority tend to spend their free time watching TV. Video games and crossword puzzles are less common among this age group as a leisure activity.

Question 19

Your mother and father just divorced.You talk to your mother frequently and she has indicated to you that she is worried that she will live the rest of her life alone-after all,she'll be 50 soon.Are her concerns well founded?

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The correct choice is A because statistics show that a smaller percentage of women who get divorced after age 40 remarry, with only 33% finding a new spouse. This indicates that her concerns have some basis in reality, though it's not as dire as the lowest option suggests.

Question 20

Your uncle is 54 years old and is overweight,smokes,and does not exercise.He is likely to have what type of difficulty with regard to sexual behavior?

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Erectile dysfunction is a common complication of being overweight, smoking, and lack of exercise, as these behaviors can lead to cardiovascular disease, which in turn can lead to difficulty in maintaining an erection. This does not necessarily mean that he would have a lack of interest or difficulty finding an interested partner.

Quiz 11: Middle Adulthood