Question 1

Aaron is a middle-aged physician.He gives back to the community by acting as a mentor to teenagers interested in entering the medical profession.Erikson would say that Aaron is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson,mentoring is a kind of generativity.

Question 2

According to Erikson,the psychosocial crisis of intimacy versus isolation occurs:

Accepted Answer

Erikson said that the primary challenge of young adulthood is forming intimate relationships,or being left with the sense that we are alone in the world.

Question 3

According to your textbook,some scholars argue that ________ is the most commonly experienced form of prejudice.

Accepted Answer

Some scholars argue that ageism, or prejudice and discrimination against older adults, is the most commonly experienced form of prejudice. This is due to the fact that almost everyone experiences some level of ageism as they grow older, and it can manifest in many ways, including everything from jokes and teasing to more serious forms of discrimination in employment, healthcare, and other areas of life. While racism, homophobia, and sexism are also common forms of prejudice, they may not be experienced by as many people as ageism.

Question 4

Janet just turned 50,and she feels as if she is not making any real contributions through the career she has chosen.She is starting to believe that her life is meaningless and that it has had no purpose up until now.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Janet will:

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson,generativity versus stagnation is the central challenge of middle age.

Question 5

Which of the following is the very first of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' stages?

Accepted Answer

Denial is the very first stage in Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' five stages of grief model.

Question 6

If Mike is struggling to achieve generativity rather than stagnation,Mike is probably:

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson,generativity versus stagnation is the central challenge of middle age.

Question 7

Years old,and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far; and consequently he is reluctant at this point to undertake a serious,committed relationship with another person.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Eugene will:

Accepted Answer

Erikson said that the primary challenge of young adulthood is forming intimate relationships,or being left with the sense that we are alone in the world.

Question 8

Erikson saw the major challenge of young adulthood as that of:

Accepted Answer

Erikson believed that the primary challenge of young adulthood, typically starting around age 20 and lasting through the 30s, is developing close, intimate relationships with others while avoiding isolation. This stage is called intimacy versus isolation. The other options listed are challenges associated with other stages of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.

Question 9

The cessation of menstruation and ovulation is called:

Accepted Answer

Menopause is the cessation of menstruation and ovulation. Menarche is the onset of menstruation, perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause, and andropause is a term used to describe the decline of testosterone levels in aging men.

Question 10

Mary is an adolescent who currently has a small pimple on her cheek that is causing her to be overly self-conscious.She is convinced that everyone she meets stares at and talks about her pimple.Mary's behavior exhibits:

Accepted Answer

Imaginary audience refers to the feeling that everyone is watching you closely; it makes teenagers feel extremely self-conscious.

Question 11

Emily is 27 years old and she has difficulty forming meaningful relationships with others.According to Erikson,she is most likely in the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

Erikson said that the primary challenge of young adulthood is forming intimate relationships,or being left with the sense that we are alone in the world.

Question 12

The theory in which aging is attributed to our bodies' organs and cell tissues simply wearing out with repeated use and abuse is called_________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The theory of aging which attributes aging to our bodies' organs and cell tissues simply wearing out with repeated use and abuse is called as the wear-and-tear theory.

Question 13

The average age of menopause is:

Accepted Answer

The average age of menopause is around 50 years old. However, it is important to note that menopause can occur anywhere from the late 30s to mid-50s.

Question 14

Erik Erikson saw the major challenge of middle adulthood as that of:

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson, the major challenge of middle adulthood is generativity versus stagnation, which is a concern for giving back and contributing to the next generation. This is different from the challenges of earlier stages such as identity versus role confusion in adolescence and intimacy versus isolation in early adulthood. Integrity versus despair is the challenge of late adulthood.

Question 15

The _______ theory of aging suggests that unstable oxygen molecules cause damage to the structure of cells,increasing with age.

Accepted Answer

The free radical theory of aging suggests that unstable oxygen molecules, or free radicals, cause damage to the structure of cells, which increases with age. This can lead to a variety of age-related health problems.

Question 16

Which of the following theories sees aging as a process whereby cells are assumed to have a limitation on the number of times they can replicate?

Accepted Answer

The cellular clock theory sees aging as a process whereby cells are assumed to have a limitation on the number of times they can replicate. This is due to the shortening of telomeres, which are sequences of DNA on the ends of chromosomes that protect them from damage. As cells divide, telomeres become shorter until eventually, the cell can no longer divide, resulting in aging.

Question 17

The gradual decline in testosterone production in males is called:

Accepted Answer

The gradual decline in testosterone production in males is called andropause. While often referred to as "male menopause," it is not technically equivalent to menopause in females.

Question 18

Which of the following abilities decline during adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Processing speed tends to decline with age, while other abilities like wisdom and verbal ability often remain stable or can even improve.

Question 19

The correct sequence of the five stages of death and dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is:

Accepted Answer

Denial,anger,bargaining,depression,and acceptance are the correct sequences of the five stages of death and dying.

Question 20

Yolanda is 24; Zachary is 44; Andrew is 73.Assume that each successfully completes the identity crisis associated with his or her current Eriksonian stage.Which of the following alternatives matches each individual with the correct developmental outcome?

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson,intimacy vs.isolation defines young adulthood; generativity vs.stagnation defines middle adulthood; and wisdom reflects successful aging.

Quiz 9: Lifespan Development

Aaron is a middle-aged physician.He gives back to the community by acting as a mentor to teenagers interested in entering the medical profession.Erikson would say that Aaron is experiencing:

According to Erikson,the psychosocial crisis of intimacy versus isolation occurs:

According to your textbook,some scholars argue that ________ is the most commonly experienced form of prejudice.

Janet just turned 50,and she feels as if she is not making any real contributions through the career she has chosen.She is starting to believe that her life is meaningless and that it has had no purpose up until now.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Janet will:

Which of the following is the very first of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' stages?

If Mike is struggling to achieve generativity rather than stagnation,Mike is probably:

Years old,and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far; and consequently he is reluctant at this point to undertake a serious,committed relationship with another person.Based on Erikson's theory,it is likely that Eugene will:

Erikson saw the major challenge of young adulthood as that of:

The cessation of menstruation and ovulation is called:

Mary is an adolescent who currently has a small pimple on her cheek that is causing her to be overly self-conscious.She is convinced that everyone she meets stares at and talks about her pimple.Mary's behavior exhibits:

Emily is 27 years old and she has difficulty forming meaningful relationships with others.According to Erikson,she is most likely in the ________ stage.

The theory in which aging is attributed to our bodies' organs and cell tissues simply wearing out with repeated use and abuse is called_________ theory.

The average age of menopause is:

Erik Erikson saw the major challenge of middle adulthood as that of:

The _______ theory of aging suggests that unstable oxygen molecules cause damage to the structure of cells,increasing with age.

Which of the following theories sees aging as a process whereby cells are assumed to have a limitation on the number of times they can replicate?

The gradual decline in testosterone production in males is called:

Which of the following abilities decline during adulthood?

The correct sequence of the five stages of death and dying postulated by Kübler-Ross is:

Yolanda is 24; Zachary is 44; Andrew is 73.Assume that each successfully completes the identity crisis associated with his or her current Eriksonian stage.Which of the following alternatives matches each individual with the correct developmental outcome?