Question 1

Which adult worker is most likely to suffer from burnout?

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Social workers are more likely to suffer from burnout due to the emotionally demanding nature of their work, dealing with difficult situations and high stress levels. Crane operators, insurance salesmen, and corporate executives may face their own unique challenges and stresses, but they are not typically associated with the high burnout rates found in social work.

Question 2

Less well-educated people with lower lifetime earnings are the _____________ retirement planning programs.

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Less well-educated people with lower lifetime earnings are often less likely to attend retirement planning programs due to factors such as lack of awareness, perceived irrelevance, or financial constraints.

Question 3

The average age of retirement has decreased in the United States because of

Accepted Answer

Government-sponsored retirement benefits, such as Social Security, have made it financially feasible for many individuals to retire earlier than they might have otherwise.

Question 4

Brandon's sister Ashley is working full-time and caring for their disabled mother.Brandon is worried about Ashley and wants to help her,even though he lives several hundred miles away.What are some things Brandon can do to alleviate Ashley's stress?

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Question 5

Name the "big five" personality traits,and give characteristics of individuals who are high or low in each trait.

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Question 6

Nancy began planning for her retirement at age 46.She decided that she would leave her job soon after she turned 62.Nancy's early preparation is important because retirement leads to a loss of

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Retirement leads to a loss of income and status, making it important for individuals to plan and save for their retirement years. While retirement may also result in a loss of benefits and cognitive stimulation, these factors are secondary to the loss of income and status that many individuals experience. Retirement may also impact an individual's level of intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction, but this is not as significant as the financial and social implications of retirement.

Question 7

Joanne has been teaching middle-school for 22 years.As the new school year approaches,she feels mentally exhausted and unsure if she is making any impact in her students' lives.Joanne is experiencing

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Joanne's feeling of mental exhaustion and uncertainty about the impact she is making in her students' lives are typical symptoms of burnout. This is a common experience among teachers who work for an extended time in the same environment.

Question 8

Which of these employees is most likely to encounter a glass ceiling?

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African-American women are statistically the most likely to encounter a glass ceiling in the workplace due to both their race and gender.

Question 9

Discuss the role of marriage as it relates to psychological well-being in midlife.

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Question 10

Research suggests that training and on-the-job career counseling are

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Research suggests that middle-aged employees have less access to training and on-the-job career counseling compared to younger employees and older employees who have already established their careers.

Question 11

Annette was successful throughout her career as an insurance underwriter.She received excellent job reviews and won two awards for service to the company.However,her third application for a promotion to supervisor was just rejected.Annette seems to have encountered a

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Annette seems to have encountered a glass ceiling, which is a barrier to further advancement in a company or profession that is often based on gender or race. Despite her previous successes, Annette was unable to break through this barrier and secure a promotion to supervisor.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about job training for older workers?

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Research has shown that older workers are more likely to depend on co-worker support and encouragement for vocational development than younger workers. They may also have less access to training programs and be less likely to receive supervisor support for training. Self-efficacy, on the other hand, has been found to be a strong predictor of efforts to improve career-relevant skills, so option D is incorrect. Option A is also incorrect, as research suggests that younger workers have greater access to vocational training.

Question 13

What are possible selves,and why are they important in middle adulthood?

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Question 14

According to Levinson,what four developmental tasks must middle-aged adults confront in order to rebuild their life structure?

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Question 15

Ginger,a female middle manager,and Geoffrey,a male middle manager,are both promoted to comparable positions.Which of the following can you predict?

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Research suggests that women often have to demonstrate higher performance to receive the same promotions as men, indicating that Ginger may have earned higher performance ratings to achieve the same level of promotion as Geoffrey.

Question 16

Large companies spend less money on formal training programs for their ________ employees.

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Question 17

What is the psychological conflict of midlife,according to Erikson? Describe outcomes associated with each.

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Quiz 16: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood