Question 1

Of the following individuals,who would be least likely to have made retirement preparations?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth,who dreads the whole notion of being a retired person.

Question 2

In particular,a(n)important contributor to middle-aged adult stress management is

Accepted Answer

sleep

Question 3

According to the classification system of voluntary and involuntary career changers,a voluntary career changer is in transition for ________ reasons.

Accepted Answer

internal

Question 4

Workers who lack energy and feel emotionally drained and pessimistic about the possibility of changing their work situations are likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

work burnout.

Question 5

When an individual's skills have become obsolete,her job has been eliminated,or she has been laid off,this is referred to as

Accepted Answer

involuntary career change.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about Baby Boomers is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

They expect to take on a full-time caretaking role of their grandchildren.

Question 7

During career transitions,involuntary and voluntary career changers are likely to have all of the following experiences in common EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

sense of control over the situation.

Question 8

The best predictor of work-related burnout is

Accepted Answer

feeling unappreciated.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a typical way in which job loss affects marital relationships?

Accepted Answer

The level of problem-solving communication increases.

Question 10

Middle-aged adults are in the seventh stage of Erikson's theory,the generativity versus stagnation stage.

Accepted Answer

Middle-aged adults are in the seventh stage of Erikson's theory, which is generativity versus stagnation. In this stage, individuals are concerned with making a contribution to society and the future generations, as well as finding meaning and purpose in their lives.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is NOT included in the stem cell research policy of Canada?

Accepted Answer

prioritization of stem cell donations from individual egg and sperm donations

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a typical way that middle-aged adults approach retirement?

Accepted Answer

ignoring the impending event

Question 13

Based on the classification system of voluntary and involuntary career changers,which of the following is NOT a reason for a voluntary career change?

Accepted Answer

job skills have become obsolete

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT thought to be part of the Baby Boomer history?

Accepted Answer

greatest interpersonal and social experiences

Question 15

An essential step in the stage of generativity requires the individual to reflect and conduct a personal evaluation to unearth her difficulties so she can begin to make a positive contribution to society.

Accepted Answer

Generativity, as described by Erik Erikson, primarily involves creating or nurturing things that will outlast the individual, focusing on guiding the next generation or contributing to society, rather than personal reflection to unearth difficulties.

Question 16

Stem cell research has generated a lot of interest.Early research suggests that stem cells may help in all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

potential cure for cardiovascular disease.

Question 17

According to the Stem Cell Oversight Committee on stem cell research,research undertaken must have all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

creation of embryos specifically for research.

Question 18

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the retirement of the Canadian Baby Boomer cohort?

Accepted Answer

The expected 20 years of retirement for Baby Boomers is far longer than the retirement period of earlier generations.

Question 19

Generativity is the personal belief that one is making a valuable contribution to society.

Accepted Answer

Generativity is a concept introduced by Erik Erikson and refers to a sense of concern and care for future generations, and the belief that one is making a meaningful contribution to society.

Question 20

The percentage of adult children living with their middle-aged parents is

Accepted Answer

increasing.

Quiz 16: Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood