Question 1

Currently, the concept of traditional marriages in conflict with women considering careers is considered:

Accepted Answer

The concept of traditional marriages conflicting with women pursuing careers is often seen as outdated due to evolving societal norms and increased acceptance of women in the workforce.

Question 2

__________ is Erikson's term for boredom, self-absorption, and the inability to contribute to society.

Accepted Answer

Erikson's term "stagnation" refers to a state of boredom, self-absorption, and the inability to contribute to society, typically occurring during the middle adulthood stage when individuals fail to achieve generativity.

Question 3

___________ is Erikson's term for the ability to be useful to ourselves and to society.

Accepted Answer

Generativity is Erikson's term for the ability to be useful to ourselves and to society, typically associated with the stage of adulthood where individuals focus on contributing to the next generation and the broader community.

Question 4

At 45, Zaki has decided he has put enough energy into his career as a researcher and that he can mentor young scientists. So, he has opened his lab to postdoctoral students, even though this means sharing credit and potentially slowing down his experimental process. Zaki is exhibiting __________, according to Erikson.

Accepted Answer

Zaki is exhibiting generativity, which involves guiding and mentoring the next generation, as described in Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

Question 5

Currently, the concept that a man is the breadwinner for the family and the woman stays home with the children and maintains the home is:

Accepted Answer

The traditional gender roles of men as breadwinners and women as homemakers are increasingly seen as outdated, with more flexibility and shared responsibilities between genders in modern society.

Question 6

For Levinson, an individual who has managed to reappraise his life and invest in his current relationships as well as become the best person he can be has successfully navigated the polarity of:

Accepted Answer

Levinson's theory of adult development includes the concept of resolving the polarity of attachment/separation, which involves reappraising one's life, investing in relationships, and striving to become the best version of oneself.

Question 7

The seventh stage of Erikson's developmental theory, relating to middle-aged individuals, is:

Accepted Answer

The seventh stage of Erikson's developmental theory is "generativity versus stagnation," which pertains to middle-aged individuals focusing on contributing to society and helping to guide future generations.

Question 8

Harry, Pete, and Jerry have been golf buddies for years. Lately, their golf conversations gravitate toward discussions of their improved relationships with their mothers, their commonalities and more intimate love with their wives, and their joint plans to start a mentoring club at the golf course for young golfers, male and female. Harry, Pete, and Jerry are successfully resolving the __________ dichotomy.

Accepted Answer

The masculinity/femininity dichotomy involves balancing traditional masculine traits with more traditionally feminine traits, such as emotional intimacy and nurturing relationships, which is what Harry, Pete, and Jerry are doing.

Question 9

Laurie's boss is 42 and believes that Laurie does not deserve to be promoted, because women are generally physically inept, incompetent, personally weak, and overly emotional. As proposed by Levinson, Laurie's boss has yet to negotiate the __________ polarity.

Accepted Answer

Laurie's boss's views reflect a struggle with the masculinity/femininity polarity, as he holds stereotypical beliefs about gender roles and capabilities.

Question 10

As a child, Joseph had his mother's full attention until she remarried when he was eleven. He always resented her shift in attention to his stepfather and half brother. Now that he has reached middle age, Joseph has no children and resents the time his wife spends with her relatives. According to Erikson, Joseph is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

Joseph is exhibiting stagnation, which is a concept in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. In middle adulthood, individuals face the challenge of generativity versus stagnation. Joseph's resentment and lack of personal growth or contribution to the next generation suggest stagnation.

Question 11

According to Erikson, during middle adulthood some people become bored, self-indulgent, and unable to contribute to society's welfare. They have fallen prey to:

Accepted Answer

During middle adulthood, Erikson's theory suggests that individuals face the challenge of generativity versus stagnation. Those who do not find ways to contribute to society and the next generation may experience stagnation, leading to feelings of boredom and self-indulgence.

Question 12

Joan has only one child, but now that Joan has turned 43, she resents the neediness of the child. Joan wishes she could be flying off to Mexico for the winter with her friends instead of staying home to supervise her daughter's homework. Erikson would say that Joan is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggests that during middle adulthood, individuals face the crisis of generativity vs. stagnation. Joan's resentment and desire for a different lifestyle indicate a struggle with stagnation, as she is not finding fulfillment in her current role and responsibilities.

Question 13

For Levinson, a dichotomy experienced by individuals at every stage of life, which should ultimately result in healthy interdependence, is one based on:

Accepted Answer

Levinson's theory of adult development includes the concept of attachment/separation as a key dichotomy, where individuals strive to balance their need for connection with others (attachment) and their need for independence (separation), ultimately achieving healthy interdependence.

Question 14

Dante is having a difficult time balancing his need for support from his mentor and establishing himself as his own man. This state of dissonance is most often associated with the polarity of __________ as identified by Levinson.

Accepted Answer

Levinson's theory of adult development includes the concept of attachment/separation, which refers to the struggle between seeking support and independence, aligning with Dante's situation.

Question 15

Stu has been giving a lot of thought to traveling with his grandson to show him the richness of other cultures rather than putting his extra money into another retirement fund. Stu is facing the polarity of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stu has been giving a lot of...

Question 16

Levinson suggests that men who are now freer to assume more independent relationships with their mothers, to develop more intimate love relationships with peer women, and to become mentors to younger men and women alike, are those who have successfully resolved the polarity of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Levinson suggests that men who are now...

Question 17

At age 42, Mei decided to stop spending her evenings searching the Internet for good buys on antique dolls, and instead spend them coaching her daughter's Little League team. As predicted by Erikson, Mei is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Erikson believed that in midlife, people experience the psychosocial crisis of generativity versus stagnation. Generativity involves a desire to contribute to the welfare of future generations, while stagnation involves a lack of interest in future generations and a focus on oneself. Mei's decision to coach her daughter's Little League team is an example of generativity, as she is investing time and energy in future generations.

Question 18

The polarity of ___________ addresses the conflict between staying engaged with the world versus being more introspective and self-reflective.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The polarity of ___________ addresses the conflict...

Question 19

In regard to the eras of his theory of development, Levinson found that:

Accepted Answer

Levinson's theory of development suggests that both males and females go through a similar sequence of stages, although the specific experiences and challenges may differ.

Question 20

Which of the following is inaccurate regarding Erikson's outcome of generativity?

Accepted Answer

Generativity, according to Erikson, involves contributing to society and helping to guide future generations, which can be achieved through various means such as parenting, work, and community involvement. Procreation is not an essential component of generativity.

Quiz 10: Middle Adulthood