Question 1

According to Gould, a "crisis of questions," in which an individual actively searches for a style of life that will bring more meaning to life, occurs around age

Accepted Answer

Gould suggests that around age 30, individuals often experience a "crisis of questions" where they actively seek a more meaningful life.

Question 2

Research shows that _____ of men and women believe they have experienced a midlife crisis.

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Question 3

Which of the following factors was NOT one of Ryff's six elements for well-being during adulthood?

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Ryff's six elements for well-being during adulthood are environmental mastery, self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, personal growth, and purpose in life. A youthful appearance is not considered one of the elements for well-being.

Question 4

During middle adulthood, Erikson believed the major developmental challenge was generativity versus self-absorption, while Gould theorized the crisis of _____ would take place.

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Gould theorized that during middle adulthood, individuals face a crisis of urgency, where they feel a pressing need to accomplish their life goals and make significant contributions.

Question 5

According to Gould, people in their late 30s and 40s begin to feel that they have a limited number of years to live, which exerts pressure to succeed at a career and to achieve life's goals.Gould called this the crisis of

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Gould's theory suggests that people in their late 30s and 40s experience a sense of urgency to succeed at a career and achieve life's goals because they feel that they have a limited number of years to live. This sense of urgency is what Gould refers to as the crisis of urgency. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B (industry) refers to Erik Erikson's theory of the psychosocial development of children, and option C (initiative) refers to Erikson's theory of the psychosocial development of preschoolers. Option D (despair) refers to Erikson's theory of the psychosocial development of adults in their late 60s and beyond.

Question 6

Ryff includes which of the following in her elements of adult well-being?

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Ryff includes positive relations with others as one of the six elements of adult well-being in her model. The other options (self-centeredness, escape from dominance, and subversion of negativity) are not included in her model.

Question 7

Ryff found that for many older adults, age-related declines are offset by all of the following EXCEPT

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While financial stability may contribute to overall well-being, Ryff's findings do not suggest that it specifically offsets age-related declines. Rather, the other options (a better understanding of the world, greater mastery of life's demands, and positive relationships with others) were found to buffer against declines in well-being in older adults.

Question 8

According to Roger Gould, North American adults experience two "crisis" points in their development, which are the crisis of _____ and the crisis of _____.

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Roger Gould identified two crisis points in adult development: the crisis of questions, where individuals question their life choices, and the crisis of urgency, where they feel a sense of urgency to make meaningful changes.

Question 9

Autonomy (personal freedom), self acceptance, and environmental mastery are part of the six elements of well-being in _____, according to Ryff.

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Autonomy (personal freedom), self acceptance, and environmental mastery are part of the six elements of well-being in adulthood, according to Ryff. The other three elements are positive relations with others, purpose in life, and personal growth.

Question 10

Generativity, in the form of nurturing, teaching, or serving others, helps alleviate many of the anxieties experienced during Gould's

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Generativity, which involves contributing to the well-being of future generations, helps alleviate the "crisis of urgency" experienced during Gould's stages, as it provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Question 11

According to Gould, "a crisis of urgency"is characteristic of individuals

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Gould believed that individuals experience a crisis of urgency in their late 30s and 40s, which he called the "midlife crisis." During this time, people may feel a sense of mortality and a need to make significant changes in their lives.

Question 12

Hank has started questioning his career choice and why he has worked for this same company for five years when he is so dissatisfied.He also has been very unhappy with his marriage and wondering if he should get a divorce.According to Gould, Hank is most likely experiencing a crisis of

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According to Gould, Hank is experiencing a crisis of questions, which involves questioning life choices and the direction one's life is taking, often leading to reevaluation and potential changes.

Question 13

According to Gould, around the age of _____ many people experience a minor life crisis, in which they tend to ask themselves, "Is this it?" in regards to their previous life choices.

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Around the age of 30, many people experience a minor life crisis, in which they tend to ask themselves, "Is this it?" in regards to their previous life choices.

Question 14

What is one of the elements of well-being in adulthood suggested by Ryff?

Accepted Answer

According to Ryff's theory of well-being, one of the elements of well-being in adulthood is self-acceptance, which refers to a positive attitude towards oneself, including past experiences and current circumstances. The other options are not mentioned as elements of well-being in Ryff's theory.

Question 15

By understanding Erikson's theory, people can

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By understanding Erikson's theory, people can have a clearer picture of the psychosocial dilemmas that are major events in people's lives, anticipate typical trouble spots in their own lives, and be better prepared to understand the problems and feelings of friends and relatives at various points in the life cycle. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

Question 16

Marriages are vulnerable during the early 30s because the individual often is going through a stage where they

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During the early 30s, individuals often seek a lifestyle that brings more meaning, which can lead to reevaluating personal and relationship goals, making marriages vulnerable.

Question 17

Marriages are particularly vulnerable during which of the following stages of adult development?

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Question 18

Extramarital affairs and divorces are common symptoms of the crisis of

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The answer of Extramarital affairs and divorces are common symptoms...

Question 19

During the crisis of questions stage of adult development, which of the following is most common?

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During the crisis of questions stage of adult development, divorce is the most common experience. This stage typically occurs in early middle age and is marked by questioning major life choices and evaluating one's accomplishments and goals, which can lead to feelings of restlessness and dissatisfaction with one's current situation. This can sometimes result in marital problems and ultimately divorce.

Question 20

Adults face many challenges in life including

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Adults face a variety of challenges, including Erikson's psychosocial dilemmas, career difficulties, marital strife, health problems, and personal tragedies. Therefore, choice D (all of these) is the best answer.

Quiz 3: Extension C: Human Development