Question 1

An overload of demands within the same role is called a:

Accepted Answer

Role strain is the term used to describe the overload of demands within the same role, where the expectations placed on an individual by others are in conflict. This can lead to difficulties in fulfilling one's duties and can result in stress and frustration. Role strain is different from role conflict, which refers to the conflict between two or more roles held by the same individual. Role reversal refers to a situation in which an individual takes on a different role than the one they were previously in, and role burnout refers to a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged exposure to stress in a particular role.

Question 2

The term "boomerang generation" refers to the finding that today:

Accepted Answer

The term "boomerang generation" refers to young adults who move back in with their parents after previously living on their own. This trend has been driven by factors such as high housing costs, student loan debt, and difficulty finding stable employment, making it difficult for young adults to live independently.

Question 3

According to the text, when adolescents are launched, the overall reaction from parents is usually _________, and __________ are generally better at letting go of their children.

Accepted Answer

Most parents enjoy the increase in freedom, privacy, and discretionary income once the children are gone. However, mothers often are better prepared than fathers to see their children leave home.

Question 4

In a study reported in the text, women were asked to report the major transitions in their lives. Which of the following was NOT one of the three transitions that most women reported?

Accepted Answer

One study of Midwestern women found that they tended to report major life transitions at three points in the family cycle. The first major life transition occurs in young adulthood; fully 80% reported major role changes associated with the birth of their children and their early childrearing years. In middle adulthood, about 40% reported a major life transition when their children left home, although very few described the transition as particularly traumatic. The final major life transition reported by 33% of the women was menopause.

Question 5

Max, who is middle-aged, has assumed the task of maintaining his family's rituals by keeping his family history alive and reaching out to family members who live far away. Max has now taken on the role of family:

Accepted Answer

Kinkeeper is the role assumed by middle-aged people that includes maintaining family rituals, celebrating achievements, keeping family histories alive, reaching out to family members who are far away, and gathering the family together for holiday celebrations-all of which helps keep the family close.

Question 6

The percent of young adults who lived with their parents was lowest during which of the following years?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The percent of young adults who lived...

Question 7

According to the text, _______ associate their sexual satisfaction with emotional aspects of their relationships and _______ associate their sexual satisfaction with physical pleasure they experience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, _______ associate their...

Question 8

In a study reported in the text, women were asked to report the major transitions in their lives. Which of the following was the major life transition that the largest proportion of the women identified?

Accepted Answer

Fully 80% reported major role changes associated with the birth of their children and their early childrearing years.

Question 9

According to research cited in the text, which of the following 25-year-old adults would be most likely to move back home with their parents following graduation from college:

Accepted Answer

The percentages of White, Black, and Hispanic emerging adults who lived with parents at some point during their early adult years was 38%, 32%, and 45%, respectively.

Question 10

According to statistics cited in the text, in the U.S. today, about what percent of "launched" children return home for a period of time?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, about 38% of "launched" children return home for a period of time in the U.S. today.

Question 11

In a study reported in the text, women were asked to report the major transitions in their lives. Which of the following was one of the three transitions that most women reported?

Accepted Answer

One study of Midwestern women found that they tended to report major life transitions at three points in the family cycle. The first major life transition occurs in young adulthood; fully 80% reported major role changes associated with the birth of their children and their early childrearing years. In middle adulthood, about 40% reported a major life transition when their children left home, although very few described the transition as particularly traumatic. The final major life transition reported by 33% of the women was menopause.

Question 12

Grace has chosen to stay at home and raise her three young children, but feels incapable of giving all three the attention they want from her. Which of the following terms best describes Grace's dilemma?

Accepted Answer

Role strain results when there is an overload of demands within a given role.

Question 13

According to the text, when adolescents are launched most parents:

Accepted Answer

Despite the worries that often accompany a child taking on the responsibilities of adult life, most parents enjoy the increase in freedom, privacy, and discretionary income once the children are gone.

Question 14

Martha is a secretary for a prestigious company, and experiences an overload of demands from various executives. She finds that she is incapable of satisfying any of their needs. Martha's problem is best considered to be an example of role:

Accepted Answer

Role strain results when there is an overload of demands within a given role.

Question 15

Now that her father is a widower, Susan finds herself in middle age hosting the holidays at her home for all of her extended family members. According to the text, which of the following is the word used to describe the role has Susan assumed?

Accepted Answer

Kinkeeper is the role assumed by middle-aged people that includes maintaining family rituals, celebrating achievements, keeping family histories alive, reaching out to family members who are far away, and gathering the family together for holiday celebrations-all of which helps keep the family close.

Question 16

According to the text, people in which of the following developmental periods are most likely to focus on the present, rather than the future or the past?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, people in which...

Question 17

According to the text, during midlife, parenting usually has quite ________ effects on men and women, and when differences emerge in how parenting affects men and women at this stage, research usually shows that ______ benefit more from parenting.

Accepted Answer

Parenthood typically has similar psychological effects on mothers and fathers during midlife. When differences do emerge, results often show that men benefit more in midlife from parenting than do women.

Question 18

According to the text, when men and women are engaged in multiple roles, such as having a career, raising children, and caring for parents, and these roles frequently involve stress and an overload of multiple responsibilities, they are likely to experience:

Accepted Answer

Role conflict involves an overload of demands from competing roles, such as parent, worker, and caregiver.
Family and Friends: Interpersonal Contexts

Question 19

According to the text, people in which of the following age groups generally takes on the role of family kinkeeper?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, middle-aged adults, typically between the ages of 40-60, are the ones who take on the role of family kinkeeper. This includes tasks such as organizing family gatherings, maintaining communication between family members, and keeping family traditions alive.

Question 20

If you were to choose the most descriptive words to describe how middle-aged fathers are typically regarded by their children, these words would be:

Accepted Answer

Midlife has been characterized as the prime time for fathers, as their influence over their young adult children tends to increase.

Quiz 15: Middle Adulthood: Personality and Sociocultural Development