Ch 12 Flashcards
The physical and cognitive people experience as they age are:
maturational
The newer distinct group of emerging adults is due to:
a delated movement into adulthood
Which developmental stage brings with it the most changes and the most demands?
emerging adulthood
The first signs of physical aging, such as wrinkles, appear during which developmental stage?
middle adulthood
Scientific evidence supports which of the following claims regarding exercise in adulthood?
some physical activity is better than none
What is the biggest predictor for quality of life for adults under age 65?
Socioeconomic status
how is age related to quality of life?
quality of life increases with age
Older adults’ scores on cognitive tests improve relative to the number of:
social roles they have
Adults who are __________ healthy show warmth, compassion, and productivity.
psychologically
According to Vaillant and Vaillant (1990), what best predicts health and adjustment at age 63?
health and adjustment at midlife
Branson’s change in career plans reflects which task of emerging adulthood?
identity exploration
Felicity’s decision to become a ski instructor exemplifies which task of emerging adulthood?
focusing on the self
According to Erikson, an effective way for Arabella to handle becoming a mother is to:
create a network of friends
What is an example of the detribalization that is common during middle adulthood?
Christen decides to enroll in a French class, even though none of her friends are interested
Who is likely to be the most satisfied with his work and marriage?
Colin, a 59-year-old
What can be inferred from the transition to older adulthood?
roles become more flexible
According to Henry and Cumming (1961), Harry is:
disengaging
Which of the following is an example of selective optimization with compensation?
Anika, a 77-year-old who used to run marathons, now takes long walks in the park that are less painful with her arthritis
Who is most likely to be considered “successfully aging”?
Anita, a 59-year-old who eats a Mediterranean diet and practices yoga three times a week
Which characteristics seem important in determining a positive outcome following disequilibrium?
intellectual flexibility and extraversion
Who is more likely to report a higher quality of life?
Marta, a 64-year-old woman who is involved with her church group and also runs 5Ks regularly
Kanya is demonstrating good __________ health.
psychosocial
People with ___________ levels of psychological health have __________ levels of life satisfaction.
higher; higher
What is the most significant indicator that Octavio’s retirement stage will be happy and successful?
how happy and successful Octavio was at midlife
