Chapter 16

Question 1

what is generatively?

Answer 1

Giving to and guiding younger generations

Question 2

what is Stagnation?

Answer 2

Self-centered self-indulgent, self absorbed

Question 3

people in this age seek what?

Answer 3

seek new ways of being both young and old

Question 4

what isn destruction-creation?

Answer 4

acknowledge past hurtful acts, try to leave legacy

Question 5

masculinity-femininity

Answer 5

balance masculine and feminine part of self

Question 6

engagement-separateness is the balance of what?

Answer 6

balance engagement with and separateness from external world

Question 7

what influence well being?

Answer 7

interrelation of regrets

Question 8

what is the possible self?

Answer 8

what one hopes to become

Question 9

what does the possible self rely on?

Answer 9

Rely more on temporal than on social comparisons

Question 10

what can the possible self accomplish?

Answer 10

Strong motivator of action in midlife. Play protective role in self- esteem

Question 11

neuroticism high

Answer 11

worry, temperamental, self pity,

Question 12

neuroticism low

Answer 12

calm, self content

Question 13

extroversion high

Answer 13

affectionate, talkative

Question 14

extroversion low

Answer 14

quiet, passive

Question 15

openness to experience high

Answer 15

imaginative, creative

Question 16

openness to experience low

Answer 16

down to earth, unconventional

Question 17

agreeableness high

Answer 17

soft hearted, trusting

Question 18

agreeableness low

Answer 18

ruthless, suspicious

Question 19

what is associated with life satisfaction?

Answer 19

Marital happiness is more strongly associated with life satisfaction

Question 20

women who suppoer themselves of their family become what? what is another name for this phenomena?

Answer 20

women who support themselves or their families .v become the majority of
adult population living in poverty

Question 21

the Launching letting process involves a decline in what?

Answer 21

· Decline in Parental authority

Question 22

what is the child-parent relationship affected by?

Answer 22

vestm ent in non-parental relationships and roles
· children characteristics : “Off time” children stress parents

Question 23

what are Grandparent-grandchild relationships influenced by?

Answer 23

Influenced by age, sex, proximity,

Question 24

what has increased?

Answer 24

grandparents as primary caregivers

Question 25

what do some grandparents view being primary caregivers as?

Answer 25

a second chance

Question 26

what factors influence caring for aging parents?

Answer 26

Factors include finances, location, gender, culture

Question 27

time devoted for aging parents is greater for...

Answer 27

women

Question 28

with age, what declines?

Answer 28

With age, sex difference in caregiving declines

Question 29

what are the determining factors for job satisfaction?

Answer 29

involvem ent in decision reasonable workloads · Challenges magnified for working women overtime, parents condition declines,tasks esculate making G o o d physical working conditions

Question 30

in what professions does burnout usually occur in?

Answer 30

healthcare, human services and teaching

Question 31

losing a job in midlife disrupts? causes declines? former status?

Answer 31

Disrupts generativity and life appraisal Declines in physical and mental health Remain jobless longer Seldom attain former status or pay Goal of counseling: problem-centered coping strategies

Question 32

how much does income drop for US retirees?

Answer 32

US retirees income drops by 50%

Question 33

According to levinson, middle adulthood begins with

Answer 33

transitional period

Question 34

burn out is like to?

Answer 34

on the job inquiries

Question 35

Which statement about generativity and stagnation is true?

Answer 35

mong well educated women, those w ith children exp generative concerns

Question 36

In levinsons engagement - separateness task, men and women with successful careers may

Answer 36

reduce their concern with achievement

Question 37

Among A nationally representative sample of Americans, life regret centered mainly on

Answer 37

romantic and family relationships

Question 38

with age possible serves become

Answer 38

more concrete

Question 39

Which statement is true about physiological well-being In midlife

Answer 39

Which statement is true about physiological well-being In midlife, become a powerful predictor by midlife

Question 40

Individuals who are low in conscientiousness are?

Answer 40

· neglect,lazy, disoriented , late, aimless

Question 41

which statement about divorce in midlife is true?

Answer 41

the US, the divorce rate among adults age 50 and over nonpersistent has doubledI nthe past 2 decades

Question 42

Which statement is true about grandparents who take responsibility raising grandchildren

Answer 42

They often experience considerable emotional&Financial Strain

Question 43

by midlife what do friendships serve as?

Answer 43

friendships serve as current sources of pleasure and satisfaction