Chapter 16 Flashcards
what is generatively?
Giving to and guiding younger generations
what is Stagnation?
Self-centered self-indulgent, self absorbed
people in this age seek what?
seek new ways of being both young and old
what isn destruction-creation?
acknowledge past hurtful acts, try to leave legacy
masculinity-femininity
balance masculine and feminine part of self
engagement-separateness is the balance of what?
balance engagement with and separateness from external world
what influence well being?
interrelation of regrets
what is the possible self?
what one hopes to become
what does the possible self rely on?
Rely more on temporal than on social comparisons
what can the possible self accomplish?
Strong motivator of action in midlife. Play protective role in self- esteem
neuroticism high
worry, temperamental, self pity,
neuroticism low
calm, self content
extroversion high
affectionate, talkative
extroversion low
quiet, passive
openness to experience high
imaginative, creative
openness to experience low
down to earth, unconventional
agreeableness high
soft hearted, trusting
agreeableness low
ruthless, suspicious
what is associated with life satisfaction?
Marital happiness is more strongly associated with life satisfaction
women who suppoer themselves of their family become what? what is another name for this phenomena?
women who support themselves or their families .v become the majority of
adult population living in poverty
the Launching letting process involves a decline in what?
· Decline in Parental authority
what is the child-parent relationship affected by?
vestm ent in non-parental relationships and roles
· children characteristics : “Off time” children stress parents
what are Grandparent-grandchild relationships influenced by?
Influenced by age, sex, proximity,
what has increased?
grandparents as primary caregivers
what do some grandparents view being primary caregivers as?
a second chance
what factors influence caring for aging parents?
Factors include finances, location, gender, culture
time devoted for aging parents is greater for…
women
with age, what declines?
With age, sex difference in caregiving declines
what are the determining factors for job satisfaction?
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
in what professions does burnout usually occur in?
healthcare, human services and teaching
losing a job in midlife disrupts? causes declines? former status?
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
how much does income drop for US retirees?
US retirees income drops by 50%
According to levinson, middle adulthood begins with
transitional period
burn out is like to?
on the job inquiries
Which statement about generativity and stagnation is true?
mong well educated women, those w ith children exp generative concerns
In levinsons engagement - separateness task, men and women with successful careers may
reduce their concern with achievement
Among A nationally representative sample of Americans, life regret
centered mainly on
romantic and family relationships
with age possible serves become
more concrete
Which statement is true about physiological well-being In midlife
Which statement is true about physiological well-being In midlife, become a powerful predictor by midlife
Individuals who are low in conscientiousness are?
· neglect,lazy, disoriented , late, aimless
which statement about divorce in midlife is true?
the US, the divorce rate among adults age 50 and over
nonpersistent
has doubledI nthe past 2 decades
Which statement is true about grandparents who take responsibility
raising grandchildren
They often experience considerable emotional&Financial Strain
by midlife what do friendships serve as?
friendships serve as current sources of pleasure and satisfaction
