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