Chapter 16 Flashcards

1
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what is generatively?

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Giving to and guiding younger generations

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2
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what is Stagnation?

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Self-centered self-indulgent, self absorbed

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3
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people in this age seek what?

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seek new ways of being both young and old

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4
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what isn destruction-creation?

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acknowledge past hurtful acts, try to leave legacy

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5
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masculinity-femininity

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balance masculine and feminine part of self

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6
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engagement-separateness is the balance of what?

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balance engagement with and separateness from external world

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7
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what influence well being?

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interrelation of regrets

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8
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what is the possible self?

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what one hopes to become

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9
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what does the possible self rely on?

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Rely more on temporal than on social comparisons

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10
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what can the possible self accomplish?

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

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11
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neuroticism high

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worry, temperamental, self pity,

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12
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neuroticism low

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calm, self content

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13
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extroversion high

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affectionate, talkative

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14
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extroversion low

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quiet, passive

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15
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openness to experience high

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imaginative, creative

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16
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openness to experience low

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down to earth, unconventional

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17
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agreeableness high

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soft hearted, trusting

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18
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agreeableness low

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ruthless, suspicious

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19
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what is associated with life satisfaction?

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Marital happiness is more strongly associated with life satisfaction

20
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women who suppoer themselves of their family become what? what is another name for this phenomena?

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

21
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the Launching letting process involves a decline in what?

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· Decline in Parental authority

22
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what is the child-parent relationship affected by?

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

23
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what are Grandparent-grandchild relationships influenced by?

A

Influenced by age, sex, proximity,

24
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what has increased?

A

grandparents as primary caregivers

25
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what do some grandparents view being primary caregivers as?

A

a second chance

26
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what factors influence caring for aging parents?

A

Factors include finances, location, gender, culture

27
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time devoted for aging parents is greater for…

A

women

28
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with age, what declines?

A

With age, sex difference in caregiving declines

29
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what are the determining factors for job satisfaction?

A

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

30
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in what professions does burnout usually occur in?

A

healthcare, human services and teaching

31
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losing a job in midlife disrupts? causes declines? former status?

A

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

32
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how much does income drop for US retirees?

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US retirees income drops by 50%

33
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According to levinson, middle adulthood begins with

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transitional period

34
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burn out is like to?

A

on the job inquiries

35
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Which statement about generativity and stagnation is true?

A

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

36
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In levinsons engagement - separateness task, men and women with successful careers may

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reduce their concern with achievement

37
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Among A nationally representative sample of Americans, life regret
centered mainly on

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romantic and family relationships

38
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with age possible serves become

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more concrete

39
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Which statement is true about physiological well-being In midlife

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

40
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Individuals who are low in conscientiousness are?

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· neglect,lazy, disoriented , late, aimless

41
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which statement about divorce in midlife is true?

A

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

42
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Which statement is true about grandparents who take responsibility
raising grandchildren

A

They often experience considerable emotional&Financial Strain

43
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by midlife what do friendships serve as?

A

friendships serve as current sources of pleasure and satisfaction

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