Development: Adulthood and Aging

Question 1

a time from late adolescence through the 20s referring to those who are childless, do not live in their own home, and are not earning enough money to be independent, mainly found in developed countries

Answer 1

Emerging Adulthood

Question 2

the cessation of ovulation and menstrual cycles and the end of a woman’s reproductive capability

Answer 2

Menopause

Question 3

gradual changes in the sexual hormones and reproductive system of middle-aged males

Answer 3

Andropause

Question 4

an emotional and psychological closeness that is based on the ability to trust, share, and care, while still maintaining a sense of self

Answer 4

Intimacy

Question 5

providing guidance to one’s children or the next generation, or contributing to the well-being of the next generation through career or volunteer work

Answer 5

Generativity

Question 6

style of parenting in which parent is rigid and overly strict, showing little warmth to the child

Answer 6

Authoritarian Parenting

Question 7

style of parenting in which parent makes few, if any, demands on
a child’s behavior

Answer 7

Permissive Parenting

Question 8

permissive parenting in which parent is uninvolved with child or child’s behavior

Answer 8

Permissive Neglectful

Question 9

permissive parenting in which parent is so involved that children are allowed to behave without set limits

Answer 9

Permissive Indulgent

Question 10

style of parenting in which parent combines warmth and affection with firm limits on a child’s behavior

Answer 10

Authoritative Parenting

Question 11

sense of wholeness that comes from having lived a full life possessing the ability to let go of regrets; the final completion of the ego

Answer 11

Ego Integrity

Question 12

theory of adjustment to aging that assumes older people are happier if they remain active in some way, such as volunteering or developing a hobby

Answer 12

Activity Theory