quiz #4 Flashcards
the expected behaviors that come with our position in society are known as
social roles
the idea that women should be nurturing is an example of a gender
stereotype
what is true about gender stereotypes when examined globally?
they are surprisingly consistent
in what stage of life are there more social role changes than any other stage?
young adulthood
who are boomerang kids?
kids who leave home and then return
in general how do roles change as people transition into late adulthood?
they simplify
a 12 year old who enters college may be very intelligent, but is also off with
social timing
when juanita reaches 35, her parents and friends pressure her to have a baby, saying it is time for her to become a mother. this situation is an example of…
social clock
dr fayed is examining how some people’s friendships deepen as they age and their peer groups pass away. dr fayed is studying
role transitions
how has our understanding of aging and social roles changed over time?
we used to view aging as losing roles, but now we see them as changing roles
which of the following is true about adults age ay marriage over the past three decades?
both men and women are marrying later
which of the following exemplifies marital happiness and parenthood?
lucy and bob are both very happy before they have children, but then report more stress until their children leave home, when they report being happy again
researchers investigating loneliness among people of different ages found that young adults and older adults were less lonely when they…
live alone versus with others
what is a key difference between grandparents 30 years ago and modern grandparents?
todays grandparents are healthier and wealthier than earlier grandparents
eleanor, a 72 year old woman, suddenly finds herself raising her two grandchildren after their parents are incarcerated. what is likely to occur with eleanors life satisfaction, and why?
she will be more satisfied because she will feel younger
