Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood 14

Question 1

According to Erik Erikson, when does the 7th stage of human life occur?

Answer 1

In middle adulthood (Santrock, pg.355)

Question 2

How do men and women differ in experiencing stress?

Answer 2

Men respond in a flight or fight manner, and women respond i a tend and befriend pattern. (Santrock, pg.359)

Question 3

What does Costa and McCraeos OCEAN acronym stand for?

Answer 3

Openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. (Santrock, pg 360)

Question 4

What is the empty nest syndrome?

Answer 4

This a term used to describe a decrease in marital satisfaction after the children leave home. (Santrock, pg.364)

Question 5

What important role does the middle-aged generation play?

Answer 5

They are responsible for linking generations together. (Santrock, pg.367)