LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT FINAL EXAM| 210 QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What is Erikson's developmental task of middle adulthood? correct answer: generativity vs. stagnation In a study conducted by Snarey et al., what did they learn about the generativity of men with no children? correct answer: they were still generative because most of them "adopted" a child Psychiatrist George Vaillant has identified a stage between intimacy and generativity. What is the name of this stage? correct answer: career consolidation Jane is a middle-aged woman who volunteers as a tour guide at the local art museum and at the Museum of Asian Culture. She does this because she believes that the arts are an important part of culture and must be preserved and passed on to future generations. What term would Vaillant apply to Jane? correct answer: keeper of the meaning What best expresses Daniel Levinson's idea about development at mid-life? correct answer: midlife crisis Mrs. Jiminez has recently been promoted to administrator at the local nursing home, which means that she must be at work by 7:00 am. Mrs Jiminez also believes that she should provide her children with breakfast and supervision before they get on the school bus at 7:30 each morning. What is Mrs. Jiminez experiencing? correct answer: role conflict When a person is confronted with a task which they are compelled to perform but for which they are ill prepared, which of the following are they likely to experience? correct answer: role strain The person who is forced to take on responsibilities which are in constant competition with each other is experiencing which of the following? correct answer: role conflict When a couple has learned which strategies work best when resolving disagreements and therefore have a sense that they have control of the relationship, they have accomplished which of the following? correct answer: skilled diplomacy What does the term sandwich generation refer to? correct answer: multigenerational caregivers: middle aged adults who give care to their parents and children What does the term " Peter Pandemonium" refer to? correct answer: young adults do not want to grow up What best exemplifies a "boomerang kid"? correct answ