Chapter 13, Quiz 1 PSYC 203: Adulthood — Psychosocial Development – Flashcards

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In which of Erikson's stages do adults seek a reciprocal connection with another human being?
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Intimacy VS. Isolation
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Which therapist developed the hierarchy of needs?
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Maslow
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According to Maslow, adults must achieve _________ before moving on to __________.
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love; esteem
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A midlife crisis could be defined as a:
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All of the above -- Period of unusual anxiety; Sudden transformation; Time for radical reexamination
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The particular lifestyle and social context that adults settle into because it is compatible with their interests is called the:
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Ecological niche
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Extensive research on personality supports the general belief that:
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There are five basic clusters of personality traits
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James, a computer salesman, coaches youth soccer, coordinates a Neighborhood Watch group, and cycles with his bike club. His personality clusters high in:
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Extroversion
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Gilbert found that personality trumps experience. People who win a million dollars are overjoyed and:
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Revert to their previous level of happiness
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When looking at the Big Five, New Yorkers are highest in _____, while North Dakotans are highest in ___________.
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openness; extroversion
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The most supportive members of a social convoy are:
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Friends
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In the United States, the percentage of adults living with parents increased from _____ between 1980 and 2008.
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11-20%
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In every nation, couples in _____ areas are less likely to divorce.
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Rural
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When comparing homosexual partners with heterosexual partners, research indicates that:
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Both types of relationships experience the same types of advantages and disadvantages
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Factors that make divorce more likely include:
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All of the above -- Substance abuse during marriage; Weak religious values; Financial stress
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Dr. Sullivan, a 79-year-old psychology professor, has been teaching for more than 40 years. He vows that he is not ready to retire and that he loves teaching and preparing young adults for their careers. He is demonstrating:
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Generativity through employment
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Which of the following parenting relationships has potential difficulty in developing strong attachment bonds with children?
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Stepparents
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Of the following family members, who is most likely the family kinkeeper?
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Gloria, age 33, who is married with 2 children and frequently calls her siblings and regularly plans holiday family events
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The intangible gratifications that come from within as a result of doing a job well are called:
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Intrinsic rewards of work
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Anthony most values receiving a good salary and benefits at his job. Henry most values his workmanship pride and employee relationships. Most likely, Anthony is ______, and Henry is _________.
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younger; older
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According to a study in your text, people who frequently changed jobs by age 36 were _____ to have health problems by age 42.
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three times more likely
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