Question 1

Which of the following statements about sibling relationships is TRUE?

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A)   Siblings who were psychologically distant from each other in childhood tended to become close in adulthood.
B)   The majority of sibling relationships in adulthood are apathetic.
C)   Sibling relationships rarely persist over the entire life span for most adults.
D)   It is rare for sibling closeness to develop for the first time in adulthood.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

William was one of those college guys who didn't know what he wanted to do, and at the time wasn't distressed about that. Being older in terms of his career development has him worried because, according to Levinson, by age 40, a man should have:

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A)   reached a stable point in his career.
B)   just started to determine his goals.
C)   just formed a dream about his future.
D)   come to grips with the conflict of being attached to others versus being separated from them.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Middle adulthood is referred to as the sandwich generation because:

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A)   life is very hectic and families rarely have a full meal together.
B)   people expect middle-aged adults to be both wise and mature as well as young and energetic.
C)   middle-aged adults are caught in a conflict between caring more for their spouse's parents than their own.
D)   middle-aged adults may have to care for their own adolescent children as well as their elderly parents.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

For the first time in his life, Austin, now 46 years old, is allowing himself to spend time to learn how to paint with watercolors. He has always considered this a feminine hobby and a waste of time because it doesn't make money. Levinson would say he is working through the conflict of:

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A)   being young versus being old.
B)   being attached to others versus being separated from them.
C)   being masculine versus being feminine.
D)   being destructive versus being constructive.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Trevor and Michelle's last child has just left home to attend college. According to research, this will most likely be a time when:

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A)   Trevor and Michelle will grow more emotionally distant.
B)   Michelle will feel depressed, but Trevor will not.
C)   they will spend more quality time together.
D)   they will have decreased marital satisfaction.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

In 1900, _____ of children 10 years old had four living grandparents; in 2000, _____ of children 10 years old had four living grandparents.

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A)   4%; 40%
B)   4%; 70%
C)   10%; 40%
D)   10%; 70%E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

In a recent study, a higher level of _____ following an acute coronary event was linked to engaging in more physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A)   agreeableness
B)   extraversion
C)   optimism
D)   conscientiousnessE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

In terms of Erikson's generativity versus stagnation stage, the achievement of generativity is linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   better health in late adulthood.
B)   positive social engagement.
C)   decreased stress.
D)   involvement in community activities.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Kevin's dream is to work with children as a physical therapist. By finding a summer internship at a camp for children with physical disabilities, Kevin is testing his dream in the real world. According to Levinson, he is:

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A)   exploring the possibilities for adult living.
B)   determining his goals in life.
C)   testing his industriousness.
D)   becoming independent.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Describe the empty nest syndrome, and who is likely to refill it and why.

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Question 11

From about the ages of 28 to 33, a man goes through a transition period in which he must face the more serious question of:

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A)   achieving his independence.
B)   forming his dreams.
C)   achieving his goals.
D)   determining his goals.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

For the first time in his life, Kevin, now 46 years old, is allowing himself to spend time to learn how to cook for his family. He has always considered this a feminine task and something he would never brag about. Levinson would say he is working through the conflict of:

Accepted Answer

A)   being young versus being old.
B)   being attached to others versus being separated from them.
C)   being masculine versus being feminine.
D)   being destructive versus being constructive.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Label applied to young adults who return to their parents' homes to live.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following places individuals on a continuum from disciplined to impulsive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Agreeableness
B)   Openness
C)   Extraversion
D)   ConscientiousnessE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Joshua, now in midlife, has been a Boy Scout leader since his children were small. He is taking great pride in watching his son take a leadership position in the scouts. His son is fulfilling Joshua's needs for:

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A)   self-actualization.
B)   generativity.
C)   self-absorption.
D)   perpetuity.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Guillermo has taught his apprentices all the specialized techniques he has developed over the years as a carpenter. It makes him feel proud and useful to pass along what he has learned. According to Erikson, he has achieved _____ generativity.

Accepted Answer

A)   biological
B)   parental
C)   work
D)   culturalE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Madison is a 19-year-old college freshman. She chose a college close to home because her dream is to have a quiet life in the town she grew up in. According to Levinson, Madison is right on time in her:

Accepted Answer

A)   realization of a goal.
B)   testing of a dream.
C)   free experimentation.
D)   formation of a dream.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

One difference between earlier and current life-events approaches is that the later ones emphasize:

Accepted Answer

A)   mediating factors.
B)   statistical analysis.
C)   global comparisons.
D)   both men's and women's issues.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is not a criticism of Levinson's work on midlife?

Accepted Answer

A)   His statistical analysis was flawed.
B)   His original work was with men only.
C)   Asking participants to reflect on how they felt 20 years earlier likely produces distorted data.
D)   Asking participants to reflect on how they felt 20 years earlier likely produces selective memories and misses forgotten episodes.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The results from an 18-year longitudinal study revealed that the longevity gap between African American and non-Latino white men is linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)   higher marriage rates for non-Latino white men.
B)   higher marriage rates for African American men.
C)   higher divorce rates for non-Latino white men.
D)   higher divorce rates for African American men.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Which of the following statements about sibling relationships is TRUE?

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From about the ages of 28 to 33, a man goes through a transition period in which he must face the more serious question of:

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Which of the following places individuals on a continuum from disciplined to impulsive?

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Label applied to young adults who return to their parents' homes to live.

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In 1900, _____ of children 10 years old had four living grandparents; in 2000, _____ of children 10 years old had four living grandparents.

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Describe the empty nest syndrome, and who is likely to refill it and why.

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Madison is a 19-year-old college freshman. She chose a college close to home because her dream is to have a quiet life in the town she grew up in. According to Levinson, Madison is right on time in her:

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One difference between earlier and current life-events approaches is that the later ones emphasize:

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For the first time in his life, Austin, now 46 years old, is allowing himself to spend time to learn how to paint with watercolors. He has always considered this a feminine hobby and a waste of time because it doesn't make money. Levinson would say he is working through the conflict of:

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Which of the following is not a criticism of Levinson's work on midlife?

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William was one of those college guys who didn't know what he wanted to do, and at the time wasn't distressed about that. Being older in terms of his career development has him worried because, according to Levinson, by age 40, a man should have:

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Trevor and Michelle's last child has just left home to attend college. According to research, this will most likely be a time when:

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The results from an 18-year longitudinal study revealed that the longevity gap between African American and non-Latino white men is linked to:

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Kevin's dream is to work with children as a physical therapist. By finding a summer internship at a camp for children with physical disabilities, Kevin is testing his dream in the real world. According to Levinson, he is:

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For the first time in his life, Kevin, now 46 years old, is allowing himself to spend time to learn how to cook for his family. He has always considered this a feminine task and something he would never brag about. Levinson would say he is working through the conflict of:

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Joshua, now in midlife, has been a Boy Scout leader since his children were small. He is taking great pride in watching his son take a leadership position in the scouts. His son is fulfilling Joshua's needs for:

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Guillermo has taught his apprentices all the specialized techniques he has developed over the years as a carpenter. It makes him feel proud and useful to pass along what he has learned. According to Erikson, he has achieved _____ generativity.

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In terms of Erikson's generativity versus stagnation stage, the achievement of generativity is linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

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In a recent study, a higher level of _____ following an acute coronary event was linked to engaging in more physical activity.

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Middle adulthood is referred to as the sandwich generation because:

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