#1
Which theorist proposed the stages of psychosocial development?
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
#2
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing adult development and life transitions?
Socioeconomic status
Culture and ethnicity
Genetic predisposition
Weather conditions
#3
In the context of adult development, what does the term 'empty nest syndrome' refer to?
The joy experienced when children leave home
The sadness or loneliness experienced by parents when their children leave home
A phase of increased family gatherings
A feeling of accomplishment as children become independent
#4
What is the term used to describe the process of adjusting to a new culture and acquiring new cultural norms and practices?
Acculturation
Assimilation
Ethnocentrism
Cultural relativism
#5
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
Sensorimotor stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
Egocentric stage
#6
Which of the following is NOT considered a stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
Morality vs. Guilt
Isolation vs. Attachment
#7
According to Daniel Levinson's theory of adult development, what is the name of the stage where individuals explore new possibilities and choices, often referred to as a mid-life crisis?
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Midlife Crisis
Identity Crisis
#8
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where adults experience a significant decline in cognitive abilities in late adulthood?
Midlife crisis
Empty nest syndrome
Cognitive dissonance
Dementia
#9
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by adults during the transition to retirement?
Increased social connections
Financial stability
Decreased sense of purpose
Improved physical health
#10
What is the term used to describe the psychological phenomenon where individuals reject their traditional cultural identity and adopt a new cultural identity?
Assimilation
Acculturation
Ethnocentrism
Cultural relativism
#11
Which of the following best describes the 'quarter-life crisis'?
A crisis experienced by individuals in their late 20s to early 30s, often related to career, relationships, and identity
A crisis experienced by individuals in their mid-40s to early 50s, related to existential questions and mortality
A crisis experienced by individuals in their teenage years, characterized by rebellion and identity exploration
A crisis experienced by individuals in their late adulthood, related to retirement and financial stability
#12
Which of the following theories emphasizes the importance of socioemotional selectivity in adulthood?
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
Levinson's Seasons of Life Theory
Schaie's Stages of Development Theory
Carstensen's Socioemotional Selectivity Theory
#13
According to Robert Peck's theory of adult development, which of the following is NOT a developmental task of later adulthood?
Ego differentiation vs. Work-role preoccupation
Body transcendence vs. Body preoccupation
Ego Integrity vs. Despair
Intimacy vs. Isolation
#14
Which of the following best describes the 'sandwich generation'?
A generation that grew up during the Great Depression
A generation that experiences a delay in reaching adulthood milestones
A generation that is simultaneously caring for both aging parents and their own children
A generation characterized by rapid technological advancements
#15
According to developmental psychologist George Vaillant, what is the primary task of early adulthood?
Achieving intimacy
Establishing a career
Exploring identity
Developing generativity
#16
According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary conflict of young adulthood?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Intimacy vs. Isolation
#17
According to Robert Peck's theory of adult development, what is the primary psychosocial conflict of middle adulthood?
Integrity vs. Despair
Ego differentiation vs. Work-role preoccupation
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Identity vs. Role Confusion