Adult Development Theories and Life Transitions Quiz

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#1

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary crisis during the stage of 'Intimacy vs. Isolation'?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Intimacy vs. Isolation
#2

Who proposed the socio-cultural theory that emphasizes the influence of culture on cognitive development, suggesting that learning is a social activity that occurs through interaction with others?

Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Albert Bandura
Lawrence Kohlberg
#3

Which life transition is often associated with the concept of 'empty nest syndrome'?

Adolescence
Retirement
Midlife crisis
Launching children into adulthood
#4

According to the 'life-span perspective,' what is the focus when studying human development?

Early childhood only
Adolescence only
The entire human lifespan
Old age only
#5

In the context of aging, what does the term 'ageism' refer to?

Positive attitudes toward aging
Neutral perceptions of aging
Discrimination based on age
Biological changes associated with aging
#6

Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'Generativity vs. Stagnation' in adulthood?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
Lawrence Kohlberg
#7

According to Daniel Levinson's theory, what is the term used to describe the transition period between early and middle adulthood?

Identity crisis
Midlife crisis
Ego integrity
Stagnation
#8

Which developmental theory emphasizes the importance of life narratives and the integration of one's past, present, and future in shaping identity?

Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
Levinson's Seasons of a Man's Life
McAdams' Life Story Approach
Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
#9

In the context of career development theories, which model suggests that individuals go through stages of career development, including exploration, establishment, maintenance, and disengagement?

Holland's Theory
Super's Life-Span Theory
Ginzberg's Vocational Guidance
Trait and Factor Theory
#10

According to Erik Erikson, what is the central conflict during the 'Generativity vs. Stagnation' stage of psychosocial development?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
Generativity vs. Stagnation
#11

In the context of adult development, what is the term for the cognitive decline that occurs with aging, particularly in areas such as memory and processing speed?

Dementia
Senescence
Cognitive dissonance
Neurodegeneration
#12

Which of the following is a key concept in Robert Peck's theory of adult development?

Ego integrity
Role confusion
Neuroticism
Ego differentiation vs. Work-role preoccupation
#13

According to the socioemotional selectivity theory, what motivates older adults to prioritize emotionally meaningful relationships?

Biological instincts
Social isolation
Awareness of limited time
Financial stability
#14

According to Carol Gilligan's theory of moral development, what does she propose as an alternative perspective to Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning?

Ego Integrity vs. Despair
Feminine Ethic of Care
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativity vs. Stagnation
#15

Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'midlife crisis' and the idea that individuals reassess their life goals and accomplishments during middle adulthood?

Erik Erikson
Daniel Levinson
Carl Jung
Jean Piaget
#16

Who proposed the concept of the 'crisis of integrity' in late adulthood, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on one's life and coming to terms with the inevitable approach of death?

Erik Erikson
Daniel Levinson
Robert Peck
James Marcia
#17

Who developed the concept of 'identity foreclosure' in the context of identity development, describing individuals who commit to an identity without adequately exploring alternatives?

Erik Erikson
James Marcia
Lawrence Kohlberg
Daniel Levinson

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