Adulthood and Life Transitions Quiz

Emerging adulthood is marked by identity exploration.

Middle adulthood typically spans from 40 to 65 years of age.

Industry vs. inferiority is not a characteristic of young adulthood in Erikson's stages.

Empty nest syndrome is the sense of loss when children leave home.

Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood.

Middle adulthood does not typically involve identity exploration.

Emerging adulthood is the period of exploration before making long-term commitments.

Erikson's psychosocial theory proposes ongoing personality development.

Physical decline is a common challenge in late adulthood.

Midlife crisis is not considered a transition phase in Levinson's theory.

Senescence refers to physiological changes due to aging.

Emerging adulthood is marked by exploration and experimentation.

Late adulthood involves the psychosocial crisis of integrity vs. despair according to Erikson.

Adolescence involves the developmental task of resolving identity vs. role confusion.

Mortality salience is distress when facing one's own mortality.

Socioemotional selectivity theory highlights emotional regulation and prioritizing meaningful relationships in older adults.

Erikson's psychosocial theory posits stages in adulthood marked by crises to be resolved.

Socioemotional selectivity describes the shift towards emotionally meaningful goals as individuals age.

Life structure revision is the term for the transition period when individuals reassess goals and values, leading to significant life changes.