#1
Which of the following is a key component of emotional development in adulthood?
Increased emotional resilience
ExplanationEmotional development in adulthood involves increased emotional resilience.
#2
What is a common characteristic of social development in middle adulthood?
Increased focus on career advancement
ExplanationSocial development in middle adulthood often involves an increased focus on career advancement.
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of emotional stability in adulthood?
Consistent emotional reactions over time
ExplanationEmotional stability in adulthood is characterized by consistent emotional reactions over time.
#4
What role does social support play in emotional well-being during adulthood?
It increases emotional resilience
ExplanationSocial support plays a role in increasing emotional resilience during adulthood.
#5
What is the term used to describe the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions as well as understand the emotions of others?
Emotional intelligence
ExplanationEmotional intelligence is the term used to describe the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions as well as understand the emotions of others.
#6
Which of the following is a common challenge to social development in early adulthood?
Transitioning to parenthood
ExplanationTransitioning to parenthood is a common challenge to social development in early adulthood.
#7
Which theory suggests that adults strive to reach a state of integrity by reflecting on their lives and finding meaning in their accomplishments?
Erikson's psychosocial theory
ExplanationErikson's psychosocial theory suggests that adults strive for integrity by reflecting on their lives and finding meaning in their accomplishments.
#8
What is a potential challenge to emotional development in late adulthood?
Decreased ability to regulate emotions
ExplanationA potential challenge to emotional development in late adulthood is a decreased ability to regulate emotions.
#9
Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial theory is associated with the primary conflict of generativity versus stagnation?
Middle adulthood
ExplanationThe stage of middle adulthood in Erikson's psychosocial theory is associated with the conflict of generativity versus stagnation.
#10
What is the term for the process of adapting to new life circumstances and changes in roles and relationships during late adulthood?
Role transition
ExplanationThe term for the process of adapting to new life circumstances and changes in roles and relationships during late adulthood is role transition.
#11
According to Levinson's theory of adult development, which period typically occurs during the ages of 40 to 45 and involves reevaluating life goals and accomplishments?
Midlife crisis
ExplanationAccording to Levinson's theory of adult development, the period of midlife crisis typically occurs during the ages of 40 to 45 and involves reevaluating life goals and accomplishments.
#12
What is a potential consequence of social isolation in older adulthood?
Decline in cognitive function
ExplanationA potential consequence of social isolation in older adulthood is a decline in cognitive function.
#13
According to socioemotional selectivity theory, older adults are more likely to prioritize ____ in their social interactions.
Relationship quality
ExplanationAccording to socioemotional selectivity theory, older adults prioritize relationship quality in their social interactions.
#14
Which of the following factors contributes to the maintenance of social relationships in old age?
Proximity to family members
ExplanationProximity to family members contributes to the maintenance of social relationships in old age.
#15
According to Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory, what motivates older adults to prioritize emotionally meaningful goals?
Perception of limited time
ExplanationAccording to Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory, the perception of limited time motivates older adults to prioritize emotionally meaningful goals.
#16
Which theory emphasizes the importance of maintaining social relationships for emotional well-being throughout the lifespan?
Socioemotional selectivity theory
ExplanationSocioemotional selectivity theory emphasizes the importance of maintaining social relationships for emotional well-being throughout the lifespan.
#17
Which theory suggests that older adults prioritize emotionally meaningful goals due to perceived limitations in time?
Socioemotional selectivity theory
ExplanationSocioemotional selectivity theory suggests that older adults prioritize emotionally meaningful goals due to perceived limitations in time.