#1
Which of the following is NOT a common psychological change in adulthood?
Increased self-confidence
Decreased ability to adapt to new situations
Greater emotional stability
Enhanced problem-solving skills
#2
What is the primary focus of the 'Big Five' personality traits?
Emotional intelligence
Physical appearance
Cognitive abilities
Broad dimensions of personality
#3
What is the term for the period in late adulthood characterized by a decline in physical and cognitive abilities?
Empty nest syndrome
Midlife crisis
Retirement
Senescence
#4
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience a decline in the ability to hear high-frequency sounds as they age?
Presbyopia
Tinnitus
Presbycusis
Cataracts
#5
What is the term for the period during which physical signs of aging become more apparent?
Senescence
Menopause
Andropause
Dementia
#6
What is the term for the stage in adulthood where individuals focus on careers, family, and contributing to society?
Early adulthood
Middle adulthood
Late adulthood
Elderhood
#7
What is Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
It emphasizes the role of biology in shaping behavior
It focuses on how people interact with their environment
It describes the stages of emotional development throughout life
It explores the influence of unconscious thoughts on behavior
#8
Which of the following is a common emotional change experienced in midlife crisis?
Increased contentment with life choices
Renewed sense of purpose and direction
Feelings of dissatisfaction and questioning life choices
Enhanced ability to adapt to change
#9
Which psychological theory suggests that individuals strive for self-actualization, fulfilling their potential?
Cognitive-behavioral theory
Humanistic theory
Social learning theory
Trait theory
#10
According to research, what tends to happen to cognitive abilities as people age into late adulthood?
They universally decline across all individuals
They remain stable in most individuals
They improve due to accumulated wisdom and experience
They become unpredictable and erratic
#11
Which of the following is a common emotion experienced in the empty nest syndrome?
Relief
Sadness
Excitement
Indifference
#12
Which of the following is NOT a common coping mechanism for dealing with stress in adulthood?
Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidant coping
Escapist coping
#13
According to socioemotional selectivity theory, what happens to social networks as people age?
They expand to include more diverse relationships
They shrink as individuals prioritize emotionally meaningful connections
They become less important as individuals focus more on career
They remain stable throughout adulthood
#14
What role does generativity versus stagnation play in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
It represents the conflict between intimacy and isolation
It focuses on the struggle between integrity and despair in old age
It describes the tension between career advancement and family responsibilities
It addresses the challenge of contributing to society and future generations
It emphasizes the importance of autonomy versus shame in childhood