Psychological Development and Relationships in Adulthood Quiz

Test your knowledge on adult development theories, relationships, and successful aging with these quiz questions.

#1

Which theory suggests that adults strive for integrity by adapting to the aging process?

Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Freud's Psychosexual Development Theory
#2

What is the term for the psychological conflict in Erikson's Theory that occurs during middle adulthood?

Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Identity vs. Role Confusion
#3

Which stage of Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development is associated with the conflict of 'intimacy vs. isolation'?

Young adulthood
Middle adulthood
Late adulthood
Adolescence
#4

What term refers to the period of adulthood between approximately 40 and 65 years old?

Young adulthood
Middle adulthood
Late adulthood
Elderhood
#5

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to changes in relationships during adulthood?

Parenting
Career development
Cultural background
Biological aging
#6

What is the term for the concept in which individuals gradually withdraw from society as they age, reducing their social interactions and activities?

Social disengagement theory
Selective optimization with compensation
Socioemotional selectivity theory
Activity theory
#7

Which factor is NOT typically associated with successful aging in adulthood?

Physical health
Financial stability
Isolation from social relationships
Cognitive functioning
#8

What term describes the concept of individuals finding meaning in life and a sense of purpose during adulthood?

Midlife crisis
Empty nest syndrome
Generativity
Ego integrity
#9

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain a balance between work and personal life?

Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Boundary Theory
Work-Life Balance Theory
#10

What is the term for the psychological process in which adults reassess their values, priorities, and goals during middle adulthood?

Empty nest syndrome
Midlife crisis
Generativity
Ego integrity
#11

Which developmental psychologist is known for his theory on stages of adult development, including pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional morality?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
Abraham Maslow
#12

What is the term for the phenomenon in which older adults maintain a high level of cognitive functioning despite age-related declines?

Cognitive preservation
Cognitive resilience
Cognitive optimization
Cognitive compensation
#13

Which of the following best describes the 'sandwich generation'?

Individuals who are between the ages of 35 and 50
Adults who care for both their aging parents and their own children
Individuals who are financially responsible for their siblings
Adults who are caught between multiple societal pressures
#14

Which term describes the phenomenon in which older adults focus on activities and relationships that bring them fulfillment and satisfaction?

Selective optimization with compensation
Cognitive restructuring
Socioemotional selectivity theory
Selective attention
#15

According to attachment theory, what type of attachment style is characterized by difficulty trusting others and avoiding emotional closeness?

Secure attachment
Anxious attachment
Avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#16

What term describes the tendency of individuals to evaluate themselves based on how they compare to others in the same age group?

Social comparison
Societal assessment
Peer evaluation
Age-related benchmarking
#17

In terms of Erikson's psychosocial development theory, what is the primary crisis during late adulthood?

Generativity vs. stagnation
Ego integrity vs. despair
Integrity vs. despair
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
#18

Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with marital satisfaction in adulthood?

Communication
Financial stability
Parenting style
Age difference

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