Adolescence and Young Adulthood Demography and Psychological Development
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What is the virtue associated with late adulthood?

  • Wisdom (correct)
  • Intimacy
  • Fidelity
  • Generativity
  • Which stage is marked by the decline of cognitive processing?

  • Middle Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Late Adulthood (correct)
  • Adolescence
  • What aspect of cognitive functioning is affected in cognitive aging?

  • Memory
  • Motor skills
  • Language skills
  • Speed of processing (correct)
  • Which stage of life involves a choice to pass on knowledge to younger generations?

    <p>Middle Adult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does wisdom represent as a virtue in late adulthood?

    <p>Reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage is a person likely to experience a quarter-life crisis?

    <p>Young Adult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of functional ability in older age?

    <p>It enables wellbeing in older age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a lack of recognition affect a child in the stage of chronological aging?

    <p>It results in feelings of failure and inferiority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During early school years, what contributes to the development of children?

    <p>Interactions with other children of roughly the same age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What virtue is developed when a child feels validated and supported in their endeavors?

    <p>Competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to nurture a toddler's sense of independence and self-confidence?

    <p>To nurture autonomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demographic phenomenon is associated with global aging?

    <p>Declining fertility and increasing longevity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory asserts that nurses should intervene to promote the older adult's growth and development?

    <p>Theory of Successful Aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Activity Theory in relation to aging?

    <p>Physical and mental activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory posits that unstable free radicals result from the oxidation of organic materials, leading to biochemical changes in cells?

    <p>Theory of Successful Aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Disengagement Theory, what does aging involve?

    <p>Mutual withdrawal between older persons and their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory focuses on the idea that people maintain their values, habits, and behaviors in old age?

    <p>Continuity Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emphasis of the psychosocial theory of aging discussed in the text?

    <p>Promotion of mental, physical, and spiritual health through aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

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