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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does wisdom represent as a virtue in late adulthood?

<p>Reflection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the significance of functional ability in older age?

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

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

<p>Competence (D)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What demographic phenomenon is associated with global aging?

<p>Declining fertility and increasing longevity. (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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