Adult Personality Development Theories
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What is a common criticism of life transition theories?

  • They do not account for personal concerns in adults.
  • They are based on representative samples.
  • They overestimate the commonality of age-linked transitions. (correct)
  • They are not supported by data from Western culture.

    • What is the primary focus of life transition theories?

  • Erickson's stages of psychosocial development.
  • Life transitions or passages in adulthood. (correct)
  • Understanding personal concerns across cultures.
  • The impact of generativity on personality development.

    • What is the conclusion about personal concerns in adulthood?

  • The change in personal concerns is specific to an age.
  • The change in personal concerns is dependent on many factors. (correct)
  • There is no change in personal concerns as adults age.
  • Personal concerns are not influenced by cultural background.

    • What is the term that better describes the midlife crisis?

    <p>Midlife correction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of life transition theories?

    <p>Few of these theories have substantial databases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Patterson's speculation, what stage is needed between adolescence and young adulthood?

    <p>Incarnation vs. Impudence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary argument made by Kotre regarding adult experience?

    <p>Adult experience is rich and complex. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of generativity involves passing on skills to the next generation?

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

    What is the term for the crisis resolved through experimental sexuality and relativist ideological experimentation?

    <p>Incarnation vs. Impudence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of generativity are identified?

    <p>5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern during the middle adulthood stage of Erickson's psychosocial development?

    <p>Concern for society and the next generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome if an individual achieves ego integrity during older adulthood?

    <p>Feeling ready for death and having a sense of satisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Logan's argument, what is the nature of Erikson's eight stages?

    <p>A cycle of themes that repeats with multiple resolutions within each theme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not achieving generativity during middle adulthood?

    <p>Feeling isolated and disconnected from others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the intimacy versus isolation stage?

    <p>Forming meaningful relationships with others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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