15 Questions
Which theorist is credited with developing a truly 'lifespan' theory of personality development?
Erikson
According to Whitbourne's Identity Theory, what is the purpose of building a life-span construct?
To unify one's sense of past, present, and future
What is a key concept in Jung's theory of personality development?
The notion of midlife crisis
What is the term for using already existing aspects of identity to manage new experiences?
Assimilation
According to Jung, what happens to people's personalities as they grow older?
They shift from extraversion to introversion and allow opposite gendered aspects to emerge
In the context of adult personality, what is the name of the model that integrates personality structures and processes?
Six Foci Model
What is the underlying principle behind Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development?
The epigenetic principle, which states that each stage has its own special time of importance
What is a key difference between Jung's and Erikson's theories of personality development?
Jung proposed a few stages, while Erikson proposed eight stages
What is the result of too much assimilation in identity development?
Rigidity
What is the purpose of finding equilibrium between identity and experience in adult identity development?
To maintain a positive sense of self
What is a common criticism of life transition theories?
They overestimate the commonality of age-linked transitions
What is the term used to describe the idea that adults go through a series of life transitions or passages?
Life transition theory
What is the more accurate term to describe the midlife 'crisis'?
Midlife correction
What is a key finding regarding personal concerns across the lifespan?
Personal concerns change sharply, but the age of change varies across individuals
What is a general agreement among researchers regarding personal concerns?
There is a need for more research in this area
Explore the theories of adult personality development, including life transition theories and their applications. Learn about the different stages of life transitions and their impact on personal concerns. Understand the concepts of generativity and their cultural significance.
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