Adulthood and Old Age: Career Development
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What is an adult generally defined as?

  • Someone who is well integrated into society (correct)
  • Someone who is irresponsible
  • Someone who is financially dependent
  • Someone who is emotionally immature
  • What are important themes for people in their twenties and thirties?

  • Building sandcastles
  • Collecting stamps
  • Learning to ride a bike
  • Earning a living, choosing an occupation, and developing a career (correct)
  • What makes entering work life challenging for individuals?

  • Having no expectations from employers
  • Dealing with competition and coping with expectations (correct)
  • Avoiding new roles and responsibilities
  • Not needing to prove competence or performance
  • What are some adjustments young adults have to make when entering marriage?

    <p>Not knowing the other person well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the experience of parenting affected according to the text?

    <p>Happiness of the married couple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What becomes an important task of adulthood according to the text?

    <p>Developing and evaluating a career</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of family structure is created when a single parent, either the mother or the father, has to take up the responsibility of the children?

    <p>Single-parent family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical changes are typically noticed by middle-aged people?

    <p>Decline in vision and hearing, as well as changes in physical appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cognitive ability tends to decline more with age according to the text?

    <p>Long-term memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge faced by older adults after retirement from active vocational life?

    <p>Difficulty adjusting to new roles and family structure changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for giving the elderly a sense of security and belonging, according to the text?

    <p>Feeling of being cared for and supported by others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation is described as triggering feelings of hopelessness and depression in some older adults?

    <p>Dependence on children for financial support and loneliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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