Exploring Adult Development and Aging in History

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Which factors shape human functioning and development?

  • Biological factors and genetic predispositions
  • Sociocultural contexts and historical changes (correct)
  • Environmental influences and social interactions
  • Individual choices and personal experiences

What has profoundly reshaped normative developmental sequences over the last century?

  • Technological advancements
  • Political ideologies
  • Sociocultural changes (correct)
  • Economic fluctuations

What is the main focus of this article?

  • Historical context of human functioning
  • Adult development and aging (correct)
  • Psychological research methods
  • Sociocultural changes in education

What is the purpose of the sociocultural changes mentioned in the text?

<p>To shape normative developmental sequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which universities are mentioned as affiliations of the authors?

<p>Humboldt University Berlin and The Pennsylvania State University (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of this study?

<p>To examine quality of life among Asian Indian older adults (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what instrument was used to measure quality of life in this study?

<p>World Health Organization's Quality of Life instrument short form (WHOQOL-BREF) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the domains of quality of life assessed in this study?

<p>Physical and psychological health, social relationships, and environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a growing phenomenon in developed countries?

<p>Late-life immigration for family reunification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what factors were examined in relation to quality of life in Asian Indian seniors?

<p>Mastery, immigration status, access to transportation, and language barrier (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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