12 Questions
Match the following characteristics with the corresponding stage of adulthood:
The Problem Age = Early Adulthood A time of evaluation = Middle Adulthood The elderly have a minority status = Late Adulthood The Age of Settling Down = Early Adulthood
Match the following characteristics with the corresponding stage of adulthood:
A time of transition = Middle Adulthood A creative Age = Early Adulthood Old age is judged by different criteria = Late Adulthood A period of Emotional Tension = Early Adulthood
Match the following characteristics with the corresponding stage of adulthood:
Poor adjustment is a characteristic of old age = Late Adulthood A time of boredom = Middle Adulthood Time of Value Change = Early Adulthood A time of achievement = Middle Adulthood
Match the following characteristics with the corresponding stage of adulthood:
Desire for rejuvenation is wide spread in old age = Late Adulthood A time of empty nest = Middle Adulthood There are individual differences = Late Adulthood Time of Adjustment to New Life = Early Adulthood
Match the following characteristics with the corresponding stage of adulthood:
A dreaded period = Middle Adulthood Old age is a period of decline = Late Adulthood The Reproduction Age = Early Adulthood A time of stress = Middle Adulthood
Match the following characteristics with the corresponding stage of adulthood:
Evaluated by double standard = Middle Adulthood Social attitude towards the aged tends to be unfavorable = Late Adulthood There are many stereotypes of old age = Late Adulthood Period of Social Isolation = Early Adulthood
What is a common characteristic of the elderly in late adulthood?
They are judged by different criteria
Which stage of adulthood is characterized by a period of emotional tension?
Early Adulthood
What is a common feature of middle adulthood?
A time of transition
Which stage of adulthood is often referred to as the 'problem age'?
Early Adulthood
What is a common desire among the elderly in late adulthood?
Desire for rejuvenation
What is a characteristic of old age in late adulthood?
A period of poor adjustment
Study Notes
Early Adulthood (17-40-45 years old)
- Characterized by emotional tension and known as "The Problem Age"
- Marks the reproduction stage of life
- A period of social isolation and adjustment to new life
- A time for value changes and commitment
- Considered "The Age of Settling Down"
- A creative age, full of opportunities
Middle Adulthood (40-45-60-65 years old)
- An "awkward age" marked by transition and stress
- A time of achievement, but also evaluated by double standards
- Characterized by an empty nest, boredom, and feelings of dread
- A period of evaluation, where one's life is assessed
- A "dangerous period" in terms of life satisfaction
Late Adulthood (60-65 years old and above)
- The elderly have a minority status in society
- Stereotypes of old age are prevalent, but individual differences exist
- Aging requires role changes and adaptation to new circumstances
- Old age is judged by different criteria, with a focus on decline
- Poor adjustment is a characteristic of old age, with unfavorable social attitudes
- A widespread desire for rejuvenation is common in old age
Early Adulthood (17-40-45 years old)
- Characterized by emotional tension and known as "The Problem Age"
- Marks the reproduction stage of life
- A period of social isolation and adjustment to new life
- A time for value changes and commitment
- Considered "The Age of Settling Down"
- A creative age, full of opportunities
Middle Adulthood (40-45-60-65 years old)
- An "awkward age" marked by transition and stress
- A time of achievement, but also evaluated by double standards
- Characterized by an empty nest, boredom, and feelings of dread
- A period of evaluation, where one's life is assessed
- A "dangerous period" in terms of life satisfaction
Late Adulthood (60-65 years old and above)
- The elderly have a minority status in society
- Stereotypes of old age are prevalent, but individual differences exist
- Aging requires role changes and adaptation to new circumstances
- Old age is judged by different criteria, with a focus on decline
- Poor adjustment is a characteristic of old age, with unfavorable social attitudes
- A widespread desire for rejuvenation is common in old age
This quiz covers the characteristics of early adulthood (17-40/45 yrs old) and middle adulthood (40-45 to 60-65 yrs old), including periods of emotional tension, social isolation, value change, commitment, and more.
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