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Middle-Aged Adulthood Characteristics

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What is the term for teaching older persons?

Gerogogy (correct)

Andragogy

Neurology

Pedagogy

Which type of intelligence is absorbed over a lifetime?

Emotional intelligence

Social intelligence

Crystallized intelligence (correct)

Fluid intelligence

What kind of intelligence declines as degenerative changes occur?

Social intelligence

Crystallized intelligence

Physical intelligence

Fluid intelligence (correct)

What is the major psychosocial developmental task in older adulthood according to Erikson?

Ego integrity versus despair Signup and view all the answers

What physiological changes occur in the brain as people age?

Decrease in neurons Signup and view all the answers

Why is gerogogy important for effective teaching of older people?

It accommodates normal cognitive changes Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of adulthood is characterized by Erikson as generativity versus self-absorption and stagnation?

Middle-aged adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What type of thinking is defined as the ability to search for complex and changing understandings to find a variety of solutions to any given situation?

Divergent thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a common characteristic of middle-aged adults?

Young children at home Signup and view all the answers

What term describes prejudice against the older adult?

Ageism Signup and view all the answers

What realization often occurs during midlife for many adults?

They question their level of achievement and success Signup and view all the answers

What does middle age provide individuals the opportunity to do?

Reflect on their contributions and achievements Signup and view all the answers