Psychiatry: Middle Adulthood Overview

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What is the upper limit of the age range for middle adulthood?

40 to 60 years old

40 to 65 years old (correct)

45 to 70 years old

50 to 70 years old

According to the MIDUS Study, middle-aged people generally feel good about their:

Preference for early retirement

Physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being (correct)

Lack of interest in learning new skills

Financial stability

What event marks the onset of menopause in women?

Permanent cessation of menstruation (correct)

First occurrence of hot flashes

Increase in fertility

Beginning hormone replacement therapy

Middle adulthood is often described as a time for what?

Taking stock and making decisions about remaining years Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the idea that individuals must stay mentally active to prevent cognitive decline?

"Use it or lose it" Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to middle-aged individuals' stable sense of control and increased freedom?

Financial security & growth Signup and view all the answers

What does Jung's individuation refer to?

Balancing and integrating conflicting parts of the personality Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom associated with perimenopause according to the text?

Night sweats Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals at midlife seek as per Nuetgarten?

Union of opposites Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom with strong research support during menopause?

Urinary incontinence Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an inaccurate representation of midlife experiences based on Papalia & Feldman (2012)?

Midlife Crisis Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the cognitive disturbances mentioned in the text during perimenopause?

Forgetfulness Signup and view all the answers

Who is more likely to experience a midlife crisis according to the text?

Individuals high in neuroticism Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone experiences a drop in females during perimenopause according to the text?

Estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that determines the occurrence of a midlife crisis according to Papalia & Feldman (2012)?

Personal circumstances and resources Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the psychosocial aspects emphasized in Erikson's Generativity vs. Stagnation during adulthood?

Concern for guiding the next generation Signup and view all the answers

In Jung's individuation process, what is the key aspect that leads to the emergence of the true self?

Balancing and integrating conflicting parts of the personality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common decline associated with Erikson's Psychosocial Development during adulthood?

Slower physical reactions Signup and view all the answers