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?

<p>Taking stock and making decisions about remaining years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>&quot;Use it or lose it&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Financial security &amp; growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jung's individuation refer to?

<p>Balancing and integrating conflicting parts of the personality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Night sweats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals at midlife seek as per Nuetgarten?

<p>Union of opposites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Urinary incontinence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Midlife Crisis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Forgetfulness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Individuals high in neuroticism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Personal circumstances and resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Concern for guiding the next generation (B)</p> 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?

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

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