Psychology Chapter 11 & 12
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What is one critical factor that helps in making a successful transition into retirement?

  • Having a specific financial plan in place
  • Engaging in volunteer work
  • A strong social support system (correct)
  • Maintaining a strict daily routine
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of reminiscence therapy?

  • Emphasizing current cognitive abilities
  • Encouraging discussion about past experiences (correct)
  • Utilizing medication to enhance memory
  • Focusing exclusively on recent memories
  • What is a primary goal of hospice care?

  • To cure terminal illnesses
  • To prolong life through aggressive treatment
  • To provide comfort and support during end-of-life (correct)
  • To minimize hospital visits at all costs
  • Which disease is commonly associated with aging and can be prevented through lifestyle changes?

    <p>Type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of grief, what does anticipatory grief refer to?

    <p>Grief experienced before an impending loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of Sternberg's theory of love is most associated with a higher divorce rate when individuals marry based solely on it?

    <p>Passion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason cited by both men and women for getting divorced?

    <p>Financial issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is considered critical in avoiding reality shock in the workplace?

    <p>Establishing good communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of coping strategy focuses on changing the source of stress?

    <p>Problem-focused coping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary role of the 'kinkeeper' in family dynamics?

    <p>Maintaining family connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function due to brain cell death?

    <p>Alzheimer's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'glass ceiling' refer to in the workplace context?

    <p>Invisible barriers to advancement for women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cognitive intelligence type is associated with accumulated knowledge and skills over a person's lifetime?

    <p>Crystallized intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 11

    • Film "After Happily Ever After": Explores reasons for increased divorce rates in the past 50 years, Gottman's research on successful relationships, and suggested "secrets" to a happy marriage.
    • Friendship in Adulthood: Examines challenges in adult friendships.
    • Sternberg's Theory of Love: Describes love as having three components, and links one component (infatuation) to higher divorce rates.
    • Homosexual and Heterosexual Couples: Focuses on similarities and differences between these couples' relationships.
    • Keeping Marriages Happy: Discusses research on factors that contribute to successful marital relationships.
    • Reasons for Divorce: Explores the reasons men and women cite for divorce.

    Chapter 12

    • Social Cognitive Career Theory: Outlines the theory.
    • Reality Shock: Discusses reality shock and ways to avoid it.
    • Mentoring and Erikson's Theory: Examines the relationship between mentoring and Erikson's psychosocial development stages.
    • Alienation, Burnout, Passion, Glass Ceiling, Glass Cliff: Explores these concepts and how they apply to careers, with examples and advice.
    • Gender Pay Gap: Discusses the gender pay gap.
    • Leisure Activities: Explains how people choose leisure and highlights benefits of regular activity and the downsides when people give up valued activities.

    Chapter 13

    • Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Covers symptoms and risk factors for these diseases.
    • Menopause: Defines menopause, lists symptoms, and discusses treatment benefits and risks.
    • Stress, Appraisal, and Coping: Examines the relationship between stress, appraisal, coping mechanisms, and overall health. Compares problem-focused and emotion-focused coping, noting when to use each.
    • Fluid Intelligence, Crystallized Intelligence, and Practical Intelligence: Defines these concepts and provides examples.
    • Erikson's Generativity vs. Stagnation: Explores this concept within the context of Erikson's psychosocial stages.
    • Midlife Crisis and Correction: Explores the concept of midlife crises and midlife corrections.
    • Kinkeeper, Sandwich Generation, Grandparenting: Describes the roles, responsibilities, gifts, and challenges of these family dynamics.

    Chapter 14

    • Measuring Longevity: Explores different measures of longevity (average, useful, maximum).
    • Factors Contributing to Longevity: Discusses factors that contribute to a longer life.
    • Third and Fourth Ages: Discusses the third and fourth ages of life, with corrections given.
    • Dementias (Alzheimer's, Vascular, Parkinson's): Explores these dementias in terms of brain function, common/early symptoms, progression, and treatments.
    • Normal Aging: Discusses normal aging changes in the brain, cognition, and psychology.
    • Common Chronic Diseases: Highlights common and deadly chronic diseases affecting the elderly.
    • Preventing Chronic Diseases: Discusses approaches to preventing these chronic diseases.

    Chapter 15

    • Successful Aging: Discusses balancing competence and environmental pressures for successful aging.
    • Erikson's Integrity vs. Despair: Examines this concept related to aging.
    • Retirement Reasons: Lists typical reasons people retire and factors related to successful/unsuccessful retirement adjustment.
    • Caregiving: Examines the risks and benefits of caregiving.
    • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs): Explains these concepts.
    • Housing Options for Elderly: Discusses various elderly housing choices.
    • Social Security and Medicare Funding: Addresses concerns and potential solutions with regards to funding.

    Chapter 16

    • Reducing Death Anxiety: Explains concepts.
    • Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide: Defines these terms.
    • Kubler-Ross's Stages of Grieving: Provides details on these five stages.
    • Advanced Directives: Provides information on how to communicate your end-of-life decisions.
    • Hospice, End-of-Life Issues: Explores the concepts of hospice and end-of-life issues and the grieving process.

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    This quiz delves into the themes of relationships and careers as outlined in Chapters 11 and 12. It covers topics such as factors affecting marriage success, challenges in adult friendships, and various theories related to career development. Explore concepts like Sternberg's Theory of Love and Social Cognitive Career Theory to enhance your understanding of psychology.

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