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What is the main argument of Whitbourne's Identity Theory?
What is the main argument of Whitbourne's Identity Theory?
- Cognitive development influences people's identities across adulthood. (correct)
- People's identities are influenced by their social environment.
- Personality traits are fixed and do not change across adulthood.
- Adult identity development is solely based on life experiences.
What are the two parts of the life-span construct, according to Whitbourne's theory?
What are the two parts of the life-span construct, according to Whitbourne's theory?
- Identities and possible selves.
- Personality traits and life experiences.
- Cognitive development and social environment.
- A scenario and a life story. (correct)
What happens when there is too much assimilation in identity development?
What happens when there is too much assimilation in identity development?
- It leads to rigidity and inflexibility. (correct)
- It leads to rapid personal growth.
- It leads to a strong sense of self.
- It leads to self-doubt and learned helplessness.
What is the purpose of the Six Foci Model of Adult Personality?
What is the purpose of the Six Foci Model of Adult Personality?
According to McAdams's life-story model, what is the purpose of creating a life story?
According to McAdams's life-story model, what is the purpose of creating a life story?
What is the benefit of higher identity assimilation in later life?
What is the benefit of higher identity assimilation in later life?
What is the term for the attempt to create an appealing story 'ending' that will generate new beginnings for future generations?
What is the term for the attempt to create an appealing story 'ending' that will generate new beginnings for future generations?
When is the life story revised according to McAdams's life-story model?
When is the life story revised according to McAdams's life-story model?
What is the primary focus of McAdams's life-story model?
What is the primary focus of McAdams's life-story model?
What is the term for the integration of a person's reconstructed past, their perception of the present, and their anticipated future?
What is the term for the integration of a person's reconstructed past, their perception of the present, and their anticipated future?
What is a 'possible self' in the context of Whitbourne's identity theory?
What is a 'possible self' in the context of Whitbourne's identity theory?
What is a key difference in the focus of 'hoped-for' and 'feared' selves across different age groups?
What is a key difference in the focus of 'hoped-for' and 'feared' selves across different age groups?
What is a common strategy used by older adults to cope with problems in life?
What is a common strategy used by older adults to cope with problems in life?
What is a benefit of spiritual support for Mexican Americans, according to research?
What is a benefit of spiritual support for Mexican Americans, according to research?
What is the role of spirituality in shaping an individual's identity?
What is the role of spirituality in shaping an individual's identity?
