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Psychology: Identity Development

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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?

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?

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?

To integrate the structures and processes of personality within a levels-of-analysis framework. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to McAdams's life-story model, what is the purpose of creating a life story?

To create a sense of identity and self (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of higher identity assimilation in later life?

It allows older adults to integrate age-related changes into their identity and maintain a positive sense of self. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the attempt to create an appealing story 'ending' that will generate new beginnings for future generations?

Generativity (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is the life story revised according to McAdams's life-story model?

Throughout adulthood as people change (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of McAdams's life-story model?

Understanding one's sense of identity and self (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the integration of a person's reconstructed past, their perception of the present, and their anticipated future?

Internalized narrative (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'possible self' in the context of Whitbourne's identity theory?

A future self that one hopes to become or fears becoming (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference in the focus of 'hoped-for' and 'feared' selves across different age groups?

Young adults and middle-aged adults focus on family issues, while older adults focus on personal issues (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common strategy used by older adults to cope with problems in life?

Using religion and spirituality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of spiritual support for Mexican Americans, according to research?

Greater optimism and better health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of spirituality in shaping an individual's identity?

It has a strong influence on identity formation (B) Signup and view all the answers