12 Questions
How are the arts viewed in Japan?
All of the above
How do middle-aged Japanese women often describe their current time of life?
With words like 'boldness' or 'nerve'
What is the main difference between midlife adults in collectivistic cultures and individualistic cultures?
Midlife adults in collectivistic cultures emphasize relationships to others more
Which of the following qualities of the self increased with age during the 50s in middle adulthood?
Self-acceptance
What is one aspect of enhanced self-development during middle adulthood mentioned in the text?
Increased psychological adaptiveness
What do narrative accounts of Japanese women in their 50s indicate about their pursuits in middle adulthood?
They devote themselves to contemplative arts
Match the following self qualities with their descriptions in the context of midlife adults:
Self-acceptance = More aware and accepting of having a mix of positive and negative qualities Autonomy = Less concerned with others’ assessments and more inclined to assess themselves according to self-defined standards Environmental mastery = More likely to see themselves as being able to handle a variety of roles and responsibilities effectively Flexible goal adjustment = Can adapt quite easily to changes in a situation
Match the following cultures with their self-development practices during middle adulthood:
American = Enhancements in self-acceptance, autonomy, and environmental mastery German = Steady rise in flexible goal adjustment Japanese = Devote themselves to cultivating one or more art forms
Match the following art forms with the culture they are commonly associated with:
Flower arranging = Japanese Calligraphy = Japanese Tea ceremony = Japanese Poetry = Japanese
Match the following concepts with their corresponding explanations:
Spiritual ideal in Japan = A way to escape from everyday life and cultivate personal discipline Self-development in collectivistic cultures = Emphasises close ties to others, especially family members Self-development in individualistic cultures = Involves traits such as self-acceptance and autonomy Enhanced self-development in middle adulthood = Most likely among people who maintain good physical health and social relationships
Match the following countries with their cultural emphasis during midlife:
Japan = Cultivating personal discipline and escaping the world of desire through arts America = Higher in individualistic traits such as self-acceptance and autonomy South Korea = Emphasis on close ties to others, especially family members General = Middle adulthood entails positive self-development
Match the following phrases with their corresponding cultural contexts:
Boldness or nerve = How middle-aged Japanese women often describe their current time of life Letting go and being playful = An observation of the freedom that comes with age and experience Personal fulfilment based on children's success = A characteristic of South Korean midlife adults Maintaining the best physical health and social relationships = A trait that enhances self-development in middle adulthood
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