Chp 22

Chapter 22 Quiz
1. A nation's social clock influences the:
a. environment. b. age of marriage and parenthood. c. health of individuals. d. size of cities.

2. In which of Erikson's stages do adults feel the need to mentor and help younger people?
a. identity versus role diffusion b. intimacy versus isolation
c. generativity versus stagnation d. integrity versus despair

3.According to Maslow, people who do not receive ___________ cannot move on to __________.
a. acceptance; love b. love; belonging c. esteem; success d. acceptance; esteem
4. One's personality is influenced by:
a. genes. b. parental practices. c. culture. d. All of these answers are correct.
5. Some social scientists believe that __________ should be added to the Big Five.
a.adaptability b. communication c. diligence d. dependence on others
6. A group of people who provide encouragement and guidance and meet one's social needs throughout life is called a:
a. social crutch. b. social convoy. c. social companionship. d. friendship.
7. Some of the most crucial members of a social convoy are:
a. friends. b. parents. c. spouses. d. siblings.
8. The term "familism"means:
a. people who are like family. b. family members often disagree.
c. a household of people who live together in the same dwelling, sharing all aspects of each other's lives.
d. the idea that family members should sacrifice personal freedom and success to care for one another.

9. A characteristic of marriage today, compared to marriage in previous generations, is that:
a. people inthe United States take longer to marry than do people in other countries.
b. people in every nation are taking longer to commit to one long-term sexual partner.
c. people in every nation are committing to one long-term sexual partner at earlier ages.
d. most adults today are not seeking committed sexual partnerships.
10. Domestic violence is more likely to occur:
a. earlier in amarriage. b. later in a marriage. c. when the kids leave home. d. if the couple did not cohabitate prior to marriage.

11. When comparing homosexual partners with heterosexual partners, research indicates that:
a. both types of relationship experience the same advantages and disadvantages.
b. there is an overcount of homosexual partners in the United States.
c. homosexual partners are usuallyaccepted by their fathers.
d. there are more differences than similarities between homosexual partners and heterosexual partners.
12. Divorce results in:
a. the loss of financial benefits. b. weakened family ties. c. severed relationships with friends.
d. All of these answers are correct.
13. A generative adult is one who:
a. is productive in an unselfish and loving, caring way. b.displays maturity.
c. believes that he or she is fortunate. d. All of these answers are correct.
14. Dr. Sullivan, a 79-year-old psychology professor, has been teaching at a college for more than 40 years. He vows that he is not ready to retire and that he loves teaching and helping prepare young adults for their careers. He is demonstrating:
a. unrealistic retirement plans. b.generativity through caregiving.
c. generativity through employment. d. stagnation in employment.
15. From a developmental perspective, the fact that today's workers frequently change jobs is problematic for an older worker because:
a. seniority becomes a disadvantage when one must seek a new job.
b. relocation becomes more difficult with age.
c. many skills and types of knowledge required for anew job have not been learned by the older worker.
d. All of these answers are correct.
1. In which of Erikson's stages do adults seek a reciprocal connection with another human being?
a. identity versus role diffusion b. intimacy versus isolation c. generativity versus stagnation
d. integrity versus despair
2. In which of Erikson's stages do adults seek to connect their personal...