Psychology II: Chapter 22

26 July 2023
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Although Erikson's stages of psychosocial development are sequential, the search for identity that begins in the stage of identity versus role confusion _____.
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is ongoing throughout adulthood
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Davetta is very organized and self-disciplined. She conforms easily to standards set for her performance at work. She is high on which of the Big Five traits?
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conscientiousness
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According to a study in the U.S., which population scored highest in openness?
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New Yorkers
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How do consequential strangers differ from friends?
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They include people from a wider variety of faiths, ethnic groups, ages, and political opinions.
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Who is more likely to be depressed as an adult?
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Kate, who is unemployed and is emotionally and financially supported by her parents.
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Of adults born before 1940, what percentage got married?
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96%
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A long-term committed partnership correlates with health and happiness throughout adulthood and late adulthood. For most people, then, _____ is the crucial aspect of love in a partnership.
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commitment
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Current objective research data from a large, randomly selected sample of same-sex partners is _____.
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not yet available
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Rates of remarriage are highest for those who _____.
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have the most education
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The youngest of Zach and Tuila's three children has just started kindergarten. They have had to change their morning and bedtime routines, child care arrangements, discipline practices, and the family's income has suffered as a result of this shift, yet Zach and Tuila are happy to make these changes for their children. These changes reflect the fact that _____.
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Zach and Tuila are demonstrating generativity
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Approximately what proportion of adults in North America become stepparents, foster parents, or adoptive parents?
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one-third
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According to research, which statement about the "sandwich generation" is TRUE?
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Many adults do not feel burdened by their responsibilities.
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When young people are first entering the workforce and establishing themselves in their careers, what do they tend to consider as the most important?
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extrinsic rewards
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What might an older adult in the workplace perceive as a micro-aggression?
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"You must be having a senior moment."
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John and Angela have been married for 6 years. According to research on linked lives like theirs, which statement is most likely true?
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John now works more hours than before he was married.