Chapter Fourteen

Question 1

Midlife Crisis

Answer 1

When we reevaluate our life goals

Question 2

Generetivity v Stagnation

Answer 2

Generativity: Adult’s desires to leave legacies of themselves to the next generation
Stagnation: Sense that an adult has done nothing for the next generation

Question 3

Perceived Inequality

Answer 3

Absolute income matter less than how it compares with others in their profession or neighborhood, or their own salary one to two years ago

Question 4

Social Comparison

Answer 4

Correlates to stagnation

Question 5

Work meets generetivity needs

Answer 5

1. develops and uses personal skills
2. Expresses creative energy
3. Aid and advise co-workers
4. Supports education and health of family
5. Contributes to the community by goods or services

Question 6

Generativity

Answer 6

It is intrinsic

Question 7

Empty Nest syndrome

Answer 7

Decrease in marital satisfaction after children leave the home
-not common
-the opposite is very common

Question 8

Refilling Nest

Answer 8

Adult children are moving back in. this causes tension due to a disconnect in conditions and expectations between the parents and child

Question 9

Adult Sibling relationships

Answer 9

-Parenthood can increase sibling relationship
-Longest relationship in life
-Shared genes and history

Question 10

Sandwich Generation

Answer 10

Middle adults often have to take care of both their adult children and their elderly parents

Question 11

Work disadvantages

Answer 11

Adults who cannot find or keep work are 60% more likely to die than others their age

Question 12

Social Clock

Answer 12

Expected achievements and stage of life