CH 10 SG

Question 1

Andropause

Answer 1

a syndrome that can cause psychological symptoms in men as a result of declining testosterone levels

Question 2

Social clock

Answer 2

TIMETABLE PEOPLE ARE EXCPECTED TO ACCOMPLISH LIFE TASKS
•CULTURALLY DETERMINED
•FINISHING COLLEGE
•STARTING A CAREER
•OTHER EXAMPLES

Question 3

Erikson’s concepts of generativity

Answer 3

generativity refers to making a positive impact and contributing to the world, such as through raising children, mentoring others, or engaging in meaningful work.

Question 4

Marriage in adulthood

Answer 4

a legal, consensual, and contractual union between two people that is socially recognized and permanent

Question 5

LIVING ALONE TOGETHER (LAT)

Answer 5

•INCREASING IN MID-TO-OLDER ADULT
•REASONS
•FINANCIAL
•INDEPENDENCE
•WANT OWN SPACE

Question 6

Empty nest

Answer 6

CHILDREN HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE HOUSE
•RELATIONSHIPS IMPROVE
•SPEND TIME TOGETHER
•FINANCIAL BENEFIT
•REPORT MORE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN

Question 7

The midlife turning point

Answer 7

NOW CONSIDERED AN UNREAL REPRESENTATION OF PEOPLE IN THEIR 40S
•STEREOTYPE
Introspective examination that often occurs in middle age leading to reappraisal and revision of values and priorities

Question 8

Grandparents and types

Answer 8

GRANDMOTHERS TYPICALLY MORE INVOLVED THAN GRANDFATHERS
-REMOTE (DISTANT) - DISTANT OFTEN DUE TO PHYSICAL DISTANCE
-COMPANIONATE (FUN-LOVING) - ENTERTAIN & SPOIL GRANDKIDS
-INVOLVED - ACTIVE IN DAILY LIVES OF GRANDKIDS
•MAY LIVE IN MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOMES
-SURROGATE

Question 9

Personality in midlife

Answer 9

a time of personality change and increased stability - (U-shaped curve, with happiness higher towards the start and end of our lives)

Question 10

Sarcopenia

Answer 10

•LOSS OF MUSCLE MASS & STRENGTH
•STRENGTH TRAINING IS IMPORTANT

Question 11

Hypertension

Answer 11

(High blood pressure) a condition where the pressure in your blood vessels is persistently high

Question 12

Climacteric

Answer 12

the period of transition from a woman’s reproductive to non-reproductive life

Question 13

Menopause

Answer 13

the transitional period in a woman’s life when her ovaries start producing less of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone

Question 14

Problem-focused coping

Answer 14

a psychological technique that involves directly addressing the cause of a problem to eliminate it

Question 15

Emotion-focused coping

Answer 15

a cognitive and behavioral strategy that involves managing your feelings about a stressor, rather than trying to change the stressor itself

Question 16

Plasticity

Answer 16

the ability of the brain and nervous system to change and adapt to new information or experiences

Question 17

fluid intelligence

Answer 17

QUICK & FLEXIBLE
•COMPONENTS
•SHORT TERM MEMORY
•ABSTRACT THOUGHT
•SPEED OF THINKING
DECLINE WITH AGE

Question 18

crystallized intelligence

Answer 18

ACCUMULATED LEARNING
•VOCABULARY & GENERAL INFORMATION
•ACCUMULATED THROUGH EXPERIENCE
INCREASE WITH AGE

Question 19

Tacit knowledge

Answer 19

the knowledge, skills, and abilities an individual gains through experience that is often difficult to put into words or otherwise communicate

Question 20

Flow

Answer 20

a state of mind in which a person becomes fully immersed in an activity

Question 21

Expertise

Answer 21

the ability to perform a task or activity at a high level, consistently, and better than most people

Question 22

Novice

Answer 22

someone who is new to a particular task or field and lacks experience and expertise in that area

Question 23

overload stressors

Answer 23

(toxic stress) is a psychological and physiological state that occurs when someone is no longer able to cope with the demands placed on them

Question 24

Kinkeeping

Answer 24

the act of maintaining and strengthening family ties

Question 25

Intrinsic

Answer 25

the act of doing something because you enjoy it, rather than for external rewards or consequences

Question 26

Utilitarian

Answer 26

a moral theory that judges the rightness or wrongness of an action by its consequences

Question 27

marriage gradient

Answer 27

a sociological phenomenon that describes the tendency for men to marry women who are younger, more attractive, etc. Women in contrast.

Question 28

Big 5 personality

Answer 28

Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism

Question 29

Openness to experience

Answer 29

Inventive and curious versus consistent and cautious

Question 30

Conscientiousness

Answer 30

Efficient and organized versus extravagant and careless

Question 31

Extraversion

Answer 31

Outgoing and energetic versus solitary and reserved

Question 32

Agreeableness

Answer 32

Friendly and compassionate versus critical and judgmental

Question 33

Neuroticism

Answer 33

Sensitive and nervous versus resilient and confident

Question 34

Social convoy

Answer 34

FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ACQUAINTANCES WHO MOVE THROUGH LIFE WITH AN INDIVIDUAL

Question 35

FRIENDS

Answer 35

•CLOSE, INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS •SIMILAR •LOYAL •SUPPORTIVE •INCREASE LIFE SATISFACTION •IMPORTANT FOR MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH •FRIENDSHIPS IMPROVE IN ADULT YEARS

Question 36

Erikson's concepts of stagnation

Answer 36

Stagnation, on the other hand, represents feeling stuck and unproductive, lacking a sense of purpose.

Question 37

having children in adulthood

Answer 37

•LATER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS •WOMEN—FIRST BIRTH 26.5 YEARS •1 IN 5 BIRTHS NOW TO WOMEN 35 OR OLDER •MEN—AVERAGE AGE BECOME DADS IS 30.5 •BEING OVER 40 IS NOT UNCOMMON

Question 38

remaining child-free in adulthood

Answer 38

Primary factors for women who choose to be child-free are: •having a higher education •being committed to their careers •being less religious •being less adherent to traditional gender roles Does not equate to a dislike for children It’s a life-style choice

Question 39

divorce in adulthood

Answer 39

RATE FELL 18% FROM 2008 •POTENTIAL REASONS: •WAITING LONGER TO MARRY •MORE FINANCIALLY SETTLED WHEN MARRY •PROCESS •MAY BE BENEFICIAL •ABUSIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE RELATIONSHIP

Question 40

Refilled nest

Answer 40

CHILDREN COME BACK HOME •MAY BE PROBLEMATIC FOR BOTH •LOSS OF PRIVACY MAIN ISSUE

Question 41

Sandwich generation

Answer 41

MIDDLE-AGE PEOPLE CARING FOR THEIR OWN NEEDS AND NEEDS OF AGING PARENTS •POSITIVE & NEGATIVE ASPECTS (MIDDLE-AGE WOMEN)

Question 42

Sandwich generation positives

Answer 42

FEEL USEFUL/GIVE BACK TO THEIR PARENTS

Question 43

Sandwich generation negatives

Answer 43

TIME •SIBLING PROBLEMS •DIFFICULTY WATCHING & ACCEPTING PARENTS NEEDING CARE