ANSA Adult Development & Life Stages 2

Question 1

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which conflict is central to middle adulthood (ages 40–65)?

Accepted Answer

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Answer

Middle adulthood centers on Generativity vs. Stagnation, where adults focus on contributing to society and guiding the next generation.

Question 2

In the ANSA framework, when assessing an adult in late adulthood, which life stage consideration is MOST relevant to care planning?

Accepted Answer

Adjustment to retirement and physical changes

Answer

Late adulthood typically involves transitions such as retirement and adaptation to physical and cognitive changes that directly inform care planning.

Question 3

A 28-year-old client is struggling to maintain close relationships. According to Erikson, which psychosocial task is this person most likely navigating?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Answer

Young adulthood (approximately ages 20–40) centers on the Intimacy vs. Isolation conflict, focused on forming close, committed relationships.

Question 4

Which theorist described adult development through three phases: provisional adulthood, age-30 transition, and settling down?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Levinson

Answer

Daniel Levinson proposed the 'Seasons of a Man's Life' model, outlining distinct periods including provisional adulthood and the age-30 transition.

Question 5

When conducting an ANSA, a clinician notes a 45-year-old client reports feelings of purposelessness and regret about life choices. This is MOST consistent with which developmental experience?

Accepted Answer

Midlife crisis or transition

Answer

Feelings of purposelessness and regret at midlife are hallmarks of a midlife transition or crisis, a well-documented developmental phenomenon in middle adulthood.

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

ANSA Adult Development & Life Stages 2