Human Growth and Development Flashcards

A 50-year-old client finds new meaning by mentoring younger coworkers and volunteering with youth. Erikson would say he is resolving:

Answer: Generativity vs. stagnation

Generativity in middle adulthood means caring for and guiding the next generation.

Which type of intelligence tends to stay stable or even increase into late adulthood?

Answer: Crystallized intelligence

Crystallized intelligence, made up of accumulated knowledge and vocabulary, usually holds steady or grows with age.

A terminally ill client says, 'If I can just make it to my grandson's graduation, I'll be ready.' In Kübler-Ross's model, this reflects:

Answer: Bargaining

Bargaining involves trying to negotiate for more time or a delayed outcome.

A 48-year-old woman is raising teenagers and also caring for her frail mother. She is often described as part of the:

Answer: Sandwich generation

The sandwich generation consists of middle-aged adults caring for both their children and their aging parents.

An older adult narrows her social circle to a few close, emotionally meaningful relationships. Which theory best explains this choice?

Answer: Socioemotional selectivity theory

Carstensen's theory holds that as people see their time as limited, they prioritize emotionally rewarding relationships.

Which aging theory proposes that older adults who stay socially involved and keep active roles report greater life satisfaction?

Answer: Activity theory

Activity theory says that staying engaged and replacing lost roles supports well-being in later life.

An 80-year-old client reviews his life and feels it had meaning despite some regrets. Erikson would describe this as achieving:

Answer: Ego integrity

Ego integrity, the final Erikson stage, is accepting one's life as meaningful, as opposed to despair.