Which term was used by Erik Erikson to refer to the feeling experienced by some individuals in mid-life that they have achieved relatively little and have little to offer to the next generation?

Related Mcqs:

1. On the average, how do people in late adulthood(mid-60’s) compare to people in early adulthood(mid-20’s) on tests of cognitive performance?

   A. 60-year olds perform roughly the same as 20-year olds B. 60-year olds perform better than 20-year olds C. 60-year olds perform worse than 20-year olds D. Research has not compared 60-years olds to 20-year olds...

2. Which research findings have been used to support the belief that every middle aged person experiences a mid-life crisis?

   A. Period of turbulence and self-doubt are experienced by adults of most ages. B. In large samples of middle-aged people, a minority of people report the experience of a mid-life crisis C. Many middle-aged people report better mental health and self-esteem during this period of life than event before D. None of the above...

3. Which of these is true in terms of an adolescent’s physical development?

   A. Girls experience their adolescent growth spurt at an earlier age than boys. B. Boys experience their adolescent growth spurt at an earlier age than girls. C. With the beginnings of adolescence, most individuals undergo a decline in their rate of growth. D. Puberty is the final phase of the reproductive process....

4. Which stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development occurs during adolescence and refers to the ability to reason about abstract concepts and broader social environment?

   A. Formal operations B. Concrete operations C. Sensorimotor D. Postformal reasoning...

5. Which of the Kamer’s three stages of cognitive development in adulthood may be facilated by underground training at university?

   A. Postformal reasoning B. Absolutist reasoning C. Relativist reasoning D. Dialectical reasoning...

6. Adults who find it difficult to trust others and are reluctant to commit to intimate relationships may be described as having which type of attachment style?

   A. Secure B. Insecure C. Avoidant D. Anxious...

7. Which of the following do we know to be true of middle adulthood?

   A. Unlike adolescence, it is clear where middle adulthood starts and ends. B. During mid-life, people experience a range of external and internal physical changes. C. One of the most noticeable changes for most middle-aged people is the conset of myopia. D. All of the above...

8. Which of the following statements is FALSE in old age:

   A. Some people find that the marital relationship becomes more rewarding. B. The most long-lasting relationships are usually with siblings. C. Family becomes more important D. Social networks are no longer important...

9. Identify the FALSE regarding personal development:

   A. Development stops when we reach adulthood. B. Physical developments are a key consideration when considering adult changes. C. Social perspectives are important in adult development. D. Cognitive themes are relevant to our development as adults....

10. Research has documented that physical development during adolescence affects all of the following except_____

    A. Sense of self B. Secondary sex Charecteristic C. Computer skills D. Relationships with other...