DEP2004 EXAM 3 COMPLETE COURSE
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◉ At present, the main cause of death in middle adulthood in the
United States is
Answer: Chronic disease
◉ The gradual decline in men's testosterone levels in middle age can
reduce their
Answer: Sexual activity
◉ According to Levinson, what major developmental transition
should occur by the end of one's teens?
Answer: Transition from dependence to independence
◉ Which of the Big Five personality factors is associated with
emotional stability?
Answer: Neuroticism
◉ Which personality factor did Specht, Egloff, & Schmukle (2011)
find increases continuously from early adulthood to late adulthood?
Answer: Emotional stability, extraversion, openness, and
agreeableness
, ◉ According to George Vaillant's longitudinal studies, what factor in
middle age strongly relates to a happy and enduring marriage at age
75 to 80?
Answer: Getting regular exercise, avoiding being overweight, being
well educated, having a stable marriage, being future oriented, etc
◉ What phenomenon might a couple experience when their last
child moves out?
Answer: Empty nest syndrome- decrease in marital satisfaction that
occurs after children leave home
◉ What has helicopter parenting been linked to in terms of its
impact on emerging adults?
Answer: More negative emotional functioning, less competent
decision making, and lower grades
◉ In terms of intergenerational similarities, how are adult children
most likely to resemble their parents according to research?
Answer: Most likely resemble religion and politics
◉ In studies of gender differences in intergenerational relationships,
which family dyads have been found to have the closest
relationships?
REVIEW GUIDE
◉ At present, the main cause of death in middle adulthood in the
United States is
Answer: Chronic disease
◉ The gradual decline in men's testosterone levels in middle age can
reduce their
Answer: Sexual activity
◉ According to Levinson, what major developmental transition
should occur by the end of one's teens?
Answer: Transition from dependence to independence
◉ Which of the Big Five personality factors is associated with
emotional stability?
Answer: Neuroticism
◉ Which personality factor did Specht, Egloff, & Schmukle (2011)
find increases continuously from early adulthood to late adulthood?
Answer: Emotional stability, extraversion, openness, and
agreeableness
, ◉ According to George Vaillant's longitudinal studies, what factor in
middle age strongly relates to a happy and enduring marriage at age
75 to 80?
Answer: Getting regular exercise, avoiding being overweight, being
well educated, having a stable marriage, being future oriented, etc
◉ What phenomenon might a couple experience when their last
child moves out?
Answer: Empty nest syndrome- decrease in marital satisfaction that
occurs after children leave home
◉ What has helicopter parenting been linked to in terms of its
impact on emerging adults?
Answer: More negative emotional functioning, less competent
decision making, and lower grades
◉ In terms of intergenerational similarities, how are adult children
most likely to resemble their parents according to research?
Answer: Most likely resemble religion and politics
◉ In studies of gender differences in intergenerational relationships,
which family dyads have been found to have the closest
relationships?
