1 When is it better for one to divorce than to remain married?
A under no conditions
B if one is genuinely miserable with one's mate
C only if one does not have children
Dif one feels one's relationship is unfulfilling
2 In national surveys, mothers of young children report _____ day-to-day happiness compared to women who are NOT parents or empty-nesters.
A lower
B the same
C contagious
D higher
3 The deinstitutionalization of marriage was an outcome of the:
A failure of arranged marriages in Western countries.
B lifestyle revolution of the 1960s.
C twentieth-century emphasis on romantic love.
D extension in life expectancy.
4 Jerry is a chemist, and his wife is a secretary at the local university. Their career profile embodies:
A boundaryless careers.
B occupational segregation.
C occupational fit.
Dthe lifespan theory of careers.
5 Who tends to get blamed for how children turn out?
A fathers
B society
C peers
D mothers
6 Rhonda's coworker just quit, and her boss is spreading out the responsibilities of the lost position to the remaining workers. Rhonda, already swamped with her own work, is at risk of experiencing role:
A conflict.
B overload.
shift.
D reversal.
7 Compared to middle-aged couples, _____ spouses argue less often.
A elderly
B disengaged
C middle-aged
D young adult
8 Rachel and Geoffrey are new parents. If they are like MOST couples, their marital happiness will _____ after this life change.
A stay the same
B fluctuate frequently
C increase
D decrease
9 Women are more likely than men to:
A stay in the same job their entire lives.
B work in technical fields such as engineering.
C have lower-paying jobs.
D get more promotions.
10. Which personality trait is important in predicting grade point average?
A conscientiousness
B extraversion
C agreeableness
D openness
11.McAdams, in his research on exceptionally generative adults, found that which ethnic group was overrepresented?
A Caucasians
B Latinos
C African Americans
D women
12. As women approach menopause, they usually experience:
A depression.
B very severe mood swings.
C hot flashes.
D an increase in estrogen production.
13 One facet of selective optimization with compensation involves:
A relying on external aids to help one cope.
B pushing oneself to do as many things as possible.
C choosing to do activities that are unimportant.
D focusing on difficult tasks and challenges.
14 Hedonic happiness refers to:
A happiness associated with having a lot of money.
B feeling good.
C joy when something unexpectedly good occurs.
D having purpose and meaning in one's life.
15 Fluid intelligence declines with age due to:
A people's tendency to become more rigid.
B a gradual slowing of people's mental processes.
C people's tendency to withdraw from life.
D a decline in people's knowledge base.
16 Which person is LEAST likely to identify himself or herself as middle-aged?
A Dora, a 47-year-old mother of two college-aged girls
B Michelle, a 33-year-old mother of five and small business owner
C Franklin, a 67-year-old vice president of a bank
D James, a 72-year-old athletic father of teens
17 _____ thrive in the grandparent role.
A Elderly people
B Men
C Highly generative people
D Women
18 As a person ages, his or her _____ score on the WAIS will decline.
A mathematical
B performance
C verbal
D composite
19 Which statement is true?
A Men in midlife are often stressed because they are pulled between caring for their children and their aging parents.
B People with collectivist values are happy to care for their aging parents.
C Caring for an aging parent often creates redemption sequences.
D Most people who are middle aged go through a midlife crisis.