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Samuel is moody, anxious, and self-punishing. Samuel is high in _____. |
neuroticism |
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A study of 7,578 adults in seven nations found that physical separation between parents and adult children _____. |
strengthened the relationships between parents and adult children |
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_____ percent of adults (age 25 to 65) are providing partial financial support for their parents. |
21 |
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Approximately what proportion of divorces terminates an abusive or destructive relationship? |
one-third |
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After a recent divorce and many years as a stay-at-home mom, Cheryl is entering the workforce. As a single parent with three children, she needs a livable wage, good benefits, and a retirement plan. She is focused on the _____ of work. |
extrinsic rewards |
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Secure bonds can develop between a child and an adoptive parent when the children are older, especially if the mother had a(n) _____ attachment to her own mother. |
secure |
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How does the relationship between siblings typically change from adolescence to adulthood? |
The siblings tend to become closer. |
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Those who know her describe Matilda as a kind, helpful, and easygoing person. She is high on which of the Big Five traits? |
agreeableness |
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Mel is a retired stockbroker who enjoys tutoring children at the local YMCA after school. He is demonstrating the psychosocial stage of _____. |
generativity versus stagnation |
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As people age, their friendships tend to _____. |
improve |
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The tangible benefits, usually in salary, insurance, pension, and status, that come with employment are known as _____ rewards. |
extrinsic |
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Which statement about employees who are required to work overtime is TRUE? |
Workers who are required to work overtime feel less job satisfaction. |
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Since they are called on to help both the older and younger generations of the family, middle-aged adults have been called the _____. |
sandwich generation |
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Research finds that women typically suffer from divorce more than men do, but that many divorced men experience _____. |
increased loneliness |
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Getting married, having children, and living in separate residences has the potential to increase the likelihood of _____ sibling relationships in adulthood. |
improving |
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A person who has many of the personality traits associated with extroversion would be described as _____. |
active and outgoing |
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At least initially, remarriage brings which conditions? |
better health |
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What percentage of the workplace is made up of immigrant workers? |
15 |
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All of Paulo and Geneva’s children have moved out, started families, and are working on their careers. According to the text, Paulo and Geneva’s home is now a(n) _____. |
empty nest |
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Manuel and Rosa have been married for nearly 30 years. Their youngest child left home six months ago. If they are typical, the quality of their marriage should _____. |
improve because they have more time to spend together |
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After children have grown, MOST couples find that _____. |
their relationships improve |
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Chris is high in extroversion and therefore will probably _____. |
get married |
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Currently in developed nations, most grandparents try to be _____. |
easygoing and helpful |
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Those faced with caring for their children and parents are ____ happy as those who are not. |
just as |
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An open woman born in 1960 and high in conscientiousness was likely to have _____ kids. |
one or no |
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The Big Five personality traits _____. |
are apparent in every culture and era |
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After the children are grown, most married couples _____. |
have adequate time for their relationship |
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Which personality trait tends to increase with age? |
conscientiousness |
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Ronald seems to thrive on changing jobs, is artistic, and likes to try new things. He would be rated high on the personality dimension called _____. |
openness |
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After nearly 20 years with his company, Mike’s job was outsourced. He wants his new job to offer not only a good wage but also job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. He is focused on the _____ of work. |
intrinsic rewards |
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Emily is her family’s kinkeeper. This means that she assumes responsibility for _____. |
gathering the family for holidays and disseminating information |
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Of U.S. residents born before 1940, what percentage married? |
96 |
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What is one of Erikson’s stages of adulthood? |
generativity versus stagnation |
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Within the workplace, there are small things that go unnoticed by one person that seem aggressive to another. These have been referred to as _____. |
micro-aggressions |
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What is Erikson’s third stage of adulthood? |
integrity versus despair |
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