Think about the concept of mid-life crisis. Consider what your text says as well as your own experience in observing people around you. Do you think that mid-life crisis is a reality for most people, just some, or is it total fiction?
What will be an ideal response?
The stereotypical response from students when asked to describe a mid-life crisis is that of the middle-aged man getting divorced, buying a fancy red sports car, and dating younger women. When asked, I've found that very few students really know anyone who has done this. The book presents the statistic that only 25% of mid-lifers report having gone through a mid-life crisis. The alternative approach is the life events approach, which considers that crises occur any time there is a major life change. This is true of any age and is not specific to mid-life. Of course, the answers from students will vary. It's interesting to compare cultural differences regarding this concept.
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a. angered by his government’s actions. b. uncertain that he is doing the right thing. c. inexperienced in working with others in groups. d. socially anxious. e. somewhat, but not extremely, shy.
Which of the following is one possible explanation for g?
While dating is a part of a pattern of courtship that can potentially lead to marriage, it can also do which of the following?
a) help adolescents to learn to establish intimacy with another individual b) create unnecessary drama c) reduce status and prestige for girls, but benefit the status of boys d) establish sexual or gender identity/preference
Janice broke up with her long-time boyfriend Chuck two months ago. Every time any memory of Chuck creeps into her mind, she consciously pushes these memories out of her mind. Janice is trying to forget "this guy" by using
a. suppression. b. repression. c. disuse. d. interference.