In Levinson's destruction–creation developmental task, the midlifer
A) gives up certain youthful qualities and finds positive meaning in being older.
B) must create a better balance between "masculine" and "feminine" parts of the self.
C) counters past hurtful acts with a strong desire to leave a legacy for the future.
D) must forge a better balance between engagement with the external world and separateness.
C
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a. loves happy company. b. loves miserable company. c. hates company. d. hates miserable company.
Hypoxia refers to
a. not receiving adequate oxygen. c. receiving excessive amounts of oxygen. b. not receiving adequate nutrition. d. excessive bleeding.
Which of the following factors is predictive of high self-esteem in adolescence?
A) conditional support from parents and peers B) early dating C) authoritative parenting D) permissive parenting
What did the Seattle Longitudinal Study discover regarding people's intelligence as they age?
A. It decreases after age 32, but then stabilizes after 39. B. It remains the same throughout people's lives. C. It remains the same until around 67, when there is a slight drop, and then a deeper drop after 80. D. It has a slight, but steady, decrease after age 39.