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What is generativity?
How is genarativity usually shown? |
A concern for and dedication to the next generation and future generations
usually shown in the rearing of children and participation in programs for yout |
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What is one way other than having children that a person can reinforce their sense of generativity?
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Mentoring a younger person
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What happens to a person who fails to create a sense of generativity?
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Remain self-centered, heightened sense of stagnation and intellectual/emotional standstill
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What is involved in body monitoring?
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1. Limit cholesterol
2. Weight themselves regularly 3. Regulate diet 4. Exercise more |
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How does a person's view of time and mortality change in this phase? (4)
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1. Begin to view life as time left to live
2. Take what you do more seriously 3. New self-understanding watching younger and older generations 4. Introspection --> restructuring goals, making changes |
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What is Colarusso's definition of mid life crisis?
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When someone has 2 changes: change in professional life and change in family life
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What 2 factors hinder sexual intimacy at this age?
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1. Menopause and decreased testosterone
2. Resentment --> people grow apart |
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What are Levinson's transitional phases? (4)
When do problems occur? |
1. Childhood and adolescence (0-20)
2. Early adulthood (17-45) 3. Middle adulthood (40-65) 4. Late adulthood (60+) Problems occur during transitional phases |
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What are Brazelton's guidelines for being a good godparent? (5)
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1. Be diplomatic
2. Role is to teach grandchildren about traditions 3. Must get to know grandchildren in a unique way 4. Responsible for family reunions 5. Stay flexible and willing to help |
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How do roles at work shift?
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Peak years- hit stride professionally
Begin to take on more of a mentorship role |