Family Psychology Questions

Jan has been so much a part of her best friend's life that she effectively has been "adopted" by her best friend's family. In other words, Jan has become

Research indicates that, if adult children and their parents live together, their relationship _____ than if they live apart.

Eugene is 27 years old, and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far. Consequently, he is reluctant to undertake a serious, committed relationship with another person. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Eugene will develop a sense of:

Thirty-two-year-old John and Katherine were happily married for five years until Katherine was killed in an automobile accident. Since he lost his wife, John has refused to date or maintain his friendships and has thrown all his energy into his job. John was in Erikson's _____ stage, which was disrupted by the loss of Katherine.

Martha, a jail guard, is critical of everyone she meets and does not like to travel because of anxiety. She often blames herself for the problems she experiences. Her personality clusters high in:

Seventy-year-old Carl was a physician for 45 years. Now that he is retired, he volunteers at a free clinic for children. Carl is in Erikson's _____ stage of development.

Marvin and Maryanne have been married for 36 years. They report that they are much happier and more satisfied in their marriage today than when they were younger. One reason that their marriage has improved with time may be that they have:

Since his divorce three years ago, 37-year-old Matthew lives alone, has few friends, and spends his time working in his office and at home. He hasn't made new friends and does not seem to be motivated to do so. According to Erikson, Matthew has developed:

Rudy and Maggie have been married for three years. They report that their happiness increases every year they are married. Rudy and Maggie's feelings are:

Nearly 1 in _____ adults born in the 1970s have never married.

Sam's neighbor is not a person he considers a close friend, but they say hello to each other every morning as they leave for work, share gardening tips, and sometimes help each other with home repairs. Sam's neighbor is an example of a:

Chan has been happily married to Mei Lin for the last five years and is very secure in their relationship. Over the last year, he has worked very hard to try to get a bonus and recognition from his job. According to Maslow, Chan has achieved the love and is attempting to reach the _____ level.

Tamika is happily married with three children. She is involved in her children's sports teams and music classes and tutors other children from their school. Tamika is in Erikson's _____ stage of development.

Jordan and Sahara just got married a year ago. They are concerned because they are arguing more and not feeling as "in love" with each other as they were right before and after they married. Jordan and Sahara's feelings are:

Seventy-three-year-old William was a lawyer for 43 years. Now that he is retired, he leads legal workshops at a community education center. William is in Erikson's integrity-versus-_____ stage of development.

James, a computer salesman, is happily married, coaches youth soccer, coordinates a neighborhood watch group, and cycles with his bike club. His personality clusters high in:

Marco is from El Salvador but lives in the United States and rarely sees his family. He has become very close to his roommate's family. They include him in all of their family events. Marco and this family would be considered:

In which of Erikson's stages do adults seek a reciprocal connection with another human being?

Zack and Darby's youngest child just left home. According to research on the empty nest, Zack and Darby are MOST likely to:

Marcus has been happily married to Laila for the last five years and is very secure in their relationship. Over the last year, he has worked very hard to try to get a bonus and recognition from his job. According to Maslow, Marcus has achieved the _____ level and is attempting to reach the _____ level.