Term
| generativity vs. stagnation |
|
Definition
| involves reaching out to others in ways that give to and guide the next generation vs. once one reaches life goals, can become self-centered and self-indulgent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| self-doubt and stress, esp during the 40s, some belief this prompts restructuring of the personality |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| future-oriented representations of what one hopes to become and what one is afraid of becoming. |
|
|
Term
| parental imperative theory |
|
Definition
| holds that identification with traditional gender roles maintained during the active parenting years help to ensure the survival of kids. after kids reach adulthood, parents are free to express the "other-gender" side of their personalities. |
|
|
Term
| "big five" personality traits |
|
Definition
| neuroticism, extroversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a trend in which women who support themselves or their families have become the majority of the adult population living in poverty, regardless of age and ethnic group. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the person who is in charge of gathering the family for celebrations and making sure everyone stays in touch. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the idea that middle-aged adults must care for multiple generations above and below them at the same time. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a condition in which long-term job stress leads to mental exhaustion, a sense of loss personal control, and feelings of reduced accomplishment. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| invisible barrier to the corporate ladder |
|
|
Term
| skipped-generation families |
|
Definition
| kids life with grandparents but apart from parents |
|
|
