Bernice Neugarten's Classic Study (1972, 1977) in Which Americans in Late

question 27

Multiple Choice

Bernice Neugarten's classic study (1972, 1977) in which Americans in late adulthood were interviewed revealed a variety of different paths of self-development.The most common was what she termed the "integrated personality" in which the individual __________.

• A)mourns becoming older
• B)rejects becoming older
• C)is ambivalent about becoming older
• D)accepts becoming older

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Definitions:

Human Temperaments

Innate personality traits that influence how individuals react to the environment and manage their emotions, typically categorized into four types.

Mediterranean Cultures

Cultures associated with the region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, known for their rich histories, diverse societies, and signature diets.

Northern Europeans

Northern Europeans are people originating from or associated with the northern part of Europe, often characterized by distinct cultural or genetic markers.

Emotionally Expressive

The capacity or tendency to openly display emotions.