In Late Adulthood, Self-Esteem May Be Lower Than in Middle

question 170

Multiple Choice

In late adulthood, self-esteem may be lower than in middle adulthood.Which of the following best accounts for this drop in self-esteem?

• A) Older adults have suffered from ego despair.
• B) Older adults cannot inflate their self-esteem.
• C) Older adults are typically depressed during late adulthood.
• D) Older people may experience many losses during late adulthood.

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Definitions:

Problem-Focused Coping

A strategy involving dealing directly with the source of stress, attempting to mitigate it or its effects.

Active Coping

Strategies employed to tackle stressors head-on, typically involving problem solving and direct action.

Problem-Minimization Coping

A coping strategy that involves underestimating or downplaying the seriousness of a problem or stressor.

Situation-Minimization Coping

Situation-Minimization Coping involves strategies aimed at reducing the perceived impact or significance of a stressor or problem, often by downplaying or rationalizing its importance.