Our Concepts of the Human Life Span Have Changed Over

question 227

Multiple Choice

Our concepts of the human life span have changed over time; the contemporary view includes the notion that:

• A) childhood consists of formative years that determine what kind of adult the child will become.
• B) society is turning to the elderly as wise individuals who can model living through extensive change.
• C) life events occur in a predictable pattern due to improvements in health care.
• D) many people are experiencing life events out of order, if they are engaging in these events at all.

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Definitions:

Approach-approach

A type of conflict situation where an individual must choose between two attractive goals, leading to a decision-making dilemma.

Multiple approach-avoidance

A conflict occurring when a person is faced with a decision that has both attractive and unappealing aspects.

Approach-avoidance

A psychological conflict that occurs when a single goal or situation has both positive and negative aspects that make the goal appealing and repelling simultaneously.

Avoidance-avoidance

A type of conflict that occurs when an individual is forced to choose between two equally unpleasant or undesirable alternatives.