Which of the Following Pairs of Characteristics or Events Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of characteristics or events is most likely to occur together (that is, in the same age period) in a normative adult life?

• A) peak physical functioning and Erikson's stage of generativity
• B) Erikson's stage of intimacy and low rates of loneliness
• C) noticeable physical decline and fewer but more intense friendships
• D) maximum division of gender roles and the postparental stage of the family life cycle

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Liking

The phenomenon where individuals tend to like others who express liking towards them.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where an individual overemphasizes personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underemphasizing the role of external factors.

Eastern Cultures

The societies and cultures of countries situated in the eastern part of the world, particularly in Asia.

Western Cultures

Societies primarily located in the Western hemisphere, characterized by values such as democracy, individualism, and technological innovation.