Chapter 9: Life Span Development (Part 2)

What are the three basic parenting styles described by Diana Baumrind?

Authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive.

Which parenting style is most commonly associated with well-adjusted children?

Authoritative.

What is the term for the transition stage between childhood and adulthood?

Adolescence.

What does puberty refer to?

The stage in which an individual reaches sexual maturity and becomes capable of sexual reproduction.

What typical issues cause conflicts between parents and adolescents?

Issues of control and authority.

What are Kohlberg's three levels of moral reasoning?

Pre conventional, conventional, and post conventional.

What are the two fundamental themes that dominate adult development according to Erik Erikson?

Love and work.

What is the term for the end of menstruation in women?

Menopause.

What type of similarities are often found among people who marry?

Similar in physical attractiveness, status, ethnicity, beliefs, and values.

How does satisfaction with marital relationships typically change after the birth of a child?

It generally decreases.

What percentage of adults aged 65 and older in the United States are considered healthy and self-sufficient?

The majority.

What trend has been observed in the percentage of people living in nursing homes over the past ten years?

It has decreased for all age groups.

When does death anxiety typically peak?

Prior to older adulthood.