In psychosocial theory, the ability to accept the facts of one's life and to face death without ...

In psychosocial theory, the ability to accept the facts of one's life and to face death without great fear is called
 
  a. despair.
  b. industry. c. integrity.
  d. achievement.

Question 2

The psychosocial crisis of later adulthood (60-75 years) is
 
  a. generativity versus stagnation.
  b. immortality versus extinction. c. integrity versus despair.
  d. wisdom versus disdain.

Question 3

Roberto has a very positive view about his life and his accomplishments. Now that he is turning 70, he looks back with happiness at the many twists and turns his life has taken. This satisfaction with his life leads him to consider his death with
 
  a. great regret.
  b. acceptance.
  c. despair.
  d. compulsive planning.

Question 4

As older adults develop a point of view about death, they must be able to
 
  a. attend the funerals of family and friends.
  b. accept the loss of family and friends and one's own death. c. ignore the death of family and friends and one's own death. d. have good long term memory and role balance.

Question 5

According to research, oldest adults are more likely to
 
  a. plan the details of their funeral in advance.
  b. avoid writing a will.
  c. give all responsibilities for their burial to their children. d. be afraid of death.

Question 6

Morrie Schwartz says, in his conversation with Mitch, Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.. What does he mean?
 
  a. Death is no different from life.
  b. When you die, you live in the hereafter.
  c. When you accept the reality of death, you become more appreciative of life. d. Death dominates life, leaving the day-to-day realities of life meaningless.