COUC 502 Chpt 12
_____ involves identifying opportunities or domains of activity that are of greatest value or
importance. - correct answer-Selection
Accepting one's life, particularly during late adulthood, is directly related to age and
happiness. - correct answer-True
Erikson believed that if we see our lives as unproductive, it can lead to _____. - correct
answer-Depression
Erikson defines _____ as feeling at peace with oneself and the world, with no regrets or
recrimination. - correct answer-integrity
Erikson's stage of _____, occurring at age 65 and older, involves a possible conflict of
coming to terms with one's life and accepting one's life. - correct answer-integrity vs. despair
For counselors and their older adult clients, it is crucial to understand the link between _____
and _____. - correct answer-life goals, life satisfaction
In the process of accepting one's life, older adults who integrate their _____ and their
goal-related activities, typically experience a sense of _____. - correct answer-goals,
fulfillment
Individualistic clients focus on intimacy, affiliation, and contributions to the moral community.
- correct answer-False
Individuals, during their late adulthood, find that their goals _____, and they invest more
energy into personal goal pursuits. - correct answer-support each other
Life satisfaction and a sense of well-being are linked to selecting specific goals as important
areas of functioning. - correct answer-True
Older adults who reach a sense of _____ feel whole, complete, and satisfied with their
achievements. - correct answer-integrity
Older adults' life goals tend to either emphasize _____ or focus on _____. - correct
answer-self-preservation, others' well-being
Some individuals are more _____ in their goal striving, which is having the capacity to make
choices. - correct answer-agentic
Studies show that life satisfaction in older adults is strongly influenced by _____. - correct
answer-participation in culturally valued tasks
_____ involves identifying opportunities or domains of activity that are of greatest value or
importance. - correct answer-Selection
Accepting one's life, particularly during late adulthood, is directly related to age and
happiness. - correct answer-True
Erikson believed that if we see our lives as unproductive, it can lead to _____. - correct
answer-Depression
Erikson defines _____ as feeling at peace with oneself and the world, with no regrets or
recrimination. - correct answer-integrity
Erikson's stage of _____, occurring at age 65 and older, involves a possible conflict of
coming to terms with one's life and accepting one's life. - correct answer-integrity vs. despair
For counselors and their older adult clients, it is crucial to understand the link between _____
and _____. - correct answer-life goals, life satisfaction
In the process of accepting one's life, older adults who integrate their _____ and their
goal-related activities, typically experience a sense of _____. - correct answer-goals,
fulfillment
Individualistic clients focus on intimacy, affiliation, and contributions to the moral community.
- correct answer-False
Individuals, during their late adulthood, find that their goals _____, and they invest more
energy into personal goal pursuits. - correct answer-support each other
Life satisfaction and a sense of well-being are linked to selecting specific goals as important
areas of functioning. - correct answer-True
Older adults who reach a sense of _____ feel whole, complete, and satisfied with their
achievements. - correct answer-integrity
Older adults' life goals tend to either emphasize _____ or focus on _____. - correct
answer-self-preservation, others' well-being
Some individuals are more _____ in their goal striving, which is having the capacity to make
choices. - correct answer-agentic
Studies show that life satisfaction in older adults is strongly influenced by _____. - correct
answer-participation in culturally valued tasks
