PD Developmental Task

What is the main assertion of Havighurst's developmental theory?

• development is continuous by means of cognitive maturing

• development is continuous by means of internal and external physical growth

• development is continuous by means of successful resolution of problem performance tasks

• development is continuous by means of specific cultural build out to which the individual belongs

In which developmental tasks stage do people adjust to retirement and reduced income?

• Adolescence

• Early Adulthood

• Middle Adulthood

• Later Maturity

Which of the following developmental tasks is associated with Adolescence Stage?

• Achieving masculine or feminine social role

• Readiness for reading

• Selecting a mate

• Relating to one's spouse as a person

"Learning to get along with age-mates" is part of what developmental stage?

• Middle Childhood

• Adolescence

• Early Adulthood

• Middle Adulthood

If an individual is not successful in accomplishing a task, he becomes unhappy and is not accorded the desired approval by society.

• True

• False

Which is not included in the developmental tasks of adolescents?

• Achieving emotional independence

• Preparing for an economic career

• Achieving mature relations with both sexes

• Starting a family

Adolescents are expected to establish and have her/his own living quarter or house at age 13.

• True

• False

You belong to what developmental tasks stage?

• Infancy

• Middle childhood

• Adolescence

• Early Adulthood