Author Question: In his approach to couples therapy, Gottman encourages couples to recognize relationship problems ... (Read 323 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

In his approach to couples therapy, Gottman encourages couples to recognize relationship problems that are the result of differences in temperament and attitudes (e.g., different approaches to money)

as chronic and inevitable, much like chronic physical ailments that come on as we get older. This approach is similar to ____________, one of the adaptive mechanisms described by life span developmental theorists.
a. growth
b. maintenance or resilience
c. regulation of loss
d. the steady-state model

Question 2

Based on research, which adolescent and early adult characteristics are most strongly related to high levels of generativity in middle adulthood?

a. Extraversion and agreeableness.
b. Agreeableness and openness.
c. Affiliation and power needs.
d. Introversion and agreeableness.