Generativity Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason mentioned in the text for the rise in childlessness among women in the United States?

• Diminished stigma of childlessness

• Delayed marriage and childbearing

• Improved birth control methods

• Increase in childhood diseases

Multiple Choice

What are some of the reasons for the increase in the number of women not having children?

• Growing acceptance of childlessness

• Improved birth control methods

• infertility

• All of the above

Multiple Select

When considering whether to have a baby, potential parents should consider...

• their own emotional stability

• their physical health

• their relationship stability

• financial and time considerations

Multiple Choice

Which is more expensive on average?

• US Adoption

• Foreign Adoption

Multiple Choice

According to Erikson, what does generativity involve and why is it important for individuals and society?

• It involves accumulating wealth for personal gain and is important for financial security.

• It involves establishing and guiding the next generation and is important for the growth and nurturance of both self and others.

• It involves focusing only on one's own happiness and is important for self-fulfillment.

• It involves avoiding responsibilities and is important for reducing stress.