The “Big Five” personality traits are important to developmentalists because they represent __________.

The prefrontal cortex is the part of the brain that __________.

According to Erikson, adolescents are in the __________ stage, seeking to discover their individuality and identity.

Experts believe that __________ percent of the elderly consulted within the past year have experienced elder abuse.

Many marriages today follow a period of living together, called __________.

Which sensory decline is likely to have the greatest negative effect on the social lives of older people?

The goal of most professionals is not only to extend the life span of older adults but to expand the __________.

An attempt to manage a stressful situation by directly changing it to make it less stressful is called __________ coping.

Which of the following makes friendships particularly important during late adulthood?

As children grow, the two halves of the brain become increasingly differentiated and specialized in a process called __________.