A Handbook of Wisdom by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2014-12-21T16:00:00+00:00

2 Normative versus nonnormative life decisions are categorized according to the frequency at which they occur during a life stage. Normative events are those that have a high correlation with age, meaning that a majority of people in the same life stage would be expected to experience these events in relatively similar time period. Both terms refer to statistical orientation and not value orientation (Baltes & Nesselroade, 1984).

3 Below are two examples of dilemmas used to test participants’ wisdom-related knowledge. There were a total of four dilemmas administered to participants (Smith & Baltes, 1990):

Elizabeth, 33 years old and a successful professional for 8 years, was recently offered a major promotion. Her new responsibilities would require an increased time commitment. She and her husband also would like to have children before it is too late. Elizabeth is considering the following options: She could plan to accept the promotion, or she could plan to start a family. (Young target/Normative life decision)

Joyce, a 60-year-old widow, recently completed a degree in business management and opened her own business. She has been looking forward to this new challenge. She has just heard that her son has been left with two small children to care for. Joyce is considering the following options: She could plan to give up her business and live with her son, or she could plan to arrange for financial assistance for her son to cover child-care costs. (Older target /Nonnormative life decision)

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