Question 1

Often with age comes greater satisfaction with

Accepted Answer

A)  work. 
B)  finances. 
C)  general happiness. 
D)  all of these 
A)  work. 
B)  finances. 
C)  general happiness. 
D)  all of these D

Question 2

As the life span of the general population increases,the United States is experiencing a ______________.

Accepted Answer

demographic revolution

Question 3

"Empty nest" and "spacious nest" describe the same phenomena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Most people find the role of grandparent to be stressful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most people in nursing homes in the United States are

Accepted Answer

A)  mistreated. 
B)  abandoned by their families. 
C)  over age 75. 
D)  none of these 
A)  mistreated. 
B)  abandoned by their families. 
C)  over age 75. 
D)  none of these

Question 6

Which term refers to the situation in which adult children return home to live for a while,usually to save money to move into their own apartments or homes?

Accepted Answer

A)  empty nest syndrome 
B)  cluttered nest 
C)  boomerang nest 
D)  nurture nest 
A)  empty nest syndrome 
B)  cluttered nest 
C)  boomerang nest 
D)  nurture nest

Question 7

A longevous marriage is one that lasts _____ years or more.

Accepted Answer

A)  45 
B)  50 
C)  40 
D)  60 
A)  45 
B)  50 
C)  40 
D)  60

Question 8

The male hormone that declines slowly and steadily in most men until age 60 is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  testerosterone. 
B)  androgen. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  estrogen. 
A)  testerosterone. 
B)  androgen. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  estrogen.

Question 9

Studies indicate that significant family conflict results when adult children move home with their parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Older adults are not interested in sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The definition of old age is divided into three categories:

Accepted Answer

A)  Young-old; middle-old; old-old. 
B)  New old; middle-old,very-old. 
C)  New old,medium-old,frail-old. 
D)  Old,very old,extremely old. 
A)  Young-old; middle-old; old-old. 
B)  New old; middle-old,very-old. 
C)  New old,medium-old,frail-old. 
D)  Old,very old,extremely old.

Question 12

When adult children move back home they are considered to be _____ kids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When adult children move back home they...

Question 13

Most sibling relationships are _____ for the older adult's well-being.

Accepted Answer

A)  important 
B)  stressful 
C)  challenging 
D)  helpful 
A)  important 
B)  stressful 
C)  challenging 
D)  helpful

Question 14

The average life expectancy for women is:

Accepted Answer

A)  65 years. 
B)  70 years. 
C)  74 years. 
D)  80 years. 
A)  65 years. 
B)  70 years. 
C)  74 years. 
D)  80 years.

Question 15

What is a common medical approach used to treat menopause that is now being scrutinized?

Accepted Answer

A)  hysterectomy 
B)  steroid injections 
C)  hormone replacement 
D)  Prozac 
A)  hysterectomy 
B)  steroid injections 
C)  hormone replacement 
D)  Prozac

Question 16

Both men and women experience a decline in hormone production as they get older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In middle age when one mourns lost opportunities,or the road not taken,and wonders what life would have been like if they were bolder,smarter,or luckier,they are experiencing _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In middle age when one mourns lost...

Question 18

Erikson argues that the crisis faced in middle age is:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy versus shame and doubt. 
B)  generativity versus stagnation. 
C)  trust versus mistrust. 
D)  identity versus role confusion. 
A)  autonomy versus shame and doubt. 
B)  generativity versus stagnation. 
C)  trust versus mistrust. 
D)  identity versus role confusion.

Question 19

What percentage of persons age 65 or older have living grandchildren?

Accepted Answer

A)  90% 
B)  75% 
C)  60% 
D)  50% 
A)  90% 
B)  75% 
C)  60% 
D)  50%

Question 20

Female menopause includes which of the following changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  hair loss 
B)  decline in sexual interest 
C)  diminished vaginal secretions 
D)  decrease in androgen production 
A)  hair loss 
B)  decline in sexual interest 
C)  diminished vaginal secretions 
D)  decrease in androgen production

Often with age comes greater satisfaction with

As the life span of the general population increases,the United States is experiencing a ______________.

"Empty nest" and "spacious nest" describe the same phenomena.

Most people find the role of grandparent to be stressful.

Most people in nursing homes in the United States are

Which term refers to the situation in which adult children return home to live for a while,usually to save money to move into their own apartments or homes?

A longevous marriage is one that lasts _____ years or more.

The male hormone that declines slowly and steadily in most men until age 60 is known as

Studies indicate that significant family conflict results when adult children move home with their parents.

Older adults are not interested in sex.

The definition of old age is divided into three categories:

When adult children move back home they are considered to be _____ kids.

Most sibling relationships are _____ for the older adult's well-being.

The average life expectancy for women is:

What is a common medical approach used to treat menopause that is now being scrutinized?

Both men and women experience a decline in hormone production as they get older.

In middle age when one mourns lost opportunities,or the road not taken,and wonders what life would have been like if they were bolder,smarter,or luckier,they are experiencing _____.

Erikson argues that the crisis faced in middle age is:

What percentage of persons age 65 or older have living grandchildren?

Female menopause includes which of the following changes?

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

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Exam 13: Midlife and Older Couples

Often with age comes greater satisfaction with

As the life span of the general population increases,the United States is experiencing a ______________.

"Empty nest" and "spacious nest" describe the same phenomena.

Most people find the role of grandparent to be stressful.

Most people in nursing homes in the United States are

Which term refers to the situation in which adult children return home to live for a while,usually to save money to move into their own apartments or homes?

A longevous marriage is one that lasts _____ years or more.

The male hormone that declines slowly and steadily in most men until age 60 is known as

Studies indicate that significant family conflict results when adult children move home with their parents.

Older adults are not interested in sex.

The definition of old age is divided into three categories:

When adult children move back home they are considered to be _____ kids.

Most sibling relationships are _____ for the older adult's well-being.

The average life expectancy for women is:

What is a common medical approach used to treat menopause that is now being scrutinized?

Both men and women experience a decline in hormone production as they get older.

In middle age when one mourns lost opportunities,or the road not taken,and wonders what life would have been like if they were bolder,smarter,or luckier,they are experiencing _____.

Erikson argues that the crisis faced in middle age is:

What percentage of persons age 65 or older have living grandchildren?

Female menopause includes which of the following changes?

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

Filters