Question 1

The "Baby Boomer" years are identified as the years 1955-1980.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Growing numbers of Baby Boomers over 65 will result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher healthcare costs. 
B)  larger nursing home populations. 
C)  greater social and political focus on retirement and healthcare issues. 
D)  greater demand for tax reform. 
A)  higher healthcare costs. 
B)  larger nursing home populations. 
C)  greater social and political focus on retirement and healthcare issues. 
D)  greater demand for tax reform.

Question 3

Sandrine finds herself taking care of her children as well as her aging parents.This causes stress and adds responsibility to her already stressful life.She is part of the _____ generation.

Accepted Answer

A)  sandwich 
B)  baby boomer 
C)  gen-X 
D)  millennial 
A)  sandwich 
B)  baby boomer 
C)  gen-X 
D)  millennial

Question 4

Often adults are divided into three distinct groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  young-old (55-65),middle-old (65-70),and old-old (over 70). 
B)  young-old (45-55),middle-old (55-65),and old-old (over 65). 
C)  young-old (55-65),middle-old (65-75),and old-old (over 75). 
D)  young-old (60-70),middle-old (70-80),and old-old (over 80). 
A)  young-old (55-65),middle-old (65-70),and old-old (over 70). 
B)  young-old (45-55),middle-old (55-65),and old-old (over 65). 
C)  young-old (55-65),middle-old (65-75),and old-old (over 75). 
D)  young-old (60-70),middle-old (70-80),and old-old (over 80).

Question 5

This term occurs when adult children who return home to live with their parents after college graduation:

Accepted Answer

A)  Boomerang Kids. 
B)  Cluttered Nest. 
C)  Empty Nest. 
D)  Spacious Nest. 
A)  Boomerang Kids. 
B)  Cluttered Nest. 
C)  Empty Nest. 
D)  Spacious Nest.

Question 6

Women represent a larger percentage of nursing home populations than men

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The role of grandparents differs little between cultural groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Statistics show _________ life is more a time of crisis.

Accepted Answer

A)  early 
B)  mid- 
C)  late 
D)  all of these 
A)  early 
B)  mid- 
C)  late 
D)  all of these

Question 9

Middle age can be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the time between launching of children and retirement. 
B)  the time between age 35 and age 65. 
C)  families dealing with teenagers or young adult children. 
D)  all these 
A)  the time between launching of children and retirement. 
B)  the time between age 35 and age 65. 
C)  families dealing with teenagers or young adult children. 
D)  all these

Question 10

By age 50,a man may require up to 24 hours between an orgasm and his next erection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Petra is middle aged and has started to mourn lost opportunities,the road not taken,and wonders what her life would be like if she was bolder,smarter,or luckier.She is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  menopause. 
B)  adropause. 
C)  middlescence. 
D)  climacteric. 
A)  menopause. 
B)  adropause. 
C)  middlescence. 
D)  climacteric.

Question 12

Caring for an older parent can help strengthen a parent-child relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The phenomenon of aging is

Accepted Answer

A)  biological. 
B)  social. 
C)  psychological. 
D)  all these 
A)  biological. 
B)  social. 
C)  psychological. 
D)  all these

Question 14

Which is NOT a myth about old age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most old people lose their sex drive. 
B)  Most old people are more likely to be cared for by their families than to be in nursing homes. 
C)  Most old people are lonely. 
D)  Most old people are poor. 
A)  Most old people lose their sex drive. 
B)  Most old people are more likely to be cared for by their families than to be in nursing homes. 
C)  Most old people are lonely. 
D)  Most old people are poor.

Question 15

Senility is another term for Alzheimer's Disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In later years,research indicates _____ are the most distant.

Accepted Answer

A)  brothers 
B)  cross-sex siblings 
C)  sisters 
D)  stepsisters 
A)  brothers 
B)  cross-sex siblings 
C)  sisters 
D)  stepsisters

Question 17

Which of the following is most likely to be true of you as you get older?

Accepted Answer

A)  You are likely to spend the last 12 to 24 months of your life in a nursing home. 
B)  You are likely to lose interest in sexual activity. 
C)  You are likely to have fewer acute illnesses than younger persons. 
D)  You are likely to become senile. 
A)  You are likely to spend the last 12 to 24 months of your life in a nursing home. 
B)  You are likely to lose interest in sexual activity. 
C)  You are likely to have fewer acute illnesses than younger persons. 
D)  You are likely to become senile.

Question 18

It is no more likely for African American children to be raised by grandparents than children of other cultural groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Current statistics show that _____ of all U.S.children are parented by grandparents.

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  4% 
C)  9% 
D)  13% 
A)  2% 
B)  4% 
C)  9% 
D)  13%

Question 20

Female menopause begins on the average at about age:

Accepted Answer

A)  40. 
B)  45. 
C)  50. 
D)  55. 
A)  40. 
B)  45. 
C)  50. 
D)  55.

The "Baby Boomer" years are identified as the years 1955-1980.

Growing numbers of Baby Boomers over 65 will result in:

Sandrine finds herself taking care of her children as well as her aging parents.This causes stress and adds responsibility to her already stressful life.She is part of the _____ generation.

Often adults are divided into three distinct groups:

This term occurs when adult children who return home to live with their parents after college graduation:

Women represent a larger percentage of nursing home populations than men

The role of grandparents differs little between cultural groups.

Statistics show _________ life is more a time of crisis.

Middle age can be defined as

By age 50,a man may require up to 24 hours between an orgasm and his next erection.

Petra is middle aged and has started to mourn lost opportunities,the road not taken,and wonders what her life would be like if she was bolder,smarter,or luckier.She is experiencing:

Caring for an older parent can help strengthen a parent-child relationship.

The phenomenon of aging is

Which is NOT a myth about old age?

Senility is another term for Alzheimer's Disease.

In later years,research indicates _____ are the most distant.

Which of the following is most likely to be true of you as you get older?

It is no more likely for African American children to be raised by grandparents than children of other cultural groups.

Current statistics show that _____ of all U.S.children are parented by grandparents.

Female menopause begins on the average at about age:

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Exam 13: Midlife and Older Couples

The "Baby Boomer" years are identified as the years 1955-1980.

Growing numbers of Baby Boomers over 65 will result in:

Sandrine finds herself taking care of her children as well as her aging parents.This causes stress and adds responsibility to her already stressful life.She is part of the _____ generation.

Often adults are divided into three distinct groups:

This term occurs when adult children who return home to live with their parents after college graduation:

Women represent a larger percentage of nursing home populations than men

The role of grandparents differs little between cultural groups.

Statistics show _________ life is more a time of crisis.

Middle age can be defined as

By age 50,a man may require up to 24 hours between an orgasm and his next erection.

Petra is middle aged and has started to mourn lost opportunities,the road not taken,and wonders what her life would be like if she was bolder,smarter,or luckier.She is experiencing:

Caring for an older parent can help strengthen a parent-child relationship.

The phenomenon of aging is

Which is NOT a myth about old age?

Senility is another term for Alzheimer's Disease.

In later years,research indicates _____ are the most distant.

Which of the following is most likely to be true of you as you get older?

It is no more likely for African American children to be raised by grandparents than children of other cultural groups.

Current statistics show that _____ of all U.S.children are parented by grandparents.

Female menopause begins on the average at about age:

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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