Question 1

Thoroughly discuss Erikson's stage model of development and pay particular attention to the later life stages.

Accepted Answer

The model describes psychosocial development throughout the life cycle.The stages relevant to older age are generativity vs.stagnation or ego integrity vs.despair.In generativity vs.stagnation,the goal is to establish a sense of care and concern for the well-being of future generations.The goal in ego integrity vs.despair is to establish a sense of meaning in life.

Question 2

Most people do not experience major personality shifts as they age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Rowe and Kahn's model of successful aging includes the following dimension(s):

Accepted Answer

A)  high cognitive functioning. 
B)  a significant number of lucky breaks in life. 
C)  acceptance of social isolation. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  high cognitive functioning. 
B)  a significant number of lucky breaks in life. 
C)  acceptance of social isolation. 
D)  both A and B. A

Question 4

Valliant's studies about personality and coping styles that result in positive aging found:

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood social class has a significant impact on outcomes during old age. 
B)  self-confidence evolves with age. 
C)  parental problems during childhood play a major role in old age self-confidence. 
D)  coping strategies in youth have little to do with strategies employed in old age. 
A)  childhood social class has a significant impact on outcomes during old age. 
B)  self-confidence evolves with age. 
C)  parental problems during childhood play a major role in old age self-confidence. 
D)  coping strategies in youth have little to do with strategies employed in old age.

Question 5

Older women who are widowed, over age 85, and experiencing chronic pain and depression are the group at greatest risk of suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

White men aged 85 and older are at greatest risk for ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of White men aged 85 and older are...

Question 7

The underlying characteristics of a person's life at a particular period of time are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The underlying characteristics of a person's life...

Question 8

According to Erik Erikson, the stage of ego integrity refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the stage in young adulthood characterized by falling in love. 
B)  accepting one's self and one's life as complete and meaningful. 
C)  a feeling of well-being from having a satisfied relationship with one's partner. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  the stage in young adulthood characterized by falling in love. 
B)  accepting one's self and one's life as complete and meaningful. 
C)  a feeling of well-being from having a satisfied relationship with one's partner. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 9

Discuss the three components of the Model of Successful Aging.

Accepted Answer

The model assumes that all three compone

Question 10

Middle-aged and older adults who are characterized by generativity spend considerable time in reflection about themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An older person who tries to hide or mask their depression may be misdiagnosed as having dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The following treatment has been found to reduce symptoms in up to 80 percent of older adults with chronic depression:

Accepted Answer

A)  counseling. 
B)  antidepressants. 
C)  counseling and antidepressants. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  counseling. 
B)  antidepressants. 
C)  counseling and antidepressants. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 13

DSM IV (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria for major depressive episode include, over a two week period or more,:

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsive behaviors. 
B)  psychologically induced leg or arm tremor. 
C)  low energy level or fatigue. 
D)  blaming others for personal problems. 
A)  compulsive behaviors. 
B)  psychologically induced leg or arm tremor. 
C)  low energy level or fatigue. 
D)  blaming others for personal problems.

Question 14

The ability to look back objectively on one's life can be achieved through:

Accepted Answer

A)  life review. 
B)  identity assimilation. 
C)  role confusion. 
D)  emotional regulation. 
A)  life review. 
B)  identity assimilation. 
C)  role confusion. 
D)  emotional regulation.

Question 15

Seventy-eight percent of suicides among older men were completed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  a firearm. 
B)  a knife. 
C)  poison. 
D)  medications. 
A)  a firearm. 
B)  a knife. 
C)  poison. 
D)  medications.

Question 16

An irreversible dementia may occur among older adults who are using multiple medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One form of therapy for older adults which allows them to process grief and loss is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  reminiscence therapy. 
B)  group therapy. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  life review. 
A)  reminiscence therapy. 
B)  group therapy. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  life review.

Question 18

Which is not one of the 5 primary dimensions of personality, according to the Baltimore Longitudinal Studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  wisdom 
A)  extraversion 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  wisdom

Question 19

According to the MacArthur studies, the best predictor of continued high levels of cognitive ability is:

Accepted Answer

A)  educational level. 
B)  physical activity. 
C)  leisure time. 
D)  positive attitude. 
A)  educational level. 
B)  physical activity. 
C)  leisure time. 
D)  positive attitude.

Question 20

The Grant Study of Harvard University Graduates:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a longitudinal study that supports stage theories. 
B)  is a cross-sectional study that supports stage theories. 
C)  showed that the most emotionally stable 50 and 60 year olds followed gender stereotypes. 
D)  included men and women who established professional identity in their 20s and 30s. 
A)  is a longitudinal study that supports stage theories. 
B)  is a cross-sectional study that supports stage theories. 
C)  showed that the most emotionally stable 50 and 60 year olds followed gender stereotypes. 
D)  included men and women who established professional identity in their 20s and 30s.

Thoroughly discuss Erikson's stage model of development and pay particular attention to the later life stages.

Most people do not experience major personality shifts as they age.

Rowe and Kahn's model of successful aging includes the following dimension(s):

Valliant's studies about personality and coping styles that result in positive aging found:

Older women who are widowed, over age 85, and experiencing chronic pain and depression are the group at greatest risk of suicide.

White men aged 85 and older are at greatest risk for ________.

The underlying characteristics of a person's life at a particular period of time are known as ________.

According to Erik Erikson, the stage of ego integrity refers to:

Discuss the three components of the Model of Successful Aging.

Middle-aged and older adults who are characterized by generativity spend considerable time in reflection about themselves.

An older person who tries to hide or mask their depression may be misdiagnosed as having dementia.

The following treatment has been found to reduce symptoms in up to 80 percent of older adults with chronic depression:

DSM IV (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria for major depressive episode include, over a two week period or more,:

The ability to look back objectively on one's life can be achieved through:

Seventy-eight percent of suicides among older men were completed with:

An irreversible dementia may occur among older adults who are using multiple medications.

One form of therapy for older adults which allows them to process grief and loss is known as:

Which is not one of the 5 primary dimensions of personality, according to the Baltimore Longitudinal Studies?

According to the MacArthur studies, the best predictor of continued high levels of cognitive ability is:

The Grant Study of Harvard University Graduates:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 6: Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Thoroughly discuss Erikson's stage model of development and pay particular attention to the later life stages.

Most people do not experience major personality shifts as they age.

Rowe and Kahn's model of successful aging includes the following dimension(s):

Valliant's studies about personality and coping styles that result in positive aging found:

Older women who are widowed, over age 85, and experiencing chronic pain and depression are the group at greatest risk of suicide.

White men aged 85 and older are at greatest risk for ________.

The underlying characteristics of a person's life at a particular period of time are known as ________.

According to Erik Erikson, the stage of ego integrity refers to:

Discuss the three components of the Model of Successful Aging.

Middle-aged and older adults who are characterized by generativity spend considerable time in reflection about themselves.

An older person who tries to hide or mask their depression may be misdiagnosed as having dementia.

The following treatment has been found to reduce symptoms in up to 80 percent of older adults with chronic depression:

DSM IV (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria for major depressive episode include, over a two week period or more,:

The ability to look back objectively on one's life can be achieved through:

Seventy-eight percent of suicides among older men were completed with:

An irreversible dementia may occur among older adults who are using multiple medications.

One form of therapy for older adults which allows them to process grief and loss is known as:

Which is not one of the 5 primary dimensions of personality, according to the Baltimore Longitudinal Studies?

According to the MacArthur studies, the best predictor of continued high levels of cognitive ability is:

The Grant Study of Harvard University Graduates:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

Filters