Question 1

Which of the following is the tendency to turn to religious beliefs and institutions for support in times of difficulty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religiosity 
B)  Religious coping 
C)  Tribulatory spirituality 
D)  Superstitious religiosity 
A)  Religiosity 
B)  Religious coping 
C)  Tribulatory spirituality 
D)  Superstitious religiosity

Question 2

Which of the following is another name for a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assisted living center 
B)  Skilled nursing facility 
C)  ADL assistance living 
D)  Home-health center 
A)  Assisted living center 
B)  Skilled nursing facility 
C)  ADL assistance living 
D)  Home-health center

Question 3

Define continuity theory.

Accepted Answer

It is the idea that older adul

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding the positive effects of marriage on physical and psychological functioning of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  They exist for men, but there are no benefits for older women. 
B)  Those that were seen in early and middle adulthood have largely disappeared by late adulthood. 
C)  They are greater for women than for men. 
D)  They occur among both women and men, but are generally greater for men than women. 
A)  They exist for men, but there are no benefits for older women. 
B)  Those that were seen in early and middle adulthood have largely disappeared by late adulthood. 
C)  They are greater for women than for men. 
D)  They occur among both women and men, but are generally greater for men than women.

Question 5

When you visit a former co-worker who recently retired, you are astonished at his list of activities and projects, and he says, "Staying busy keeps me young!" Your former co-worker's philosophy is most consistent with which of the following perspectives on aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity theory 
B)  Adaptation theory 
C)  Ego integrity 
D)  Delimited senescence theory 
A)  Activity theory 
B)  Adaptation theory 
C)  Ego integrity 
D)  Delimited senescence theory

Question 6

List four of the five components of successful aging explained in your text.

Accepted Answer

health, mental activ

Question 7

Why are sibling relationships likely to become more important in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Siblings typically provide practical assistance to each other, such as help with activities of daily living. 
B)  Most older adults expect to live with siblings when health problems or disabilities, such as arthritis or diabetes, occur. 
C)  Siblings share reminiscences and companionship and provide each other emotional support. 
D)  In late adulthood, relationships with siblings are typically less stressful and have less conflict than relationships with adult children or spouses. 
A)  Siblings typically provide practical assistance to each other, such as help with activities of daily living. 
B)  Most older adults expect to live with siblings when health problems or disabilities, such as arthritis or diabetes, occur. 
C)  Siblings share reminiscences and companionship and provide each other emotional support. 
D)  In late adulthood, relationships with siblings are typically less stressful and have less conflict than relationships with adult children or spouses.

Question 8

According to current estimates, approximately what percentage of U.S. elders are physically abused?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between 2% and 10% 
B)  Between 12% and 20% 
C)  Between 22% and 30% 
D)  Between 32% and 40% 
A)  Between 2% and 10% 
B)  Between 12% and 20% 
C)  Between 22% and 30% 
D)  Between 32% and 40%

Question 9

The woman in the video emphasizes the need to be able to play and ________ as an important contributor to health in old age.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The woman in the video emphasizes the...

Question 10

Which of the following is the BEST example of Erikson's despair?

Accepted Answer

A)  When Mr. Trump offers advice to his family, he often says, "Don't make the same mistakes I did. I wish I could live my life over." 
B)  Mr. and Mrs. Albertson are the unofficial grandparents of many children in their neighborhood, and their home is always open to any child who needs a hot meal or a caring word. 
C)  Mrs. Smith and Mr. White had both been widowed for many years and were eager for the love and companionship they could offer each other in their last years. 
D)  Mrs. Brown tells her family that she will die happy with the world because she has lived a good life and has few regrets. 
A)  When Mr. Trump offers advice to his family, he often says, "Don't make the same mistakes I did. I wish I could live my life over." 
B)  Mr. and Mrs. Albertson are the unofficial grandparents of many children in their neighborhood, and their home is always open to any child who needs a hot meal or a caring word. 
C)  Mrs. Smith and Mr. White had both been widowed for many years and were eager for the love and companionship they could offer each other in their last years. 
D)  Mrs. Brown tells her family that she will die happy with the world because she has lived a good life and has few regrets.

Question 11

Which of the following is correct regarding the role of reminiscence in human development?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most important function of reminiscence is preparation for death. 
B)  Young adults reminisce less often than middle-aged or older adults. 
C)  Young adults use reminiscence for problem-solving. 
D)  Structured reminiscence decreases life satisfaction. 
A)  The most important function of reminiscence is preparation for death. 
B)  Young adults reminisce less often than middle-aged or older adults. 
C)  Young adults use reminiscence for problem-solving. 
D)  Structured reminiscence decreases life satisfaction.

Question 12

Which component of social support seems to be most meaningful to elderly adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowing that others can be depended upon to help when their assistance is needed 
B)  The opportunity to reciprocate and give support as well as receive it 
C)  The frequency of social contacts with friends, family, and community members 
D)  Instrumental support, such as help with chores, rather than emotional support 
A)  Knowing that others can be depended upon to help when their assistance is needed 
B)  The opportunity to reciprocate and give support as well as receive it 
C)  The frequency of social contacts with friends, family, and community members 
D)  Instrumental support, such as help with chores, rather than emotional support

Question 13

Family relationships tend to become more ________ as adults get older.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Family relationships tend to become more ________...

Question 14

Which of the following is unlikely to be a risk factor associated with elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental illness or alcoholism in the abuser 
B)  Financial dependency of the abuser on the victim 
C)  Significant financial resources controlled by the abuser 
D)  Social isolation 
A)  Mental illness or alcoholism in the abuser 
B)  Financial dependency of the abuser on the victim 
C)  Significant financial resources controlled by the abuser 
D)  Social isolation

Question 15

What factors are most relevant to an individual's decision to retire?

Accepted Answer

There are many factors: the individual's

Question 16

Which of the following best summarizes the paradigm of successful aging proposed by Rowe and Kahn?

Accepted Answer

A)  The healthiest response to old age is to maintain the greatest possible level of activity and involvement in the greatest number of roles. 
B)  An aging adult is not governed by the expectations of others that she fulfill certain roles. 
C)  Religious coping and the use of religious belief and practice are effective means of adapting to aging. 
D)  Successful aging integrates components of physical, cognitive, and social health that are influenced by earlier behaviors and decisions. 
A)  The healthiest response to old age is to maintain the greatest possible level of activity and involvement in the greatest number of roles. 
B)  An aging adult is not governed by the expectations of others that she fulfill certain roles. 
C)  Religious coping and the use of religious belief and practice are effective means of adapting to aging. 
D)  Successful aging integrates components of physical, cognitive, and social health that are influenced by earlier behaviors and decisions.

Question 17

Which of the following is suggested by your text as perhaps the greatest obstacle to employment for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers' perceptions about older workers' ability to learn new job skills 
B)  Employers' desire to hire senior workers for minimum wage 
C)  Older workers' inability to work a complete 8 hour shift 
D)  Older workers' inflexibility with younger co-workers 
A)  Employers' perceptions about older workers' ability to learn new job skills 
B)  Employers' desire to hire senior workers for minimum wage 
C)  Older workers' inability to work a complete 8 hour shift 
D)  Older workers' inflexibility with younger co-workers

Question 18

Identify three criteria for evaluating a long-term care facility.

Accepted Answer

Adequate staffing, checking with regulat

Question 19

Which of the following describes a common belief in Asian cultures which holds that children have the responsibility to care for their aging parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Familial cohesion 
B)  Filial piety 
C)  Collectivism 
D)  Paternal devotion 
A)  Familial cohesion 
B)  Filial piety 
C)  Collectivism 
D)  Paternal devotion

Question 20

Which of the following is an aspect of disengagement theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  shrinkage of life space. 
B)  increased responsibility. 
C)  decreased individuality. 
D)  passive extrication from roles. 
A)  shrinkage of life space. 
B)  increased responsibility. 
C)  decreased individuality. 
D)  passive extrication from roles.

Which of the following is the tendency to turn to religious beliefs and institutions for support in times of difficulty?

Which of the following is another name for a nursing home?

Define continuity theory.

Which of the following is true regarding the positive effects of marriage on physical and psychological functioning of older adults?

When you visit a former co-worker who recently retired, you are astonished at his list of activities and projects, and he says, "Staying busy keeps me young!" Your former co-worker's philosophy is most consistent with which of the following perspectives on aging?

List four of the five components of successful aging explained in your text.

Why are sibling relationships likely to become more important in late adulthood?

According to current estimates, approximately what percentage of U.S. elders are physically abused?

The woman in the video emphasizes the need to be able to play and ________ as an important contributor to health in old age.

Which of the following is the BEST example of Erikson's despair?

Which of the following is correct regarding the role of reminiscence in human development?

Which component of social support seems to be most meaningful to elderly adults?

Family relationships tend to become more ________ as adults get older.

Which of the following is unlikely to be a risk factor associated with elder abuse?

What factors are most relevant to an individual's decision to retire?

Which of the following best summarizes the paradigm of successful aging proposed by Rowe and Kahn?

Which of the following is suggested by your text as perhaps the greatest obstacle to employment for older adults?

Identify three criteria for evaluating a long-term care facility.

Which of the following describes a common belief in Asian cultures which holds that children have the responsibility to care for their aging parents?

Which of the following is an aspect of disengagement theory?

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Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

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Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

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Exam 18: Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following is the tendency to turn to religious beliefs and institutions for support in times of difficulty?

Which of the following is another name for a nursing home?

Define continuity theory.

Which of the following is true regarding the positive effects of marriage on physical and psychological functioning of older adults?

When you visit a former co-worker who recently retired, you are astonished at his list of activities and projects, and he says, "Staying busy keeps me young!" Your former co-worker's philosophy is most consistent with which of the following perspectives on aging?

List four of the five components of successful aging explained in your text.

Why are sibling relationships likely to become more important in late adulthood?

According to current estimates, approximately what percentage of U.S. elders are physically abused?

The woman in the video emphasizes the need to be able to play and ________ as an important contributor to health in old age.

Which of the following is the BEST example of Erikson's despair?

Which of the following is correct regarding the role of reminiscence in human development?

Which component of social support seems to be most meaningful to elderly adults?

Family relationships tend to become more ________ as adults get older.

Which of the following is unlikely to be a risk factor associated with elder abuse?

What factors are most relevant to an individual's decision to retire?

Which of the following best summarizes the paradigm of successful aging proposed by Rowe and Kahn?

Which of the following is suggested by your text as perhaps the greatest obstacle to employment for older adults?

Identify three criteria for evaluating a long-term care facility.

Which of the following describes a common belief in Asian cultures which holds that children have the responsibility to care for their aging parents?

Which of the following is an aspect of disengagement theory?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical, Sensory, and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Death Dying and Bereavement

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