Question 1

Religion is the fundamental motive for living of the intrinsically religious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

How do sibling relationships of today's elderly differ from those of the past? Why are sibling relationships often important to the elderly?

Accepted Answer

The sibling relationships of today's elderly differ from those of the past in several ways. In the past, families tended to be larger, and siblings often lived in close proximity to each other, leading to more frequent and regular interactions. Additionally, in the past, there may have been more traditional gender roles and expectations within families, which could have influenced the dynamics of sibling relationships. Today, with smaller families and increased mobility, siblings may not have as much contact with each other as they did in the past.

Sibling relationships are often important to the elderly for several reasons. Firstly, siblings can provide emotional support and companionship, especially as individuals age and may experience loss or changes in their social circles. Siblings can also serve as a source of continuity and connection to one's past, sharing memories and experiences from childhood and beyond. Additionally, siblings may play a role in providing practical support and care for each other as they age, whether it be through shared responsibilities or decision-making.

Overall, sibling relationships can be a crucial source of social and emotional support for the elderly, offering a sense of belonging, connection, and understanding that can be particularly valuable in later stages of life.

Question 3

Older Americans are still likely to live in the communities in which they raised their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In terms of level of obligation within the family,sibling ties are more binding than that of marriage of parent to child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Spiritual well being refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  attending religious services. 
B)  praying regularly. 
C)  having a psychological sense of purpose and meaning. 
D)  being mentally healthy. 
A)  attending religious services. 
B)  praying regularly. 
C)  having a psychological sense of purpose and meaning. 
D)  being mentally healthy.

Question 6

According to your text,a confidant is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  someone who keeps messages. 
B)  someone to confide in and share personal problems. 
C)  someone whom you relate to at work. 
D)  someone who is secretive. 
A)  someone who keeps messages. 
B)  someone to confide in and share personal problems. 
C)  someone whom you relate to at work. 
D)  someone who is secretive.

Question 7

A person's relationship with siblings is likely to be the longest relationship in an individual's life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For some grandparents,stepgrandchildren are treated as biological grandchildren.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the friendships,voluntary organizations,and other aspects of the social networks of the elderly and how they tend to change with age.

Accepted Answer

As people age, their social networks and

Question 10

Studies of friendships among the elderly have found

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than half of the elderly had a close friend. 
B)  Men were more often named as close friends than women. 
C)  The average length of acquaintance with a close friend was five years. 
D)  Most elderly friends keep in touch weekly. 
A)  Less than half of the elderly had a close friend. 
B)  Men were more often named as close friends than women. 
C)  The average length of acquaintance with a close friend was five years. 
D)  Most elderly friends keep in touch weekly.

Question 11

A study of elderly people coping with cancer found hope and more positive mood states were associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  high extrinsic religiosity. 
B)  low spirituality. 
C)  high intrinsic religiosity. 
D)  low extrinsic religiosity. 
A)  high extrinsic religiosity. 
B)  low spirituality. 
C)  high intrinsic religiosity. 
D)  low extrinsic religiosity.

Question 12

Explain the differences in social organizations and senior centers.

Accepted Answer

Social organizations and senior centers

Question 13

Females maintain closer relationships with family members than do males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The baby boomers will be the first cohort in history that has less offspring than siblings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Studies of equity and morale have found

Accepted Answer

A)  under-benefited women had very low morale. 
B)  the over-benefited women had the highest morale. 
C)  the equitably benefited women had the highest morale. 
D)  morale was highest among independent women, those not involved in an equitable relationship. 
A)  under-benefited women had very low morale. 
B)  the over-benefited women had the highest morale. 
C)  the equitably benefited women had the highest morale. 
D)  morale was highest among independent women, those not involved in an equitable relationship.

Question 16

The elderly are most likely to join a

Accepted Answer

A)  church. 
B)  lodge or fraternal organization. 
C)  senior center. 
D)  book or garden club. 
A)  church. 
B)  lodge or fraternal organization. 
C)  senior center. 
D)  book or garden club.

Question 17

What factors reduce social bonds of the elderly and what can be done to increase these bonds?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can reduc

Question 18

Later life tends to become isolated and stagnant for most elders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A companion is someone to confide in and share personal problems with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Kin relationships in white-collar families differ from those of blue-collar families in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  White-collar families tend to have closer family ties. 
B)  Family members maintain ties by living near each other. 
C)  Visits from kin often constitute the major, if not the only, form of social activity for blue-collar families. 
D)  White-collar families are more likely to geographically scattered. 
A)  White-collar families tend to have closer family ties. 
B)  Family members maintain ties by living near each other. 
C)  Visits from kin often constitute the major, if not the only, form of social activity for blue-collar families. 
D)  White-collar families are more likely to geographically scattered.

Religion is the fundamental motive for living of the intrinsically religious.

How do sibling relationships of today's elderly differ from those of the past? Why are sibling relationships often important to the elderly?

Older Americans are still likely to live in the communities in which they raised their children.

In terms of level of obligation within the family,sibling ties are more binding than that of marriage of parent to child.

Spiritual well being refers to

According to your text,a confidant is described as

A person's relationship with siblings is likely to be the longest relationship in an individual's life.

For some grandparents,stepgrandchildren are treated as biological grandchildren.

Describe the friendships,voluntary organizations,and other aspects of the social networks of the elderly and how they tend to change with age.

Studies of friendships among the elderly have found

A study of elderly people coping with cancer found hope and more positive mood states were associated with

Explain the differences in social organizations and senior centers.

Females maintain closer relationships with family members than do males.

The baby boomers will be the first cohort in history that has less offspring than siblings.

Studies of equity and morale have found

The elderly are most likely to join a

What factors reduce social bonds of the elderly and what can be done to increase these bonds?

Later life tends to become isolated and stagnant for most elders.

A companion is someone to confide in and share personal problems with.

Kin relationships in white-collar families differ from those of blue-collar families in which of the following ways?

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Religion is the fundamental motive for living of the intrinsically religious.

How do sibling relationships of today's elderly differ from those of the past? Why are sibling relationships often important to the elderly?

Older Americans are still likely to live in the communities in which they raised their children.

In terms of level of obligation within the family,sibling ties are more binding than that of marriage of parent to child.

Spiritual well being refers to

According to your text,a confidant is described as

A person's relationship with siblings is likely to be the longest relationship in an individual's life.

For some grandparents,stepgrandchildren are treated as biological grandchildren.

Describe the friendships,voluntary organizations,and other aspects of the social networks of the elderly and how they tend to change with age.

Studies of friendships among the elderly have found

A study of elderly people coping with cancer found hope and more positive mood states were associated with

Explain the differences in social organizations and senior centers.

Females maintain closer relationships with family members than do males.

The baby boomers will be the first cohort in history that has less offspring than siblings.

Studies of equity and morale have found

The elderly are most likely to join a

What factors reduce social bonds of the elderly and what can be done to increase these bonds?

Later life tends to become isolated and stagnant for most elders.

A companion is someone to confide in and share personal problems with.

Kin relationships in white-collar families differ from those of blue-collar families in which of the following ways?

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters