Question 1

Gender comparisons of marriage and widowhood statuses reveal

Accepted Answer

A)  marriage is the predominant life-style of both men and women over the age of 75. 
B)  two-thirds of women over age 75 are widows. 
C)  a man has an even chance of being widowed only when he reaches the age of 95. 
D)  widowhood is the predominant life style of both men and women over the age of 75. 
A)  marriage is the predominant life-style of both men and women over the age of 75. 
B)  two-thirds of women over age 75 are widows. 
C)  a man has an even chance of being widowed only when he reaches the age of 95. 
D)  widowhood is the predominant life style of both men and women over the age of 75. B

Question 2

There is more support today for divorced than widowed elders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

By 2010,the proportion of people 65 or over who have been divorced is projected to be ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  35 
C)  50 
D)  70 
A)  25 
B)  35 
C)  50 
D)  70 C

Question 4

Why is the sexuality of older people largely invisible?

Accepted Answer

The sexuality of older people is largely

Question 5

The Widowed Persons Service (WPS)is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it offers outreach services to widows and widowers. 
B)  it is a program of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). 
C)  it is made up mostly of college student volunteers. 
D)  it conducts special outreach to minorities and other groups. 
A)  it offers outreach services to widows and widowers. 
B)  it is a program of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). 
C)  it is made up mostly of college student volunteers. 
D)  it conducts special outreach to minorities and other groups.

Question 6

According to Taylor and Brown,positive illusions about their support networks assisted widows in adapting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Cain,a longer marriage for divorced older adults contributed to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  post divorce despair and slow recovery 
B)  pre divorce despair 
C)  speedy recovery and newfound friends 
D)  quick remarriage 
A)  post divorce despair and slow recovery 
B)  pre divorce despair 
C)  speedy recovery and newfound friends 
D)  quick remarriage

Question 8

Of the over 65 population in the U.S.,_______ are married and live with a spouse.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fourth 
B)  almost one-third 
C)  just under half 
D)  just above two-thirds 
A)  one-fourth 
B)  almost one-third 
C)  just under half 
D)  just above two-thirds

Question 9

Masters and Johnson found in their study of sexuality that older women

Accepted Answer

A)  have a larger clitoris. 
B)  have larger vaginal canals. 
C)  have thick vaginal walls. 
D)  take longer to lubricate. 
A)  have a larger clitoris. 
B)  have larger vaginal canals. 
C)  have thick vaginal walls. 
D)  take longer to lubricate.

Question 10

Studies of the effects of retirement on marriage shows

Accepted Answer

A)  retirement generally enhances marital satisfaction for the wife and reduces it for the husband. 
B)  marital conflict is more likely to occur if the wife is still employed. 
C)  most women report their housework decreases because household division of labor becomes more equitable. 
D)  women are dissatisfied if their husband begins to assume their traditional roles, such as cooking. 
A)  retirement generally enhances marital satisfaction for the wife and reduces it for the husband. 
B)  marital conflict is more likely to occur if the wife is still employed. 
C)  most women report their housework decreases because household division of labor becomes more equitable. 
D)  women are dissatisfied if their husband begins to assume their traditional roles, such as cooking.

Question 11

Explain how the effects of widowhood differ by gender.

Accepted Answer

The effects of widowhood can differ by g

Question 12

Grief work

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to the healthy confrontation and acknowledgment of the emotions brought about by death. 
B)  involves the reorganization of the life of the remaining spouse. 
C)  keeps the widowed from coping with the finality of the loss of their spouse. 
D)  is best achieved by the widow quickly resuming her past social activities after the death of her spouse. 
A)  refers to the healthy confrontation and acknowledgment of the emotions brought about by death. 
B)  involves the reorganization of the life of the remaining spouse. 
C)  keeps the widowed from coping with the finality of the loss of their spouse. 
D)  is best achieved by the widow quickly resuming her past social activities after the death of her spouse.

Question 13

The silent generation is the last modern generation to respect the authority of American institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A longitudinal study of widowhood found that

Accepted Answer

A)  long-widowed men and women were as satisfied with their lives as married elders. 
B)  it was more stressful to be bereaved. 
C)  both married elders and long term widowed men and women suffered more loneliness than married individuals. 
D)  it took the young-old longer than the old-old to adjust to their spouse's death. 
A)  long-widowed men and women were as satisfied with their lives as married elders. 
B)  it was more stressful to be bereaved. 
C)  both married elders and long term widowed men and women suffered more loneliness than married individuals. 
D)  it took the young-old longer than the old-old to adjust to their spouse's death.

Question 15

Why is divorce a particularly difficult event for older people today?

Accepted Answer

Divorce can be a particularly difficult

Question 16

Compared to older men,older women

Accepted Answer

A)  have a shorter life expectancy. 
B)  are almost half as likely to be married. 
C)  are more likely to marry someone younger than they are. 
D)  are more likely to be widowed. 
A)  have a shorter life expectancy. 
B)  are almost half as likely to be married. 
C)  are more likely to marry someone younger than they are. 
D)  are more likely to be widowed.

Question 17

Remarriage is a strong way of building kin networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain how loss of a spouse may affect older women and factors that influence their adjustment to widowhood.

Accepted Answer

The loss of a spouse can have a profound

Question 19

Research indicates which of the following regarding widowhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Widowhood increases contact between siblings. 
B)  Friends can offer useful support by not trying to speed recovery and a new identity for the recent widow. 
C)  Most widows do not lean heavily on anyone for managing basic tasks of daily living until they are in advanced age or poor health. 
D)  Independence and self-sufficiency will not cause social isolation. 
A)  Widowhood increases contact between siblings. 
B)  Friends can offer useful support by not trying to speed recovery and a new identity for the recent widow. 
C)  Most widows do not lean heavily on anyone for managing basic tasks of daily living until they are in advanced age or poor health. 
D)  Independence and self-sufficiency will not cause social isolation.

Question 20

How does retirement affect marriage,according to the research studies mentioned in your text?

Accepted Answer

According to research studies mentioned

Gender comparisons of marriage and widowhood statuses reveal

There is more support today for divorced than widowed elders.

By 2010,the proportion of people 65 or over who have been divorced is projected to be ________ percent.

Why is the sexuality of older people largely invisible?

The Widowed Persons Service (WPS)is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

According to Taylor and Brown,positive illusions about their support networks assisted widows in adapting.

According to Cain,a longer marriage for divorced older adults contributed to what?

Of the over 65 population in the U.S.,_______ are married and live with a spouse.

Masters and Johnson found in their study of sexuality that older women

Studies of the effects of retirement on marriage shows

Explain how the effects of widowhood differ by gender.

Grief work

The silent generation is the last modern generation to respect the authority of American institutions.

A longitudinal study of widowhood found that

Why is divorce a particularly difficult event for older people today?

Compared to older men,older women

Remarriage is a strong way of building kin networks.

Explain how loss of a spouse may affect older women and factors that influence their adjustment to widowhood.

Research indicates which of the following regarding widowhood?

How does retirement affect marriage,according to the research studies mentioned in your text?

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Exam 7: Intimacy and Sexuality

Gender comparisons of marriage and widowhood statuses reveal

There is more support today for divorced than widowed elders.

By 2010,the proportion of people 65 or over who have been divorced is projected to be ________ percent.

Why is the sexuality of older people largely invisible?

The Widowed Persons Service (WPS)is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

According to Taylor and Brown,positive illusions about their support networks assisted widows in adapting.

According to Cain,a longer marriage for divorced older adults contributed to what?

Of the over 65 population in the U.S.,_______ are married and live with a spouse.

Masters and Johnson found in their study of sexuality that older women

Studies of the effects of retirement on marriage shows

Explain how the effects of widowhood differ by gender.

Grief work

The silent generation is the last modern generation to respect the authority of American institutions.

A longitudinal study of widowhood found that

Why is divorce a particularly difficult event for older people today?

Compared to older men,older women

Remarriage is a strong way of building kin networks.

Explain how loss of a spouse may affect older women and factors that influence their adjustment to widowhood.

Research indicates which of the following regarding widowhood?

How does retirement affect marriage,according to the research studies mentioned in your text?

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

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