Question 1

In the last 30 years, what has happened to the number of community organizations designed to involve older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number has increased significantly. 
B)  The number has increased slightly. 
C)  The number has remained stable. 
D)  The number has decreased slightly. 
A)  The number has increased significantly. 
B)  The number has increased slightly. 
C)  The number has remained stable. 
D)  The number has decreased slightly.

Question 2

What premise is continuity theory based on?

Accepted Answer

A)  the premise that change is uncommon in adulthood 
B)  the premise that we tend to address life's daily problems using strategies that have been successful in the past 
C)  the premise that the maximum level of cognitive abilities is achieved in middle adulthood 
D)  the premise that environmental demands decline with age 
A)  the premise that change is uncommon in adulthood 
B)  the premise that we tend to address life's daily problems using strategies that have been successful in the past 
C)  the premise that the maximum level of cognitive abilities is achieved in middle adulthood 
D)  the premise that environmental demands decline with age

Question 3

How is the rate of volunteerism of retirees expected to change in Canada over the next few decades?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rate will increase significantly. 
B)  The rate will increase slightly. 
C)  The rate will decrease slightly. 
D)  The rate will decrease significantly. 
A)  The rate will increase significantly. 
B)  The rate will increase slightly. 
C)  The rate will decrease slightly. 
D)  The rate will decrease significantly.

Question 4

Whose behaviour best exemplifies a "blurred" retirement process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ben, who just permanently retired after working 40 straight years at a paper mill 
B)  Gregory, who has never had an out of the home career and whose work load is not changing significantly 
C)  Johnny, who is a retired accountant, but became a bookkeeper, and now wants to completely retire 
D)  Stella, who is unsure as to whether her full-time job as a lawyer is about to end, so she takes on more part-time work 
A)  Ben, who just permanently retired after working 40 straight years at a paper mill 
B)  Gregory, who has never had an out of the home career and whose work load is not changing significantly 
C)  Johnny, who is a retired accountant, but became a bookkeeper, and now wants to completely retire 
D)  Stella, who is unsure as to whether her full-time job as a lawyer is about to end, so she takes on more part-time work

Question 5

According to research, during which time frame of life are sibling relationships the most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  during childhood 
B)  during the teenage years 
C)  during the middle-aged years 
D)  during later life 
A)  during childhood 
B)  during the teenage years 
C)  during the middle-aged years 
D)  during later life

Question 6

In Canada, which of the following would be considered an instrumental activity of daily living?

Accepted Answer

A)  walking 
B)  opening a door 
C)  taking a bath 
D)  purchasing a car 
A)  walking 
B)  opening a door 
C)  taking a bath 
D)  purchasing a car

Question 7

According to the Conference Board of Canada (2013), what percentage of elderly Canadians live in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  6.7% 
B)  7.3% 
C)  8.4% 
D)  9.2% 
A)  6.7% 
B)  7.3% 
C)  8.4% 
D)  9.2%

Question 8

What is one gender difference in widowhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are usually older than when they become widowed. 
B)  Widows are more at-risk for dying soon after the spouse. 
C)  Widows are five times more likely to remarry than widowers 
D)  Widowers are less likely to form a new close heterosexual friendship. 
A)  Women are usually older than when they become widowed. 
B)  Widows are more at-risk for dying soon after the spouse. 
C)  Widows are five times more likely to remarry than widowers 
D)  Widowers are less likely to form a new close heterosexual friendship.

Question 9

According to Rockwood et al. (2004), which of the following activities helps to improve the quality of life for some frail older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  reading 
B)  exercise 
C)  a balanced diet 
D)  an alcoholic beverage once per day 
A)  reading 
B)  exercise 
C)  a balanced diet 
D)  an alcoholic beverage once per day

Question 10

Seventy-year-old Julio recently had to move out of his house because he requires some medical care that his wife was unable to provide. While he does not require constant medical attention, it is important that medical staff is available to him 24-hours a day. What type of facility would be best for Julio?

Accepted Answer

A)  an age-integrated housing facility 
B)  a nursing home 
C)  a hospital 
D)  an assisted living facility 
A)  an age-integrated housing facility 
B)  a nursing home 
C)  a hospital 
D)  an assisted living facility

Question 11

Since he is the reigning Prince of England, William must attend formal gatherings nearly every day. What do such gatherings represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  proactivity 
B)  discontinuity 
C)  an environmental press 
D)  an example of competence 
A)  proactivity 
B)  discontinuity 
C)  an environmental press 
D)  an example of competence

Question 12

By volunteering in her community, how is recent retiree Melody likely to feel?

Accepted Answer

A)  that she is denying a life transition 
B)  that she is exemplifying personal stagnation 
C)  that she is improving her community 
D)  that she is docile 
A)  that she is denying a life transition 
B)  that she is exemplifying personal stagnation 
C)  that she is improving her community 
D)  that she is docile

Question 13

How does a person's activity level typically change after retirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of paid and volunteer hours both increase. 
B)  The number of volunteer hours increases while the paid hours decrease. 
C)  The number of paid hours increases while the volunteer hours decrease. 
D)  The number of paid and volunteer hours both decrease. 
A)  The number of paid and volunteer hours both increase. 
B)  The number of volunteer hours increases while the paid hours decrease. 
C)  The number of paid hours increases while the volunteer hours decrease. 
D)  The number of paid and volunteer hours both decrease.

Question 14

Which one of the following conditions destroys internal continuity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Huntington's disease 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Crohn's disease 
A)  Parkinson's disease 
B)  Huntington's disease 
C)  Alzheimer's disease 
D)  Crohn's disease

Question 15

Which is the best example of a "social convoy?"

Accepted Answer

A)  a newly married couple 
B)  Generation X 
C)  several adult life-long friends 
D)  a retired individual who plans to move to a community with other retirees 
A)  a newly married couple 
B)  Generation X 
C)  several adult life-long friends 
D)  a retired individual who plans to move to a community with other retirees

Question 16

What is an assisted-living facility?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a nursing ward in a hospital setting for frail older persons also diagnosed with dementia. 
B)  It provides extensive support with ADLs and 24-hour medical care. 
C)  It provides a supportive living arrangement for those who need assistance with ADLs but who do not need 24-hour care. 
D)  It is a semi-independent nursing home providing basic supervision only. 
A)  It is a nursing ward in a hospital setting for frail older persons also diagnosed with dementia. 
B)  It provides extensive support with ADLs and 24-hour medical care. 
C)  It provides a supportive living arrangement for those who need assistance with ADLs but who do not need 24-hour care. 
D)  It is a semi-independent nursing home providing basic supervision only.

Question 17

Which of the following is a negative health consequence of forced retirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor cognitive function 
B)  issues with digestion 
C)  loss of mobility 
D)  restless sleep patterns 
A)  poor cognitive function 
B)  issues with digestion 
C)  loss of mobility 
D)  restless sleep patterns

Question 18

As with many individuals with senile dementia, Allan has begun to experience a reduced and distorted sense of himself. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  external continuity 
B)  internal continuity 
C)  external discontinuity 
D)  internal discontinuity 
A)  external continuity 
B)  internal continuity 
C)  external discontinuity 
D)  internal discontinuity

Question 19

Dolores is 73 years old, is very ill, cannot care for herself, and has several physical and psychological problems. How can Dolores best be described?

Accepted Answer

A)  patronizing 
B)  proactive 
C)  frail 
D)  competent 
A)  patronizing 
B)  proactive 
C)  frail 
D)  competent

Question 20

When businessman Elias notices that a lot of business deals take place on the golf course, he signs up for golf lessons. What is Elias exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  docility 
B)  proactivity 
C)  environmental press 
D)  disengagement 
A)  docility 
B)  proactivity 
C)  environmental press 
D)  disengagement

In the last 30 years, what has happened to the number of community organizations designed to involve older adults?

What premise is continuity theory based on?

How is the rate of volunteerism of retirees expected to change in Canada over the next few decades?

Whose behaviour best exemplifies a "blurred" retirement process?

According to research, during which time frame of life are sibling relationships the most important?

In Canada, which of the following would be considered an instrumental activity of daily living?

According to the Conference Board of Canada (2013), what percentage of elderly Canadians live in poverty?

What is one gender difference in widowhood?

According to Rockwood et al. (2004), which of the following activities helps to improve the quality of life for some frail older adults?

Since he is the reigning Prince of England, William must attend formal gatherings nearly every day. What do such gatherings represent?

By volunteering in her community, how is recent retiree Melody likely to feel?

How does a person's activity level typically change after retirement?

Which one of the following conditions destroys internal continuity?

Which is the best example of a "social convoy?"

What is an assisted-living facility?

Which of the following is a negative health consequence of forced retirement?

As with many individuals with senile dementia, Allan has begun to experience a reduced and distorted sense of himself. What is this an example of?

Dolores is 73 years old, is very ill, cannot care for herself, and has several physical and psychological problems. How can Dolores best be described?

When businessman Elias notices that a lot of business deals take place on the golf course, he signs up for golf lessons. What is Elias exhibiting?

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Exam 16: Social Aspects of Later Life

In the last 30 years, what has happened to the number of community organizations designed to involve older adults?

What premise is continuity theory based on?

How is the rate of volunteerism of retirees expected to change in Canada over the next few decades?

Whose behaviour best exemplifies a "blurred" retirement process?

According to research, during which time frame of life are sibling relationships the most important?

In Canada, which of the following would be considered an instrumental activity of daily living?

According to the Conference Board of Canada (2013), what percentage of elderly Canadians live in poverty?

What is one gender difference in widowhood?

According to Rockwood et al. (2004), which of the following activities helps to improve the quality of life for some frail older adults?

Since he is the reigning Prince of England, William must attend formal gatherings nearly every day. What do such gatherings represent?

By volunteering in her community, how is recent retiree Melody likely to feel?

How does a person's activity level typically change after retirement?

Which one of the following conditions destroys internal continuity?

Which is the best example of a "social convoy?"

What is an assisted-living facility?

Which of the following is a negative health consequence of forced retirement?

As with many individuals with senile dementia, Allan has begun to experience a reduced and distorted sense of himself. What is this an example of?

Dolores is 73 years old, is very ill, cannot care for herself, and has several physical and psychological problems. How can Dolores best be described?

When businessman Elias notices that a lot of business deals take place on the golf course, he signs up for golf lessons. What is Elias exhibiting?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations

Tools for Exploring the World

Entering the Social World

Growing and Learning in the Preschool Years

Interacting and the Work of Play

Off to School

Expanding Social Horizons

Rites of Passage

Moving into the Adult Social World

Becoming an Adult

Being with Others

Work and Leisure

Making It in Midlife

The Personal Context of Later Life

The Final Passage

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