Question 1

Which of the following statements about sisters and brothers in late adulthood is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sisters tend to be more nurturing than brothers. 
B)  Brothers play a primary role in maintaining family relationships. 
C)  Older people who are close to their brothers worry less about aging than those who are not. 
D)  A widow with a married sister is likely to resent the fact that her sister still has a husband. 
A)  Sisters tend to be more nurturing than brothers. 
B)  Brothers play a primary role in maintaining family relationships. 
C)  Older people who are close to their brothers worry less about aging than those who are not. 
D)  A widow with a married sister is likely to resent the fact that her sister still has a husband.

Question 2

According to research,which of the following statements about friendships in old age is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friends are important because they are chosen by the person. 
B)  Friends are less important to women than to men. 
C)  Overall, time spent with friends results in more life satisfaction than time spent with a spouse. 
D)  Friends provide immediate enjoyment but rarely provide long-term emotional support. 
A)  Friends are important because they are chosen by the person. 
B)  Friends are less important to women than to men. 
C)  Overall, time spent with friends results in more life satisfaction than time spent with a spouse. 
D)  Friends provide immediate enjoyment but rarely provide long-term emotional support.

Question 3

Which theory proposes that people need to stay connected to the past as well as the present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Productivity theory 
B)  Socialization theory 
C)  Continuity theory 
D)  Activity theory 
A)  Productivity theory 
B)  Socialization theory 
C)  Continuity theory 
D)  Activity theory

Question 4

When 80-year-old Monty is asked about his life,he states that he knows he has lived life as well as he could and that he loves his deceased parents despite all their faults.According to Erikson,Monty seems to have the virtue of

Accepted Answer

A)  hope. 
B)  wisdom. 
C)  trust. 
D)  integrity. 
A)  hope. 
B)  wisdom. 
C)  trust. 
D)  integrity.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT associated with religion in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social support 
B)  A way to interpret misfortunes 
C)  Encouragement of healthy lifestyles 
D)  A sense of entitlement 
A)  Social support 
B)  A way to interpret misfortunes 
C)  Encouragement of healthy lifestyles 
D)  A sense of entitlement

Question 6

Glenda,who is 74 years old,never married nor had children.The relationship she would probably find LEAST important to her would be with

Accepted Answer

A)  aunts. 
B)  siblings. 
C)  similarly aged men. 
D)  people young enough to be her children. 
A)  aunts. 
B)  siblings. 
C)  similarly aged men. 
D)  people young enough to be her children.

Question 7

The concept of retirement became widespread during

Accepted Answer

A)  the early 20th century. 
B)  the last 20 years. 
C)  the 1950s. 
D)  the early 19th century. 
A)  the early 20th century. 
B)  the last 20 years. 
C)  the 1950s. 
D)  the early 19th century.

Question 8

List two positive and two negative effects that a business employing older adults in the workplace might experience.

Accepted Answer

Positive effects of employing older adul

Question 9

Compared to younger workers,the typical older worker is

Accepted Answer

A)  less dependable. 
B)  more careless. 
C)  more responsible. 
D)  All of these 
A)  less dependable. 
B)  more careless. 
C)  more responsible. 
D)  All of these

Question 10

The process of adapting to harmful,threatening,or challenging conditions is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  disengagement. 
B)  decentering. 
C)  coping. 
D)  elaboration. 
A)  disengagement. 
B)  decentering. 
C)  coping. 
D)  elaboration.

Question 11

Older adults are more likely than younger adults to engage in

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-focused coping. 
B)  emotion-focused coping. 
C)  maintenance coping. 
D)  All of these 
A)  problem-focused coping. 
B)  emotion-focused coping. 
C)  maintenance coping. 
D)  All of these

Question 12

For the majority of his life,Paul has enjoyed relaxing in front of the television,reading a book,and dining in.Continuity theory would predict

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul will be satisfied in his later years if he lives a similar lifestyle. 
B)  Paul will be satisfied in his later years if he joins a running club and stays active. 
C)  Paul will be satisfied in his later years if he withdraws from most of his social circles. 
D)  There is not enough information to predict Paul's future. 
A)  Paul will be satisfied in his later years if he lives a similar lifestyle. 
B)  Paul will be satisfied in his later years if he joins a running club and stays active. 
C)  Paul will be satisfied in his later years if he withdraws from most of his social circles. 
D)  There is not enough information to predict Paul's future.

Question 13

Which coping strategy involves managing the emotional response to a stressful situation to lessen the physical or psychological impact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotion-focused 
B)  Problem-focused 
C)  Emotional-cognitive focused 
D)  Emotional focused 
A)  Emotion-focused 
B)  Problem-focused 
C)  Emotional-cognitive focused 
D)  Emotional focused

Question 14

June is 75 years old and is examining her life in order to accept her approaching death.She is at which of Erikson's stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ego integrity versus despair 
B)  Identity versus identity confusion 
C)  Generativity versus stagnation 
D)  Intimacy versus isolation 
A)  Ego integrity versus despair 
B)  Identity versus identity confusion 
C)  Generativity versus stagnation 
D)  Intimacy versus isolation

Question 15

According to Erikson,persons in late adulthood are in the crisis of

Accepted Answer

A)  ego integrity versus despair. 
B)  identity versus identity confusion. 
C)  generativity versus stagnation. 
D)  intimacy versus isolation. 
A)  ego integrity versus despair. 
B)  identity versus identity confusion. 
C)  generativity versus stagnation. 
D)  intimacy versus isolation.

Question 16

Which of the following cultures demonstrates a lineal,or intergenerational obligation,with power and authority lodged in the older generations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Hispanic Americans 
D)  Native Americans 
A)  Americans 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Hispanic Americans 
D)  Native Americans

Question 17

Most older adults in industrialized countries prefer

Accepted Answer

A)  to stay with their children. 
B)  to stay in an independent living facility. 
C)  to stay with relatives. 
D)  to stay in their own homes. 
A)  to stay with their children. 
B)  to stay in an independent living facility. 
C)  to stay with relatives. 
D)  to stay in their own homes.

Question 18

Carlos recognizes that he needs to pass his psychology exam to pass the class.He has decided to start studying a week before the exam.Carlos's decision to study is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a primary appraisal. 
B)  a second appraisal. 
C)  a tertiary appraisal. 
D)  None of these 
A)  a primary appraisal. 
B)  a second appraisal. 
C)  a tertiary appraisal. 
D)  None of these

Question 19

Which of the following is the most crucial lifestyle decision people make as they approach late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Where to live 
B)  Whether and when to retire 
C)  When to give up driving 
D)  What to do with leisure time 
A)  Where to live 
B)  Whether and when to retire 
C)  When to give up driving 
D)  What to do with leisure time

Question 20

While looking back on his life,Trent acknowledged that he had made some mistakes,but for the most part was satisfied with what he had accomplished.Erikson would say that Trent has attained

Accepted Answer

A)  purpose. 
B)  hope. 
C)  wisdom. 
D)  acceptance. 
A)  purpose. 
B)  hope. 
C)  wisdom. 
D)  acceptance.

Which of the following statements about sisters and brothers in late adulthood is TRUE?

According to research,which of the following statements about friendships in old age is TRUE?

Which theory proposes that people need to stay connected to the past as well as the present?

When 80-year-old Monty is asked about his life,he states that he knows he has lived life as well as he could and that he loves his deceased parents despite all their faults.According to Erikson,Monty seems to have the virtue of

Which of the following is NOT associated with religion in older adults?

Glenda,who is 74 years old,never married nor had children.The relationship she would probably find LEAST important to her would be with

The concept of retirement became widespread during

List two positive and two negative effects that a business employing older adults in the workplace might experience.

Compared to younger workers,the typical older worker is

The process of adapting to harmful,threatening,or challenging conditions is referred to as

Older adults are more likely than younger adults to engage in

For the majority of his life,Paul has enjoyed relaxing in front of the television,reading a book,and dining in.Continuity theory would predict

Which coping strategy involves managing the emotional response to a stressful situation to lessen the physical or psychological impact?

June is 75 years old and is examining her life in order to accept her approaching death.She is at which of Erikson's stages?

According to Erikson,persons in late adulthood are in the crisis of

Which of the following cultures demonstrates a lineal,or intergenerational obligation,with power and authority lodged in the older generations?

Most older adults in industrialized countries prefer

Carlos recognizes that he needs to pass his psychology exam to pass the class.He has decided to start studying a week before the exam.Carlos's decision to study is an example of

Which of the following is the most crucial lifestyle decision people make as they approach late adulthood?

While looking back on his life,Trent acknowledged that he had made some mistakes,but for the most part was satisfied with what he had accomplished.Erikson would say that Trent has attained

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Exam 18: Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following statements about sisters and brothers in late adulthood is TRUE?

According to research,which of the following statements about friendships in old age is TRUE?

Which theory proposes that people need to stay connected to the past as well as the present?

When 80-year-old Monty is asked about his life,he states that he knows he has lived life as well as he could and that he loves his deceased parents despite all their faults.According to Erikson,Monty seems to have the virtue of

Which of the following is NOT associated with religion in older adults?

Glenda,who is 74 years old,never married nor had children.The relationship she would probably find LEAST important to her would be with

The concept of retirement became widespread during

List two positive and two negative effects that a business employing older adults in the workplace might experience.

Compared to younger workers,the typical older worker is

The process of adapting to harmful,threatening,or challenging conditions is referred to as

Older adults are more likely than younger adults to engage in

For the majority of his life,Paul has enjoyed relaxing in front of the television,reading a book,and dining in.Continuity theory would predict

Which coping strategy involves managing the emotional response to a stressful situation to lessen the physical or psychological impact?

June is 75 years old and is examining her life in order to accept her approaching death.She is at which of Erikson's stages?

According to Erikson,persons in late adulthood are in the crisis of

Which of the following cultures demonstrates a lineal,or intergenerational obligation,with power and authority lodged in the older generations?

Most older adults in industrialized countries prefer

Carlos recognizes that he needs to pass his psychology exam to pass the class.He has decided to start studying a week before the exam.Carlos's decision to study is an example of

Which of the following is the most crucial lifestyle decision people make as they approach late adulthood?

While looking back on his life,Trent acknowledged that he had made some mistakes,but for the most part was satisfied with what he had accomplished.Erikson would say that Trent has attained

The Study of Human Development

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Forming a New Life

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Dealing With Death and Bereavement

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