Question 1

Successful or optimal aging has been measured using all of the following criteria EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular functioning and cognitive performance. 
B)  productivity and longevity. 
C)  degree of personal control retained in old age. 
D)  number of family and friendship relationships. 
A)  cardiovascular functioning and cognitive performance. 
B)  productivity and longevity. 
C)  degree of personal control retained in old age. 
D)  number of family and friendship relationships.

Question 2

Productive activity refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  activities that produce consumable goods. 
B)  activities that are approved by employers. 
C)  activities that are socially acceptable. 
D)  activities that enhance some aspect of the self. 
A)  activities that produce consumable goods. 
B)  activities that are approved by employers. 
C)  activities that are socially acceptable. 
D)  activities that enhance some aspect of the self.

Question 3

Older people rely on ______ in emergencies.

Accepted Answer

A)  children 
B)  neighbors 
C)  siblings 
D)  themselves 
A)  children 
B)  neighbors 
C)  siblings 
D)  themselves

Question 4

The question of whether people are well because they are active in late adulthood or active because they are well is a constant focus in studying the ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  disengagement 
B)  continuity 
C)  activity 
D)  productivity 
A)  disengagement 
B)  continuity 
C)  activity 
D)  productivity

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE about the use of emotion-focused coping in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults use it more often than younger adults. 
B)  Older adults gradually become unable to use this coping strategy. 
C)  Older and younger adults use this strategy equally often. 
D)  Younger adults tend to use it in nonemotional situations. 
A)  Older adults use it more often than younger adults. 
B)  Older adults gradually become unable to use this coping strategy. 
C)  Older and younger adults use this strategy equally often. 
D)  Younger adults tend to use it in nonemotional situations.

Question 6

Key predictors of positive morale after retirement for both men and women include

Accepted Answer

A)  whether or not people experience a loss of balance and muscle strength. 
B)  people's sense of physical attractiveness before retirement. 
C)  a sense of personal control. 
D)  whether or not people had a strong social conscience. 
A)  whether or not people experience a loss of balance and muscle strength. 
B)  people's sense of physical attractiveness before retirement. 
C)  a sense of personal control. 
D)  whether or not people had a strong social conscience.

Question 7

One of the reasons that older adults do not want to be absorbed into their children's households is

Accepted Answer

A)  they will be older than everyone else in the household. 
B)  they will be isolated from their friends. 
C)  they will feel very helpful and family won't feel like an intrusion. 
D)  they are tired of being independent and welcome others' assistance. 
A)  they will be older than everyone else in the household. 
B)  they will be isolated from their friends. 
C)  they will feel very helpful and family won't feel like an intrusion. 
D)  they are tired of being independent and welcome others' assistance.

Question 8

protects most workers age _____ and older from being denied a job,fired,paid less,or forced to retire because of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70 
A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70

Question 9

A longitudinal study of older adults demonstrated that negative emotions such as boredom,loneliness,and unhappiness

Accepted Answer

A)  increased after age 60. 
B)  increased after age 70. 
C)  decreased after age 60. 
D)  decreased in women after age 60. 
A)  increased after age 60. 
B)  increased after age 70. 
C)  decreased after age 60. 
D)  decreased in women after age 60.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about older workers is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have more experience than younger workers. 
B)  They are absent from work less than younger workers. 
C)  They work at a faster rate than younger workers. 
D)  They are more loyal than younger workers. 
A)  They have more experience than younger workers. 
B)  They are absent from work less than younger workers. 
C)  They work at a faster rate than younger workers. 
D)  They are more loyal than younger workers.

Question 11

Because of negative attitudes toward homosexuality throughout much of the 20th century,many homosexuals' self-concepts were shaped by the prevailing _________; those born later tend to view their homosexuality as a _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  status; stigma 
B)  stigma; status 
C)  disease theory; stigma 
D)  disease theory; status 
A)  status; stigma 
B)  stigma; status 
C)  disease theory; stigma 
D)  disease theory; status

Question 12

Janie is 30,has a neurotic personality,and routinely expresses negative emotions.Research would predict that by age 50,Janie will

Accepted Answer

A)  become even more neurotic and negative. 
B)  adjust her personality and become more extraverted. 
C)  live longer than her more optimistic friends. 
D)  remain at about the same level of neuroticism that she exhibits now. 
A)  become even more neurotic and negative. 
B)  adjust her personality and become more extraverted. 
C)  live longer than her more optimistic friends. 
D)  remain at about the same level of neuroticism that she exhibits now.

Question 13

Discuss both positive and negative aspects associated with gay and lesbian adults in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

There are both positive and negative asp

Question 14

Clara has recently lost her spouse.To help her maintain satisfaction in life after this trauma,it is very important that Clara's family and friends provide

Accepted Answer

A)  financial support. 
B)  a home. 
C)  emotional support. 
D)  All of these 
A)  financial support. 
B)  a home. 
C)  emotional support. 
D)  All of these

Question 15

Older adults who are overanxious and restless and who seem to complain and have negative affect are likely to have

Accepted Answer

A)  introverted personalities. 
B)  extroverted personalities. 
C)  neurotic personalities. 
D)  dementia. 
A)  introverted personalities. 
B)  extroverted personalities. 
C)  neurotic personalities. 
D)  dementia.

Question 16

Maria's sisters have died,as have most of her closest friends.At age 78,Maria has left her house,her neighborhood,and her church activities and moved to another state in order to live close to her oldest son and his family.Describe the two potential effects this move might have on Maria's personal relationships.List two risks if Maria does not have the ability or the opportunity to make new friends.

Accepted Answer

The move to another state to live close

Question 17

Which of the following is a common problem for aging homosexuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have difficulty maintaining relationships as their physical attractiveness fades. 
B)  They may have poor relations with their family of origin. 
C)  They feel the stigma of age more intensely than do heterosexuals. 
D)  They have trouble dealing with reductions in sexual activity. 
A)  They have difficulty maintaining relationships as their physical attractiveness fades. 
B)  They may have poor relations with their family of origin. 
C)  They feel the stigma of age more intensely than do heterosexuals. 
D)  They have trouble dealing with reductions in sexual activity.

Question 18

Researchers have found that personality traits _____ in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  become stable 
B)  do not change 
C)  continue to change 
D)  remain stable 
A)  become stable 
B)  do not change 
C)  continue to change 
D)  remain stable

Question 19

A noted gerontologist is giving a lecture titled "How to Age Successfully." Which of the following suggestions is the audience LEAST likely to hear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participate in hobbies, especially ones that help you engage with others. 
B)  Limit your involvement with your grandchildren. 
C)  Get plenty of physical exercise. 
D)  Do some volunteer work in your community. 
A)  Participate in hobbies, especially ones that help you engage with others. 
B)  Limit your involvement with your grandchildren. 
C)  Get plenty of physical exercise. 
D)  Do some volunteer work in your community.

Question 20

Close friends and family members upon whom older people can rely for social support and well-being are called

Accepted Answer

A)  integrated associates. 
B)  inner-circles. 
C)  primary supports. 
D)  social convoys. 
A)  integrated associates. 
B)  inner-circles. 
C)  primary supports. 
D)  social convoys.

Successful or optimal aging has been measured using all of the following criteria EXCEPT

Productive activity refers to

Older people rely on ______ in emergencies.

The question of whether people are well because they are active in late adulthood or active because they are well is a constant focus in studying the ______ theory.

Which of the following is TRUE about the use of emotion-focused coping in adulthood?

Key predictors of positive morale after retirement for both men and women include

One of the reasons that older adults do not want to be absorbed into their children's households is

protects most workers age _____ and older from being denied a job,fired,paid less,or forced to retire because of age.

A longitudinal study of older adults demonstrated that negative emotions such as boredom,loneliness,and unhappiness

Which of the following statements about older workers is FALSE?

Because of negative attitudes toward homosexuality throughout much of the 20th century,many homosexuals' self-concepts were shaped by the prevailing _; those born later tend to view their homosexuality as a _.

Janie is 30,has a neurotic personality,and routinely expresses negative emotions.Research would predict that by age 50,Janie will

Discuss both positive and negative aspects associated with gay and lesbian adults in late adulthood.

Clara has recently lost her spouse.To help her maintain satisfaction in life after this trauma,it is very important that Clara's family and friends provide

Older adults who are overanxious and restless and who seem to complain and have negative affect are likely to have

Which of the following is a common problem for aging homosexuals?

Researchers have found that personality traits _____ in late adulthood.

A noted gerontologist is giving a lecture titled "How to Age Successfully." Which of the following suggestions is the audience LEAST likely to hear?

Close friends and family members upon whom older people can rely for social support and well-being are called

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

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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Exam 18: Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Successful or optimal aging has been measured using all of the following criteria EXCEPT

Productive activity refers to

Older people rely on ______ in emergencies.

The question of whether people are well because they are active in late adulthood or active because they are well is a constant focus in studying the ______ theory.

Which of the following is TRUE about the use of emotion-focused coping in adulthood?

Key predictors of positive morale after retirement for both men and women include

One of the reasons that older adults do not want to be absorbed into their children's households is

protects most workers age _____ and older from being denied a job,fired,paid less,or forced to retire because of age.

A longitudinal study of older adults demonstrated that negative emotions such as boredom,loneliness,and unhappiness

Which of the following statements about older workers is FALSE?

Because of negative attitudes toward homosexuality throughout much of the 20th century,many homosexuals' self-concepts were shaped by the prevailing _________; those born later tend to view their homosexuality as a _________.

Janie is 30,has a neurotic personality,and routinely expresses negative emotions.Research would predict that by age 50,Janie will

Discuss both positive and negative aspects associated with gay and lesbian adults in late adulthood.

Clara has recently lost her spouse.To help her maintain satisfaction in life after this trauma,it is very important that Clara's family and friends provide

Older adults who are overanxious and restless and who seem to complain and have negative affect are likely to have

Which of the following is a common problem for aging homosexuals?

Researchers have found that personality traits _____ in late adulthood.

A noted gerontologist is giving a lecture titled "How to Age Successfully." Which of the following suggestions is the audience LEAST likely to hear?

Close friends and family members upon whom older people can rely for social support and well-being are called

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

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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Because of negative attitudes toward homosexuality throughout much of the 20th century,many homosexuals' self-concepts were shaped by the prevailing _; those born later tend to view their homosexuality as a _.