Exam 18: Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Cathy,after retiring from teaching school,rechanneled her energy into serving on the boards of directors for both a senior center and a historical foundation.She also volunteered for "meals on wheels." Which theory of successful aging does she appear to be following?

Compare the financial status of women and men in late adulthood and how that status is affected by the death of a spouse.

All of the following features would be desirable in a nursing home EXCEPT

Evaluate the criticisms of the concept of "successful" or "optimal" aging and its potential impact on older adults.

According to Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory,which is the most important psychological function of social interaction in old age?

In the Vaillant Study,an important factor in predicting the best psychosocial adjustment in old age included all of the following EXCEPT

Edgar is set in his ways,and refuses to adapt his lifestyle to incorporate the new technology that his children and grandchildren have embraced.Which of the following is TRUE regarding Edgar's personality?

All of the following are likely reasons why marital satisfaction of couples who are still together in late adulthood is greater than satisfaction of middle-aged couples EXCEPT

What percent of U.S.men and women 65 years of age and older have never married?

Older women in the United States are

According to the text,who would likely have the most flexible coping strategy?

Which theory explains why older adults spend more time with close friends and family members?

Elisabeth is 57 years old.When presented with a difficult situation that is not easily resolved,she is most likely to use

According to research cited in the text,couples who are still together in late adulthood are

Describe the disengagement and activity theories of aging.Describe the recent improvements that have been made to the activity theory.

A study that analyzed styles of aging found all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are examples of what Pauline Boss calls an ambiguous loss EXCEPT

Men tend to be more ______ in late-life remarriages than in midlife remarriages.

Which theory holds that people age most successfully by remaining involved in as many roles as possible and finding substitutes for lost roles?

What is the single most important factor that enables older adults to live in their own homes instead of in institutions?