Question 1

Which of the following is one of the components of successful aging outlined in your text?

Accepted Answer

A) Rehabilitation 
B) Stasis 
C) Coping with disappointment 
D) Mental activity 
A) Rehabilitation 
B) Stasis 
C) Coping with disappointment 
D) Mental activity

Question 2

The normal expectation for a man in late adulthood is that he will live with a ________ or ________ until he dies.

Accepted Answer

spouse;int

Question 3

Which of the following is likely to retire earliest?

Accepted Answer

A) An individual who still has young children at home 
B) An individual who will rely solely on Social Security for support during retirement 
C) An individual in good health 
D) An individual in poor health 
A) An individual who still has young children at home 
B) An individual who will rely solely on Social Security for support during retirement 
C) An individual in good health 
D) An individual in poor health

Question 4

Which of the following is correct regarding the role of reminiscence in human development?

Accepted Answer

A) The most important function of reminiscence is preparation for death. 
B) Young adults reminisce less often than middle-aged or older adults. 
C) Young adults use reminiscence for problem solving. 
D) Structured reminiscence decreases life satisfaction. 
A) The most important function of reminiscence is preparation for death. 
B) Young adults reminisce less often than middle-aged or older adults. 
C) Young adults use reminiscence for problem solving. 
D) Structured reminiscence decreases life satisfaction.

Question 5

Identify three criteria for evaluating a long-term care facility.

Accepted Answer

adequate staffing;checking with regulato

Question 6

Which of the following is for elderly adults who need more assistance than is available at an independent living community,but are not in need of constant supervision?

Accepted Answer

A) Nursing home care 
B) Assisted living 
C) Nursing center care 
D) Outpatient care 
A) Nursing home care 
B) Assisted living 
C) Nursing center care 
D) Outpatient care

Question 7

Which of the following is unlikely to be a factor that influences an individual's decision to retire?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality traits 
B) Financial incentives to retire 
C) Financial resources during retirement 
D) Health 
A) Personality traits 
B) Financial incentives to retire 
C) Financial resources during retirement 
D) Health

Question 8

Define and give an example of a bridge job.

Accepted Answer

A bridge job is a part-time job that all

Question 9

Why is reminiscence an important part of achieving ego integrity?

Accepted Answer

It provides a way of communica

Question 10

What is the largest source of income for most elderly adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Income from savings or other assets 
B) Public assistance 
C) Pension funds 
D) Social Security 
A) Income from savings or other assets 
B) Public assistance 
C) Pension funds 
D) Social Security

Question 11

According to research in the United States and Japan,which factor might help individuals to recover from a health crisis such as a stroke or a fracture?

Accepted Answer

A) A combative,argumentative spirit 
B) Viewing health care professionals as adversaries to be beaten 
C) Adopting recovery goals proposed by rehabilitation specialists 
D) Steadfast optimism and a positive attitude 
A) A combative,argumentative spirit 
B) Viewing health care professionals as adversaries to be beaten 
C) Adopting recovery goals proposed by rehabilitation specialists 
D) Steadfast optimism and a positive attitude

Question 12

Mahmoud's grandparents ask him to help them buy a computer and teach them how to use the internet.Which of the following terms describes Mahmoud's grandparents' readiness to learn something new?

Accepted Answer

A) Social engagement 
B) Cognitive adventurousness 
C) Geriatric thymia 
D) Super cognition 
A) Social engagement 
B) Cognitive adventurousness 
C) Geriatric thymia 
D) Super cognition

Question 13

How does attendance at religious services correlate with health? Explain the possible reasons for this correlation.

Accepted Answer

Most researchers focus on the social int

Question 14

Professor Smith is 70 years old.She is considering retirement,but has decided instead to move to Hawaii and teach one online class per semester.This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Social retirement 
B) Practical retirement 
C) A bridge job 
D) A transitional job 
A) Social retirement 
B) Practical retirement 
C) A bridge job 
D) A transitional job

Question 15

________ is the term used for living in a noninstitutional environment to which appropriate modifications have been made for the elderly individual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the term used for living...

Question 16

Which of the following is the normal expectation for a woman in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) That she will live with her spouse or intimate partner until she dies 
B) That she will live with her spouse until she begins to experience health problems,at which time she will move in with a child or family member 
C) That she will live with her spouse until she has difficulty performing activities of daily living,at which time she will move to a nursing home 
D) That she will live alone,even if she experiences health problems or mild to moderate disability 
A) That she will live with her spouse or intimate partner until she dies 
B) That she will live with her spouse until she begins to experience health problems,at which time she will move in with a child or family member 
C) That she will live with her spouse until she has difficulty performing activities of daily living,at which time she will move to a nursing home 
D) That she will live alone,even if she experiences health problems or mild to moderate disability

Question 17

Jennifer is 92.She has become increasingly solitary,preferring her "quiet time" to the company of others.She no longer gets out much,and although she does not really seem depressed,her level of involvement with the world has diminished to almost nothing.Jennifer's lifestyle is consistent with the aspect of disengagement theory known as

Accepted Answer

A) acceptance of changes. 
B) inactivity and rebellion. 
C) discontinuity. 
D) antisocial personality. 
A) acceptance of changes. 
B) inactivity and rebellion. 
C) discontinuity. 
D) antisocial personality.

Question 18

The idea that it is normal for older adults to scale down their social lives is the basis of ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The idea that it is normal for...

Question 19

Which of the following is the best example of Erikson's concept of despair?

Accepted Answer

A) When Mr.Trump offers advice to his family,he often says,"Don't make the same mistakes I did.I wish I could live my life over." 
B) Mr.and Mrs.Albertson are the unofficial grandparents of many children in their neighborhood,and their home is always open to any child who needs a hot meal or a caring word. 
C) Mrs.Smith and Mr.White had both been widowed for many years and were eager for the love and companionship they could offer each other in their last years. 
D) Mrs.Brown tells her family that she will die happy with the world because she has lived a good life and has few regrets. 
A) When Mr.Trump offers advice to his family,he often says,"Don't make the same mistakes I did.I wish I could live my life over." 
B) Mr.and Mrs.Albertson are the unofficial grandparents of many children in their neighborhood,and their home is always open to any child who needs a hot meal or a caring word. 
C) Mrs.Smith and Mr.White had both been widowed for many years and were eager for the love and companionship they could offer each other in their last years. 
D) Mrs.Brown tells her family that she will die happy with the world because she has lived a good life and has few regrets.

Question 20

Why are sibling relationships likely to become more important in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A) Siblings typically provide practical assistance to each other,such as help with activities of daily living. 
B) Most older adults expect to live with siblings when health problems or disabilities,such as arthritis or diabetes,occur. 
C) Siblings share reminiscences and companionship and provide each other emotional support. 
D) In late adulthood,relationships with siblings are typically less stressful and have less conflict than relationships with adult children or spouses. 
A) Siblings typically provide practical assistance to each other,such as help with activities of daily living. 
B) Most older adults expect to live with siblings when health problems or disabilities,such as arthritis or diabetes,occur. 
C) Siblings share reminiscences and companionship and provide each other emotional support. 
D) In late adulthood,relationships with siblings are typically less stressful and have less conflict than relationships with adult children or spouses.

Which of the following is one of the components of successful aging outlined in your text?

The normal expectation for a man in late adulthood is that he will live with a or until he dies.

Which of the following is likely to retire earliest?

Which of the following is correct regarding the role of reminiscence in human development?

Identify three criteria for evaluating a long-term care facility.

Which of the following is for elderly adults who need more assistance than is available at an independent living community,but are not in need of constant supervision?

Which of the following is unlikely to be a factor that influences an individual's decision to retire?

Define and give an example of a bridge job.

Why is reminiscence an important part of achieving ego integrity?

What is the largest source of income for most elderly adults in the United States?

According to research in the United States and Japan,which factor might help individuals to recover from a health crisis such as a stroke or a fracture?

Mahmoud's grandparents ask him to help them buy a computer and teach them how to use the internet.Which of the following terms describes Mahmoud's grandparents' readiness to learn something new?

How does attendance at religious services correlate with health? Explain the possible reasons for this correlation.

Professor Smith is 70 years old.She is considering retirement,but has decided instead to move to Hawaii and teach one online class per semester.This is an example of which of the following?

________ is the term used for living in a noninstitutional environment to which appropriate modifications have been made for the elderly individual.

Which of the following is the normal expectation for a woman in late adulthood?

The idea that it is normal for older adults to scale down their social lives is the basis of ________ theory.

Which of the following is the best example of Erikson's concept of despair?

Why are sibling relationships likely to become more important in late adulthood?

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Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical,Sensory,and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Death,Dying,and Bereavement

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Middle Adulthood

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Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Late Adulthood

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Exam 18: Social and Personality Developmentin Late Adulthood

Which of the following is one of the components of successful aging outlined in your text?

The normal expectation for a man in late adulthood is that he will live with a ________ or ________ until he dies.

Which of the following is likely to retire earliest?

Which of the following is correct regarding the role of reminiscence in human development?

Identify three criteria for evaluating a long-term care facility.

Which of the following is for elderly adults who need more assistance than is available at an independent living community,but are not in need of constant supervision?

Which of the following is unlikely to be a factor that influences an individual's decision to retire?

Define and give an example of a bridge job.

Why is reminiscence an important part of achieving ego integrity?

What is the largest source of income for most elderly adults in the United States?

According to research in the United States and Japan,which factor might help individuals to recover from a health crisis such as a stroke or a fracture?

Mahmoud's grandparents ask him to help them buy a computer and teach them how to use the internet.Which of the following terms describes Mahmoud's grandparents' readiness to learn something new?

How does attendance at religious services correlate with health? Explain the possible reasons for this correlation.

Professor Smith is 70 years old.She is considering retirement,but has decided instead to move to Hawaii and teach one online class per semester.This is an example of which of the following?

________ is the term used for living in a noninstitutional environment to which appropriate modifications have been made for the elderly individual.

Which of the following is the normal expectation for a woman in late adulthood?

The idea that it is normal for older adults to scale down their social lives is the basis of ________ theory.

Which of the following is the best example of Erikson's concept of despair?

Why are sibling relationships likely to become more important in late adulthood?

Basic Concepts and Methods

Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical,Sensory,and Perceptual Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Death,Dying,and Bereavement

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Early Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Developmentin Late Adulthood

Death,dying,and Bereavement

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The normal expectation for a man in late adulthood is that he will live with a or until he dies.