Question 1

The term "verticalization" refers to the increase in links (vertical ties) between preceding and subsequent generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Among older adults, studies have found that family members provide more:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional support. 
B)  financial support. 
C)  instrumental support. 
D)  daily support. 
A)  emotional support. 
B)  financial support. 
C)  instrumental support. 
D)  daily support.

Question 3

Companionship is the most frequently mentioned reason for dating in later life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One example of intergenerational solidarity is running an errand for parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There is a life course pattern to the grandparent-grandchild relationship. It is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  grandparent career. 
B)  grandparent role. 
C)  grandparent norm. 
D)  grandparent commitment. 
A)  grandparent career. 
B)  grandparent role. 
C)  grandparent norm. 
D)  grandparent commitment.

Question 6

Erectile Dysfunction in men does not have an effect on their female partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _____ provides exchanges over a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A)  social support system 
B)  convoy 
C)  support bank 
D)  support network 
A)  social support system 
B)  convoy 
C)  support bank 
D)  support network

Question 8

Over the life course, men are more likely than women to maintain social networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One researcher found that grandchildren felt closer to grandmothers, especially on the _____ side than grandfathers.

Accepted Answer

A)  maternal 
B)  paternal 
C)  step-maternal 
D)  step-paternal 
A)  maternal 
B)  paternal 
C)  step-maternal 
D)  step-paternal

Question 10

Contact between grandparents and grandchildren is weakest during the adulthood stage of grandchildren.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most common reason for remarrying among older widowed people is:

Accepted Answer

A)  income. 
B)  to have a travel partner. 
C)  companionship. 
D)  to provide a social network for grandchildren. 
A)  income. 
B)  to have a travel partner. 
C)  companionship. 
D)  to provide a social network for grandchildren.

Question 12

Studies have found that children whose parents have divorced have _____ a sense of obligation to parents than do children from intact families.

Accepted Answer

A)  more of 
B)  less of 
C)  a higher degree of 
D)  no 
A)  more of 
B)  less of 
C)  a higher degree of 
D)  no

Question 13

Elderly parents, grandparents, or spouses may be abused for a number of reasons. Which theory notes that an abuser might have been a victim of abuse in the past and later became the abuser?

Accepted Answer

A)  learned violence hypothesis 
B)  socialization theory 
C)  stressed caregiver hypothesis 
D)  dependency hypothesis 
A)  learned violence hypothesis 
B)  socialization theory 
C)  stressed caregiver hypothesis 
D)  dependency hypothesis

Question 14

More than half of black grandparents are primary caregivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Researchers have identified several patterns between parents and their divorcing children. Which of the following is not a pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in bond between parents, the adult child, and grandchildren. 
B)  Children strike out alone and retain a separate, private life. 
C)  There is a blurring of relatives by blood, marriage, divorce, and remarriage. 
D)  There is no contact at all between grandparents and children. 
A)  Increase in bond between parents, the adult child, and grandchildren. 
B)  Children strike out alone and retain a separate, private life. 
C)  There is a blurring of relatives by blood, marriage, divorce, and remarriage. 
D)  There is no contact at all between grandparents and children.

Question 16

Identify an accurate statement about divorce.

Accepted Answer

A)  Divorce rates among older couples have declined rapidly since the last two decades. 
B)  Older couples divorce primarily because of absence of sexual activity. 
C)  Older divorced women are significantly more likely to live with a partner than widows. 
D)  Divorce rates are lowest among baby boomers. 
A)  Divorce rates among older couples have declined rapidly since the last two decades. 
B)  Older couples divorce primarily because of absence of sexual activity. 
C)  Older divorced women are significantly more likely to live with a partner than widows. 
D)  Divorce rates are lowest among baby boomers.

Question 17

In the context of marital quality and health, compared with single adults, married people have:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher mortality rates. 
B)  fewer sources of social support. 
C)  fewer chronic conditions. 
D)  more mobility loss. 
A)  higher mortality rates. 
B)  fewer sources of social support. 
C)  fewer chronic conditions. 
D)  more mobility loss.

Question 18

It is estimated that between 1 and 11 percent of the population over age 65 has been the victim of elder abuse or neglect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Has anyone close to you been divorced? How does divorce affect all family relationships?

Accepted Answer

Yes, someone close to me has been divorc

Question 20

Quirouette and Gold's study found that the most important factor in a wife's well-being was her:

Accepted Answer

A)  perception of the marriage. 
B)  husband's perception of the marriage. 
C)  in-laws' perception of the marriage. 
D)  children's perception of the marriage. 
A)  perception of the marriage. 
B)  husband's perception of the marriage. 
C)  in-laws' perception of the marriage. 
D)  children's perception of the marriage.

The term "verticalization" refers to the increase in links (vertical ties) between preceding and subsequent generations.

Among older adults, studies have found that family members provide more:

Companionship is the most frequently mentioned reason for dating in later life.

One example of intergenerational solidarity is running an errand for parents.

There is a life course pattern to the grandparent-grandchild relationship. It is called:

Erectile Dysfunction in men does not have an effect on their female partners.

The _____ provides exchanges over a lifetime.

Over the life course, men are more likely than women to maintain social networks.

One researcher found that grandchildren felt closer to grandmothers, especially on the _____ side than grandfathers.

Contact between grandparents and grandchildren is weakest during the adulthood stage of grandchildren.

The most common reason for remarrying among older widowed people is:

Studies have found that children whose parents have divorced have _____ a sense of obligation to parents than do children from intact families.

Elderly parents, grandparents, or spouses may be abused for a number of reasons. Which theory notes that an abuser might have been a victim of abuse in the past and later became the abuser?

More than half of black grandparents are primary caregivers.

Researchers have identified several patterns between parents and their divorcing children. Which of the following is not a pattern?

Identify an accurate statement about divorce.

In the context of marital quality and health, compared with single adults, married people have:

It is estimated that between 1 and 11 percent of the population over age 65 has been the victim of elder abuse or neglect.

Has anyone close to you been divorced? How does divorce affect all family relationships?

Quirouette and Gold's study found that the most important factor in a wife's well-being was her:

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Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Living Arrangements

Work and Retirement

Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

Poverty and Inequality

The Politics of Aging

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Exam 8: Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

The term "verticalization" refers to the increase in links (vertical ties) between preceding and subsequent generations.

Among older adults, studies have found that family members provide more:

Companionship is the most frequently mentioned reason for dating in later life.

One example of intergenerational solidarity is running an errand for parents.

There is a life course pattern to the grandparent-grandchild relationship. It is called:

Erectile Dysfunction in men does not have an effect on their female partners.

The _____ provides exchanges over a lifetime.

Over the life course, men are more likely than women to maintain social networks.

One researcher found that grandchildren felt closer to grandmothers, especially on the _____ side than grandfathers.

Contact between grandparents and grandchildren is weakest during the adulthood stage of grandchildren.

The most common reason for remarrying among older widowed people is:

Studies have found that children whose parents have divorced have _____ a sense of obligation to parents than do children from intact families.

Elderly parents, grandparents, or spouses may be abused for a number of reasons. Which theory notes that an abuser might have been a victim of abuse in the past and later became the abuser?

More than half of black grandparents are primary caregivers.

Researchers have identified several patterns between parents and their divorcing children. Which of the following is not a pattern?

Identify an accurate statement about divorce.

In the context of marital quality and health, compared with single adults, married people have:

It is estimated that between 1 and 11 percent of the population over age 65 has been the victim of elder abuse or neglect.

Has anyone close to you been divorced? How does divorce affect all family relationships?

Quirouette and Gold's study found that the most important factor in a wife's well-being was her:

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Living Arrangements

Work and Retirement

Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

Poverty and Inequality

The Politics of Aging

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