Question 1

At the end of the 19th century, the averaged length of marriage prior to widowhood was 28 years; now it is over______ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  34 
B)  45 
C)  53 
D)  60 
A)  34 
B)  45 
C)  53 
D)  60

Question 2

What can nursing homes do to foster healthy sexual expression among their residents?

Accepted Answer

Nursing homes can foster healthy sexual

Question 3

There has been a positive shift in attitude toward gay marriage since the 1950's.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Gender comparisons of marriage and widowhood statuses reveal

Accepted Answer

A)  marriage is the predominant life-style of both men and women over the age of 75. 
B)  two-thirds of women over age 75 are widows. 
C)  a man has an even chance of being widowed only when he reaches the age of 95. 
D)  widowhood is the predominant life style of both men and women over the age of 75. 
A)  marriage is the predominant life-style of both men and women over the age of 75. 
B)  two-thirds of women over age 75 are widows. 
C)  a man has an even chance of being widowed only when he reaches the age of 95. 
D)  widowhood is the predominant life style of both men and women over the age of 75.

Question 5

Why is the sexuality of older people largely invisible?

Accepted Answer

The sexuality of older people is largely

Question 6

Which of the following is part of the structure, in contrast to process, of a kin relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  family size 
B)  generational composition 
C)  marital and parenthood status 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  family size 
B)  generational composition 
C)  marital and parenthood status 
D)  All of these choices

Question 7

There is more support today for divorced than widowed elders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Marital satisfaction tends to

Accepted Answer

A)  gradually decline after the early years of marriage. 
B)  increase through middle-age and then decrease as couples enter old age. 
C)  decline after the early years, level off in the middle years, and increase during the post-retirement years. 
D)  increase during the early years, level off in the middle years, and then increase even beyond the early years after retirement. 
A)  gradually decline after the early years of marriage. 
B)  increase through middle-age and then decrease as couples enter old age. 
C)  decline after the early years, level off in the middle years, and increase during the post-retirement years. 
D)  increase during the early years, level off in the middle years, and then increase even beyond the early years after retirement.

Question 9

In the Duke Longitudinal Study,

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of elders who were sexually active decreased substantially over the ten year period. 
B)  about half of the people who survived into their 80s and 90s reported having sexual interest. 
C)  actual sexual activity was about equal to sexual interest for most elders. 
D)  in about 35 percent of the sample, sexual activity increased over the 10 year period. 
A)  the number of elders who were sexually active decreased substantially over the ten year period. 
B)  about half of the people who survived into their 80s and 90s reported having sexual interest. 
C)  actual sexual activity was about equal to sexual interest for most elders. 
D)  in about 35 percent of the sample, sexual activity increased over the 10 year period.

Question 10

A study of homosexual households found that

Accepted Answer

A)  the division of labor is unequal 
B)  same-sex couples have more effective conflict resolution skills 
C)  same-sex couples tend to have underdeveloped friend networks 
D)  most gay couples have lived together for less than 2 years 
A)  the division of labor is unequal 
B)  same-sex couples have more effective conflict resolution skills 
C)  same-sex couples tend to have underdeveloped friend networks 
D)  most gay couples have lived together for less than 2 years

Question 11

Widowers are more likely than married men to die from

Accepted Answer

A)  suicide. 
B)  accidents. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  suicide. 
B)  accidents. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  All of these choices

Question 12

According to Taylor and Brown, positive illusions about their support networks assisted widows in adapting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Research indicates which of the following regarding widowhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Widowhood increases contact between siblings. 
B)  Friends can offer useful support by not trying to speed recovery and a new identity for the recent widow. 
C)  Most widows do not lean heavily on anyone for managing basic tasks of daily living until they are in advanced age or poor health. 
D)  Independence and self-sufficiency will not cause social isolation. 
A)  Widowhood increases contact between siblings. 
B)  Friends can offer useful support by not trying to speed recovery and a new identity for the recent widow. 
C)  Most widows do not lean heavily on anyone for managing basic tasks of daily living until they are in advanced age or poor health. 
D)  Independence and self-sufficiency will not cause social isolation.

Question 14

Research on sexuality shows

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual identity is static over the life course. 
B)  sexuality is more about satisfying biological drives than loving and bonding. 
C)  sexual relationships in later life are similar regardless of culture or age cohort. 
D)  sexuality is central to our lives even in chronic illness or death of a spouse. 
A)  sexual identity is static over the life course. 
B)  sexuality is more about satisfying biological drives than loving and bonding. 
C)  sexual relationships in later life are similar regardless of culture or age cohort. 
D)  sexuality is central to our lives even in chronic illness or death of a spouse.

Question 15

Studies cited in your text showed that post-divorce and despair was greater the longer the marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How does sexuality of men and women change with aging according to the research reported in your text?

Accepted Answer

According to research reported in the te

Question 17

Why is divorce a particularly difficult event for older people today?

Accepted Answer

Divorce can be a particularly difficult

Question 18

How does retirement affect marriage, according to the research studies mentioned in your text?

Accepted Answer

According to research studies mentioned

Question 19

Studies of the effects of retirement on marriage shows

Accepted Answer

A)  retirement generally enhances marital satisfaction for the wife and reduces it for the husband. 
B)  marital conflict is more likely to occur if the wife is still employed. 
C)  most women report their housework decreases because household division of labor becomes more equitable. 
D)  women are dissatisfied if their husband begins to assume their traditional roles, such as cooking. 
A)  retirement generally enhances marital satisfaction for the wife and reduces it for the husband. 
B)  marital conflict is more likely to occur if the wife is still employed. 
C)  most women report their housework decreases because household division of labor becomes more equitable. 
D)  women are dissatisfied if their husband begins to assume their traditional roles, such as cooking.

Question 20

Remarriage is a strong way of building kin networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

At the end of the 19th century, the averaged length of marriage prior to widowhood was 28 years; now it is over______ years.

What can nursing homes do to foster healthy sexual expression among their residents?

There has been a positive shift in attitude toward gay marriage since the 1950's.

Gender comparisons of marriage and widowhood statuses reveal

Why is the sexuality of older people largely invisible?

Which of the following is part of the structure, in contrast to process, of a kin relationship?

There is more support today for divorced than widowed elders.

Marital satisfaction tends to

In the Duke Longitudinal Study,

A study of homosexual households found that

Widowers are more likely than married men to die from

According to Taylor and Brown, positive illusions about their support networks assisted widows in adapting.

Research indicates which of the following regarding widowhood?

Research on sexuality shows

Studies cited in your text showed that post-divorce and despair was greater the longer the marriage.

How does sexuality of men and women change with aging according to the research reported in your text?

Why is divorce a particularly difficult event for older people today?

How does retirement affect marriage, according to the research studies mentioned in your text?

Studies of the effects of retirement on marriage shows

Remarriage is a strong way of building kin networks.

Aging in America

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Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

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Friends, Family, and Community

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Exam 7: Intimacy and Sexuality

At the end of the 19th century, the averaged length of marriage prior to widowhood was 28 years; now it is over______ years.

What can nursing homes do to foster healthy sexual expression among their residents?

There has been a positive shift in attitude toward gay marriage since the 1950's.

Gender comparisons of marriage and widowhood statuses reveal

Why is the sexuality of older people largely invisible?

Which of the following is part of the structure, in contrast to process, of a kin relationship?

There is more support today for divorced than widowed elders.

Marital satisfaction tends to

In the Duke Longitudinal Study,

A study of homosexual households found that

Widowers are more likely than married men to die from

According to Taylor and Brown, positive illusions about their support networks assisted widows in adapting.

Research indicates which of the following regarding widowhood?

Research on sexuality shows

Studies cited in your text showed that post-divorce and despair was greater the longer the marriage.

How does sexuality of men and women change with aging according to the research reported in your text?

Why is divorce a particularly difficult event for older people today?

How does retirement affect marriage, according to the research studies mentioned in your text?

Studies of the effects of retirement on marriage shows

Remarriage is a strong way of building kin networks.

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends, Family, and Community

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, Policies, and Programs

Filters