Question 1

Which group in the United States has the largest percentage of adults age 85 and over?

Accepted Answer

A)  non-Hispanic whites 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Asians 
D)  blacks 
A)  non-Hispanic whites 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Asians 
D)  blacks

Question 2

Strong families are:

Accepted Answer

A)  not influenced by outside sources. 
B)  characterized by individuals who can deal with problems. 
C)  successful in dealing with change throughout the life stages. 
D)  more concerned with intrafamily conflicts than larger problems. 
A)  not influenced by outside sources. 
B)  characterized by individuals who can deal with problems. 
C)  successful in dealing with change throughout the life stages. 
D)  more concerned with intrafamily conflicts than larger problems.

Question 3

The grandparenting role is:

Accepted Answer

A)  almost non-existent in the United States. 
B)  gradually replacing modern day-care centers. 
C)  generally a joyful, satisfying experience. 
D)  rejected by most ethnic groups. 
A)  almost non-existent in the United States. 
B)  gradually replacing modern day-care centers. 
C)  generally a joyful, satisfying experience. 
D)  rejected by most ethnic groups.

Question 4

Middle age is a relatively new stage in marriage because:

Accepted Answer

A)  most marriages used to end in divorce. 
B)  men and women used to hide their ages. 
C)  husbands used to die before the last child left home. 
D)  the Census Bureau didn't recognize it until 1980. 
A)  most marriages used to end in divorce. 
B)  men and women used to hide their ages. 
C)  husbands used to die before the last child left home. 
D)  the Census Bureau didn't recognize it until 1980.

Question 5

When a traditional wife and mother goes through the midlife transition, she is likely to encounter all of the following problems EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of loss and uselessness. 
B)  marital dissatisfaction. 
C)  her partial failure as a parent. 
D)  mental illness. 
A)  feelings of loss and uselessness. 
B)  marital dissatisfaction. 
C)  her partial failure as a parent. 
D)  mental illness.

Question 6

One advantage of the elderly remaining in their own homes as long as possible is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it reduces the impact of spousal loss. 
B)  it is less expensive. 
C)  they don't have to sell their belongings. 
D)  the children will visit more often. 
A)  it reduces the impact of spousal loss. 
B)  it is less expensive. 
C)  they don't have to sell their belongings. 
D)  the children will visit more often.

Question 7

Strong families emerge from crises in a slightly weakened state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Many businesses offer early retirement bonuses to counter the ill effects of:

Accepted Answer

A)  taxation. 
B)  recession. 
C)  lower productivity. 
D)  union activities. 
A)  taxation. 
B)  recession. 
C)  lower productivity. 
D)  union activities.

Question 9

Cox and Demmitt believe that one of the most important functions of grandparenting is:

Accepted Answer

A)  leaving property for grandchildren. 
B)  just being there for grandchildren. 
C)  teaching grandchildren a sense of history. 
D)  punishing grandchildren. 
A)  leaving property for grandchildren. 
B)  just being there for grandchildren. 
C)  teaching grandchildren a sense of history. 
D)  punishing grandchildren.

Question 10

The number one challenge faced by an increasing number of middle-aged couples is balancing:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical limitations and leisure time activities. 
B)  work, childcare, and helping their elders. 
C)  their needs and wants. 
D)  family life, volunteer activities, and privacy. 
A)  physical limitations and leisure time activities. 
B)  work, childcare, and helping their elders. 
C)  their needs and wants. 
D)  family life, volunteer activities, and privacy.

Question 11

The death of an elderly husband is likely to precipitate the death of his elderly wife if she:

Accepted Answer

A)  is very religious and has a strong belief in the after-life. 
B)  remarries before the grieving process is completed. 
C)  derived most of her social identity from her husband. 
D)  remains in the same house after her husband's death. 
A)  is very religious and has a strong belief in the after-life. 
B)  remarries before the grieving process is completed. 
C)  derived most of her social identity from her husband. 
D)  remains in the same house after her husband's death.

Question 12

Compared to widows, widowers generally exhibit more severe problems with:

Accepted Answer

A)  finances. 
B)  disorganization. 
C)  remarriage. 
D)  grandchildren. 
A)  finances. 
B)  disorganization. 
C)  remarriage. 
D)  grandchildren.

Question 13

The extramarital affair in midlife usually does not break up the marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During middle age, women tend to become more interested in the world outside the family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How do strong healthy families differ from weak unsuccessful families?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weak families adopt the attitude of "what can I do to help?" 
B)  Strong families rely more on email. 
C)  Strong families do not prepare, but simply roll with changes. 
D)  Strong families deal with difficulties from a position of strength and solidarity. 
A)  Weak families adopt the attitude of "what can I do to help?" 
B)  Strong families rely more on email. 
C)  Strong families do not prepare, but simply roll with changes. 
D)  Strong families deal with difficulties from a position of strength and solidarity.

Question 16

The term used by Cox and Demmitt to describe later-life families is:

Accepted Answer

A)  young-old. 
B)  old. 
C)  old-old. 
D)  frail old. 
A)  young-old. 
B)  old. 
C)  old-old. 
D)  frail old.

Question 17

Most elderly people remain in their homes until death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Census Bureau reports that the overall economic position of the elderly has:

Accepted Answer

A)  remained constant. 
B)  moved up and down. 
C)  declined slightly. 
D)  improved significantly. 
A)  remained constant. 
B)  moved up and down. 
C)  declined slightly. 
D)  improved significantly.

Question 19

Filial obligation is an important concept in ____ families.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian American 
B)  middle-class 
C)  nontraditional 
D)  Irish 
A)  Asian American 
B)  middle-class 
C)  nontraditional 
D)  Irish

Question 20

Charlie lives in New York City. His experience with retirement will likely be:

Accepted Answer

A)  uneventful. 
B)  abrupt. 
C)  roleless. 
D)  a gradual change. 
A)  uneventful. 
B)  abrupt. 
C)  roleless. 
D)  a gradual change.

Which group in the United States has the largest percentage of adults age 85 and over?

Strong families are:

The grandparenting role is:

Middle age is a relatively new stage in marriage because:

When a traditional wife and mother goes through the midlife transition, she is likely to encounter all of the following problems EXCEPT:

One advantage of the elderly remaining in their own homes as long as possible is that:

Strong families emerge from crises in a slightly weakened state.

Many businesses offer early retirement bonuses to counter the ill effects of:

Cox and Demmitt believe that one of the most important functions of grandparenting is:

The number one challenge faced by an increasing number of middle-aged couples is balancing:

The death of an elderly husband is likely to precipitate the death of his elderly wife if she:

Compared to widows, widowers generally exhibit more severe problems with:

The extramarital affair in midlife usually does not break up the marriage.

During middle age, women tend to become more interested in the world outside the family.

How do strong healthy families differ from weak unsuccessful families?

The term used by Cox and Demmitt to describe later-life families is:

Most elderly people remain in their homes until death.

The Census Bureau reports that the overall economic position of the elderly has:

Filial obligation is an important concept in ____ families.

Charlie lives in New York City. His experience with retirement will likely be:

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Exam 11: Family Life Stages: Middle-Age to Surviving Spouse

Which group in the United States has the largest percentage of adults age 85 and over?

Strong families are:

The grandparenting role is:

Middle age is a relatively new stage in marriage because:

When a traditional wife and mother goes through the midlife transition, she is likely to encounter all of the following problems EXCEPT:

One advantage of the elderly remaining in their own homes as long as possible is that:

Strong families emerge from crises in a slightly weakened state.

Many businesses offer early retirement bonuses to counter the ill effects of:

Cox and Demmitt believe that one of the most important functions of grandparenting is:

The number one challenge faced by an increasing number of middle-aged couples is balancing:

The death of an elderly husband is likely to precipitate the death of his elderly wife if she:

Compared to widows, widowers generally exhibit more severe problems with:

The extramarital affair in midlife usually does not break up the marriage.

During middle age, women tend to become more interested in the world outside the family.

How do strong healthy families differ from weak unsuccessful families?

The term used by Cox and Demmitt to describe later-life families is:

Most elderly people remain in their homes until death.

The Census Bureau reports that the overall economic position of the elderly has:

Filial obligation is an important concept in ____ families.

Charlie lives in New York City. His experience with retirement will likely be:

Human Intimacy in the Brave New World of Family Diversity

Human Intimacy, Relationships, Marriage, and the Family

American Ways of Love

Gender Convergence and Role Equity

Communication in Intimate Relationships

Dating, Single Life, and Mate Selection

Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person

Human Sexuality

Family Planning, Pregnancy and Birth

The Challenge of Parenthood

The Importance of Making Sound Economic Decisions

The Dual-Worker Family: the Real American Revolution

Family Crises

The Dissolution of Marriage

Remarriage: a Growing Way of American Life

Actively Seeking Marital Growth and Fulfillment

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