Question 1

Continuity theory argues that the primary means by which seniors adjust to aging is by continuing to engage in new activities that challenge them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When you contact a retired neighbour to ask if she is interested in participating in a charity fund-raiser,she tells you that she is no longer interested in activities such as this and she is content to do as little as possible since she retired.Your neighbour's perspective is most consistent with which of the following views on aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  disengagement 
B)  adaptation 
C)  continuity 
D)  compensation

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for the occurrence of elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  significant financial resources controlled by the victim 
B)  external stresses 
C)  social isolation 
D)  mental illness or alcoholism in the abuser

Question 4

______ involves a common evaluative process in which seniors make judgments about their past behaviours as part of the process of achieving ego integrity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reminiscence 
B)  A life review 
C)  A life recap 
D)  Writing memoirs

Question 5

Which of the following is the best example of a compensatory or kinship move after retirement,as described by Charles Longino?

Accepted Answer

A)  After Mr. and Mrs. Dupont retired, they assumed custody of their grandchildren and moved to a larger house. 
B)  After Mr. Shah was released from the hospital, he entered a nursing home where he was cared for until he died. 
C)  When Mrs. Shortt became disabled by arthritis and could no longer live independently in her home, she decided to move into an apartment in the town where her daughter lived. 
D)  When Mr. and Mrs. Polanski retired, they wanted year-round opportunities to hike and bird-watch, so they moved to a retirement community in Arizona.

Question 6

In late adulthood,the typical expectation is that a man will live alone for a number of years before he enters a nursing home,and a woman will live with her spouse until she dies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to research,what is the most common effect of activity upon later life?

Accepted Answer

A)  greater life satisfaction and morale 
B)  increased mortality because the effects of disabling conditions such as diabetes may be magnified 
C)  fatigue and depression from overwhelming roles and responsibilities 
D)  more rewarding relationships with members of the social support network

Question 8

Frank is 80 years old and reminiscences happily about his life when he spends time with younger members of his family.According to Erikson,Frank has achieved which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy 
B)  ego integrity 
C)  life competency 
D)  closure

Question 9

Friends are more likely to provide assistance with daily tasks to seniors than are family members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements most accurately explains why sibling relationships become more important in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  In late adulthood, relationships with siblings are typically less stressful and have less conflict than relationships with adult children or spouses. 
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)  Siblings typically provide practical assistance to each other, such as help with activities of daily living.

Question 11

According to Erikson,it is essential to achieve ego integrity in late adulthood,or else feelings of hopelessness and despair will result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Abraham's grandparents have requested that he help them buy a computer and teach them how to use email and other programs.Which of the following terms describes Abraham's grandparents' readiness to learn something new?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive adventurousness 
B)  social engagement 
C)  ego integrity 
D)  generativty

Question 13

What is the current average age of retirement in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  65 
B)  55 
C)  58 
D)  62

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the nature of marital status and living arrangements in late adulthood in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older men are more likely to live alone than older women. 
B)  The normal expectation for a woman is that she will eventually be without an intimate partner or spouse. 
C)  Most elders with mild to moderate disability or health problems do not live with relatives. 
D)  In Canada, living alone is the most common and the most preferred living arrangement among unmarried elders.

Question 15

Which of the following is an aspect of disengagement theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased individuality 
B)  increased responsibility 
C)  shrinkage of life space 
D)  inactive extrication from roles and relationships

Question 16

Older adults with higher household incomes are more likely to live independently or with family members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Summarize the factors that are most likely to be relevant in an individual's decision to retire.How would these factors continue to influence the individual's adjustment after retirement has occurred?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Summarize the factors that are most likely...

Question 18

The advantages of marriage generally are greater for married older men than for married older women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the best example of ego integrity,as described by Erikson?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Older adults typically are most often abused by their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Continuity theory argues that the primary means by which seniors adjust to aging is by continuing to engage in new activities that challenge them.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for the occurrence of elder abuse?

______ involves a common evaluative process in which seniors make judgments about their past behaviours as part of the process of achieving ego integrity.

Which of the following is the best example of a compensatory or kinship move after retirement,as described by Charles Longino?

In late adulthood,the typical expectation is that a man will live alone for a number of years before he enters a nursing home,and a woman will live with her spouse until she dies.

According to research,what is the most common effect of activity upon later life?

Frank is 80 years old and reminiscences happily about his life when he spends time with younger members of his family.According to Erikson,Frank has achieved which of the following characteristics?

Friends are more likely to provide assistance with daily tasks to seniors than are family members.

Which of the following statements most accurately explains why sibling relationships become more important in late adulthood?

According to Erikson,it is essential to achieve ego integrity in late adulthood,or else feelings of hopelessness and despair will result.

Abraham's grandparents have requested that he help them buy a computer and teach them how to use email and other programs.Which of the following terms describes Abraham's grandparents' readiness to learn something new?

What is the current average age of retirement in Canada?

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the nature of marital status and living arrangements in late adulthood in Canada?

Which of the following is an aspect of disengagement theory?

Older adults with higher household incomes are more likely to live independently or with family members.

Summarize the factors that are most likely to be relevant in an individual's decision to retire.How would these factors continue to influence the individual's adjustment after retirement has occurred?

The advantages of marriage generally are greater for married older men than for married older women.

Which of the following is the best example of ego integrity,as described by Erikson?

Older adults typically are most often abused by their children.