Question 1

When an individual is at adaptation level, when is a zone of maximum performance potential created?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a significant decrease in press occurs 
B)  when a slight decrease in press occurs 
C)  when a slight increase in press occurs 
D)  when a significant increase in press occurs

Question 2

According to numerous researchers, what do many older adults turn to in order to assist them to cope with the daily challenges of living?

Accepted Answer

A)  medication 
B)  religious faith 
C)  family and friends 
D)  cognitive therapy

Question 3

What characterizes docility?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sense of little control 
B)  a sense of intermediate care 
C)  a sense of high competence 
D)  a sense of possible selves

Question 4

What does an individual have if he or she holds a positive self-evaluation that is based on positive life experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  a dysphoric well-being 
B)  an indeterminate well-being 
C)  a subjective well-being 
D)  an inverse well-being

Question 5

Inga lives in a third-world nation. For her, which of the following would be considered an instrumental activity of daily living?

Accepted Answer

A)  menstruation 
B)  sleeping 
C)  eating 
D)  planting crops

Question 6

Hazel is tired of worrying about her new landlord. When her friends tell her to become involved to protect her interests, Hazel says, "It's too late in the day. Whatever happens happens. I'll simply do whatever the landlord says." What is Hazel exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  docility 
B)  proactivity 
C)  adaptation level 
D)  high levels of competence

Question 7

When describing her relationship with her sister Lynn, Bonnie says, "I guess we're about as close as the average sibling pair, but you can't choose your siblings, so who knows?" What kind of sibling relationship do Bonnie and Lynn appear to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  a congenial sibling relationship 
B)  an apathetic sibling relationship 
C)  a hostile sibling relationship 
D)  a loyal sibling relationship

Question 8

Joanne has retired from her full-time job as a professor; however, she still writes educational textbooks on a part-time basis and volunteers at her local church. What best describes Joanne's new life?

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-linking theory 
B)  social convoy theory 
C)  continuity theory 
D)  bridge job theory

Question 9

All of the following individuals are currently in jobs that challenge them to need to perform at their average level of competence. Who would be entering his or her "maximum comfort zone?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Janet, whose job just got significantly harder 
B)  Tyson, whose job just got slightly harder 
C)  Jerry, whose job just got slightly easier 
D)  Mark, whose job just got significantly easier

Question 10

When compared to men, women are more likely to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  enter the work force earlier 
B)  spend more time in the work force 
C)  retire when their spouse is in poor health 
D)  have more discontinuous work histories

Question 11

Herb is 73 years old. His family and friends suddenly feel uncomfortable around him. Because he feels very uncomfortable going to a restaurant by himself, he often stays at home alone. What has most likely happened to Herb?

Accepted Answer

A)  He has recently joined a social convoy. 
B)  He is experiencing generativity. 
C)  He just retired. 
D)  His wife died.

Question 12

What does retirement always involve the loss of?

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity 
B)  maximum performance potential 
C)  autonomy 
D)  occupational identity

Question 13

Hanna is a 70-year-old woman who has a choice. She can either go out with some old friends or make some new friends at the community centre. If Hanna's decision is based on emotional regulation, what does socioemotional selectivity theory predict that she will do?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will choose to make new friends. 
B)  She will go out with her old friends. 
C)  She will stay home and see no one. 
D)  She will invite her old friends to the community centre so that they can all make new friends.

Question 14

While interacting with 85-year-old Ester, her son calls her "a crazy and stupid old lady." What type of abuse is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological abuse 
B)  sexual abuse 
C)  physical abuse 
D)  verbal abuse

Question 15

Professor Navez feels apathetic about his research and teaching job because he is not feeling challenged by his work. Where is Professor Navez operating?

Accepted Answer

A)  in a maladaptive zone 
B)  at a marginal adaption level 
C)  in the zone of maximum comfort 
D)  in the zone of maximum performance potential

Question 16

Chris is a great-grandparent. Which of the following is most likely true about Chris?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chris is male. 
B)  Chris married relatively early in life. 
C)  Chris plays a role similar to that of most grandparents. 
D)  Chris is highly involved with the great-grandchildren.

Question 17

Approximately how many times more are Canadian women more likely to become widowed than their male counterparts?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 18

When is maladaptive behaviour most likely?

Accepted Answer

A)  under conditions of high competence and weak environmental press 
B)  under conditions of medium competence and moderate environmental press 
C)  under conditions of low competence and weak environmental press 
D)  under conditions of no competence and no environmental press

Question 19

How do most researchers explain the path to retirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves a sequence of predictable phases. 
B)  It is a complex process based on a number of factors. 
C)  It is different for men and women. 
D)  It varies according to culture.

Question 20

Many retired individuals will maintain their contacts within their communities by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  working part-time 
B)  attending church or social functions 
C)  visiting friends on a regular basis 
D)  volunteering

Exam 16: Social Aspects of Later Life