Question 1

A family of many generations but with only a few members of each generation is called a _____ family.

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A)   beanpole
B)   nuclear
C)   stratified
D)   collectiveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Compared to single older adults, elderly partners tend to be:

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A)   happier and wealthier.
B)   happier but poorer.
C)   poorer and less happy.
D)   wealthier but less happy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Typically, who does more housework after retirement than before?

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A)   men
B)   women
C)   hired caregivers
D)   both men and womenE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Contrast the disengagement theory with the activity theory, including how each relates to the quality of life in late adulthood.

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Disengagement theory holds that as peopl...

Question 5

How are behaviors such as refusing to give up driving and compulsive hoarding examples of older adults maintaining the self?

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Older adults may begin to clin...

Question 6

______ theory states that aging makes a person's social sphere increasingly narrow, resulting in relinquishment of roles, withdrawal, and passivity.

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The answer of ______ theory states that aging makes a...

Question 7

In the United States in 2011, what was the average nursing home cost per year?

Accepted Answer

A)   $15,875
B)   $58,225
C)   $85,775
D)   $177,755E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

An intermediate form of care for older adults is referred to as ______.

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The answer of An intermediate form of care for older...

Question 9

Lloyd has retired from his career as a city administrator, disengaging from his work life. In a case like this, disengagement one area of life:

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A)   means that Lloyd will certainly disengage from all other areas of life, too.
B)   does not necessarily mean that Lloyd will disengage from other areas of life.
C)   proves that disengagement theory is more accurate than activity theory.
D)   is the start of Lloyd's decline.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Why is it important for older adults to have close companions?

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Close companions are important...

Question 11

A man who is almost 65 years old develops a passive style of interaction and withdraws from his connections with younger people. Which theory says this behavior is a natural part of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   continuity
B)   self-actualization
C)   selective optimization
D)   disengagementE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

When elderly individuals live near each other and pool resources to promote aging in place, this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   assisted living.
B)   village care.
C)   an extended family.
D)   a nursing home.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following responses to weakening leg muscles in an older person is the best response in terms of maintaining self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)   using a walker and minimizing movement decrease risks
B)   beginning a strength-training regimen
C)   continuing with daily life without change
D)   moving to an assisted-living facilityE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Volunteer work is a form of exploitation of the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The life expectancy for 65-year-old European Americans is the same as that for 65-year old African Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When older workers were no longer required to quit work at 65, the average age of retirement ______.

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The answer of When older workers were no longer required...

Question 17

Compared to people with children, childless adults are more likely to be lonely and to lack social support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

ADLs are

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A)   aged developmental limitations.
B)   activities of daily life.
C)   Alzheimer disease lessons.
D)   associations for disabled living.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

In older adults, a positive world view:

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A)   correlates with less well being.
B)   correlates with believing that life is meaningful.
C)   is associated with increased family conflict.
D)   is associated with increased responsiveness to regretful events.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Consistent with Erikson's theory, _____ is a feeling of being whole and comfortable with oneself.

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The answer of Consistent with Erikson's theory, _____ is a...

Exam 15: Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Typically, who does more housework after retirement than before?

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The life expectancy for 65-year-old European Americans is the same as that for 65-year old African Americans.

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When elderly individuals live near each other and pool resources to promote aging in place, this is called:

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In the United States in 2011, what was the average nursing home cost per year?

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In older adults, a positive world view:

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Lloyd has retired from his career as a city administrator, disengaging from his work life. In a case like this, disengagement one area of life:

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Consistent with Erikson's theory, _____ is a feeling of being whole and comfortable with oneself.

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A man who is almost 65 years old develops a passive style of interaction and withdraws from his connections with younger people. Which theory says this behavior is a natural part of aging?

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Why is it important for older adults to have close companions?

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A family of many generations but with only a few members of each generation is called a _____ family.

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Which of the following responses to weakening leg muscles in an older person is the best response in terms of maintaining self-efficacy?

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An intermediate form of care for older adults is referred to as ______.

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Contrast the disengagement theory with the activity theory, including how each relates to the quality of life in late adulthood.

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Volunteer work is a form of exploitation of the elderly.

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______ theory states that aging makes a person's social sphere increasingly narrow, resulting in relinquishment of roles, withdrawal, and passivity.

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ADLs are

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Compared to people with children, childless adults are more likely to be lonely and to lack social support.

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When older workers were no longer required to quit work at 65, the average age of retirement ______.

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Compared to single older adults, elderly partners tend to be:

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How are behaviors such as refusing to give up driving and compulsive hoarding examples of older adults maintaining the self?

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