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Which older adult is most likely to interact with his neighbors?


A) Ozzie, who lives in New York City
B) Del, who lives in a suburb outside of Miami
C) Mort, who lives in a small town in Nebraska
D) Jack, who lives in the capital of Indiana

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How do most older adults approach the remainder of their lives?


A) asking others to make decisions for them
B) remaining active and engaging with others
C) choosing self-denial so that others have opportunities
D) withdrawing from society in anticipation of death

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Divorce in long-term marriages can be described as ______.


A) being easier to adjust to than for young adults
B) feeling a sense of accomplishment for changing an unhappy situation
C) men facing greater financial and emotional difficulties than women
D) women being more likely to remain single the rest of their lives

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Describe positive predictors of successful adjustment to retirement.

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Elderly women are what percentage more likely to be poor than elderly men?


A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%

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A comprehensive reflection of past experiences and contemplation of the meaning of those experiences is called a ______.


A) life review
B) reminiscence
C) cognitive appraisal
D) contemplation

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Which person is most likely to experience difficulty after retirement?


A) Roy, who cannot seem to find a hobby that suits him
B) Harold, who is looking forward to volunteering full time
C) Maude, who was divorced a short time ago
D) Esther, who has few friends outside of work

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A large number of adults live in nursing homes.

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Walter is going to be given a series of ability tests. Which type is likely to make him feel the oldest?


A) vocabulary
B) mathematical
C) spatial
D) memory

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Who is most likely to financially exploit an elder?


A) spiritual adviser
B) healthcare provider
C) paid caregiver
D) family member

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Which statement describes conscientiousness and age?


A) declines from 30 to 90
B) peaks between 50 and 70 and then declines
C) continues to increase well into the eighties
D) shows a sharp decline in the fifties

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Most adults report that their relationships with their grandparents are close and enduring.

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A characteristic of cohabitation among older adults is ______.


A) it tends to be a precursor to marriage
B) partners report a high-quality relationship
C) the relationships are of shorter duration
D) they are less likely to have been divorced

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Actual social support matters less than the support a person perceives he or she is receiving.

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What type of attitude believes stereotypes of older adults as lonely, lacking close friends and family, rigid, one-dimensional, and sick?


A) ageist
B) realistic
C) gerontological
D) generational

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Religious attendance may facilitate mental health through ______.


A) financial support
B) emotional support
C) discouraging autonomy
D) encouraging collectivism

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Most middle-aged men and women in North America perceive an obligation to assist parents, especially when the parents have serious economic and housing needs.

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Which act is considered to be financial abuse of an elder?


A) failing to purchase needed medication
B) selling the person's jewelry or other possessions
C) inflicting harm if the person refuses to give up money
D) withholding food unless payment is made

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The majority of older adults prefer to age in ______.


A) their own homes
B) residential communities
C) assisted living facilities
D) nursing homes

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Jayne is nearing the end of her life. She has spent a lot of time reflecting on past experiences in her life, such as all the different people she has met, and contemplating the meaning of those experiences and their role in shaping her life. She has become more accepting of others and has a higher life satisfaction. What has Jayne done?


A) engaged in congruence
B) completed a life review
C) reminisced successfully
D) performed a cognitive appraisal

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