Question 1

Suicide rates are elevated when a sick older person __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   has minimal caregiver support
B)   lives with family members
C)   uses emotion-centered coping
D)   has personal control over daily life

Question 2

In a study that followed a sample of women diverse in SES throughout adulthood,__________ predicted ego integrity in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)   college graduation
B)   midlife generativity
C)   early retirement
D)   adolescent identity foreclosure

Question 3

While 80-year-old Naomi's contemporaries have died,she faces the reality of death constructively through efforts to make life more secure,meaningful,and gratifying for younger generations.According to Peck,Naomi has attained __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   ego transcendence
B)   body transcendence
C)   ego differentiation
D)   body differentiation

Question 4

With age,ships in the social convoy __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase in number
B)   increase in size
C)   exchange places
D)   decrease in importance

Question 5

Striving for continuity is essential for attaining Erikson's sense of __________,which depends on preserving a sense of personal history.

Accepted Answer

A)   intimacy
B)   ego identity
C)   ego integrity
D)   initiative

Question 6

In some research,religious activity-not religious belief or membership in a congregation-was associated with __________ following negative life events.

Accepted Answer

A)   declines in distress
B)   declines in optimism
C)   increases in distress
D)   increases in pessimism

Question 7

Which older adult is at the greatest risk for adjustment difficulties?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ernie, a divorced male who remarries
B)   Roy, a divorced male who remains single
C)   Angel, a divorced female who remains single
D)   Analisa, a divorced female who remarries

Question 8

According to George Vaillant,which factor outweighs the others with regard to predicting a happy,active old age?

Accepted Answer

A)   parental SES
B)   family warmth in childhood
C)   effective coping strategies
D)   early physical health

Question 9

Aging well is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   facilitated by societal contexts that promote effective person-environment fit
B)   easily measurable by examining cognitive performance and cardiovascular functioning
C)   measured by examining each older adult's specific achievements and physical characteristics
D)   a concept that only applies to older adults who are financially secure and socially supported

Question 10

Figures underestimate the actual incidence of elder abuse because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   most acts take place in public settings such as nursing homes, so they are not reported
B)   many social workers do not believe older adults' claims of abuse or neglect
C)   normal accidents and injuries that result from physical aging are mistaken for signs of abuse
D)   most abusive acts take place in private, and victims are often unable or unwilling to complain

Question 11

Irrespective of financial need,the age of retirement is rising in the United States and Western nations because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the population of preretirees is declining steadily
B)   most baby boomers say they want to work longer
C)   older adults have fewer choices about when to retire
D)   the mandatory retirement age has increased for most workers

Question 12

When marital dissatisfaction exists in later life,__________.

Accepted Answer

A)   high-quality friendships can reduce its negative impact on well-being
B)   men more often try to work on the troubling relationship
C)   it often takes a greater toll on women than on men
D)   women are more likely to protect themselves by withdrawing

Question 13

David's wife,Esther,recently died.If David is like most recently widowed older adults,his greatest problem is most likely __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   profound loneliness
B)   financial instability
C)   anxiousness
D)   declining health

Question 14

The primary reason why more older adults in Western countries live on their own today than ever before is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the high cost of nursing homes
B)   lack of assistance from their children
C)   decreasing governmental support
D)   improved health and economic well-being

Question 15

Which statement is true about sex differences in religious involvement and spirituality in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women are more likely than men to engage in religious activities.
B)   Men are more likely than women to say that religion is very important to them.
C)   Men and women are equally likely to turn to religion for social support.
D)   Men are more likely than women to engage in a personal quest for connectedness with a higher power.

Question 16

__________ is associated with a positive outlook in older adults with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)   Perceived social support
B)   The amount of formal support actually received
C)   The amount of help family and friends provide
D)   The sheer quantity of social contact

Question 17

Mercedes and Sean work hard to maintain their vitality and are able to limit their age-related declines in physical,cognitive,and social functioning.Mercedes and Sean fit contemporary experts' view of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   gerotranscendence
B)   generativity
C)   ego integrity
D)   successful aging

Question 18

__________ reminiscence is linked to adjustment problems.

Accepted Answer

A)   Life review
B)   Self-focused
C)   Other-focused
D)   Knowledge-based

Question 19

As he approached his ninetieth year,Franco spent more time in quiet reflection.He had a heightened inner calm and contentment.According to Joan Erikson,Franco had reached __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Third Age
B)   affect optimization
C)   gerotranscendence
D)   body differentiation

Question 20

__________ predicts nursing home residents' life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)   Interaction with people in the outside world
B)   Having physical but not mental impairments
C)   Interaction within the institution
D)   Living in a hospital-like setting

Exam 18: Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Striving for continuity is essential for attaining Erikson's sense of __________,which depends on preserving a sense of personal history.

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In some research,religious activity-not religious belief or membership in a congregation-was associated with __________ following negative life events.

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Irrespective of financial need,the age of retirement is rising in the United States and Western nations because __________.

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Mercedes and Sean work hard to maintain their vitality and are able to limit their age-related declines in physical,cognitive,and social functioning.Mercedes and Sean fit contemporary experts' view of __________.

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The primary reason why more older adults in Western countries live on their own today than ever before is __________.

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Aging well is __________.

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__________ predicts nursing home residents' life satisfaction.

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Which statement is true about sex differences in religious involvement and spirituality in late adulthood?

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__________ reminiscence is linked to adjustment problems.

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While 80-year-old Naomi's contemporaries have died,she faces the reality of death constructively through efforts to make life more secure,meaningful,and gratifying for younger generations.According to Peck,Naomi has attained __________.

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David's wife,Esther,recently died.If David is like most recently widowed older adults,his greatest problem is most likely __________.

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Figures underestimate the actual incidence of elder abuse because __________.

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In a study that followed a sample of women diverse in SES throughout adulthood,__________ predicted ego integrity in late adulthood.

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Which older adult is at the greatest risk for adjustment difficulties?

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As he approached his ninetieth year,Franco spent more time in quiet reflection.He had a heightened inner calm and contentment.According to Joan Erikson,Franco had reached __________.

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When marital dissatisfaction exists in later life,__________.

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According to George Vaillant,which factor outweighs the others with regard to predicting a happy,active old age?

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Suicide rates are elevated when a sick older person __________.

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__________ is associated with a positive outlook in older adults with disabilities.

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With age,ships in the social convoy __________.

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