Question 1

Many elderly hoarders grew up:

Accepted Answer

A)   in the Great Depression.
B)   in middle-class families.
C)   during the turn of the century.
D)   in western states.

Question 2

George and Janet have been married for 60 years.When asked to share their secret to a long marriage,George MOST likely replied:

Accepted Answer

A)   "We spend ample time apart."
B)   "We have learned how to disagree."
C)   "She depends on me for money."
D)   "We each have our own friends instead of a combined social circle."

Question 3

The responsibility for preventing frailty among the elderly in a society falls to:

Accepted Answer

A)   adult children of aging parents.
B)   governments,families,and individuals.
C)   the youngest generation and public policy officials.
D)   medical professionals.

Question 4

ADLs include such things as eating,bathing,dressing,and moving from a bed to a chair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ theories focus on the ways in which people organize themselves and are organized by society according to their particular characteristics and circumstances.

Accepted Answer

Stratifica...

Question 6

Religious faith is associated with improved psychological health in old age due to:

Accepted Answer

A)   the belief that one's particular faith or ethnicity is superior to that of others.
B)   beliefs that give meaning to life and death.
C)   a focus on pleasure and immediate needs.
D)   the regular attendance of religious services.

Question 7

A theory of late adulthood that emphasizes the search to maintain one's integrity and identity is known as a "______ theory."

Accepted Answer

The answer of A theory of late adulthood that emphasizes...

Question 8

When many adults who moved into a neighborhood decades earlier never leave the area,the result is:

Accepted Answer

A)   assisted living.
B)   an empty nest.
C)   a universal design.
D)   a naturally occurring retirement community.

Question 9

Each stereotype adds to stratification and thus adds to the risk of problems,perhaps putting those who are female,non-White,and poor in:

Accepted Answer

A)   an aging trifecta.
B)   triple jeopardy.
C)   a bidirectional loop.
D)   reverse discrimination.

Question 10

In _____,the elderly live near each other and pool resources so that all can benefit and stay in their homes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _____,the elderly live near each other...

Question 11

Stratification theories maintain that social forces promote individual choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement about most front-line nursing home employees is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are most likely to be family members of the residents.
B)   Training on even very simple tasks is very important.
C)   Many staff members have many patients.
D)   Pay is often very low.

Question 13

The crucial stratification variable in the well-being of the elderly is _____,which causes a lifetime of stresses including less education,less health care,and accumulating disadvantages of many kinds.

Accepted Answer

A)   the age of retirement
B)   low income
C)   age
D)   family size

Question 14

Who is MOST likely to be the healthiest and happiest at age 70?

Accepted Answer

A)   Margaret,who never married and lives alone
B)   Annette,who lives with her husband of 40 years
C)   Carly,who has been a widow for 14 years and did not remarry
D)   Stacey,who has been divorced for 23 years and lives with her daughter

Question 15

ADLs are:

Accepted Answer

A)   aged developmental limitations.
B)   activities of daily life.
C)   Alzheimer's disease lessons.
D)   associations for disabled living.

Question 16

Claire's three grandchildren live with her because their mother is in jail.The term for the family structure that BEST describes the household of Claire and her grandchildren is:

Accepted Answer

A)   nuclear.
B)   skipped generation.
C)   adoptive.
D)   extended family.

Question 17

_____ is the idea that a person has the power to control and change a situation.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy;Self e...

Question 18

One crucial factor in the success of long-term marriages is:

Accepted Answer

A)   a sense of agreement on everything.
B)   a strong sense of shared experiences.
C)   a more active sex life.
D)   the trend toward living apart together.

Question 19

In the United States,the trend has been toward _____ nursing home residents.

Accepted Answer

A)   more
B)   a stable number of
C)   fewer
D)   trying to increase the number of

Question 20

The caregiver of a frail elderly person is usually a daughter even if the frail person is still living with a spouse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Late Adulthood: The Social World

_____ is the idea that a person has the power to control and change a situation.

Correct AnswerverifiedSelf-efficacy;Self e...View AnswerShow Answer

When many adults who moved into a neighborhood decades earlier never leave the area,the result is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Stratification theories maintain that social forces promote individual choice.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A theory of late adulthood that emphasizes the search to maintain one's integrity and identity is known as a "______ theory."

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

ADLs include such things as eating,bathing,dressing,and moving from a bed to a chair.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

ADLs are:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Who is MOST likely to be the healthiest and happiest at age 70?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Religious faith is associated with improved psychological health in old age due to:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

One crucial factor in the success of long-term marriages is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The responsibility for preventing frailty among the elderly in a society falls to:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which statement about most front-line nursing home employees is FALSE?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

George and Janet have been married for 60 years.When asked to share their secret to a long marriage,George MOST likely replied:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Claire's three grandchildren live with her because their mother is in jail.The term for the family structure that BEST describes the household of Claire and her grandchildren is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In _____,the elderly live near each other and pool resources so that all can benefit and stay in their homes.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The crucial stratification variable in the well-being of the elderly is _____,which causes a lifetime of stresses including less education,less health care,and accumulating disadvantages of many kinds.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The caregiver of a frail elderly person is usually a daughter even if the frail person is still living with a spouse.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In the United States,the trend has been toward _____ nursing home residents.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Each stereotype adds to stratification and thus adds to the risk of problems,perhaps putting those who are female,non-White,and poor in:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

_____ theories focus on the ways in which people organize themselves and are organized by society according to their particular characteristics and circumstances.

Correct AnswerverifiedStratifica...View AnswerShow Answer

Many elderly hoarders grew up:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified
Self-efficacy;Self e...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Stratifica...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified