Dev. Psych Ch. 15 Quiz 1 – Flashcards
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Self theory emphasizes the: a. integration of unique experiences with the needs of the community. b. life-affirming involvement in the present. c. core self in a person's attempt to achieve his or her full potential. d. social forces that limit or expand a person's choices.
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c. core self in a person's attempt to achieve his or her full potential. (p.530)
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Preserving the self is crucial to older adults. This explains such behaviors as: a. compulsive hoarding. b. encouraging their grandchildren to repeat rituals and prayers they grew up with. c. resisting a move to a new dwelling. d. All of these answers are correct.
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d. All of these answers are correct. (p. 531)
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________ occurs when older adults choose to cope successfully with mental and physical limitations by setting goals, assessing their own abilities, and figuring out how to accomplish their goals. a. Assimilation b. Accommodation c. Selective optimization with compensation d. Compensation
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c. Selective optimization with compensation (p. 532)
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In which theory is each innovation a new expression of the old self? a. identity b. disengagement c. self d. continuity
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d. continuity theory (p.532)
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In a study by Sorkin and Rook (2006), participants whose primary coping goal was to preserve good will reported the highest levels of perceived ________ and the least duration of _________. a. community; distress b. distress; success c. success; community d. success; distress
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d. high success; low distress (p.532-533)
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Limitations as a result of social or cultural segregation that increase with age are most directly related to: a. behavioral genetics. b. self theories. c. stratification theories. d. activity theory.
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c. stratification theories. (p. 533)
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_________ theory is to role relinquishment as ________ theory is to social involvement. a. Feminist; disengagement b. Disengagement; activity c. Activity; disengagement d. Activity; age-separation
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b. Disengagement; activity (p.534)
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The crucial variable in the well-being of the elderly may be _______, not _________. a. gender; ethnicity or ageism b. ageism; gender or ethnicity c. ethnicity; gender or ageism d. income; gender or ethnicity
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d. income; [not] gender or ethnicity (p. 536)
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To curb ageism, the United States government: a. fined companies for providing incentives for early retirement. b. encouraged companies to provide early-retirement packages. c. made mandatory retirement policies illegal except for certain occupations. d. encouraged mandatory retirement policies for certain occupations.
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c. made mandatory retirement policies illegal except for certain occupations. (p. 538)
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Less than half of all adults of any age volunteer. Some observers see this as a sign of: a. social status. b. increasing family responsibility. c. low esteem. d. social isolation.
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d. social isolation. (p. 539)
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Elderhostel is a: a. hotel in Europe for the elderly. b. university for the third age. c. room and boarding arrangement for older adults. d. continuing education program that is designed for the elderly.
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d. continuing education program that is designed for the elderly. (p.541)
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Long-term marriages are generally characterized by: a. people who are less happy than younger married people. b. people who are healthier and wealthier but not necessarily happier than unmarried people their age. c. people who are healthier, wealthier, and happier than unmarried people their age. d. couples who are healthier, wealthier, and happier than long-term gay couples.
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c. people who are healthier, wealthier, and happier than unmarried people their age. (p.544)
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A major goal among adults in the United States is to: a. attain wealth. b. become involved grandparents. c. strengthen family ties. d. be self-sufficient.
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d. be self-sufficient. (p.548)
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A longitudinal study by Gans and Silverstein (2006) found ____ evidence that recent changes in family structure ____ the sense of filial responsibility. a. some; reduce b. some; increase c. no; reduce d. no; increase
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c. no; reduce (p. 548)
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_________ grandparents demand respect and obedience and instill traditional values, whereas _________ grandparents strive for love and friendship with their grandchildren. a. Remote; traditional b. Involved; companionate c. Remote; companionate d. Traditional; remote
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c. Remote; companionate (pp. 549-550)
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An important task for successful aging requires that people: a. maintain reliable social relationships, even if they are few. b. maintain a large social network. c. reduce friendships and be socially isolated. d. be ready to move away from their social convoy.
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a. maintain reliable social relationships, even if they are few. (p. 552)
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Martin, age 86, is no longer able to bathe and dress himself. He also needs help in eating. He is considered: a. to need an assisted-living arrangement. b. to be frail. c. a typical elderly person for his age. d. to have normal daily life activities for his age.
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b. to be frail. (p. 553)
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Older people may not become frail if: a. buffers are available to help compensate their impairments. b. they are left to take care of themselves. c. they remain under a doctor's care. d. they regularly take proper medication.
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a. buffers are available to help compensate their impairments. (p. 555)
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The risk for elder abuse may occur when: a. the elder person becomes more frail and difficult to care for. b. emotional problems or substance abuse is present in the caregiver. c. there is resentment and social isolation. d. All of these answers are correct.
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d. All of these answers are correct. (p. 557)
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A possible living arrangement for an elderly person who is not self-sufficient is: a. to age in place with family help. b. a skilled nursing facility. c. an assisted-living facility with some medical supervision. d. All of these answers are correct.
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d. All of these answers are correct. (p. 559)
