Question 1

Age, gender, ethnicity, and income are the four major categories of _____; as such, they can limit choice at every stage of life.

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive development
B)   socioeconomic status
C)   self theories
D)   stratificationE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

As a value, filial responsibility is especially strong in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Mexico
B)   Argentina
C)   Asia
D)   the NetherlandsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

When it comes to intergenerational relationships, conflict is more likely in _____ relationships than in distant ones.

Accepted Answer

A)   married
B)   long-lasting
C)   newly formed
D)   emotionally closeE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Older couples that are happy together are likely to say they no longer disagree about things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

By age 65, what percentage of adults are grandparents?

Accepted Answer

A)   75
B)   80
C)   85
D)   90E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The difference between ADLs and IADLs is that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ADLs are simple enough that even the frail elderly can do them independently
B)   IADLs are the same across cultures
C)   ADLs require professional training
D)   IADLs require some intellectual competenceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Older adults who want to remain in their homes are expressing a desire to age _____.

Accepted Answer

in place

Question 8

The elder, the family, and the community can prevent or at least postpone frailty by improving _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The elder, the family, and the community...

Question 9

Assisted living can be thought of as a combination of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hospital care and independent living
B)   nursing home care and independent living
C)   kinship care and hospital care
D)   independent living and aging in placeE) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 10

About ____ percent of older people prefer to age in place.

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   50
C)   70
D)   90E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

According to Erik Erikson, each new experience throughout life requires _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   both assimilation and accommodation
B)   a reassessment of identity
C)   selective optimization
D)   stratificationE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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 togetherE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Describe two benefits of volunteer work among elderly adults.

Accepted Answer

1) Volunteering is related to positive w...

Question 14

_____ grandparents entertain and "spoil" their grandchildren.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ grandparents entertain and "spoil" their grandchildren....

Question 15

Only 25 percent of adults over the age of 65 are grandparents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

Muscles weaken with age, a condition called "_______."

Accepted Answer

A)   Huntington's disease
B)   muscular dystrophy
C)   osteoporosis
D)   sarcopeniaE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The tendency for older adults to perceive, prefer, and remember negative images and experiences more than positive ones is the positivity effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The idea that opportunities and roles are determined based on age is referred to as "______."

Accepted Answer

A)   stratification by age
B)   selective optimization
C)   self-actualization
D)   social stagnationE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Older immigrants tend to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   happy and financially stable due to retirement savings
B)   well integrated into extended family life, as is the norm in the United States
C)   isolated but provided for by social welfare programs
D)   lonely and poor, without a U.S. work history or the benefit of extended family life to support themE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

ADLs are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   aged developmental limitations
B)   activities of daily life
C)   Alzheimer disease lessons
D)   associations for disabled livingE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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