Question 1

When marital dissatisfaction exists in late adulthood,

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A)   it often takes a greater toll on women than on men.
B)   men tend to expend more energy than women in trying to work things out.
C)   having high-quality friendships reduces its profoundly negative impact on adjustment.
D)   it is more likely to lead to divorce than in middle adulthood.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Involvement in volunteer service during late adulthood

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A)   is higher among men than women.
B)   often results in burnout.
C)   is related to better physical and mental health.
D)   is rare, but rewarding.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

As cognitive-affective complexity declines with diminishing information-processing skills,older adults

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A)   compensate with an improvement in affect optimization.
B)   become depressed and overwhelmed.
C)   become less resilient.
D)   withdraw from most social activities.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

According to __________ theory,older adults' life satisfaction depends on conditions that permit them to remain engaged in roles and relationships.

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A)   socioemotional selectivity
B)   disengagement
C)   continuity
D)   activityE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Discuss gay and lesbian partnerships in late adulthood.What unique challenges do they face?

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Most older gays and lesbians in long-ter...

Question 6

In the dependency-support script,

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A)   support is given for independent behaviors only.
B)   dependent behaviors are ignored.
C)   dependent behaviors are attended to immediately
D)   independent behaviors are reinforced.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about gender differences in religious involvement and spirituality in late adulthood is true?

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A)   Women are more likely than men to participate in religious activities.
B)   Women and men are equally likely to report that religion is very important to them.
C)   Men are more likely than women to engage in a personal quest for connectedness with a higher power.
D)   Men are more likely than women to report that religion is very important to them.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Suburban older adults have __________ than __________ older adults.

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A)   lower incomes; urban
B)   better health; inner-city
C)   better access to public transportation; urban
D)   lower incomes; ruralE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Compared with younger people,older adults engage less often in

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A)   life review.
B)   knowledge-based reminiscence.
C)   self-focused reminiscence.
D)   other-focused reminiscence.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In societies where old age leads to reduced status,age-segregated living

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A)   tends to lead to depression and despair.
B)   is an extreme restriction of autonomy and social integration.
C)   can be gratifying, opening up useful roles and leadership opportunities.
D)   has a negative effect on physical health.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Older adults show greater __________ than younger adults.

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A)   neuroticism
B)   extroversion
C)   openness to experience
D)   acceptance of changeE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following statements about sibling relationships in late adulthood is true?

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A)   The closer the tie to a sister, the higher older people's psychological well-being.
B)   Aging siblings in industrialized nations are more likely to provide direct assistance than to socialize with one another.
C)   After age 70, aid from siblings living near one another declines.
D)   Married older adults are more likely than never-married and widowed seniors to have contact with siblings.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Sylvana asks her friend,Babbette,"Did you know that the Williams boy received a full scholarship to State?" Which of the following functions of friendship is Sylvana providing?

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A)   a shield against negative judgments stemming from stereotypes of aging
B)   protection from the psychological consequences of loss
C)   intimacy and companionship
D)   a link to the larger communityE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

__________ involves abandonment of older adults with severe disabilities by family caregivers,usually at hospital emergency rooms.

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A)   Emotional abuse
B)   "Granny dumping"
C)   "Elder squatting"
D)   "Grandparent ditching"E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following statements about contextual influences on psychological well-being in late adulthood is true?

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A)   Older adults living alone are more likely than those living with others to experience the dependency-support script.
B)   Older adults living with their adult children rarely experience the dependency-support script.
C)   Both the dependency-support script and the independence-ignore script reinforce dependent behaviors.
D)   Both the dependency-support script and the independence-ignore script reinforce independent behaviors.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Time spent volunteering declines in the

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A)   fifties.
B)   sixties.
C)   seventies.
D)   eighties.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Harriet can handle dressing,shopping,and food preparation by herself.However,Harriet allows her daughter Ada to assist with these activities,leaving Harriet more stamina for gardening.Harriet is managing her aging by

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A)   becoming overly dependent on Ada.
B)   taking advantage of Ada's willingness to help, though she is able to take care of herself.
C)   consciously giving up primary control in some areas to remain in control of other, highly valued pursuits.
D)   readily accepting formal support from Ada.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Most older adults

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A)   disengage from society after age 75.
B)   do not disengage from society.
C)   interact more frequently as they age.
D)   retreat from interaction and become introverted.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

When elder abuse is extreme,__________ offer(s) the best protection.

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A)   counseling
B)   respite services
C)   legal action
D)   educationE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Assistance aimed at enabling older adults to use their capacities fully in pursuit of their goals

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A)   can lead to overwhelming stress.
B)   sustains an effective person-environment fit.
C)   leads to boredom and passivity.
D)   is linked to a less positive everyday existence.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 18: Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following statements about gender differences in religious involvement and spirituality in late adulthood is true?

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Sylvana asks her friend,Babbette,"Did you know that the Williams boy received a full scholarship to State?" Which of the following functions of friendship is Sylvana providing?

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Suburban older adults have __________ than __________ older adults.

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In societies where old age leads to reduced status,age-segregated living

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Discuss gay and lesbian partnerships in late adulthood.What unique challenges do they face?

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When elder abuse is extreme,__________ offer(s) the best protection.

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Which of the following statements about contextual influences on psychological well-being in late adulthood is true?

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Which of the following statements about sibling relationships in late adulthood is true?

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Most older adults

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In the dependency-support script,

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Compared with younger people,older adults engage less often in

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Involvement in volunteer service during late adulthood

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Harriet can handle dressing,shopping,and food preparation by herself.However,Harriet allows her daughter Ada to assist with these activities,leaving Harriet more stamina for gardening.Harriet is managing her aging by

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Assistance aimed at enabling older adults to use their capacities fully in pursuit of their goals

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Older adults show greater __________ than younger adults.

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As cognitive-affective complexity declines with diminishing information-processing skills,older adults

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Time spent volunteering declines in the

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__________ involves abandonment of older adults with severe disabilities by family caregivers,usually at hospital emergency rooms.

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When marital dissatisfaction exists in late adulthood,

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According to __________ theory,older adults' life satisfaction depends on conditions that permit them to remain engaged in roles and relationships.

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