Question 1

Stella and Theresa, both in their early seventies, were shocked to hear that one of their same-aged friends is getting divorced. The observation that couples in their age group are much less likely to divorce is probably due to:

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A)   cohort effects.
B)   finances.
C)   the need for health insurance.
D)   having less energy for big changes.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

All of the following are part of the life review process EXCEPT:

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A)   looking back at one's life experiences.
B)   evaluating life experiences.
C)   projecting future life experiences.
D)   interpreting life experiences.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Juanita, in her late sixties, experiences high social support from her family and neighbors. Research on the Big Five factors of personality suggests that she is higher in _____.

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A)   extraversion
B)   neuroticism
C)   conscientiousness
D)   opennessE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

_____ was more strongly linked to telomere length.

Accepted Answer

A)   Spousal support
B)   Community support
C)   Support from adult children
D)   Support from neighborsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Amabel's story is that her best years were in midlife, with moderate decline beginning in her early sixties. She developed cancer in her seventies, causing her health to decline rapidly. Her story reflects:

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A)   pathological aging.
B)   successful aging.
C)   normal aging.
D)   dysfunctional aging.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Roberto is a 79-year-old Latino living in Los Angeles. Based on his characteristics, researchers say he qualifies for:

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A)   mild cognitive impairment.
B)   enlightenment.
C)   successful aging.
D)   double jeopardy.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

In a recent Canadian study of older adults, which of the following was NOT linked to aging successfully?

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A)   Being single
B)   A regular drinker
C)   Self-perceived better health than most
D)   High life satisfactionE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

According to Erik Erikson, what is the last stage of development in life?

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A)   Death vs. dying
B)   Integrity vs. despair
C)   Immortality vs. death
D)   Independence vs. dependenceE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements about life review is FALSE?

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A)   Life reviews avoid reflecting on regrets.
B)   Life reviews can include sociocultural dimensions.
C)   Life reviews lead to revision or expanded understanding of experiences.
D)   Life reviews include interpersonal relationship dimensions.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The theory that successful aging is related to three main factors: selection, optimization, and compensation.

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Question 11

Marriage partners in late adults usually show all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

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A)   happiness.
B)   greater financial resources.
C)   less distress.
D)   living longer than those who are single.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The _____ theory states that older adults become more selective about their social networks, placing high value on emotional satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)   selective optimization with compensation
B)   activity
C)   socioemotional selectivity
D)   disengagementE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

According to the socioemotional selectivity theory, individuals are motivated by two types of goals-emotional and:

Accepted Answer

A)   spiritual.
B)   practical.
C)   relational.
D)   knowledge related.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Lionel, 81 years old, has pain from arthritis that makes it harder for him to do things around the house. According to research on social support, most of his help with routine needs will come from:

Accepted Answer

A)   the local senior center.
B)   paid aides.
C)   a local aging agency.
D)   family members.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

In a study of older adults at 70, 78, and 85, the MOST consistent factor that predicted loneliness was:

Accepted Answer

A)   a lack of children.
B)   a lack of grandchildren.
C)   not being married.
D)   not having friends.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Describe the influence of ethnicity in old age, including how it relates to the term "jeopardy."

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Question 17

Barnaby's story is that his psychological functioning peaked in midlife, plateaued until his late fifties, and then modestly declined for a while. At the end of his life his functioning declined dramatically. His story reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)   pathological aging.
B)   successful aging.
C)   normal aging.
D)   dysfunctional aging.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

As an organizer for the local community center Ralph is always looking for ways to convince older adults to get active. Recently he found a 2016 study by Han and others showing that _____was the strongest predictor of living longer.

Accepted Answer

A)   going to social group meetings
B)   attending religious services
C)   volunteering
D)   informally helping others through a modest time commitmentE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Reminiscence therapy is likely to use all of the following resources EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   personal video recordings.
B)   personal audio recordings.
C)   personal photographs.
D)   new magazines.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

According to research, who is in the age group MOST likely to volunteer more than 100 hours annually?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sarah, a 20-year-old woman
B)   Becky, a 40-year-old woman
C)   Lucienne, a 60-year-old woman
D)   Millicent, an 80-year-old womanE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 16: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

In a recent Canadian study of older adults, which of the following was NOT linked to aging successfully?

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The theory that successful aging is related to three main factors: selection, optimization, and compensation.

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As an organizer for the local community center Ralph is always looking for ways to convince older adults to get active. Recently he found a 2016 study by Han and others showing that _____was the strongest predictor of living longer.

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Barnaby's story is that his psychological functioning peaked in midlife, plateaued until his late fifties, and then modestly declined for a while. At the end of his life his functioning declined dramatically. His story reflects:

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_____ was more strongly linked to telomere length.

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Which of the following statements about life review is FALSE?

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All of the following are part of the life review process EXCEPT:

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Describe the influence of ethnicity in old age, including how it relates to the term "jeopardy."

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Lionel, 81 years old, has pain from arthritis that makes it harder for him to do things around the house. According to research on social support, most of his help with routine needs will come from:

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According to the socioemotional selectivity theory, individuals are motivated by two types of goals-emotional and:

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The _____ theory states that older adults become more selective about their social networks, placing high value on emotional satisfaction.

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Reminiscence therapy is likely to use all of the following resources EXCEPT:

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Roberto is a 79-year-old Latino living in Los Angeles. Based on his characteristics, researchers say he qualifies for:

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Juanita, in her late sixties, experiences high social support from her family and neighbors. Research on the Big Five factors of personality suggests that she is higher in _____.

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According to research, who is in the age group MOST likely to volunteer more than 100 hours annually?

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According to Erik Erikson, what is the last stage of development in life?

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Marriage partners in late adults usually show all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

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In a study of older adults at 70, 78, and 85, the MOST consistent factor that predicted loneliness was:

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Amabel's story is that her best years were in midlife, with moderate decline beginning in her early sixties. She developed cancer in her seventies, causing her health to decline rapidly. Her story reflects:

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Stella and Theresa, both in their early seventies, were shocked to hear that one of their same-aged friends is getting divorced. The observation that couples in their age group are much less likely to divorce is probably due to:

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