Question 1

Dan and Diane are retirees who spend much of their time visiting family and friends,watching television,and going to inexpensive restaurants with friends.According to the text,Dan and Diane exhibit a _______________ retirement lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A)  balanced investment
B)  family-focused
C)  serious leisure
D)  compassionateE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) B

Question 2

Which of the following statements about older workers is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have more experience than younger workers.
B)  They are absent from work less than younger workers.
C)  They work at a faster rate than younger workers.
D)  They are more loyal than younger workers.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Men tend to be more ______ in late-life remarriages than in midlife remarriages.

Accepted Answer

A)  unhappy
B)  satisfied
C)  resolved
D)  None of theseE) B) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 4

African Americans and Irish Americans,whose cultures have been marked by poverty,have household structures that are highly flexible.These structures are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  lineal.
B)  intergenerational.
C)  collateral.
D)  low-income.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

A study that analyzed styles of aging found all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  it is possible to identify a single "best" pattern for successful aging.
B)  most older people who have aged successfully remained active.
C)  less active lifestyles are also associated with successful aging.
D)  different personality types react to aging in a variety of ways.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The older adults most likely to be institutionalized are those who

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A)  enjoy taking part in social activities with others their own age.
B)  have good health and want to spend time in varied activities.
C)  have overburdened their busy families with their poor health and disabilities.
D)  want independence from their families.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

According to Erikson's theory,

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A)  people who successfully resolve the final crisis will not experience despair.
B)  people who successfully resolve the final crisis can overcome despair.
C)  despair is a sign of mental illness.
D)  despair leads to a loss of ego strength.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The single largest source of income for older people in the United States is

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A)  pensions.
B)  savings and other assets.
C)  Social Security.
D)  earnings from work.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Older adults who are overanxious and restless and who seem to complain and have negative affect are likely to have

Accepted Answer

A)  introverted personalities.
B)  extroverted personalities.
C)  neurotic personalities.
D)  dementia.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE about the use of emotion-focused coping in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults use it more often than younger adults.
B)  Older adults gradually become unable to use this coping strategy.
C)  Older and younger adults use this strategy equally often.
D)  Younger adults tend to use it in nonemotional situations.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Those older adults who reported higher levels of positive emotion and retained their positivity were those

Accepted Answer

A)  that had introverted personalities.
B)  that were considered to be extroverts.
C)  who were neurotic.
D)  who grew increasingly inflexible.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What proportion of older Americans receives Social Security benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 out of 10
B)  7 out of 10
C)  8 out of 10
D)  9 out of 10E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

According to a study cited in the textbook,the most powerful predictor of satisfaction in retirement was the size of a retiree's

Accepted Answer

A)  economic resources.
B)  personal resources.
C)  social support network.
D)  All of theseE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

What is the fastest-growing form of housing for the elderly in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retirement hotel
B)  Congregate housing
C)  Retirement community
D)  Assisted-living facilityE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The concept of retirement became widespread during

Accepted Answer

A)  the early 20th century.
B)  the last 20 years.
C)  the 1950s.
D)  the early 19th century.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Older people rely on ______ in emergencies.

Accepted Answer

A)  children
B)  neighbors
C)  siblings
D)  themselvesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

According to the text,volunteer work among older adults

Accepted Answer

A)  increases their anxiety about retirement.
B)  is not tied to well-being during retirement.
C)  is tied to well-being about retirement.
D)  is important for older adult men but not older adult women.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The Plitton Company tries hard to hire people who are close to retirement age,because their experience with older workers has taught them that all of the following are true about older workers EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they work more slowly,but are more accurate.
B)  older workers are frugal with both time and materials.
C)  they are eager to make new friends and join in company social events.
D)  they display more careful,dependable,and responsible work habits.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

David has had trouble getting into his apartment building because the steps are too steep.He makes several complaints to the owner of the building until finally the owner installs a ramp,making entry easier.Which style of coping did David employ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Congruence
B)  Emotion-focused
C)  Palliative
D)  Problem-focusedE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

According to the text,who would likely have the most flexible coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  An adolescent
B)  An elderly adult
C)  A middle-aged adult
D)  A young adultE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Exam 18: Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Dan and Diane are retirees who spend much of their time visiting family and friends,watching television,and going to inexpensive restaurants with friends.According to the text,Dan and Diane exhibit a _______________ retirement lifestyle.

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Which of the following statements about older workers is FALSE?

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Men tend to be more ______ in late-life remarriages than in midlife remarriages.

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African Americans and Irish Americans,whose cultures have been marked by poverty,have household structures that are highly flexible.These structures are referred to as

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A study that analyzed styles of aging found all of the following EXCEPT

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The older adults most likely to be institutionalized are those who

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According to Erikson's theory,

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The single largest source of income for older people in the United States is

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Older adults who are overanxious and restless and who seem to complain and have negative affect are likely to have

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Which of the following is TRUE about the use of emotion-focused coping in adulthood?

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Those older adults who reported higher levels of positive emotion and retained their positivity were those

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What proportion of older Americans receives Social Security benefits?

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According to a study cited in the textbook,the most powerful predictor of satisfaction in retirement was the size of a retiree's

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What is the fastest-growing form of housing for the elderly in the United States?

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The concept of retirement became widespread during

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Older people rely on ______ in emergencies.

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According to the text,volunteer work among older adults

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The Plitton Company tries hard to hire people who are close to retirement age,because their experience with older workers has taught them that all of the following are true about older workers EXCEPT

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David has had trouble getting into his apartment building because the steps are too steep.He makes several complaints to the owner of the building until finally the owner installs a ramp,making entry easier.Which style of coping did David employ?

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According to the text,who would likely have the most flexible coping strategy?

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