Question 1

If a friend posts photos on-line of some guests at recent party,it is easiest to remember:

Accepted Answer

A) having seen those specific people at the party. 
B) the names of those people at the party. 
C) what time at the party you saw those people. 
D) what those specific people were talking about at the party. 
A) having seen those specific people at the party. 
B) the names of those people at the party. 
C) what time at the party you saw those people. 
D) what those specific people were talking about at the party.

Question 2

According to socioemotional selectivity theory,when people realize their future is limited,they focus on making the most of every moment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to socioemotional selectivity theory,older adults are highly motivated to meet interesting strangers and make new friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All are examples of procedural memory EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) remembering how to drive. 
B) recalling how to turn on a computer. 
C) remembering the name of one's hometown. 
D) automatically reciting,"I pledge allegiance to the flag." 
A) remembering how to drive. 
B) recalling how to turn on a computer. 
C) remembering the name of one's hometown. 
D) automatically reciting,"I pledge allegiance to the flag."

Question 5

To minimize for age-related memory changes,older people should avoid _____ environments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To minimize for age-related memory changes,older people...

Question 6

Which older adult has reached Erikson's integrity?

Accepted Answer

A) Gabor,who feels he has lived a rich,fulfilling life 
B) Bopha,who is looking forward to many new projects 
C) Andrew,who loves spending time with his wife 
D) Osa,who is happy to relax and enjoy life 
A) Gabor,who feels he has lived a rich,fulfilling life 
B) Bopha,who is looking forward to many new projects 
C) Andrew,who loves spending time with his wife 
D) Osa,who is happy to relax and enjoy life

Question 7

Discuss the basic principles of Laura Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory.Accompany your discussion with specific examples from the lives of older people you know.What is your opinion of Carstensen's idea that people get happier in later life?

Accepted Answer

Basic premise of socioemotional selectiv

Question 8

Two years ago,Hermia lost her husband of 40 years.All tof hese forces predict Hermia is coping well EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) having close friends. 
B) having a life passion. 
C) having a secure attachment to her spouse. 
D) attending a widowhood support group. 
A) having close friends. 
B) having a life passion. 
C) having a secure attachment to her spouse. 
D) attending a widowhood support group.

Question 9

Describe one crucial social policy retirement-related issue.Then,suggest at least one creative antidote to this problem.

Accepted Answer

Students should pick from the following

Question 10

Using rhymes or visual images to remember terms or concepts is a(n)_____ technique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using rhymes or visual images to remember...

Question 11

Which is NOT a mnemonic technique that could help someone master the terms in this book?

Accepted Answer

A) Use flashcards to go over and over the relevant terms. 
B) Think of the word "ocean" since its letters relate to the names of the Big Five traits. 
C) Visualize fluid running down a drain to remember the type of intelligence that falls off quickly with age. 
D) Visualize a hard crystal to remember the type of intelligence that grows with age. 
A) Use flashcards to go over and over the relevant terms. 
B) Think of the word "ocean" since its letters relate to the names of the Big Five traits. 
C) Visualize fluid running down a drain to remember the type of intelligence that falls off quickly with age. 
D) Visualize a hard crystal to remember the type of intelligence that grows with age.

Question 12

Older adults perform better on memory tasks when they have to recall information quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the author,which of the following is NOT a tip for being happy in old age?

Accepted Answer

A) Be generative. 
B) Feel a sense of purpose in life. 
C) Believe you are still developing and growing as a person. 
D) Spend a good deal of time thinking about the past. 
A) Be generative. 
B) Feel a sense of purpose in life. 
C) Believe you are still developing and growing as a person. 
D) Spend a good deal of time thinking about the past.

Question 14

After being widowed,sadness and depression are the primary emotions people feel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Of the three memory systems,_____ memory is the most fragile,or apt to be easily lost,while procedural memory is the most durable and can stay intact well into Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the three memory systems,_____ memory is...

Question 16

In Sarasota,Florida,a visitor might find all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) more residents in their seventies and above. 
B) people who say those in their sixties are relatively young. 
C) residents who see "later life" as starting at an older age. 
D) mostly midlife adults. 
A) more residents in their seventies and above. 
B) people who say those in their sixties are relatively young. 
C) residents who see "later life" as starting at an older age. 
D) mostly midlife adults.

Question 17

Mingyu is describing the emotional advantages of being old.Based on the text,she can mention all of the following pluses EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) being calmer and better able to focus on positive events. 
B) having fewer daily life hassles. 
C) feeling less isolated from people. 
D) being treated more kindly by others. 
A) being calmer and better able to focus on positive events. 
B) having fewer daily life hassles. 
C) feeling less isolated from people. 
D) being treated more kindly by others.

Question 18

Older men are statistically much more likely to die after they lose a spouse suddenly.This phenomenon is called the _____ effect.

Accepted Answer

A) widowhood mortality 
B) male mortality 
C) spousal mortality 
D) elderly mortality 
A) widowhood mortality 
B) male mortality 
C) spousal mortality 
D) elderly mortality

Question 19

Which of the following does NOT explain why experts believe U.S.baby boomers lack the funds to retire?

Accepted Answer

A) This entitled cohort preferred to over-spend during their working years. 
B) Wages during the working years for this cohort stagnated,or did not keep up with inflation. 
C) The people in this cohort want to take care of their struggling daughters and sons. 
D) The Great Recession of 2008 reduced the value of the average baby boomer's assets. 
A) This entitled cohort preferred to over-spend during their working years. 
B) Wages during the working years for this cohort stagnated,or did not keep up with inflation. 
C) The people in this cohort want to take care of their struggling daughters and sons. 
D) The Great Recession of 2008 reduced the value of the average baby boomer's assets.

Question 20

In which nation do MOST elderly people still have to work?

Accepted Answer

A) Mexico 
B) The United States 
C) Germany 
D) Italy 
A) Mexico 
B) The United States 
C) Germany 
D) Italy

If a friend posts photos on-line of some guests at recent party,it is easiest to remember:

According to socioemotional selectivity theory,when people realize their future is limited,they focus on making the most of every moment.

According to socioemotional selectivity theory,older adults are highly motivated to meet interesting strangers and make new friends.

All are examples of procedural memory EXCEPT:

To minimize for age-related memory changes,older people should avoid _____ environments.

Which older adult has reached Erikson's integrity?

Discuss the basic principles of Laura Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory.Accompany your discussion with specific examples from the lives of older people you know.What is your opinion of Carstensen's idea that people get happier in later life?

Two years ago,Hermia lost her husband of 40 years.All tof hese forces predict Hermia is coping well EXCEPT:

Describe one crucial social policy retirement-related issue.Then,suggest at least one creative antidote to this problem.

Using rhymes or visual images to remember terms or concepts is a(n)_____ technique.

Which is NOT a mnemonic technique that could help someone master the terms in this book?

Older adults perform better on memory tasks when they have to recall information quickly.

According to the author,which of the following is NOT a tip for being happy in old age?

After being widowed,sadness and depression are the primary emotions people feel.

Of the three memory systems,_____ memory is the most fragile,or apt to be easily lost,while procedural memory is the most durable and can stay intact well into Alzheimer's disease.

In Sarasota,Florida,a visitor might find all of the following EXCEPT:

Mingyu is describing the emotional advantages of being old.Based on the text,she can mention all of the following pluses EXCEPT:

Older men are statistically much more likely to die after they lose a spouse suddenly.This phenomenon is called the _____ effect.

Which of the following does NOT explain why experts believe U.S.baby boomers lack the funds to retire?

In which nation do MOST elderly people still have to work?

The People and the Field

Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Physical and Cognitive Development

Socioemotional Development

Settings for Development Home and School

Physical Development

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Relationships and Roles

Midlife

The Physical Challenges of Aging

Death and Dying

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Exam 13: Later Life: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

If a friend posts photos on-line of some guests at recent party,it is easiest to remember:

According to socioemotional selectivity theory,when people realize their future is limited,they focus on making the most of every moment.

According to socioemotional selectivity theory,older adults are highly motivated to meet interesting strangers and make new friends.

All are examples of procedural memory EXCEPT:

To minimize for age-related memory changes,older people should avoid _____ environments.

Which older adult has reached Erikson's integrity?

Discuss the basic principles of Laura Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory.Accompany your discussion with specific examples from the lives of older people you know.What is your opinion of Carstensen's idea that people get happier in later life?

Two years ago,Hermia lost her husband of 40 years.All tof hese forces predict Hermia is coping well EXCEPT:

Describe one crucial social policy retirement-related issue.Then,suggest at least one creative antidote to this problem.

Using rhymes or visual images to remember terms or concepts is a(n)_____ technique.

Which is NOT a mnemonic technique that could help someone master the terms in this book?

Older adults perform better on memory tasks when they have to recall information quickly.

According to the author,which of the following is NOT a tip for being happy in old age?

After being widowed,sadness and depression are the primary emotions people feel.

Of the three memory systems,_____ memory is the most fragile,or apt to be easily lost,while procedural memory is the most durable and can stay intact well into Alzheimer's disease.

In Sarasota,Florida,a visitor might find all of the following EXCEPT:

Mingyu is describing the emotional advantages of being old.Based on the text,she can mention all of the following pluses EXCEPT:

Older men are statistically much more likely to die after they lose a spouse suddenly.This phenomenon is called the _____ effect.

Which of the following does NOT explain why experts believe U.S.baby boomers lack the funds to retire?

In which nation do MOST elderly people still have to work?

The People and the Field

Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Physical and Cognitive Development

Socioemotional Development

Settings for Development Home and School

Physical Development

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Relationships and Roles

Midlife

The Physical Challenges of Aging

Death and Dying

Filters