Exam 18: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life

Eleanor is an older adult who has quit volunteering at the food pantry where she used to spend 5 hours a week. She has stopped going to morning coffee with her friends, and her church has called on her much less than in the past. Which theory does this describe?

What factors influence the decision of when to retire?

Edna is an older adult who has just moved in with her daughter, Marcy. When Edna does something that annoys Marcy, Marcy refuses to speak to her for days. Edna usually has to figure out what she said, than apologize several times before Marcy will forgive her and start talking to her again. Which type of elder abuse does this describe?

The Big 5 personality traits fluctuate more in late adulthood than they do in any other stage of life.

The median annual income for older women is how much above the U.S. definition of poverty?

Which factor is most important in determining happiness after retirement?

Older adults who have the best access to transportation and health and social service tend to live in which type of area?

Which scenario is most likely to happen after a divorce?

Providing assistance and support to older adults sends the message that they are ______.

Martin is a grandfather who was always very close to his grandchildren. His grandchildren now are adults with children of their own. They moved across the state so Martin sees them much less than he used to. What is their relationship likely to be now?

Explain how religiosity can contribute to physical health and mental health.

Jennie is a resident in an understaffed nursing home. The aides who work at the home fail to get Jennie up out of bed enough and she has developed bed sores. They sometimes forget to give her medication to her. They make sure she gets her meals, but they fail to see if she actually eats them. What type of elder maltreatment is Jennie experiencing?

In times of crisis, who are older adults most likely to turn to?

Increasingly, adults are taking the route of a gradual retirement, slowly decreasing their involvement and working part time, rather than an abrupt retirement.

Sexuality in older adults is characterized by them being ______.

It is projected that adults will increasingly do what with retirement?

Older adults place more emphasis on the emotional quality than on the number of their social relationships and interactions. What theory is consistent with this view?

As retirees become accustomed to the reality of everyday life in retirement, positive feelings rarely change to disenchantment.

Friendships in older adults are characterized by ______.

Individuals who are extroverted, agreeable, conscientious, and emotionally stable are likely to ______.