Exam 15: Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

An elderly individual with few cognitive or physical limitations but who sometimes requires help with everyday living needs would most likely live in a(n):

Dolores is 73 years old, is very ill, cannot care for herself, and has several physical and psychological problems. Dolores would be BEST described as:

Compared to younger couples, older married couples tend to be more similar in terms of mental and physical health.

In the PCP model, _____ are actions that avoid stressors, and ____ are actions that are taken in response to stressors.

Hubert, who is taking care of his elderly uncle, has recently been cashing his uncle's social security checks and putting the money into his own account. As this is being done without his uncle's knowledge, Hubert's behavior would be classified as:

Watching his grandchildren for the weekend has increased the environmental press in Hugo's life slightly, bringing out the best in Hugo's interpersonal skills. While watching his grandchildren, Hugo is apparently operating:

Which statement concerning satisfaction in retirement is TRUE?

Research on subjective well-being across cultures has found that the:

One who believes in Erikson's theory would MOST likely view their 90-year-old grandmother as struggling with a conflict of:

Which statement concerning Social Security is FALSE?

Which of these is NOT an issue regarding caregivers of the elderly?

After 45 years of marriage, Athena now has to take care of her husband, who has a major debilitating disease. Athena is likely to be ____ with her marriage than other older adults who are not caregivers for their spouses.

What is a life review? How is this related to achieving integrity?

Which statement with regard to retirement is TRUE?

How does one move from an adaptation level to the zone of maximum performance potential?

The conflict of integrity versus despair is characterized by:

Which of these factors is NOT related to subjective well-being?

Describe what older adults' marriages and same-sex partnerships are like. What factors affect how couples relate late in life?

Social Security money is obtained from:

Higher cognitive ability predicts: