Question 1

Most frail older adults are cared for in

Accepted Answer

A)  their own or a relative's home 
B)  a nursing home 
C)  a hospital 
D)  most frail older adults are not cared for 
A)  their own or a relative's home 
B)  a nursing home 
C)  a hospital 
D)  most frail older adults are not cared for A

Question 2

The Ecological Theory of Aging says that the ability to complete a task is a result of the

Accepted Answer

A)  experience and ability of the person attempting the task 
B)  difficulty or ease of performing the task itself 
C)  age of the person and the environment in which the task is done 
D)  fit between environmental demand and the person's capabilities 
A)  experience and ability of the person attempting the task 
B)  difficulty or ease of performing the task itself 
C)  age of the person and the environment in which the task is done 
D)  fit between environmental demand and the person's capabilities D

Question 3

Give an example of person-environment congruence in the social, psychological, and physical dimensions.

Accepted Answer

An example of person-environment congruence in the social dimension could be a person who is introverted and prefers quiet, peaceful environments choosing to live in a rural area rather than a bustling city. This alignment between their personality and their environment allows them to feel more comfortable and at ease in their surroundings.

In the psychological dimension, a person who values creativity and self-expression may choose to work in a profession that allows them to utilize these skills, such as a graphic designer or artist. This alignment between their personal values and their work environment can lead to greater job satisfaction and fulfillment.

In the physical dimension, a person who enjoys outdoor activities and exercise may choose to live in a community with access to parks, hiking trails, and recreational facilities. This alignment between their physical preferences and their environment allows them to engage in activities that support their health and well-being.

Question 4

Census data show that most adults over the age of 65 live in

Accepted Answer

A)  a nursing home 
B)  their children's home 
C)  the community 
D)  assisted living facilities 
A)  a nursing home 
B)  their children's home 
C)  the community 
D)  assisted living facilities

Question 5

Designing products and environments to fit the capabilities of the people who will use them is referred to as ______ design.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental 
B)  human factors 
C)  ergonomic 
D)  congruent 
A)  environmental 
B)  human factors 
C)  ergonomic 
D)  congruent

Question 6

The most common physical problem reported by older adults living in their own homes is

Accepted Answer

A)  climbing stairs 
B)  cooking meals 
C)  cleaning house 
D)  doing laundry 
A)  climbing stairs 
B)  cooking meals 
C)  cleaning house 
D)  doing laundry

Question 7

It is estimated that close to ____ of adults over the age of 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  65% 
A)  25% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  65%

Question 8

The health and well-being of a person living in an institutional environment is strongly related to the

Accepted Answer

A)  level of person-environment congruence in that setting 
B)  autonomy in choosing a roommate, food, visiting, and phone privileges 
C)  quality of the relationships with staff and other residents 
D)  all of the above 
A)  level of person-environment congruence in that setting 
B)  autonomy in choosing a roommate, food, visiting, and phone privileges 
C)  quality of the relationships with staff and other residents 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following groups of older people are the least likely to remain at home alone?

Accepted Answer

A)  white men 
B)  white women 
C)  black men 
D)  black women 
A)  white men 
B)  white women 
C)  black men 
D)  black women

Question 10

When older women have moved to a retirement community away from family and friends their relocation distress has often been alleviated by their

Accepted Answer

A)  continual visits to the old neighborhood 
B)  use of email 
C)  ability to quickly make new friends 
D)  nothing has been found that relieves this distress 
A)  continual visits to the old neighborhood 
B)  use of email 
C)  ability to quickly make new friends 
D)  nothing has been found that relieves this distress

Question 11

Attachment to a particular place may be more important for older adults than younger adults because this attachment

Accepted Answer

A)  is a form of security and protection 
B)  helps keep the past alive and maintain continuity 
C)  is the only thing that most older adults have 
D)  blocks out new events that are often threatening 
A)  is a form of security and protection 
B)  helps keep the past alive and maintain continuity 
C)  is the only thing that most older adults have 
D)  blocks out new events that are often threatening

Question 12

In which of the following countries are older adults most likely to live with their adult children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  Australia 
C)  Israel 
D)  Korea 
A)  Japan 
B)  Australia 
C)  Israel 
D)  Korea

Question 13

Over the last 10-15 years the number of nursing home beds and the need for such beds has

Accepted Answer

A)  stayed about the same 
B)  increased a little 
C)  increased dramatically 
D)  decreased 
A)  stayed about the same 
B)  increased a little 
C)  increased dramatically 
D)  decreased

Question 14

Describe two positive and two negative effects of institutions on older residents.
Identify two aspects of an "ideal" institution.

Accepted Answer

Two positive effects of institutions on

Question 15

Which of the following persons is more likely to remain at home alone?

Accepted Answer

A)  a white man 
B)  a black man 
C)  a white woman 
D)  a black woman 
A)  a white man 
B)  a black man 
C)  a white woman 
D)  a black woman

Question 16

People with which of the following forms of control are least likely to have accessibility problems where they live?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal 
B)  primary 
C)  accommodative 
D)  external 
A)  internal 
B)  primary 
C)  accommodative 
D)  external

Question 17

The idea that people with lower capabilities are more vulnerable to environmental demands than are people with higher competence is referred to as the ___ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  congruence 
B)  ecological 
C)  docility 
D)  Lawton 
A)  congruence 
B)  ecological 
C)  docility 
D)  Lawton

Question 18

A good example of a structural improvement to increase physical congruence in an older adult's home would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  raise the height of kitchen shelves to increase storage capacity 
B)  replace door knobs with lever handles 
C)  lower illumination levels in the kitchen to prevent glare 
D)  all of the above are good examples 
A)  raise the height of kitchen shelves to increase storage capacity 
B)  replace door knobs with lever handles 
C)  lower illumination levels in the kitchen to prevent glare 
D)  all of the above are good examples

Question 19

Which state has the lowest proportion of older adults living alone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hawaii 
B)  Montana 
C)  Florida 
D)  the state that I live in 
A)  Hawaii 
B)  Montana 
C)  Florida 
D)  the state that I live in

Question 20

In this chapter's Senior View, May Lee told us that we should all respect our elders because

Accepted Answer

A)  they have lived a long time 
B)  they deserve it far more than anyone else 
C)  they raised us 
D)  all of the above 
A)  they have lived a long time 
B)  they deserve it far more than anyone else 
C)  they raised us 
D)  all of the above

Most frail older adults are cared for in

The Ecological Theory of Aging says that the ability to complete a task is a result of the

Give an example of person-environment congruence in the social, psychological, and physical dimensions.

Census data show that most adults over the age of 65 live in

Designing products and environments to fit the capabilities of the people who will use them is referred to as ______ design.

The most common physical problem reported by older adults living in their own homes is

It is estimated that close to ____ of adults over the age of 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives.

The health and well-being of a person living in an institutional environment is strongly related to the

Which of the following groups of older people are the least likely to remain at home alone?

When older women have moved to a retirement community away from family and friends their relocation distress has often been alleviated by their

Attachment to a particular place may be more important for older adults than younger adults because this attachment

In which of the following countries are older adults most likely to live with their adult children?

Over the last 10-15 years the number of nursing home beds and the need for such beds has

Describe two positive and two negative effects of institutions on older residents. Identify two aspects of an "ideal" institution.

Which of the following persons is more likely to remain at home alone?

People with which of the following forms of control are least likely to have accessibility problems where they live?

The idea that people with lower capabilities are more vulnerable to environmental demands than are people with higher competence is referred to as the ___ hypothesis.

A good example of a structural improvement to increase physical congruence in an older adult's home would be to

Which state has the lowest proportion of older adults living alone?

In this chapter's Senior View, May Lee told us that we should all respect our elders because

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Exam 13: Healthy/helpful Environments

Most frail older adults are cared for in

The Ecological Theory of Aging says that the ability to complete a task is a result of the

Give an example of person-environment congruence in the social, psychological, and physical dimensions.

Census data show that most adults over the age of 65 live in

Designing products and environments to fit the capabilities of the people who will use them is referred to as ______ design.

The most common physical problem reported by older adults living in their own homes is

It is estimated that close to ____ of adults over the age of 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives.

The health and well-being of a person living in an institutional environment is strongly related to the

Which of the following groups of older people are the least likely to remain at home alone?

When older women have moved to a retirement community away from family and friends their relocation distress has often been alleviated by their

Attachment to a particular place may be more important for older adults than younger adults because this attachment

In which of the following countries are older adults most likely to live with their adult children?

Over the last 10-15 years the number of nursing home beds and the need for such beds has

Describe two positive and two negative effects of institutions on older residents. Identify two aspects of an "ideal" institution.

Which of the following persons is more likely to remain at home alone?

People with which of the following forms of control are least likely to have accessibility problems where they live?

The idea that people with lower capabilities are more vulnerable to environmental demands than are people with higher competence is referred to as the ___ hypothesis.

A good example of a structural improvement to increase physical congruence in an older adult's home would be to

Which state has the lowest proportion of older adults living alone?

In this chapter's Senior View, May Lee told us that we should all respect our elders because

An Introduction to Human Aging

Research Methods and Issues

Physical Aspects of Aging: Changes in Our Bodies

Theories of Senescence and Aging

Health and Longevity

Sensation, Perception, and Slowing

Memory and Cognition

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Creativity

Personality

Relationships

Working and Retirment

Psychopathology

Death and Bereavement

Looking to the Future

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