Question 1

Which of the following factors suggest may be a cause of delirium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Isolation 
B)  Nutrition and hydration 
C)  Overstimulation 
D)  Genetics 
A)  Isolation 
B)  Nutrition and hydration 
C)  Overstimulation 
D)  Genetics B

Question 2

Describe the importance of friendship to older adults.

Accepted Answer

Friendship in older adulthood becomes essential, particularly in the context of loss of partners/family/close friends. Stimulating the opportunities for older adults to create and sustain friendships provides them with the source for fulfilling socioemotional needs that might have once been met my family/partners/spouse.

Question 3

What does Queer Theory add to the theories on aging?

Accepted Answer

Queer theory rejects heteronormativity and is a more inclusive perspective for those who do not identify with the heterosexual community. It destabilizes reliance on a binary view of gender and is thought to be particularly helpful to inclusion of transgendered individual through the aging process. The perspective is thought to be very helpful during "gender transitions" during adulthood. Mostly it forces the profession to question the understanding of healthy growth and development over the course of adulthood and the aging process.

Question 4

What does the life course perspective add to the theories on aging?

Accepted Answer

The life course perspective adds the com

Question 5

Describe the limitations of the Rowe and Kahn model of successful aging.

Accepted Answer

The limitations of the Rowe and Kahn mod

Question 6

Describe resilience in older adults and relate it to Valliant's concept of wisdom.

Accepted Answer

Resilience in older adulthood

Question 7

Select three social theories of aging. Describe the values as well as criticism of these theories.

Accepted Answer

Any three theories may be selected - the

Question 8

What is a possible reason older adults don't perform as well as younger adults on intelligence testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults become less intelligent 
B)  Older adults don't do as well on timed tests 
C)  The questions refer to information not known to older adults 
D)  Older adults lack computer skills 
A)  Older adults become less intelligent 
B)  Older adults don't do as well on timed tests 
C)  The questions refer to information not known to older adults 
D)  Older adults lack computer skills

Question 9

Which factors of intellectual function are related to the aging process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics 
B)  Absence of illness 
C)  Level of education 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Genetics 
B)  Absence of illness 
C)  Level of education 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Descriptive social theories include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Role theory 
B)  Queer theory 
C)  Continuity theory 
D)  Life course perspective 
A)  Role theory 
B)  Queer theory 
C)  Continuity theory 
D)  Life course perspective

Question 11

Describe how motivation might impact memory.

Accepted Answer

Motivation is thought to impac

Question 12

An older persons level of social interaction is in part determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics 
B)  Number of illnesses 
C)  Perception of ability and well being 
D)  Doctors' orders 
A)  Genetics 
B)  Number of illnesses 
C)  Perception of ability and well being 
D)  Doctors' orders

Question 13

Resilience in older adults:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the result of a lifetime of loss 
B)  Is determined by genetics 
C)  Is associated with high levels of adaptation to challenge 
D)  All older adults are resilient 
A)  Is the result of a lifetime of loss 
B)  Is determined by genetics 
C)  Is associated with high levels of adaptation to challenge 
D)  All older adults are resilient

Question 14

What type of intelligence is likely to be retained longer in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid 
B)  Resilience 
C)  Crystallized 
D)  Wisdom 
A)  Fluid 
B)  Resilience 
C)  Crystallized 
D)  Wisdom

Question 15

Which of the statement best describes an environmental task that is thought to help sustain cognitive function in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Requires person to use daily skill in a familiar environment 
B)  Practice complicated medication management 
C)  Learn new methods of problem solving 
D)  The environment does not contribute to cognitive function. 
A)  Requires person to use daily skill in a familiar environment 
B)  Practice complicated medication management 
C)  Learn new methods of problem solving 
D)  The environment does not contribute to cognitive function.

Question 16

Name three barriers to successful aging.

Accepted Answer

Three barriers to successful a

Question 17

What value does the person in environment perspective of aging add to the prescriptive and descriptive theories of aging?

Accepted Answer

The person in environment perspective ad

Question 18

Disengagement theory prescribes:

Accepted Answer

A)  How older adults emotionally withdraw from social contacts 
B)  Families abandon the older adults 
C)  There is a mutual disengagement between society and the individual 
D)  Older adults prepare themselves for death 
A)  How older adults emotionally withdraw from social contacts 
B)  Families abandon the older adults 
C)  There is a mutual disengagement between society and the individual 
D)  Older adults prepare themselves for death

Question 19

Activity theory prescribes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintenance of activity in order to age successfully 
B)  Defines age appropriate roles for older adults 
C)  Suggest those who are inactive won't age successfully 
D)  Older adults must be active in modifying their environments 
A)  Maintenance of activity in order to age successfully 
B)  Defines age appropriate roles for older adults 
C)  Suggest those who are inactive won't age successfully 
D)  Older adults must be active in modifying their environments

Question 20

How would you address the complaints of a family member to a director of a long-term care facility on the affection a mother is showing toward another resident?

Accepted Answer

Normalize the need for intimac

Which of the following factors suggest may be a cause of delirium?

Describe the importance of friendship to older adults.

What does Queer Theory add to the theories on aging?

What does the life course perspective add to the theories on aging?

Describe the limitations of the Rowe and Kahn model of successful aging.

Describe resilience in older adults and relate it to Valliant's concept of wisdom.

Select three social theories of aging. Describe the values as well as criticism of these theories.

What is a possible reason older adults don't perform as well as younger adults on intelligence testing?

Which factors of intellectual function are related to the aging process?

Descriptive social theories include:

Describe how motivation might impact memory.

An older persons level of social interaction is in part determined by:

Resilience in older adults:

What type of intelligence is likely to be retained longer in older adults?

Which of the statement best describes an environmental task that is thought to help sustain cognitive function in older adults?

Name three barriers to successful aging.

What value does the person in environment perspective of aging add to the prescriptive and descriptive theories of aging?

Disengagement theory prescribes:

Activity theory prescribes:

How would you address the complaints of a family member to a director of a long-term care facility on the affection a mother is showing toward another resident?

The Context of Social Work Practice With Older Adults

Biological Changes and the Physical Well-Being of Older Adults

Conducting a Biopsychosocial Assessment

Differential Assessment and Diagnosis of Cognitive and Emotional Problems of Older Adults

Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, and Dementia in Older Adults

Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Treating Socioemotional Conditions in Older Adults

Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults

Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

The Role of Spirituality in Social Work With Older Adults

Advance Care Planning and End-Of-Life Care for Older Adults

Working With Older Adults Support Systems in Caregiving

Community Programs to Support Aging in Place: Age-Friendly Communities, Transportation, and Housing

Income Programs, Health Insurance, and Support Services for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities

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Exam 3: Psychosocial Adjustments to Aging

Which of the following factors suggest may be a cause of delirium?

Describe the importance of friendship to older adults.

What does Queer Theory add to the theories on aging?

What does the life course perspective add to the theories on aging?

Describe the limitations of the Rowe and Kahn model of successful aging.

Describe resilience in older adults and relate it to Valliant's concept of wisdom.

Select three social theories of aging. Describe the values as well as criticism of these theories.

What is a possible reason older adults don't perform as well as younger adults on intelligence testing?

Which factors of intellectual function are related to the aging process?

Descriptive social theories include:

Describe how motivation might impact memory.

An older persons level of social interaction is in part determined by:

Resilience in older adults:

What type of intelligence is likely to be retained longer in older adults?

Which of the statement best describes an environmental task that is thought to help sustain cognitive function in older adults?

Name three barriers to successful aging.

What value does the person in environment perspective of aging add to the prescriptive and descriptive theories of aging?

Disengagement theory prescribes:

Activity theory prescribes:

How would you address the complaints of a family member to a director of a long-term care facility on the affection a mother is showing toward another resident?

The Context of Social Work Practice With Older Adults

Biological Changes and the Physical Well-Being of Older Adults

Conducting a Biopsychosocial Assessment

Differential Assessment and Diagnosis of Cognitive and Emotional Problems of Older Adults

Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, and Dementia in Older Adults

Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Treating Socioemotional Conditions in Older Adults

Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in Older Adults

Social Work Practice in Identifying and Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

The Role of Spirituality in Social Work With Older Adults

Advance Care Planning and End-Of-Life Care for Older Adults

Working With Older Adults Support Systems in Caregiving

Community Programs to Support Aging in Place: Age-Friendly Communities, Transportation, and Housing

Income Programs, Health Insurance, and Support Services for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities

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