Question 1

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more likely to become widows than men to become widowers. 
B)  Men who are widowed are likely to remarry. 
C)  Younger widows usually recover better from their loss than older widows. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  Women are more likely to become widows than men to become widowers. 
B)  Men who are widowed are likely to remarry. 
C)  Younger widows usually recover better from their loss than older widows. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 2

Discuss the positive aspects of growing older from a woman's perspective.

Accepted Answer

There are many positive aspects of growi

Question 3

Studies of women's actual experiences with menopause suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  most women do not find menopause particularly stressful. 
B)  many women perceive menopause as similar to a major illness. 
C)  older women find menopause more stressful than younger women do. 
D)  beliefs about menopause have changed dramatically in recent years. 
A)  most women do not find menopause particularly stressful. 
B)  many women perceive menopause as similar to a major illness. 
C)  older women find menopause more stressful than younger women do. 
D)  beliefs about menopause have changed dramatically in recent years.

Question 4

The label used to describe middle-aged women who take responsibility for elderly parents, in-laws, and other relatives is

Accepted Answer

A)  tug-of-war caregiver. 
B)  multiple role mother. 
C)  woman in the middle. 
D)  cross-generational caregiver. 
A)  tug-of-war caregiver. 
B)  multiple role mother. 
C)  woman in the middle. 
D)  cross-generational caregiver.

Question 5

Which of the following is a consequence of the double standard of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are few romantic leads for middle-aged women actors. 
B)  Men are perceived as becoming old later than women. 
C)  A man is more likely to marry a younger woman than vice versa. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  There are few romantic leads for middle-aged women actors. 
B)  Men are perceived as becoming old later than women. 
C)  A man is more likely to marry a younger woman than vice versa. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

What are the stresses and problems typically faced by widows? How well do widows cope compared to widowers, and why?

Accepted Answer

Widows often face a range of stresses an

Question 7

Are women today more likely to be "in the middle"? Cite evidence to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Yes, women today are more likely to be "

Question 8

Which of the following usually triggers age stereotyping?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning an older person's age 
B)  forgetfulness on the older person's part 
C)  appearance 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  learning an older person's age 
B)  forgetfulness on the older person's part 
C)  appearance 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 9

Identify a true statement about ageism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people accept ageism and age gracefully without resistance. 
B)  Medical care and employment are the only areas free of ageism. 
C)  Middle-aged people hold the most ageist attitudes. 
D)  Ageism is limited to only disabled seniors. 
A)  Most people accept ageism and age gracefully without resistance. 
B)  Medical care and employment are the only areas free of ageism. 
C)  Middle-aged people hold the most ageist attitudes. 
D)  Ageism is limited to only disabled seniors.

Question 10

Treatment of women in terms of their reproductive function is exemplified by the

Accepted Answer

A)  use of reproductive hormones to relieve signs of menopause. 
B)  diagnosis of housewife's disease. 
C)  empty nest syndrome. 
D)  diagnosis of retirement depression. 
A)  use of reproductive hormones to relieve signs of menopause. 
B)  diagnosis of housewife's disease. 
C)  empty nest syndrome. 
D)  diagnosis of retirement depression.

Question 11

In the context of work and achievement, discuss how retirement affects women.

Accepted Answer

Retirement can have a significant impact

Question 12

Eloise has turned 67 years old. People she meets compliment her by saying, "You don't look your age." The implicit assumption in this remark is that she

Accepted Answer

A)  is very pretty. 
B)  would be ugly if she looked her age. 
C)  must have exercised her whole life. 
D)  makes the most of her appearance. 
A)  is very pretty. 
B)  would be ugly if she looked her age. 
C)  must have exercised her whole life. 
D)  makes the most of her appearance.

Question 13

Which of the following is responsible for the changes in sexual activity for women in midlife?

Accepted Answer

A)  finding a suitable partner 
B)  fewer concerns about pregnancy and interruptions by children 
C)  what the woman was taught when she was younger 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  finding a suitable partner 
B)  fewer concerns about pregnancy and interruptions by children 
C)  what the woman was taught when she was younger 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

One of the most important activities to maintain good health as one ages is

Accepted Answer

A)  spending time with one's partner. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  spending time with children. 
D)  watching television game shows. 
A)  spending time with one's partner. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  spending time with children. 
D)  watching television game shows.

Question 15

Discuss the various effects of age stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

Age stereotypes can have a variety of ef

Question 16

Researchers found that older women are upset about changes in their bodies' ________, while older men reported being more upset by changes in their bodies' ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  function; appearance 
B)  appearance; function 
C)  height; weight 
D)  weight; height 
A)  function; appearance 
B)  appearance; function 
C)  height; weight 
D)  weight; height

Question 17

Simple, repetitious, slow, and exaggerated speech can be ________ elderly people.

Accepted Answer

A)  patronizing and disrespectful toward 
B)  extremely helpful for most 
C)  disorienting for 
D)  amusing for 
A)  patronizing and disrespectful toward 
B)  extremely helpful for most 
C)  disorienting for 
D)  amusing for

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the psychological experiences of menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression is a normal part of menopause. 
B)  Menopause is unrelated to short-term moodiness. 
C)  Most women cope with the signs of menopause with little fuss. 
D)  Women feel dismayed that they can no longer become pregnant. 
A)  Depression is a normal part of menopause. 
B)  Menopause is unrelated to short-term moodiness. 
C)  Most women cope with the signs of menopause with little fuss. 
D)  Women feel dismayed that they can no longer become pregnant.

Question 19

Some people speak to the elderly as if they are small children or animals, an approach referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  majority speech. 
B)  infantilization. 
C)  dementia speech. 
D)  patronspeak. 
A)  majority speech. 
B)  infantilization. 
C)  dementia speech. 
D)  patronspeak.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of women in ethnic minority groups in comparison with European American women?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to care for their elderly parents. 
B)  They are more likely to care for people with disabilities. 
C)  They are more likely to have primary responsibility for one or more grandchildren. 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  They are more likely to care for their elderly parents. 
B)  They are more likely to care for people with disabilities. 
C)  They are more likely to have primary responsibility for one or more grandchildren. 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

Discuss the positive aspects of growing older from a woman's perspective.

Studies of women's actual experiences with menopause suggest that

The label used to describe middle-aged women who take responsibility for elderly parents, in-laws, and other relatives is

Which of the following is a consequence of the double standard of aging?

What are the stresses and problems typically faced by widows? How well do widows cope compared to widowers, and why?

Are women today more likely to be "in the middle"? Cite evidence to support your answer.

Which of the following usually triggers age stereotyping?

Identify a true statement about ageism.

Treatment of women in terms of their reproductive function is exemplified by the

In the context of work and achievement, discuss how retirement affects women.

Eloise has turned 67 years old. People she meets compliment her by saying, "You don't look your age." The implicit assumption in this remark is that she

Which of the following is responsible for the changes in sexual activity for women in midlife?

One of the most important activities to maintain good health as one ages is

Discuss the various effects of age stereotypes.

Researchers found that older women are upset about changes in their bodies' , while older men reported being more upset by changes in their bodies' .

Simple, repetitious, slow, and exaggerated speech can be ________ elderly people.

Which of the following is true of the psychological experiences of menopause?

Some people speak to the elderly as if they are small children or animals, an approach referred to as

Which of the following statements is true of women in ethnic minority groups in comparison with European American women?

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Exam 11: The Second Half: Midlife and Aging

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

Discuss the positive aspects of growing older from a woman's perspective.

Studies of women's actual experiences with menopause suggest that

The label used to describe middle-aged women who take responsibility for elderly parents, in-laws, and other relatives is

Which of the following is a consequence of the double standard of aging?

What are the stresses and problems typically faced by widows? How well do widows cope compared to widowers, and why?

Are women today more likely to be "in the middle"? Cite evidence to support your answer.

Which of the following usually triggers age stereotyping?

Identify a true statement about ageism.

Treatment of women in terms of their reproductive function is exemplified by the

In the context of work and achievement, discuss how retirement affects women.

Eloise has turned 67 years old. People she meets compliment her by saying, "You don't look your age." The implicit assumption in this remark is that she

Which of the following is responsible for the changes in sexual activity for women in midlife?

One of the most important activities to maintain good health as one ages is

Discuss the various effects of age stereotypes.

Researchers found that older women are upset about changes in their bodies' ________, while older men reported being more upset by changes in their bodies' ________.

Simple, repetitious, slow, and exaggerated speech can be ________ elderly people.

Which of the following is true of the psychological experiences of menopause?

Some people speak to the elderly as if they are small children or animals, an approach referred to as

Which of the following statements is true of women in ethnic minority groups in comparison with European American women?

Paving the Way

Gender, Status, and Power

Images of Women

The Meanings of Difference

Sex, Gender, and Bodies

Gendered Identities: Childhood and Adolescence

Sex, Love, and Romance

Commitments: Women and Close Relationships

Mothering

Work and Achievement

Violence Against Women

Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens Well-Being

Making a Difference: Toward a Better Future for Women

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Researchers found that older women are upset about changes in their bodies' , while older men reported being more upset by changes in their bodies' .