Question 1

In general, Western, individualistic cultures tend to _______________ age in comparison to Eastern, collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  devalue 
B)  revere 
C)  equally value 
D)  ignore 
A)  devalue 
B)  revere 
C)  equally value 
D)  ignore A

Question 2

___________________ are the type of grandparents most likely to be disappointed if their grandchildren don't send formal thank you notes for the birthday money the grandparents send them in the mail.

Accepted Answer

A)  Companioniate 
B)  Remote 
C)  Involved 
D)  Beanpole 
A)  Companioniate 
B)  Remote 
C)  Involved 
D)  Beanpole B

Question 3

The aging self is ___________ influenced by culture in later adulthood compared to early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  more 
B)  less 
C)  equally 
D)  not at all 
A)  more 
B)  less 
C)  equally 
D)  not at all A

Question 4

In the United States, over the past 50 years ago one significant change in adults' work lives is that retirement is now no longer mandatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Su Jin grew up in China and came to the United States when she was 40. Su Jin's values influenced her self-narrative by organizing it around:

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivist values common in East Asian countries. 
B)  collectivist values common in the Eastern United States. 
C)  individualistic values common in the United States. 
D)  individualistic values common in East Asian countries. 
A)  collectivist values common in East Asian countries. 
B)  collectivist values common in the Eastern United States. 
C)  individualistic values common in the United States. 
D)  individualistic values common in East Asian countries.

Question 6

During the first phase of retirement, the adult:

Accepted Answer

A)  is still employed. 
B)  feels like he or she is on a vacation. 
C)  spends time traveling. 
D)  focuses time and energy on hobbies. 
A)  is still employed. 
B)  feels like he or she is on a vacation. 
C)  spends time traveling. 
D)  focuses time and energy on hobbies.

Question 7

Older adults are __________ to seek treatment for depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  very likely (80% seek treatment) 
B)  likely (60% seek treatment) 
C)  unlikely (40% seek treatment) 
D)  very unlikely (20% seek treatment) 
A)  very likely (80% seek treatment) 
B)  likely (60% seek treatment) 
C)  unlikely (40% seek treatment) 
D)  very unlikely (20% seek treatment)

Question 8

Spirituality is different from religion; spirituality refers to a personal and emotional connection that transcends everyday events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Luz and Paolo, grandparents to 18, didn't know they were cultivating ___________when they spent each New Year's Day with their grandchildren asking them to spend time thinking and talking about goals and planning ways to lead a meaningful life in the year ahead.

Accepted Answer

A)  generativity 
B)  ego integrity 
C)  identity 
D)  self-esteem 
A)  generativity 
B)  ego integrity 
C)  identity 
D)  self-esteem

Question 10

There is a significant increased likelihood that those over the age of ______ live in a nursing home.

Accepted Answer

A)  65 
B)  70 
C)  75 
D)  85 
A)  65 
B)  70 
C)  75 
D)  85

Question 11

Emile felt fortunate to have three adult children living in his neighborhood. He believed this would make it possible for him to ______________, an arrangement he strongly preferred over moving into an assisted living facility.

Accepted Answer

A)  live with the adult child who provided the best care 
B)  live with his grandchildren 
C)  age in place 
D)  take turns living with relatives 
A)  live with the adult child who provided the best care 
B)  live with his grandchildren 
C)  age in place 
D)  take turns living with relatives

Question 12

In the United States, work and retirement have changed dramatically over the past 50 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The social convoys of older adults are comprised of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the new people they meet after middle adulthood. 
B)  people in their own age group. 
C)  a variety of relationships; some old, some new. 
D)  relationships they've had their entire lives. 
A)  the new people they meet after middle adulthood. 
B)  people in their own age group. 
C)  a variety of relationships; some old, some new. 
D)  relationships they've had their entire lives.

Question 14

Ageism promotes feelings of youthfulness among older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An older adult who has positively resolved the final stage of psychosocial development has:

Accepted Answer

A)  been able to find order, meaning, and an integration of life experiences. 
B)  accepted positive parts of self and has rejected negative parts of self. 
C)  made amends for past mistakes. 
D)  apologized for transgressions against others. 
A)  been able to find order, meaning, and an integration of life experiences. 
B)  accepted positive parts of self and has rejected negative parts of self. 
C)  made amends for past mistakes. 
D)  apologized for transgressions against others.

Question 16

Intentional maltreatment or neglect of an older person by a caregiver or trusted individual constitutes:

Accepted Answer

A)  elder abuse. 
B)  infantalization. 
C)  ageism. 
D)  age discrimination. 
A)  elder abuse. 
B)  infantalization. 
C)  ageism. 
D)  age discrimination.

Question 17

In older adults and younger adults, depression presents:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the same way. 
B)  in different ways. 
C)  as anxiety. 
D)  as extreme sadness.s 
A)  in the same way. 
B)  in different ways. 
C)  as anxiety. 
D)  as extreme sadness.s

Question 18

How well an older adult adjusts to retirement depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  overall health and level of activity. 
B)  income and level of education. 
C)  ability to be flexible and adjust to life changes. 
D)  all of the choices 
A)  overall health and level of activity. 
B)  income and level of education. 
C)  ability to be flexible and adjust to life changes. 
D)  all of the choices

Question 19

In the United States, reflecting high value placed on self and independence, a life story that is highly valued is the __________________ story.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-fulfillment 
B)  rags-to-riches 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  self-fulfillment 
B)  rags-to-riches 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 20

After age 60, suicide rates ______________ for men and ________________for women.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase; decrease 
B)  decrease; increase 
C)  increase; increase 
D)  decrease; decrease 
A)  increase; decrease 
B)  decrease; increase 
C)  increase; increase 
D)  decrease; decrease

In general, Western, individualistic cultures tend to _______________ age in comparison to Eastern, collectivist cultures.

___________________ are the type of grandparents most likely to be disappointed if their grandchildren don't send formal thank you notes for the birthday money the grandparents send them in the mail.

The aging self is ___________ influenced by culture in later adulthood compared to early adulthood.

In the United States, over the past 50 years ago one significant change in adults' work lives is that retirement is now no longer mandatory.

Su Jin grew up in China and came to the United States when she was 40. Su Jin's values influenced her self-narrative by organizing it around:

During the first phase of retirement, the adult:

Older adults are __________ to seek treatment for depression.

Spirituality is different from religion; spirituality refers to a personal and emotional connection that transcends everyday events.

Luz and Paolo, grandparents to 18, didn't know they were cultivating ___________when they spent each New Year's Day with their grandchildren asking them to spend time thinking and talking about goals and planning ways to lead a meaningful life in the year ahead.

There is a significant increased likelihood that those over the age of ______ live in a nursing home.

Emile felt fortunate to have three adult children living in his neighborhood. He believed this would make it possible for him to ______________, an arrangement he strongly preferred over moving into an assisted living facility.

In the United States, work and retirement have changed dramatically over the past 50 years.

The social convoys of older adults are comprised of:

Ageism promotes feelings of youthfulness among older adults.

An older adult who has positively resolved the final stage of psychosocial development has:

Intentional maltreatment or neglect of an older person by a caregiver or trusted individual constitutes:

In older adults and younger adults, depression presents:

How well an older adult adjusts to retirement depends on:

In the United States, reflecting high value placed on self and independence, a life story that is highly valued is the __________________ story.

After age 60, suicide rates for men and __for women.

Understanding Human Development: Theories and Approaches

Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy: The First Two Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood:two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood: Two to Six Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years Old

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Adult-Hood

Physical and Cognitive Development in the Later Years

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 16: Socioemotional Development in the Later Years

In general, Western, individualistic cultures tend to _______________ age in comparison to Eastern, collectivist cultures.

___________________ are the type of grandparents most likely to be disappointed if their grandchildren don't send formal thank you notes for the birthday money the grandparents send them in the mail.

The aging self is ___________ influenced by culture in later adulthood compared to early adulthood.

In the United States, over the past 50 years ago one significant change in adults' work lives is that retirement is now no longer mandatory.

Su Jin grew up in China and came to the United States when she was 40. Su Jin's values influenced her self-narrative by organizing it around:

During the first phase of retirement, the adult:

Older adults are __________ to seek treatment for depression.

Spirituality is different from religion; spirituality refers to a personal and emotional connection that transcends everyday events.

Luz and Paolo, grandparents to 18, didn't know they were cultivating ___________when they spent each New Year's Day with their grandchildren asking them to spend time thinking and talking about goals and planning ways to lead a meaningful life in the year ahead.

There is a significant increased likelihood that those over the age of ______ live in a nursing home.

Emile felt fortunate to have three adult children living in his neighborhood. He believed this would make it possible for him to ______________, an arrangement he strongly preferred over moving into an assisted living facility.

In the United States, work and retirement have changed dramatically over the past 50 years.

The social convoys of older adults are comprised of:

Ageism promotes feelings of youthfulness among older adults.

An older adult who has positively resolved the final stage of psychosocial development has:

Intentional maltreatment or neglect of an older person by a caregiver or trusted individual constitutes:

In older adults and younger adults, depression presents:

How well an older adult adjusts to retirement depends on:

In the United States, reflecting high value placed on self and independence, a life story that is highly valued is the __________________ story.

After age 60, suicide rates ______________ for men and ________________for women.

Understanding Human Development: Theories and Approaches

Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy: The First Two Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood:two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood: Two to Six Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years Old

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Adult-Hood

Physical and Cognitive Development in the Later Years

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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After age 60, suicide rates for men and __for women.