Deck 28: Troutman-Jordans Theory of Successful Aging

Question 1

Which of the following is considered an indicator of the functional performance mechanism coping process?

A)Personal control
B)Positive affect
C)Physical health state
D)Physicality

Answer 1

Physical health state

Question 2

Outcome responses indicative of intrapsychic factors include (Select all that apply):

A)Prayer
B)Spirituality
C)Creativity
D)Personal control
E)Caring

Answer 2

Creativity
Personal control

Question 3

The three measurable outputs for the coping processes consist of the cognitive,behavioral,and affective responses.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Creativity,positive and negative affect,and personal control are all output responses

Question 5

______________________ describe(s)the innate and enduring character features that may enhance or impair an individual's ability to adapt to change and to problem-solving.

A)Intrapsychic factors
B)Personal control
C)Functional performance mechanisms
D)Gerotranscendence

Question 6

Which dimension of age-related changes is believed to lessen one's concern or fear of death?

A)Personal dimension
B)Self-dimension
C)Cosmic dimension
D)Social dimension

Question 7

Gerotranscendence is believed to cause a new understanding of fundamental questions regarding one's existence and a change in the way one perceives one's self and the world.

Question 8

__________________________ occur(s)when there is a major shift in the person's worldview,where a person examines their place within the world and in relation to others

A)Intrapsychic factors
B)Personal control
C)Functional performance mechanisms
D)Gerotranscendence

Question 9

What role does spiritual connectedness play in developing an older person's spiritual perspective,according to Troutman-Jordan's Theory of successful aging?

A)Empower one to control or influence outcomes
B)Enables and motivates one to find meaning and purpose in life
C)Enable one to increase positive affectivity and creativity
D)Empower one to develop a new outlook and understanding of life

Question 10

All of the following are considered indicators of functional performance mechanisms EXCEPT:

A)Health promotion.
B)Physical health.
C)Psychosocial health.
D)Physical mobility.

Question 11

_______________________ describe(s)the use of conscious awareness and choice as an adaptive response to cumulative physiological and physical losses with subsequent functional deficits occurring because of aging.

A)Intrapsychic factors
B)Personal control
C)Functional performance mechanisms
D)Gerotranscendence