Question 1

With regard to the middle adulthood transition of Levinson's theory of adult development, what developmental tasks would a social worker want to address with a couple experiencing marital discord?

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Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of divorce?

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A)  criticism 
B)  defensiveness 
C)  commitment 
D)  stonewalling

Question 3

Research on the empty nest syndrome suggests there is…

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A)  A decrease in marital satisfaction 
B)  An increase in marital satisfaction 
C)  Minimal impact on marital satisfaction 
D)  Inconclusive research

Question 4

Describe how a social worker could use Erikson's theory of psychosocial development to assist a client in middle adulthood who has suffered an injury and can no longer work.

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Question 5

The sandwich generation refers to those individuals who:

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A)  Are both parents and caretakers of their parents 
B)  Are caring for both biological and step children 
C)  Are middle aged 
D)  Have an excess of disposable income

Question 6

Use systems theory to explain the challenges families might encounter when remarriage occurs.

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Question 7

According to some critics of Levinson's theory of adult development, how do women develop differently than men, especially in mid-adult years?

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Question 8

Based on the supplemental readings, describe kinship care and grandparent care, and discuss at least one cultural implication a social work would need to be aware of.

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Question 9

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, passed in 1967,

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A)  Insures age discrimination will soon be a thing of the past 
B)  Only applies if you work for the federal government 
C)  Doesn't cover anyone over the age of 80 
D)  May have even less of an impact on reducing age discrimination today because there is no mandatory age of retirement

Question 10

Describe 5 different social and environmental factors that result in African American men having a shorter life expectancy than Caucasian men.

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Question 11

Divorce during the middle adult years can have a number of negative outcomes. Which of the following is NOT a negative outcome mentioned in the textbook?

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A)  divorce may result in too many supportive relationships at work and cause work slowdowns 
B)  divorced people have shorter life spans than married people, and divorced men exhibit higher suicide rates than married men 
C)  couples may find themselves socially, emotionally, and financially tied to the relationship. 
D)  some long-time couples may have trouble dividing possessions, property, and finances such as retirement accounts

Question 12

Social workers support immigrants at the mezzo level when they

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A)  Empower families and communities to build networks and infrastructures that will help support immigrant communities 
B)  Offer counseling to children to alleviate cultural transition 
C)  Educate the public and law makers on the challenges that immigrants face 
D)  Create specialized educational policies to meet the needs of immigrants

Question 13

The male climacteric refers to a period when many men

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A)  Reevaluate their careers & relationships 
B)  Tend to be cautious about taking new risks 
C)  Realize they are no longer young and stop trying 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following are considered ageist beliefs of middle-aged and elderly people?

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A)  They are not sexual 
B)  They are not intelligent 
C)  They are not capable 
D)  All the above

Question 15

Feminists and conflict theorists make which of the following arguments about the source of the double standard in aging in the United States:

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A)  Biological differences explain the preferences of men and women 
B)  Sociological constructs explain the preferences for older men over older women 
C)  Family structures change as men and women reach middle adulthood resulting in dynamics that favor women over men 
D)  Patriarchal society perpetuates this type of discrimination because men have power over media and other sources that put out messages about what is attractive and desirable

Question 16

Jobs that fill the gap between the time individuals stop full-time employment but before they fully retire are referred to as:

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A)  Part-time jobs 
B)  Bridge jobs 
C)  Transition jobs 
D)  Recreational jobs

Question 17

Levinson's theory recognizes that women's development tends to differ from men's in that women:

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A)  Make the adult transition earlier than men 
B)  Do not make the middle adult transition until their 60's 
C)  Are much less likely to have a mentor than men and their "dream" tends to be more focused on the needs of others 
D)  Are more focused on personal goals and career attainment than men

Question 18

Many critics argue the leading reason for divorce is:

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A)  The notion of "romantic love" 
B)  Conflict over finances 
C)  Marrying too young 
D)  Having too many children

Exam 11: Development in Middle Adulthood