Deck 12: Family and Late Adulthood

Question 1

By the year 2050, the population of older adults in the United States is projected to be over _________ of the total population.

A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In 1970, residents aged 65 and older in the United States numbered __________ of the population.

A) 5.8%
B) 9.8%
C) 15.8%
D) 19.8%

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Older adults feel the impact of senescence in which domain of development?

A) emotional
B) physical
C) intellectual
D) all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

"Successful aging" as defined by Rowe and Kahn includes all of the following except:

A) freedom from disability and disease
B) long-term marriage and children
C) high cognitive and physical functioning
D) social engagement

Question 5

Sleep changes in older adults include increases in ____________________.

A) total sleep time
B) sleep efficiency
C) number of awakenings at night
D) slow-wave sleep

Question 6

In late adulthood, women experience earlier and faster decreases in hearing sensitivity compared to men.

Question 7

Which is not one of the greatest predictors of subsequent disability for older adults?

A) smoking
B) education level
C) body mass index
D) exercise patterns

Question 8

The prevalence of psychological disorders is no greater in older adulthood than it is in earlier stages in life.

Question 9

What percentage of older adults experience major depression?

A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%

Question 10

The death of a spouse can result in:

A) depression
B) reevaluation of identity
C) personal growth
D) all of the above

Question 11

Individuals who are single tend to retire earlier than those who are married.

Question 12

Adaptation to retirement is influenced by all of the following except:

A) whether one has a spouse or partner
B) whether one has children
C) whether one had a fulfilling career
D) whether one has surviving parents

Question 13

Which aspect of older adults' personality is not related to successful aging:

A) positive attitude
B) extraversion
C) adaptable
D) optimistic

Question 14

The theoretical lens of ______________________ brings into focus multiple contexts that interact and impact individuals disproportionately.

A) queer theory
B) social exchange theory
C) intersectionality theory
D) family systems theory

Question 15

Social _________________ is the degree to which a person lacks belonging, social contacts, and does not have quality relationships.

A) isolation
B) separation
C) segregation
D) desolation

Question 16

Findings suggest that the quality of relationships an individual has in late adulthood serves as a psychological buffer against physical and cognitive decline more than the number of relationships.

Question 17

The three main issues facing the aging population do not include:

A) healthcare services
B) living arrangements
C) economic security
D) social justice

Question 18

Over 25 million adults over age 60 have income below _____________ of the federal poverty level.

A) 100%
B) 150%
C) 200%
D) 250%

Question 19

An estimated one in _________ seniors over the age 60 is a victim of elder abuse each year.

A) five
B) 10
C) 20
D) 30

Question 20

Students interested in the study of older adults should consider taking developmental coursework in aging and ________________________.

A) psychology
B) biology
C) gerontology
D) sociology

Question 21

Joan just retired to a new city and hasn't learned how to navigate her way around yet, but she still remembers how to drive a car, which is an example of her _________________ memory.

A) explicit
B) implicit
C) working
D) short-term

Question 22

When older adults seek integrity in their lives by sorting through their life memories and synthesizing them into a meaningful whole, this concept is known as the life ___________.

A) review
B) revision
C) reconsideration
D) reflection

Question 23

All of the following assist in increasing an older adult's cognitive reserve except:

A) higher education
B) mentally demanding work
C) cognitively stimulating activities
D) experiencing bereavement

Question 24

There is an abundance of research on structurally diverse family forms in later adulthood.

Question 25

Effective policy for the aging population that supports diverse delivery models of care rather than a one-size-fits-all strategy will ensure the most appropriate and least restrictive practices available.