Question 1

An older persons level of social interaction is in part determined by:&#10;A) Genetics&#10;B) Number of illnesses&#10;C) Perception of ability and well being&#10;D) Doctors' orders

Accepted Answer

An older person's level of social interaction is influenced by their perception of their own ability and well-being, which affects their confidence and willingness to engage socially.

Question 2

Which factors of intellectual function are related to the aging process?&#10;A) Genetics&#10;B) Absence of illness&#10;C) Level of education&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the listed factors—genetics, absence of illness, and level of education—can influence intellectual function as one ages. Genetics can determine predispositions to certain cognitive conditions, absence of illness can help maintain cognitive health, and a higher level of education is often associated with better cognitive reserve.

Question 3

Which of the following factors suggest may be a cause of delirium?&#10;A) Isolation&#10;B) Nutrition and hydration&#10;C) Overstimulation&#10;D) Genetics

Accepted Answer

Nutrition and hydration&#10;

Question 4

Which of the statement best describes an environmental task that is thought to help sustain cognitive function in older adults?&#10;A) Requires person to use daily skill in a familiar environment&#10;B) Practice complicated medication management&#10;C) Learn new methods of problem solving&#10;D) The environment does not contribute to cognitive function.

Accepted Answer

Requires person to use daily skill in a familiar environment

Question 5

What type of intelligence is likely to be retained longer in older adults?&#10;A) Fluid&#10;B) Resilience&#10;C) Crystallized&#10;D) Wisdom

Accepted Answer

Crystallized intelligence, which involves knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education, tends to be retained longer in older adults compared to fluid intelligence, which involves problem-solving and adaptability.

Question 6

What is a possible reason older adults don't perform as well as younger adults on intelligence testing?&#10;A) Older adults become less intelligent&#10;B) Older adults don't do as well on timed tests&#10;C) The questions refer to information not known to older adults&#10;D) Older adults lack computer skills

Accepted Answer

Older adults may not perform as well on intelligence tests because they often involve timed tasks, and processing speed can decline with age, affecting performance.

Question 7

Disengagement theory prescribes:&#10;A) How older adults emotionally withdraw from social contacts&#10;B) Families abandon the older adults&#10;C) There is a mutual disengagement between society and the individual&#10;D) Older adults prepare themselves for death

Accepted Answer

Disengagement theory suggests that as people age, they gradually withdraw from social roles and responsibilities, and society simultaneously withdraws from them, leading to a mutual disengagement.

Question 8

Activity theory prescribes:&#10;A) Maintenance of activity in order to age successfully&#10;B) Defines age appropriate roles for older adults&#10;C) Suggest those who are inactive won't age successfully&#10;D) Older adults must be active in modifying their environments

Accepted Answer

Activity theory suggests that maintaining activity and social interactions is crucial for successful aging.

Question 9

Descriptive social theories include:&#10;A) Role theory&#10;B) Queer theory&#10;C) Continuity theory&#10;D) Life course perspective

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Question 10

Resilience in older adults:&#10;A) Is the result of a lifetime of loss&#10;B) Is determined by genetics&#10;C) Is associated with high levels of adaptation to challenge&#10;D) All older adults are resilient&#10;

Accepted Answer

Resilience in older adults is often associated with their ability to adapt to challenges and changes, drawing on life experiences and coping strategies developed over time.

Question 11

Select three social theories of aging. Describe the values as well as criticism of these theories.

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Question 12

How would you address the complaints of a family member to a director of a long-term care facility on the affection a mother is showing toward another resident?

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Question 13

Describe the importance of friendship to older adults.

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Question 14

Name three barriers to successful aging.

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Question 15

What value does the person in environment perspective of aging add to the prescriptive and descriptive theories of aging?

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Question 16

Describe resilience in older adults and relate it to Valliant's concept of wisdom.

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Question 17

Describe how motivation might impact memory.

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Question 18

Describe the limitations of the Rowe and Kahn model of successful aging.

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Question 19

What does the life course perspective add to the theories on aging?

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Question 20

What does Queer Theory add to the theories on aging?

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Deck 3: Psychosocial Adjustments to Aging