Question 1

Alvin has recently retired. Currently, he feels euphoric at his newfound freedom. He is very busy doing things he had always wanted to do but never had the time to do. He is in the ______ stage of retirement.

Accepted Answer

The honeymoon stage of retirement is characterized by a sense of euphoria and excitement at the newfound freedom and opportunities for pursuing activities that were not possible during working years. This stage usually lasts for a few months to a few years after retirement.

Question 2

Life satisfaction tends to increase through adulthood until ages ______, after which it begins to decline.

Accepted Answer

According to research on age and life satisfaction, life satisfaction tends to increase through adulthood until around age 65-70, after which it begins to decline.

Question 3

According to your text, the last great taboo is ______.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "death remains the last great taboo." While retirement, incest, and euthanasia are discussed in the text, they are not referred to as "the last great taboo."

Question 4

Alvin has decided that he is bored with retirement. He misses his workmates and the challenges posed by his former job duties. So he decides to return to work. He is in the ______ stage of retirement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alvin has decided that he is bored...

Question 5

Alvin is still working full-time, but he is close to retirement age and is increasingly daydreaming about what retirement will be like. He is in the ______ stage of retirement.

Accepted Answer

The preretirement stage is characterized by individuals who are still working but are beginning to consider retirement and are planning for it. Alvin fits this description as he is still working but daydreaming about retirement. The reorientation stage occurs during the first few months of retirement, the honeymoon stage involves the initial excitement, and the stability stage is characterized by a settled routine.

Question 6

______ adults over age 65 live in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

While long-term care facilities such as nursing homes have become more common in recent years, they still only house a relatively small minority of adults over the age of 65. Many older adults are able to continue living independently or with the help of in-home care services.

Question 7

Atchley has theorized that the elderly undergo a ______-phase developmental sequence of retirement.

Accepted Answer

Atchley's theory on retirement involves a six-phase developmental sequence. These phases include pre-retirement, retirement, disenchantment, reorientation, retirement routine, and termination of retirement.

Question 8

Alvin has recently retired. After a flurry of activity, his schedule has slowed down and he has now discovered that many of the activities he fantasized about before retirement are less stimulating then he thought they would be. He is in the ______ stage of retirement.

Accepted Answer

Alvin's experience of realizing that retirement activities are not as satisfying as he expected them to be indicates that he is in the disenchantment stage of retirement. This stage is characterized by feelings of disappointment, boredom, and a sense of loss after the initial excitement of retirement wears off.

Question 9

Compared to younger adults, older adults tend to focus ______ on positives in life and tend to remember more ______ experiences.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that older adults tend to focus more on positive experiences and memories, and are better at regulating their emotions in response to negative events. This phenomenon is often referred to as the positivity effect.

Question 10

Alvin recently retired. Currently, he feels that he has mastered his role as a retiree. He has settled into a routine and is completely aware of his needs, strengths, and weaknesses. He is in the ______ stage of retirement.

Accepted Answer

The stability stage of retirement is characterized by retirees feeling comfortable and settled in their retirement routine, having mastered their role as retirees, and being aware of their needs, strengths, and weaknesses.

Question 11

Surveys of the elderly indicate that generally they are ______.

Accepted Answer

Surveys and studies have consistently shown that the elderly, on average, report higher levels of life satisfaction and happiness than younger adults. They have lived longer and have accumulated more experiences, which allows them to have a broader perspective and appreciation for life. Additionally, they have learned to adapt to life's ups and downs and often focus on the positive aspects of their lives. It is a common misconception that old age is characterized by unhappiness and depression, but research shows that this is not the case for the majority of older adults.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the psychological shifts Peck believes aids people in adjusting to late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Peck actually believes in the opposite, that continued engagement with the world around us is necessary for successful aging.

Question 13

______ older people remain in their home towns and cities.

Accepted Answer

According to the sentence, "older people remain in their home towns and cities", which implies that the majority of older people stay in their hometowns and cities.

Question 14

Alvin has recently retired. He now has a more realistic view of his possibilities than in the first few weeks after his retirement. He is planning to join a volunteer group and increase his civic involvement to increase the meaningfulness of his activities. He is in the ______ stage of retirement.

Accepted Answer

Alvin's focus is on finding ways to increase the meaningfulness of his activities after retiring, which aligns with the reorientation stage. The disenchantment stage is characterized by disappointment or disillusionment with retirement, the stability stage is where retirees settle into a routine, and termination stage is typically reserved for when retirement is cut short due to health reasons, death, or re-entering the workforce.

Question 15

According to your text, surveys of the elderly indicate that most elderly people ______.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "surveys consistently find that the majority of elderly individuals report high levels of life satisfaction and well-being." This indicates that most elderly people are generally satisfied with their lives.

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct sequential order of Atchley's stages of retirement?

Accepted Answer

This is the correct sequential order of Atchley's stages of retirement as listed in the textbook "Aging, Society, and the Life Course" by Leslie A. Morgan and Suzanne R. Kunkel. The stages are described in the following order: preretirement, honeymoon, disenchantment, reorientation, stability, termination.

Question 17

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross examined ______.

Accepted Answer

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is best known for her work on the stages of grief and reactions to death and dying.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a developmental task of late adulthood as proposed by Havighurst?

Accepted Answer

Havighurst's developmental tasks for late adulthood include adjusting to physical changes, adopting flexible social roles, and establishing satisfying living arrangements. Assuming important social and civic responsibilities is not listed as a developmental task for late adulthood according to Havighurst's theory.

Question 19

About ______ percent of the elderly will spend at least some time in a nursing home.

Accepted Answer

About 40 percent of the elderly will spend at least some time in a nursing home, reflecting the need for long-term care as people age.

Question 20

The most common emotional problem occurring in late adulthood is ______.

Accepted Answer

Depression is the most common emotional problem occurring in late adulthood, as many seniors experience losses such as death of loved ones, physical abilities, or independence, which can lead to feelings of sadness, loneliness, and helplessness. Other factors such as chronic illness, financial stress, and limited social support can also contribute to depression in older adults.

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