Question 1

Which of the following is the best example of ego integrity,as described by Erikson?

Accepted Answer

Mrs.Chiu tells her family that she will die at peace with the world because she has lived a good life and has few regrets.

Question 2

When you visit a former co-worker who recently retired,you are astonished at his list of activities and projects,and he says,"Staying busy keeps me young!" Your former co-worker's philosophy is most consistent with which of the following perspectives on aging?

Accepted Answer

activity theory

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of volunteerism for older adults?

Accepted Answer

personality change

Question 4

The positive effects of religious faith have more to do with a general attitude of _____________ than on any particular set of doctrines or teachings.

Accepted Answer

spirituality

Question 5

Frank is 80 years old and reminiscences happily about his life when he spends time with younger members of his family.According to Erikson,Frank has achieved which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

ego integrity

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about religious coping by older adults?

Accepted Answer

Studies suggest that men use religious coping more than women do.

Question 7

According to research,what is the most common effect of activity upon later life?

Accepted Answer

greater life satisfaction and morale

Question 8

Which of the following is an aspect of disengagement theory?

Accepted Answer

shrinkage of life space

Question 9

According to research studies,which of the following characterizes individuals with the best prospects for recovery from a health crisis such as a stroke or a fracture?

Accepted Answer

adopts recovery goals proposed by rehabilitation specialists

Question 10

According to Erikson,the task of achieving ego integrity involves

Accepted Answer

coming to terms with the life one has lived and accepting the relentless approach of death.

Question 11

According to activity theory,what can older adults do in order to have the most psychologically and physically healthy response to old age?

Accepted Answer

maintain the greatest possible level of activity and involvement in the greatest possible number of roles

Question 12

Abraham's grandparents have requested that he help them buy a computer and teach them how to use email and other programs.Which of the following terms describes Abraham's grandparents' readiness to learn something new?

Accepted Answer

cognitive adventurousness

Question 13

How did Erikson characterize the developmental task of late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

ego integrity versus despair

Question 14

All of the following statements are true about religious coping and good health EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Religion lowers self-blame by providing the option of blaming the devil or other sources of evil for difficulties.

Question 15

Rowe and Kahn did not include which of the following components in their definition of successful aging?

Accepted Answer

extroversion

Question 16

Which of the following best summarizes the paradigm of successful aging proposed by Rowe and Kahn?

Accepted Answer

Successful aging integrates components of physical,cognitive,and social health that were influenced by earlier behaviours and decisions.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the role of reminiscence in human development?

Accepted Answer

Reminiscence is the most important component of ego integrity and psychological preparation for death.

Question 18

When you contact a retired neighbour to ask if she is interested in participating in a charity fund-raiser,she tells you that she is no longer interested in activities such as this and she is content to do as little as possible since she retired.Your neighbour's perspective is most consistent with which of the following views on aging?

Accepted Answer

disengagement

Question 19

Which of the following factors predicts life satisfaction among older adults?

Accepted Answer

a perceived adequacy in social support and income

Question 20

According to researchers,which component of social support is most meaningful to elderly adults?

Accepted Answer

the opportunity to reciprocate and give support as well as receive it

Quiz 18: Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood