Question 1

Schooler's stress and coping paradigm is based upon which theory?

Accepted Answer

Schooler's stress and coping paradigm is based upon Lazarus and Folkman's cognitive theory, which suggests that individuals interpret and appraise stressors in their environment and then engage in coping behaviors to manage their stress.

Question 2

Whether someone believes that he or she is in control of a situation influences how competent that person is. In Willis' model of everyday competence, this is termed

Accepted Answer

In Willis' model of everyday competence, the belief that one is in control of a situation is considered a mechanism. This means it is a process or means through which an individual's sense of control influences their competence in dealing with everyday tasks. Mechanisms explain how or why certain effects occur in psychological models.

Question 3

Nursing home residents who have high perceived personal control show improvements in well-being and activity levels and they

Accepted Answer

Nursing home residents with high perceived personal control often experience improvements in their overall well-being and activity levels, which can contribute to a longer lifespan. This sense of control can lead to better mental health, reduced stress, and more engagement in health-promoting behaviors, all of which can contribute to increased longevity.

Question 4

Research-based staff training at the best special care units includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

While appropriate paperwork management is important, it is not a primary focus of research-based training for staff in special care units. The other options listed are all important areas for staff training to ensure high-quality care for older adults with cognitive impairment.

Question 5

Having a _________ provides a strong source of self-identity.

Accepted Answer

A home, whether it is a house or an apartment, is a physical place that an individual can personalize and make their own, reflecting their personal tastes and preferences. It also provides a sense of stability, security, and permanence, which can enhance an individual's feelings of self-worth and self-identity.

Question 6

Which provides older adults who need skilled nursing care a small, home-like environment that shifts the focus from a large facility to a more home-like setting?

Accepted Answer

The Green House Project provides older adults who need skilled nursing care a small, home-like environment that shifts the focus from a large facility to a more home-like setting. The Pioneer Network and Eden Alternative both focus on person-centered care and culture change in long-term care settings, but they do not specifically provide a small, home-like environment for skilled nursing care.

Question 7

Ecology of aging, or _________, seeks to understand the dynamic relations between older adults and the environments they inhabit.

Accepted Answer

Ecology of aging is a subfield of environmental psychology that focuses on the relationship between older adults and their environment. It explores how physical, social, and cultural environments can affect the well-being and quality of life of older adults, and how older adults adapt to environmental changes. Therefore, the best choice is D) environmental psychology.

Question 8

Willis' model supports the idea that older adults can age in place to the extent

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Question 9

Residents generally pay the cost of care in assisted-living facilities. This amounts to an average cost of ___________ per year in 2016.

Accepted Answer

According to a Genworth study, the average cost of care in an assisted-living facility was $45,000 per year in 2016.

Question 10

The major reason for placement in a nursing home is

Accepted Answer

The major reason for placement in a nursing home is health. This typically involves a need for medical care and assistance with daily activities due to physical or cognitive impairment. Lack of other caregivers, financial issues, and personal choice may also play a role in some cases, but they are not the primary reason for nursing home placement.

Question 11

Which well-designed unit cares for people with dementia and provides a supportive and therapeutic set of programs that help the person function at the highest level possible?

Accepted Answer

Special care units are designed specifically for people with dementia and provide a supportive and therapeutic environment. They focus on maximizing the person's abilities and promoting independence, while also providing specialized care and programming to meet the unique needs of those with dementia. Nursing homes and traditional units may not be equipped to provide the level of specialized care and programming needed for people with dementia. Congruence, while a valuable concept in psychology, is not directly related to care for people with dementia.

Question 12

Unlike long-term care facilities, cluster housing developments are not

Accepted Answer

Cluster housing developments are typically not covered by Medicaid or other insurance, unlike long-term care facilities which may be covered.

Question 13

In deciding what the optimal housing arrangement might be for an older person (at home, in cluster housing, in assisted living, etc.), one particularly critical component in making this decision is

Accepted Answer

The involvement of the person in question is critical in determining the optimal housing arrangement for an older person. This is because they know their own preferences, needs, and abilities better than anyone else. By involving them in the decision-making process, they can express their desires and concerns, which can help ensure that they are happy and comfortable in their new living situation.

Question 14

Nursing homes using a person-centered approach note

Accepted Answer

A person-centered approach in nursing homes focuses on the individual needs and preferences of residents, which can lead to improved quality of care and overall well-being. This may result in a decline in the number of residents who are incontinent, as staff is more attuned to their toileting needs and preferences. An increase in needed medications or the use of soft restraints would not be a positive outcome of person-centered care. A decrease in residents' sense of well-being would also be a negative outcome of person-centered care, indicating that the approach was not effective.

Question 15

In Lawton and Nahemow's model, the less competent the person is, the greater the

Accepted Answer

Lawton and Nahemow's model, also known as the ecological model of aging, posits that the interaction between the person and their environment is crucial in determining outcomes. According to this model, as a person's competence (including physical and cognitive abilities) decreases, their environment has a greater impact on their behavior and well-being. This is because they have fewer resources to adapt to or modify their environment, making environmental factors more influential in their daily life.

Question 16

Laura, who turned 85 on her last birthday, lives in an area in which women are frequently victims of violent crimes, but she was the top student in her self-defense for the elderly class. In terms of Lawton and Nahemow's model, she has

Accepted Answer

According to Lawton and Nahemow's model, competence refers to the individual's ability to perform activities of daily living and cognitive abilities. Laura's success in her self-defense class suggests that she has high competence in this area. The other options do not fit with her situation, as she does appear to be facing high environmental press and does not display any signs of alienation or unrealistic expectations.

Question 17

Most adult day care clients are___________over the age of___________.

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Question 18

Everyday competence is a person's

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Question 19

A recent study (Street & Burge, 2012) found that assisted-living residents' well-being was related to whether the decision to live there was under their control and

Accepted Answer

The study found that residents' well-being was related to the quality of relationships they developed with other facility residents, indicating the importance of social connections in assisted-living environments.

Question 20

The idea of aging in place reflects a balancing of environmental press and competence through ___________ and ____________.

Accepted Answer

The concept of aging in place means that older adults are able to remain in their own homes and environments, which requires a balance between their ability to manage the demands of their environment (competence) and the challenges posed by their surroundings (environmental press). This balance is achieved through selection (i.e., choosing activities that are consistent with their abilities) and compensation (i.e., finding ways to overcome areas of challenge through adaptive strategies). The other choices do not accurately reflect the concept of aging in place.

Quiz 5: Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions