Question 1

According to socioemotional selectivity theory, how do the functions of social interactions change with age and psychological and cognitive development? How do older adults accomplish this?

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Question 2

What benefits do residential communities have for older adults?

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Question 3

What factors influence the decision of when to retire?

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Question 4

Which of the Big 5 personality traits are associated with happiness, self-contentedness and self-centeredness, and less preoccupation with productivity? How do older adults benefit from developing these personality traits?

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Question 5

How is ego integrity attained?

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Question 6

How can older adults be aided in reminiscence and life review? What are the benefits of these processes for older adults?

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Question 7

Explain what successful aging is according to continuity theory.

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Question 8

What factors are involved in sexuality in late adulthood?

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Question 9

Compare the outcomes of cohabitation between older adults and younger adults.

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Question 10

Why are women in old age more likely than men to live in poverty during the retirement years?

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Question 11

How are African American older adults cared for in their lifelong neighborhoods?

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Question 12

Describe positive predictors of successful adjustment to retirement.

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Question 13

How did Social Security start? How does Social Security work?

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Question 14

Explain how religiosity can contribute to physical health and mental health.

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Question 15

How can elder maltreatment be prevented?

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Quiz 18: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood and the End of Life