Question 1

Roughly ____ percent of young adults in the United States of America return to live in their parents' house at least once after moving out.
A) 25
B) 33
C) 50
D) 75

Accepted Answer

Approximately 50% of young adults in the United States return to live in their parents' house at least once after initially moving out, reflecting economic challenges and other factors influencing living arrangements.

Question 2

Contrary to popular belief, getting gray hair and wrinkles is not a universal consequence of aging, and they are physical changes that only happen to about 40% of older adults.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Gray hair and wrinkles are a common physical change that occurs as people age, and they are not limited to only 40% of older adults.

Question 3

Which of the following statements BEST describes methods of categorizing the different styles of grandparenting that have been attempted over the years?
A) The "grandparent as mentor" approach has shown the most research support.
B) None of them have been particularly successful.
C) Grandparents as "substitute parents" is the categorization that has had the most positive reception.
D) Grandparents as "parent advisors" has been the most warmly received in the research community.

Accepted Answer

Many attempts to categorize grandparenting styles have been made, but none have been universally successful or widely accepted in the research community.

Question 4

Vivian and Richard have just entered the "empty nest" stage of parenting. Which of the following factors is likely to help them feel positive about this change?
A) having adequate financial resources to survive as they approach and pass retirement
B) a feeling that they have done a good job of parenting their children
C) being in good physical health and being active on a regular basis
D) knowing that they are going to care for their grandchildren on a weekly basis

Accepted Answer

A feeling that they have done a good job of parenting their children is likely to help them feel positive about this change.

Question 5

In 2002, a major study examining the impact of menopausal hormone therapy was halted when it was discovered that there was a significant increase in the risk of developing
A) diabetes.
B) leukemia.
C) breast cancer.
D) uterine and ovarian cancers.

Accepted Answer

The major study examining the impact of menopausal hormone therapy was halted in 2002 due to a significant increase in the risk of developing breast cancer.

Question 6

Perhaps the biggest change for grandparents that has occurred in recent years is
A) the number of grandparents who serve as custodial parents or primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
B) the number of grandparents who have been cut out of their grandchildren's lives as a result of conflict with their own children.
C) the number of grandparents who live single lives as opposed to being married or partnered.
D) the number of grandparents who have continued working past the standard age of retirement.

Accepted Answer

A significant trend in recent years is the increasing number of grandparents who serve as custodial parents or primary caregivers for their grandchildren. This can be attributed to various factors such as the opioid epidemic, rising divorce rates, and the need for dual-income households. This change has a significant impact on the lives of grandparents and the dynamics of multi-generational families.

Question 7

Deficiencies of calcium and vitamin D, depletion of estrogen, and a lack of weight-bearing exercise are all risk factors for osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

These are all well-known risk factors for osteoporosis.

Question 8

Colleen has just graduated from college, and while she is looking for her first "real" job her parents have agreed to let her move back in with them so she can save some money. Colleen would be referred to as a ________ kid while living in her parents' home.
A) transitional
B) full circle
C) come-and-go
D) boomerang

Accepted Answer

Colleen would be referred to as a "boomerang" kid because she has returned to her parents' home after graduating from college. This term refers to young adults who move back in with their parents after living independently for a period of time.

Question 9

Most middle-aged adults have parents who are
A) in reasonably good health.
B) in need of convalescent care.
C) terminally ill.
D) living with them.

Accepted Answer

While some middle-aged adults may have parents who are in need of care or living with them, the most common scenario is that their parents are in reasonably good health.

Question 10

Adam is going to be taking care of his mother as her health is declining. Her husband is deceased, and Adam has no siblings or spouse to help with the caretaking. Adam loves his mother dearly and wants to help her in her time of need. Which of the following can Adam expect as the caretaking duties continue?
A) He will probably feel angry, resentful, depressed, or guilty at some point.
B) While he will have to give his time to caretaking, he should not expect to have to make a financial investment in this responsibility.
C) As long as he remembers to take time for himself he probably won't feel any increase in his stress level, unless his mother's health becomes dire.
D) He should expect his mother, at some point, to insist that he place her in a nursing facility so that he doesn't have to be "burdened" with her caretaking.

Accepted Answer

Caretaking can be a physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting responsibility, and it is normal for the caretaker to experience negative emotions at some point. It is important for Adam to recognize this and seek help if needed to cope with these feelings.

Answer: B
 Caretaking can be a financial burden, depending on the level of care required by the mother. Adam may have to invest in medical equipment, home modifications, and other expenses related to caretaking. It is important for him to understand the financial implications of this responsibility beforehand.

Answer: C
 Caretaking can be stressful, even when the mother's health is not dire. It is important for Adam to take time for himself to prevent burnout and maintain his own physical and mental health.

Answer: None of the above
 Option D is not necessarily expected or guaranteed. Some elderly patients prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible and may not want to be placed in a nursing facility. The best answer is that Adam can expect some challenges in caretaking, but the specifics of those challenges are highly dependent on his mother's unique health needs and personal preferences.

Question 11

Which dimension of grandparenting includes cultural needs and expectations of what grandparents are to do, such as passing on the family history to the grandchildren?
A) the boomerang dimension
B) the educational dimension
C) the social dimension
D) the personal dimension

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

____ of older adults who receive help with daily activities feel negatively about the help they receive.
A) One-fourth
B) Three-fourths
C) One-half
D) Two-thirds

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ of older adults who receive help...

Question 13

Native American elders often fill in for missing or deceased biological grandparents, thus creating a "surrogate" grandparent. This is called ________ grandparenting.
A) fictive
B) substitute
C) absentia
D) in loco parentis

Accepted Answer

Fictive grandparenting is the practice of creating a grandparent-like relationship with an individual who is not biologically related but fills that familial role, which is common among Native American communities. The other options do not accurately describe this concept.

Question 14

In her groundbreaking research, Kivnick (1982, 1985) identified ____ dimensions of meaning that grandparents often assign to their roles.
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 12

Accepted Answer

Kivnick's research identified five dimensions of meaning that grandparents often assign to their roles: (1) the identity function, in which grandparents reinforce the family identity and connect family members to its history and culture; (2) the generative function, in which grandparents transmit values, beliefs, and skills to future generations; (3) the altruistic function, in which grandparents provide emotional and practical support to family members in times of need; (4) the surrogate parent function, in which grandparents assume primary responsibility for care and upbringing of grandchildren when parents are unable to do so; and (5) the buddy function, in which grandparents act as friends and playmates to their grandchildren.

Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to the responsibility an adult child feels to care for his or her parents when necessary?
A) filial obligation
B) familism
C) the sandwich generation
D) boomerang child

Accepted Answer

Filial obligation refers to the responsibility an adult child feels to care for his or her parents when necessary. Familism refers to the strong sense of loyalty and interconnectedness among family members. The sandwich generation refers to adults who are simultaneously caring for their children and aging parents. Boomerang child refers to an adult who returns home to live with their parents after a period of independence.

Question 16

Cross-cultural research examining Taiwanese and Chinese participants found that adults caring for aging parents found the experience to be
A) rewarding.
B) draining.
C) likely to lead to resentment.
D) financially crippling.

Accepted Answer

The cross-cultural research examining Taiwanese and Chinese participants found that adults caring for aging parents found the experience to be rewarding.

Question 17

How is gender related to caring for an aging parent?
A) A son or son-in-law is typically responsible for care.
B) A daughter or daughter-in-law is typically responsible for care.
C) Gender matters but which one provides care varies by culture.
D) Gender does not influence who provides care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of How is gender related to caring for...

Question 18

As a result of the Women's Health Initiative and the Million Women Study, physicians began recommending that women over the age of ___ years should not begin menopausal hormone therapy because the risks significantly outweighed the potential benefits.
A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 70

Accepted Answer

The Women's Health Initiative and the Million Women Study found that starting menopausal hormone therapy after age 60 increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health issues, outweighing the benefits.

Question 19

Which of the following is likely to be a major impetus for why Colin is planning on moving back home with his parents after he earns his Master's degree?
A) the fact that most "rental" properties will not rent to a person who is single, and thus he cannot find a living situation on his own
B) the fact that his parents have 'called' upon him to move back in to care for them
C) the fact that he is still unmarried and does not want to live alone
D) the increased cost of living on his own

Accepted Answer

It is stated that Colin is planning on moving back home with his parents after he earns his Master's degree. The likely impetus for this decision is given as "the increased cost of living on his own." Therefore, option D is the best choice. The other options are not supported by the given information.

Question 20

Roughly ____ million Americans provide unpaid care for older parents, in-laws, grandparents, and other loved ones, and spend an average of ________ per year providing such care.
A) 20 million; $4000
B) 50 million; $7,000
C) 75 million; $10,000
D) 125 million; $15,000

Accepted Answer

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, approximately 50 million Americans provide unpaid care for older family members and spend an average of $7,000 per year.

Quiz 13: Making it in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

Roughly ____ percent of young adults in the United States of America return to live in their parents' house at least once after moving out.

Contrary to popular belief, getting gray hair and wrinkles is not a universal consequence of aging, and they are physical changes that only happen to about 40% of older adults.

Which of the following statements BEST describes methods of categorizing the different styles of grandparenting that have been attempted over the years?

Vivian and Richard have just entered the "empty nest" stage of parenting. Which of the following factors is likely to help them feel positive about this change?

In 2002, a major study examining the impact of menopausal hormone therapy was halted when it was discovered that there was a significant increase in the risk of developing

Perhaps the biggest change for grandparents that has occurred in recent years is

Deficiencies of calcium and vitamin D, depletion of estrogen, and a lack of weight-bearing exercise are all risk factors for osteoporosis.

Colleen has just graduated from college, and while she is looking for her first "real" job her parents have agreed to let her move back in with them so she can save some money. Colleen would be referred to as a ________ kid while living in her parents' home.

Most middle-aged adults have parents who are

Which dimension of grandparenting includes cultural needs and expectations of what grandparents are to do, such as passing on the family history to the grandchildren?

____ of older adults who receive help with daily activities feel negatively about the help they receive.

Native American elders often fill in for missing or deceased biological grandparents, thus creating a "surrogate" grandparent. This is called ________ grandparenting.

In her groundbreaking research, Kivnick (1982, 1985) identified ____ dimensions of meaning that grandparents often assign to their roles.

Which of the following terms refers to the responsibility an adult child feels to care for his or her parents when necessary?

Cross-cultural research examining Taiwanese and Chinese participants found that adults caring for aging parents found the experience to be

How is gender related to caring for an aging parent?

As a result of the Women's Health Initiative and the Million Women Study, physicians began recommending that women over the age of ___ years should not begin menopausal hormone therapy because the risks significantly outweighed the potential benefits.

Which of the following is likely to be a major impetus for why Colin is planning on moving back home with his parents after he earns his Master's degree?

Roughly million Americans provide unpaid care for older parents, in-laws, grandparents, and other loved ones, and spend an average of ____ per year providing such care.