Question 1

Which of these is a positive outcome associated with caring for an aging parent?
A) It decreases unsolicited advice.
B) It increases independence for the aging parent.
C) It decreases financial pressures.
D) It provides a chance for adult children to give back to their parents.

Accepted Answer

Caring for an aging parent often strengthens the bond between the caregiver and the parent, allowing the adult child to express gratitude and give back for the care they once received. This can be a deeply rewarding experience, despite the challenges it may also present.

Question 2

Which statement concerning custodial care of grandchildren by grandparents is TRUE?
A) Almost 20 million U.S. grandparents have grandchildren living with them.
B) In the United States, grandparents automatically are granted legal guardianship of their grandchildren.
C) Grandparents frequently have to navigate a system that does not legally recognize them as guardians.
D) The most common reason for a grandparent raising a grandchild involves the death of both parents.

Accepted Answer

Grandparents often face legal challenges in gaining guardianship of their grandchildren, as the system does not automatically recognize them as legal guardians.

Question 3

The two key sources of stress for adults caring for their parents include whether the child is coping with a parent's functional decline and if the care:
A) is temporary.
B) is perceived as infringing on the caregiver's other responsibilities.
C) takes place in the parent's home.
D) takes place in a private facility.

Accepted Answer

The two main sources of stress for adult caregivers are related to the parent's functional decline and the perception that caregiving responsibilities are infringing on the caregiver's other responsibilities, such as work or personal life. This perception can significantly increase stress levels, as it creates a conflict between the caregiver's duties to their parent and their own needs or obligations.

Question 4

Many aging adults who receive help with daily activities have ____ feelings about the situation.
A) grateful
B) negative
C) positive
D) satisfied

Accepted Answer

Many aging adults may feel negative about needing help with daily activities due to a loss of independence or feeling burdensome.

Question 5

Ben and Sky are Hopi grandparents who want their grandchild to live with them for a while so that they can be sure the grandchild learns the Hopi way. Ben and Sky want to ensure that there is:
A) indulgence.
B) continuity of culture.
C) financial support.
D) reinvolvement with personal past.

Accepted Answer

Ben and Sky's desire for their grandchild to learn the Hopi way indicates a wish for continuity of culture, ensuring that their traditions and values are passed down through generations.

Question 6

A child who returns home after being launched is called:
A) a baby boomer.
B) a boomerang child.
C) a kaboom kid.
D) a boom-bloomer.

Accepted Answer

A "boomerang child" is the term used to describe a young adult who returns to live at their parents' home after a period of independence. This can occur for various reasons, including economic challenges, job loss, or the completion of education.

Question 7

Adult children caring for aging parents are LEAST likely to experience:
A) employment issues.
B) burnout.
C) sleep disorders.
D) depression.

Accepted Answer

Sleep disorders, while possible, are less directly related to the stressors of caregiving compared to employment issues, burnout, and depression, which are more commonly reported among caregivers.

Question 8

The comment, "My parents cared for me for 18 years; I really should not complain about having to take care of them for a while when they are ill" provides an example of:
A) kinkeeping.
B) generativity.
C) filial obligation.
D) introversion.

Accepted Answer

This comment exemplifies filial obligation, which refers to the sense of responsibility or duty one feels towards caring for their aging parents.

Question 9

How could Silvia enter the "sandwich generation?"
A) Get married
B) Have her father move in with her while she is still caring for a child at home
C) Enter a nursing home
D) Have her youngest child finally go to college, leaving her at home with just her husband

Accepted Answer

The "sandwich generation" refers to individuals who are caring for their aging parents while still supporting their own children. Option B directly describes this scenario, where Silvia would be taking care of her father and her child at the same time.

Question 10

Having a positive experience of an empty nest is MOST strongly influenced by:
A) how well parents believe they did in their job as parents.
B) how quickly children move back into the house.
C) how much emotional support parents provide for their children.
D) how much financial help parents provide to their children.

Accepted Answer

The positive experience of an empty nest is most strongly influenced by parents' perception of their success in their parenting role. If parents believe they did well in raising their children, they are more likely to view the transition to an empty nest positively, as it signifies their success in preparing their children for independence.

Question 11

Attempts to categorize types of grandparents have not been very successful because:
A) grandparents use different styles with different grandchildren.
B) measuring these styles has not been found to be valid.
C) styles of grandparenting do not seem related to the quality of the relationship.
D) grandparenting behavior differs during each interaction with the grandchild.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Attempts to categorize types of grandparents have...

Question 12

Filial obligation is based on a sense of:
A) independence.
B) openness to experience.
C) stagnation.
D) responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Filial obligation is based on a sense of responsibility, often referring to the duty or obligation a child feels towards their parents or family, especially in providing care or support.

Question 13

Use of calcium supplements may delay the onset of osteoporosis after menopause.

Accepted Answer

Calcium supplements can help maintain bone density and reduce the rate of bone loss, potentially delaying the onset of osteoporosis, especially in postmenopausal women who are at higher risk due to decreased estrogen levels.

Question 14

It is ____ for an adult child caregiver to feel resentful and angry at times about caring for an aging parent.
A) very common
B) somewhat common
C) somewhat unusual
D) very unusual

Accepted Answer

It is very common for adult child caregivers to experience feelings of resentment and anger due to the stress and emotional burden of caring for an aging parent.

Question 15

Older adults who value ____ and ____ are most likely to express a desire to pay for caregiving rather than asking a family member for help.
A) independence; extroversion
B) dependence; extroversion
C) dependence; autonomy
D) independence; autonomy

Accepted Answer

Older adults who value independence and autonomy are more inclined to prefer paying for caregiving services to maintain their sense of self-sufficiency and control over their lives, rather than relying on family members for assistance.

Question 16

Tomas is a frail, elderly individual who needs care. If Tomas is like most people in his situation, it is most likely that he is being cared for by:
A) a nursing home facility.
B) a hospital.
C) his siblings.
D) his children.

Accepted Answer

Most elderly individuals who require care are typically looked after by their children. This is often due to familial obligations, emotional bonds, and sometimes financial considerations, making family, particularly children, the primary caregivers for aging parents.

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

Traditionally, daughters or daughters-in-law are more often expected to take on the role of caregiver for aging parents, reflecting societal norms and expectations regarding gender roles.

Question 18

Nina feels like she is being pulled apart from two different directions. On the one hand, she has her two daughters to take care of, and on the other hand, she now has to also take care of her ailing mother and father. Which term BEST describes the situation in which Nina finds herself?
A) Practical intelligence
B) High neuroticism
C) Cultural conservator
D) Sandwich generation

Accepted Answer

Nina is in the "Sandwich generation," a term used to describe individuals who are caring for their aging parents while still supporting their own children.

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a source of meaning in grandparenting?
A) Being seen as wise
B) Spoiling grandchildren
C) Giving money to grandchildren for college
D) Being valued as a role model

Accepted Answer

Giving money to grandchildren for college is more of a financial support role rather than a source of meaning in the emotional or relational aspects of grandparenting.

Question 20

Caring for aging parents is LEAST likely to:
A) bring adult children and parents closer together.
B) provide a way for adult children to give back to their parents.
C) feel rewarding to the aging parent.
D) feel rewarding to the adult child.

Accepted Answer

Caring for aging parents is least likely to feel rewarding to the aging parent because the situation often involves a role reversal and loss of independence, which can be challenging and emotionally difficult for the parent.

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Which of these is a positive outcome associated with caring for an aging parent?

Which statement concerning custodial care of grandchildren by grandparents is TRUE?

The two key sources of stress for adults caring for their parents include whether the child is coping with a parent's functional decline and if the care:

Many aging adults who receive help with daily activities have ____ feelings about the situation.

Ben and Sky are Hopi grandparents who want their grandchild to live with them for a while so that they can be sure the grandchild learns the Hopi way. Ben and Sky want to ensure that there is:

A child who returns home after being launched is called:

Adult children caring for aging parents are LEAST likely to experience:

The comment, "My parents cared for me for 18 years; I really should not complain about having to take care of them for a while when they are ill" provides an example of:

How could Silvia enter the "sandwich generation?"

Having a positive experience of an empty nest is MOST strongly influenced by:

Attempts to categorize types of grandparents have not been very successful because:

Filial obligation is based on a sense of:

Use of calcium supplements may delay the onset of osteoporosis after menopause.

It is ____ for an adult child caregiver to feel resentful and angry at times about caring for an aging parent.

Older adults who value and are most likely to express a desire to pay for caregiving rather than asking a family member for help.

Tomas is a frail, elderly individual who needs care. If Tomas is like most people in his situation, it is most likely that he is being cared for by:

How is gender related to caring for an aging parent?

Nina feels like she is being pulled apart from two different directions. On the one hand, she has her two daughters to take care of, and on the other hand, she now has to also take care of her ailing mother and father. Which term BEST describes the situation in which Nina finds herself?

Which of these is NOT a source of meaning in grandparenting?

Caring for aging parents is LEAST likely to: