Question 1

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 while caring for their aging parents. This can be due to a variety of factors such as the loss of freedom, personal time, and financial resources, as well as the emotional and physical toll of caregiving. It is important for caregivers to recognize and address these feelings in order to prevent burnout and seek support as needed.

Question 2

Which 25-year-old is most likely to move back home with his or her parent?
A)A female with a college GPA of 2.5
B)A male with a college GPA of 2.5
C)A female with a college GPA of 3.5
D)A male with a college GPA of 3.5

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, the 25-year-old with a lower college GPA is more likely to face financial and career struggles, which could lead to moving back home with their parent. Therefore, option B, a male with a college GPA of 2.5, is the best choice.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Kay always does her best to make sure her children, parents, in-laws, and siblings get together for holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays. Kay would best be described as a(n)
A)enabler.
B)conservationist.
C)kinkeeper.
D)matriarch.

Accepted Answer

The term "kinkeeper" refers to a family member who takes on the responsibility of keeping family members connected and maintaining strong family bonds. This often involves organizing and planning family gatherings and celebrations, which is exactly what Kay does. The other options, such as enabler, conservationist, or matriarch, do not accurately describe Kay's role in the family.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that family members, particularly adult children, are the primary caregivers for elderly individuals who need long-term care. Nursing homes and hospitals are generally considered more expensive and less preferred options compared to family care.

Question 6

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 question asks about having a positive experience of an empty nest, and option A is the only choice that directly relates to the parents' own feelings and perceptions of their parenting. Options B, C, and D are important factors in how parents continue to interact with their adult children, but they do not necessarily determine whether the parents themselves are having a positive experience of the empty nest.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Filial obligation is the sense of responsibility that adult children have towards their aging parents. This includes providing financial, emotional, and physical support as needed. It is based on a recognition of the parent-child relationship and the role reversal that often occurs with aging.

Question 8

Which of the following 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 provides a chance for adult children to give back to their parents, which can be a positive outcome for both the parent and the child. This can also help to strengthen their relationship and provide a sense of fulfillment for the child. However, it may not necessarily decrease unsolicited advice or financial pressures, and it could potentially increase dependence on the aging parent.

Question 9

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

The comment exemplifies filial obligation, which refers to the social and cultural expectation that adult children have to care for their aging parents. The individual recognizes that their parents took care of them for a significant period of time, and therefore they have a responsibility to reciprocate when their parents are in need.

Question 10

Reevaluating one's roles and dreams and making the necessary corrections is called a midlife
A)encapsulation.
B)crisis.
C)intervention. ​
D)correction.

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Question 11

Which statement on "midlife crisis" is true?
A)Midlife crises are common in both males and females.
B)Midlife crises are not universal.
C)Midlife crises are typically triggered by generativity.
D)A midlife crisis usually has a profound effect on one's gender-role identity.

Accepted Answer

Midlife crisis is not universal and not everyone experiences it. While it is more commonly associated with males, both men and women can experience a midlife crisis. The crisis may or may not be triggered by generativity, but it typically involves feelings of self-reflection and a desire for change. A midlife crisis may impact gender-role identity for some individuals, but this is not a universal effect.

Question 12

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.

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Question 13

What are the "pieces of bread" on either side of the "sandwich generation?"
A)Job and family
B)Generativity and stagnation
C)Parents and children
D)Stress and coping

Accepted Answer

The "sandwich generation" refers to individuals who are caring for both their aging parents and their own children at the same time. Therefore, the "pieces of bread" on either side of this generation are their parents and their children.

Question 14

What is the major role of a "kinkeeper?"
A)Keeping track of the family finances
B)Keeping a semiformal family history
C)Keeping a sense of "traditional family values"
D)Keeping family members in touch with one another

Accepted Answer

The major role of a "kinkeeper" is to keep family members in touch with one another. This involves maintaining relationships, planning events, and ensuring that communication remains strong among family members. Other tasks such as keeping track of family finances, maintaining family history, or upholding traditional values may also be important, but keeping family members connected is the primary responsibility of a kinkeeper.

Question 15

Research has indicated that a woman's employment status has ____ impact on her decision to become a caregiver for a parent.
A)no
B)some
C)a moderate
D)a significant

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that a woman's employment status does not have a significant impact on her decision to become a caregiver for a parent. This decision is often influenced by factors such as family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the health and needs of the parent.

Question 16

Which of these individuals is most likely to be a "kinkeeper?"
A)Ben, a 20-year-old father
B)Evelyn, a 45-year-old mother
C)Charlie, a 45-year-old father
D)Stephanie, a 20-year-old mother

Accepted Answer

Kinkeepers are individuals who take responsibility for maintaining family relationships and keeping family members connected. In traditional gender roles, women are often expected to take on this role, which is why the most likely choice is Evelyn, a 45-year-old mother, who is likely to have a strong sense of familial responsibility and experience in maintaining family connections.

Question 17

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 term "sandwich generation" refers to people who are caring for both their parents (or other older relatives) and their own children at the same time. Silvia would enter the sandwich generation if she had her father move in with her while she is still caring for a child at home.

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

The term "sandwich generation" refers to individuals who are simultaneously taking care of their own young children and their aging parents. This describes Nina's situation, as she is balancing the needs of her daughters and her ailing parents. Option A, practical intelligence, and option C, cultural conservator, do not accurately describe this situation. Option B, high neuroticism, may be a factor in how Nina is experiencing the situation, but it is not the best overall description of her situation.

Question 19

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 burden of caring for a parent can be significant, and thus, when the care is perceived to infringe on the caregiver's other responsibilities it can further contribute to their stress. The other options may also be sources of stress, but they are not highlighted as key sources in the prompt.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Independence and autonomy are the most likely values to lead an older adult to want to pay for caregiving rather than rely on help from a family member. Valuing independence would prioritize maintaining a level of self-reliance, while valuing autonomy would prioritize having control over one's own life and decisions. Both of these values would suggest a preference for paying for professional caregiving services over relying on the assistance of family members.

Quiz 13: Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

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

Which 25-year-old is most likely to move back home with his or her parent?

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

Kay always does her best to make sure her children, parents, in-laws, and siblings get together for holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays. Kay would best be described as a(n)

You are a frail, elderly individual who needs care. If you are like most people in your situation, it is most likely that you are being cared for by

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

Filial obligation is based on a sense of

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

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

Reevaluating one's roles and dreams and making the necessary corrections is called a midlife

Which statement on "midlife crisis" is true?

How is gender related to caring for an aging parent?

What are the "pieces of bread" on either side of the "sandwich generation?"

What is the major role of a "kinkeeper?"

Research has indicated that a woman's employment status has ____ impact on her decision to become a caregiver for a parent.

Which of these individuals is most likely to be a "kinkeeper?"

How could Silvia enter the "sandwich generation?"

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?

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

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