Question 1

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

A kinkeeper is responsible for keeping family members in touch with one another by organizing family events, maintaining contact information, and ensuring that communication channels stay open. The other options mentioned, such as managing family finances or preserving family history, may also be important roles within a family, but they do not fall under the specific responsibility of a kinkeeper.

Question 2

____ 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

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Question 3

The greatest personality resource that enables an individual to avoid a midlife crisis is called
A) encapsulation.
B) Type A behavior.
C) introversion.
D) ego resilience.

Accepted Answer

Ego resilience refers to an individual's ability to adapt to life's challenges and setbacks, and to maintain a sense of purpose and well-being throughout their lifetime. This trait can be a significant asset in avoiding a midlife crisis, as individuals with high ego resilience are better equipped to navigate the changes and transitions that often occur during this stage of life.

Question 4

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

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Question 5

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 "pieces of bread" on either side of the "sandwich generation" are their aging parents (one slice of bread) and their own children (the other slice of bread). This creates a "sandwich" where the individuals in the middle must balance the needs and responsibilities of caring for both their aging parents and their own children. Options A, B, and D are not directly related to the concept of the sandwich generation.

Question 6

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 7

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 often individuals who are responsible for maintaining communication and connections within their family network. As a 45-year-old mother, Evelyn is most likely to have established relationships with family members and be the primary person to keep in touch with relatives. While Charlie may also play a role in keeping in touch with family members, traditional gender roles often place this responsibility on women. Ben and Stephanie, as younger parents, may have less experience and fewer established relationships within their extended family networks.

Question 8

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

Research shows that parents who have a positive experience of an empty nest are those who believe they did well in their job as parents. This perception of success in parenting promotes feelings of fulfillment and satisfaction, which are key factors in having a positive experience. The other options (B, C, and D) are not as strongly related to having a positive experience of an empty nest as how parents perceive their success in parenting.

Question 9

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

Research shows that men are more likely than women to move back in with their parents after college. College GPA does not have a significant correlation with the likelihood of moving back home.

Question 10

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 the majority of elderly individuals are cared for by their adult children or other family members. Nursing homes and hospitals are options for those who do not have family members available to provide care, or for those with complex medical needs that cannot be met at home. However, most seniors prefer to remain in their own home and receive care from their loved ones if possible.

Question 11

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

Older adults who value independence and autonomy are more likely to prioritize maintaining control over their lives and not relying on others, including family members, for care. Therefore, they may be more willing to pay for caregiving services. On the other hand, those who value dependence may feel more comfortable relying on their family for help, and those who value extraversion may seek social support from their network instead of paying for assistance.

Question 12

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) Type A.
B) a cultural conservator.
C) a kinkeeper.
D) encapsulated.

Accepted Answer

The term "kinkeeper" refers to a family member who takes on the responsibility of keeping the family together and maintaining communication and relationships between family members. Kay fits this description as she makes sure her extended family gathers for special occasions.

Question 13

Darla is a traditional European-American caregiver for a parent. Cecilia is a traditional Hispanic-American caregiver for a parent. How are the two most likely to differ?
A) Darla is more likely to use prayer to relieve caregiver stress
B) Darla is likely to feel a stronger sense of filial obligation
C) Cecilia is more likely to feel a sense of burden
D) Cecilia is less likely to be depressed

Accepted Answer

Cecilia, as a traditional Hispanic-American caregiver, may have stronger family support and cultural values that emphasize family care, which can reduce feelings of depression compared to Darla.

Question 14

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 those who are caring for both their aging parents 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 15

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 reflects the concept of filial obligation, which is a cultural belief that adult children have a moral responsibility to care for their aging parents. The speaker acknowledges that their parents cared for them for many years, and now it is their turn to reciprocate by taking care of their parents in their time of need.

Question 16

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 feel resentful and angry at times about caring for an aging parent. This can be due to the amount of time and energy required for caregiving, the stress of balancing other responsibilities, and the potential strain on the caregiver's personal life and finances. It does not mean the caregiver does not love or value their parent, but rather that caregiving can be a challenging and emotional experience.

Question 17

The two key sources of stress for adults caring for their parents include the child 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

While all of the options listed may be sources of stress for adult caregivers, studies show that one of the key sources of stress is the perception that caring for a parent is infringing on their other responsibilities, such as work, family, and personal life. This can lead to feelings of guilt and burnout, as well as strain on relationships and finances. Coping with a parent's functional decline is also a significant source of stress, as it may require more time, attention, and resources from the caregiver. However, this is often compounded by the additional stress of juggling multiple responsibilities and priorities. Factors such as the location of care (in the parent's home or a private facility) and whether the care is temporary or ongoing are important considerations but may not be as central to the experience of stress for the caregiver as the above two factors.

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 that best describes Nina's situation is "Sandwich generation." This term refers to people who are taking care of both their aging parents and their own children at the same time. Nina is feeling pulled in two different directions, and this is a common experience for members of the sandwich generation.

Question 19

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 crises are not universal and not everyone experiences them. While they are common in both males and females, they are not triggered by generativity nor do they necessarily have a profound effect on one's gender-role identity.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Filial obligation refers to the moral and social responsibility that individuals have towards their parents and family members, especially as they age and require care and support. This sense of obligation is grounded in a deep sense of responsibility towards one's family and is motivated by a desire to repay the care and support that one has received from their parents and family throughout their lives. Therefore, the best answer is D, responsibility.

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

What is the major role of a "kinkeeper?"

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

The greatest personality resource that enables an individual to avoid a midlife crisis is called

How is gender related to caring for an aging parent?

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

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?"

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

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

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

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

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

Darla is a traditional European-American caregiver for a parent. Cecilia is a traditional Hispanic-American caregiver for a parent. How are the two most likely to differ?

How could Silvia enter the "sandwich generation?"

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

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

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

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 statement on "midlife crisis" is true?

Filial obligation is based on a sense of