Question 1

Today the difference in life expectancy between men and women is about years, and generally live longer.

Accepted Answer

Women generally live longer than men, and the difference in life expectancy between men and women is about 2 years.

Question 2

Adult children are LEAST likely to return home to live with their parents in which of the following cultures or settings?

Accepted Answer

In urban areas in the United States, adult children are generally more independent and have more opportunities for employment and housing, making them less likely to return home to live with their parents compared to the other options listed.

Question 3

In 2009, Ron and Betty both celebrated their 40^th birthday. Based on life expectancy data for people born the same year as this couple, Ron should assume he could expect to live another ____ years, and Betty could expect to live another ____ years.

Accepted Answer

Historically, women tend to have a higher life expectancy than men. Given that both Ron and Betty celebrated their 40th birthday in 2009, and considering general life expectancy trends, it's reasonable to assume that Betty would have a longer life expectancy than Ron. Choice A suggests that Ron could expect to live another 36 years, and Betty could expect to live another 40 years, aligning with the trend that women live longer than men on average.

Question 4

The text cites statistics that indicate that in 1900 about ____ of children experienced the loss of a parent before age 15; in 2000, this percentage was about ____.

Accepted Answer

In 1900, one in four children experienced the death of a parent before they were 15 years old; in 2000, fewer than 1 in 20 children did.

Question 5

When Susan gave birth to triplets after already having two children, her parents' presence was calming, and provided an anchor to both the grandchildren and parents. According to research conducted by Bengtson, which of the following best describes the role that Susan's parents serve?

Accepted Answer

Susan's parents serve the role of being there for their daughter and grandchildren, providing support and a calming presence during a challenging time.

Question 6

If you asked 1,000 people who were between ages 35 and 64 whether or not they had cared for a relative or friend in the last year, you should expect about how many of them to answer "yes"?

Accepted Answer

The text cites a study that found that 1 in 5 adults from ages 35 to 64 had cared for a relative or a friend in the last year.

Question 7

If you conducted a survey of women who were providing care to elderly relatives, you should expect that about ____ of them would report that they feel guilty about not doing enough.

Accepted Answer

In one study cited in the textbook, 60% of caregiving women reported that they felt guilty about not doing enough.

Question 8

According to the text, about what percent of aging parents in the United States today share a home with their middle-aged children?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Suppose you conduct a study investigating which family members are most likely to provide caregiving support to aging parents. Generalizing from research described in the text, you should expect that which of the following groups would be MOST likely to provide this support?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of whether or not they hold jobs, daughters and daughters-in-law are much more likely than male family members to provide care to aging parents.

Question 10

Suppose you are a sociologist studying patterns of how young adults return home to live with their parents. Generalizing from previous research, which of the following young adults would you expect to be LEAST likely to live with his parents?

Accepted Answer

In Italy it is normal for children to reside in their parents' home until marriage. In the United States, adult children in Asian and Latin American families were found to live with parents longer out of respect and the desire to assist the family. Additionally, studies show that young adults reside with parents longer in rural than in urban areas.

Question 11

If current trends hold into the future, you would estimate that a person's chances of being cared for in a nursing home are about 1 in:

Accepted Answer

The text reports that 80-90% of the elderly are cared for at home, and only a small percentage are cared for in formal facilities, such as nursing homes.

Question 12

Tommy depends on his parents to pay his college tuition and in return he helps out on weekends at the family business. The word the text uses to capture the sense of give-and-take between Tommy and his parents is:

Accepted Answer

Reciprocity refers to the exchange of goods, services, or other benefits between two parties, with the expectation that the same or similar benefits will be given in return. In this case, Tommy is receiving financial support for his education from his parents, and in return, he helps out at the family business. This demonstrates a sense of reciprocity between Tommy and his parents.

Question 13

The period in the family life cycle that occurs after the last child has left home is called:

Accepted Answer

The empty nest period refers to the time in the family life cycle when the last child has left home. This is a significant transition period for parents as they adjust to the absence of their children and redefine their roles and relationships.

Question 14

Tim and Ann have just sent their last child off to college. What period in the family life cycle are they now experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Empty nest is the period in the family life cycle that occurs after the last child has left home.

Question 15

Generally speaking, today most U.S. parents experience the "empty nest" as:

Accepted Answer

Generally, empty nest syndrome is no longer viewed as a normative crisis or a medical condition. With children living farther from their parents and staying connected digitally, parents are experiencing the empty nest as a positive opportunity to reclaim their own lives and explore new interests.

Question 16

According to the text, which of the following people are MOST likely to provide care for elderly family members?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, caregiving roles within families often fall to women, making daughters and daughters-in-law more likely to be the primary caregivers for elderly family members.

Question 17

As 45-year-old Brenda's parents age, she helps them with their finances, buys their groceries, and takes care of their house. Which of the following terms best describes this transition in Brenda's and her parents' lives?

Accepted Answer

Role reversals often take place for middle-aged adults and their parents. Middle-aged adults become the generation in charge and their parents, if they are still living, may be in poor health, retired, or in need of financial aid. Over a period of years, power gradually and naturally shifts from older parents to their middle-aged children.

Question 18

According to the text, the primary reason why adult children and their parents share a household is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, the primary reason...

Question 19

According to the text, about what percent of aging adults are cared for by their adult children in a home environment, either by providing the necessary assistance so the parent can live independently, or by having the parent live with their families?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

When the middle-aged become the generation "in charge" of their aging parents, what has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Role reversal has occurred, as the middle-aged become responsible for taking care of their aging parents, which is a reversal of the typical parent-child relationship where the parents take care of their children. Role overload, role strain, and role conflict may also be present, but they do not fully capture the changing dynamic of the parent-child relationship.

Quiz 15: Middle Adulthood: Personality and Sociocultural Development

Today the difference in life expectancy between men and women is about years, and generally live longer.

Adult children are LEAST likely to return home to live with their parents in which of the following cultures or settings?

In 2009, Ron and Betty both celebrated their 40^th birthday. Based on life expectancy data for people born the same year as this couple, Ron should assume he could expect to live another years, and Betty could expect to live another years.

The text cites statistics that indicate that in 1900 about of children experienced the loss of a parent before age 15; in 2000, this percentage was about .

When Susan gave birth to triplets after already having two children, her parents' presence was calming, and provided an anchor to both the grandchildren and parents. According to research conducted by Bengtson, which of the following best describes the role that Susan's parents serve?

If you asked 1,000 people who were between ages 35 and 64 whether or not they had cared for a relative or friend in the last year, you should expect about how many of them to answer "yes"?

If you conducted a survey of women who were providing care to elderly relatives, you should expect that about ____ of them would report that they feel guilty about not doing enough.

According to the text, about what percent of aging parents in the United States today share a home with their middle-aged children?

Suppose you conduct a study investigating which family members are most likely to provide caregiving support to aging parents. Generalizing from research described in the text, you should expect that which of the following groups would be MOST likely to provide this support?

Suppose you are a sociologist studying patterns of how young adults return home to live with their parents. Generalizing from previous research, which of the following young adults would you expect to be LEAST likely to live with his parents?

If current trends hold into the future, you would estimate that a person's chances of being cared for in a nursing home are about 1 in:

Tommy depends on his parents to pay his college tuition and in return he helps out on weekends at the family business. The word the text uses to capture the sense of give-and-take between Tommy and his parents is:

The period in the family life cycle that occurs after the last child has left home is called:

Tim and Ann have just sent their last child off to college. What period in the family life cycle are they now experiencing?

Generally speaking, today most U.S. parents experience the "empty nest" as:

According to the text, which of the following people are MOST likely to provide care for elderly family members?

As 45-year-old Brenda's parents age, she helps them with their finances, buys their groceries, and takes care of their house. Which of the following terms best describes this transition in Brenda's and her parents' lives?

According to the text, the primary reason why adult children and their parents share a household is:

According to the text, about what percent of aging adults are cared for by their adult children in a home environment, either by providing the necessary assistance so the parent can live independently, or by having the parent live with their families?

When the middle-aged become the generation "in charge" of their aging parents, what has occurred?

Quiz 15: Middle Adulthood: Personality and Sociocultural Development

Today the difference in life expectancy between men and women is about years, and generally live longer.

Adult children are LEAST likely to return home to live with their parents in which of the following cultures or settings?

In 2009, Ron and Betty both celebrated their 40th birthday. Based on life expectancy data for people born the same year as this couple, Ron should assume he could expect to live another ____ years, and Betty could expect to live another ____ years.

The text cites statistics that indicate that in 1900 about ____ of children experienced the loss of a parent before age 15; in 2000, this percentage was about ____.

When Susan gave birth to triplets after already having two children, her parents' presence was calming, and provided an anchor to both the grandchildren and parents. According to research conducted by Bengtson, which of the following best describes the role that Susan's parents serve?

If you asked 1,000 people who were between ages 35 and 64 whether or not they had cared for a relative or friend in the last year, you should expect about how many of them to answer "yes"?

If you conducted a survey of women who were providing care to elderly relatives, you should expect that about ____ of them would report that they feel guilty about not doing enough.

According to the text, about what percent of aging parents in the United States today share a home with their middle-aged children?

Suppose you conduct a study investigating which family members are most likely to provide caregiving support to aging parents. Generalizing from research described in the text, you should expect that which of the following groups would be MOST likely to provide this support?

Suppose you are a sociologist studying patterns of how young adults return home to live with their parents. Generalizing from previous research, which of the following young adults would you expect to be LEAST likely to live with his parents?

If current trends hold into the future, you would estimate that a person's chances of being cared for in a nursing home are about 1 in:

Tommy depends on his parents to pay his college tuition and in return he helps out on weekends at the family business. The word the text uses to capture the sense of give-and-take between Tommy and his parents is:

The period in the family life cycle that occurs after the last child has left home is called:

Tim and Ann have just sent their last child off to college. What period in the family life cycle are they now experiencing?

Generally speaking, today most U.S. parents experience the "empty nest" as:

According to the text, which of the following people are MOST likely to provide care for elderly family members?

As 45-year-old Brenda's parents age, she helps them with their finances, buys their groceries, and takes care of their house. Which of the following terms best describes this transition in Brenda's and her parents' lives?

According to the text, the primary reason why adult children and their parents share a household is:

According to the text, about what percent of aging adults are cared for by their adult children in a home environment, either by providing the necessary assistance so the parent can live independently, or by having the parent live with their families?

When the middle-aged become the generation "in charge" of their aging parents, what has occurred?

In 2009, Ron and Betty both celebrated their 40^th birthday. Based on life expectancy data for people born the same year as this couple, Ron should assume he could expect to live another years, and Betty could expect to live another years.

The text cites statistics that indicate that in 1900 about of children experienced the loss of a parent before age 15; in 2000, this percentage was about .