Deck 6: Age

Question 1

What are the some of the themes and issues faced by individuals in the advanced adulthood period that could have a significant impact on well-being?

Answer 1

not answered

Question 2

The definition of age as " the whole duration of a person…since…beginning" allows us to conceptualize a person:

A) Holistically with unique life experiences
B) Solely based on chronological age
C) Historically based on the era he/she was born
D) As a product of his/her heritage

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Ageism is manifested in multiple ways such as:

A) in the institutional policies that promote inclusiveness
B) in the media, language use, as well as in institutional policies
C) in the media
D) in the development of independent living facilities for older adults

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Senior adulthood is a fairly complex period in which there are considerable life transitions that impact health, both physical and psychological. Some of these issues are:

A) Reduced functioning and increase in cognitive functioning
B) Increased physical functioning and decrease in cognitive functioning
C) Limited and reduced functioning depending on a variety of factors
D) Increase in disposable income and increase in physical functioning

Question 5

What are the characteristics of middle adulthood period and what might be the challenges during this developmental period?

Question 6

With respect to school age 5 to 10 years of age) children counseling_________

A) Focuses on the child's behaviors), including the classroom environment and involves the parents
B) Does not consider the child ability to verbally express his/her emotions or situation
C) Involves the teacher and other school personnel more than the parents
D) Focuses on the parents

Question 7

With respect to middle school age individuals

A) Peers are not considered important
B) Parents take on a central role in their lives
C) Counseling can focus on the individual choices and family in a cultural context
D) Counseling can focus exclusively on parental involvement

Question 8

In contemporary society there are ______, ______ and ______ differences in the perception of what it means to be "old".

A) Age, gender and ethnic
B) Gender, ethnic and class
C) Societal, gender and age
D) Domestic, societal and class

Question 9

With respect to preschool age children and counseling_____________

A) Parents are the focus
B) Interventions are focused on the child
C) Focuses on the family and the child's behavior
D) Tends to be focused on the verbal communication of the child

Question 10

Braithwaite( 2002) outlined a 10 step plan to increase counselor competencies in working with adults of advanced age. For each of the 10 steps provide a specific example for each.
Instructional Strategies and Exercises

Question 11

_________ is defined negative perceptions and/or behaviors toward an individual based on age, and can operate at an unconscious level.

A) Sexism
B) Racism
C) Oppression
D) Ageism

Question 12

With respect to high school age individuals counselors should be aware that

A) Attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors are influenced by family and social norms
B) Attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors are influenced by family, peers and social norms
C) Issues regarding health and well-being are crucial at this time
D) Career options and choices are central during this time.

Question 13

On page 170 of this chapter a series of questions appear in Reflection box 6.4. Select four and write a 300 word response for each.

Question 14

Describe ways that ageism is manifested in contemporary society.

Question 15

When examining the historical context of the study of age ___________ was one of the most influential scholars who scientifically studied a variety if characteristics such as physical strength and vision in relation to age in a large sample.

A) Quetelet
B) Bacon
C) Hall
D) Galton

Question 16

Provide two to three examples of how children and adolescents are affected by ageists attitudes.

Question 17

What are the characteristics of individuals in the young adulthood period and what might be the challenges during this developmental period?