Deck 13: Oldest-Old Elderhood Ages 75 and Over

Question 1

Kubler-Ross described _____ as a reaction to impending death is characterized by sadness and feelings of hopelessness. Choices:

A) depression
B) despair
C) stagnation
D) isolation

Answer 1

A

Question 2

_____ accompany individuals through life and expand and diminish across adulthood. Choices:

A) Social convoys
B) Confidants
C) Intimate partners
D) Life coaches

Answer 2

A

Question 3

_____ recommended a number of essential competencies for a gerontological counseling. Choices:

A) Levinson
B) Erikson
C) Myers
D) Kubler-Ross

Answer 3

C

Question 4

_____ have notably damaging consequences for the well-being of the elderly, including an increase in morbidity and mortality. Choices:

A) Divorce and separation
B) Isolation and loneliness
C) Retirement and relocation
D) Overexertion and ongoing social engagement

Question 5

Which of the following did Capuzzi and Gross offer as a preferred group theory/approach applicable to the aging population? Choices:

A) Adlerian therapy
B) reconciliation groups
C) milieu therapy
D) bio-feedback

Question 6

Which of the following is a physical impact of aging? Choices:

A) anxiety
B) deterioration of body systems
C) embarrassment and shame
D) Epstein Barr

Question 7

It is important for counselors is to understand that quality of life is described often with both _____ and _____ dimensions based on individuals' life experiences during their lifespan. Choices:

A) objective, subjective
B) inductive, deductive
C) quantitative, qualitative
D) cultural, social

Question 8

_____ is characterized by a sense of peace and relative tranquility, which suggests that the person has come to terms with his or her impending death or the death of a loved one. Choices:

A) Reconciliation
B) Integrity
C) Acceptance
D) Resignation

Question 9

The _____ movement, which serves people suffering from terminal illness, is a good example of palliative-patient-centered approach. Choices:

A) hospice
B) end-of-life planning
C) existentialist
D) social convoy

Question 10

_____, the ___ of Kubler-Ross' stages of grief, may follow the initial shock that is associated with news of a terminal illness. Choices:

A) Anger, first
B) Denial, first
C) Anger, second
D) Bargaining, third

Question 11

_____ has been found to be a powerful risk factor for the development of cognitive and intellectual decline and for _____ in the elderly. Choices:

A) Retirement, financial instability
B) Depression, drug abuse
C) Alienation, divorce
D) Social isolation, physical illness

Question 12

General outcome studies reveal that persons in the oldest-old age category respond _____, and in some cases, _____ than younger persons to a variety of counseling techniques. Choices:

A) negatively, more so
B) poorly, worse
C) angrily, more violently
D) well, better

Question 13

Multidimensional functional status incorporates physical well-being, _____, emotional well-being, and social well-being. Choices:

A) multicultural perspectives
B) functional ability
C) integrity
D) relaxation

Question 14

_____ involves trying to postpone death by making promises, usually to a higher power. Choices:

A) Bargaining
B) Bartering
C) Compensating
D) Negotiating

Question 15

_____ retirement, limited financial resources, health conditions, and bereavement affect one's interpersonal relationships. Choices:

A) End-of-life concerns, like
B) Changes in quality of life, like
C) Poor midlife decisions, resulting in
D) Later life transitions, such as

Question 16

The _____ of aging is concerned with diseases that cause morbidity and mortality and also with the causes of disability and how they affect functional independence. Choices:

A) comorbidity
B) epidemiology
C) epistemology
D) progressive adjustment

Question 17

Mental health counselors are _____ to diagnose and recommend treatment for older adults in advanced age, possibly in part due to a clinician's _____in working with this population and attitudes toward aging. Choices:

A) more inclined, intrinsic rewards
B) more likely, expanded experience and training
C) less likely, lack of experience
D) less inclined, poor compensation

Question 18

People's interpersonal relationships and communication skills have been shown to influence each of the following, except _____. Choices:

A) physical health
B) mental health
C) life expectancy
D) the magnitude of some illnesses

Question 19

Which of the following is a core principle for end-of-life care? Choices:

A) recognizing that the physician may never discontinue treatment
B) respecting the right to refuse treatment
C) always encouraging counseling and additional therapeutic options
D) discussing the finality and financial significance of death

Question 20

_____ is defined as feeling a sense of responsibility for the well-being of the next generation through physically and emotionally caring for younger people. Choices:

A) Stagnation
B) Altruism
C) Generativity
D) Integrity

Question 21

Awareness of the transitions individuals may encounter when facing death can enhance provision of counseling and palliative care.

Question 22

Describe specific examples of preventive and corrective proactivity strategies, designed to effectively deal with the unique stressors associated with aging in order to avoid negative outcomes.

Question 23

Improvement of emotional wellness may help control certain physical symptoms in some types of chronic or serious illness of the elderly.

Question 24

Discuss the possible reasons why the oldest-old adults are often perceived as vulnerable.

Question 25

Life satisfaction is based on the individual's interpretation of his or her life.

Question 26

Age is positively related to frequency of socializing with neighbors, religious participation, and volunteering.

Question 27

Explain the importance of addressing the counseling needs of older people from different cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Provide examples of specific strategies that counselors can implement to meet the needs of diverse populations of older adults.

Question 28

Social activity restriction appears to affect the relationship between the older adult and others less than the direct physical demands of caregiving that the aging process needs.

Question 29

Over time, individuals in the oldest-old age groups may have fewer friends and even less family members to interact with.

Question 30

Poor health in later life is inevitable.

Question 31

Subjectivity refers to the individual's own perception of his or her quality of life.