Question 1

The most widely known theory addressing development in late life comes from _____.&#10;A) Whitbourne&#10;B) Erickson&#10;C) Kuypers and Bengtson&#10;D) Bandura

Accepted Answer

The most widely known theory addressing development in late life comes from Erickson, specifically his theory of psychosocial development which includes a stage for later adulthood called "Integrity vs. Despair."

Question 2

Over half of older people are ____.&#10;A) Male&#10;B) Female&#10;C) People of color

Accepted Answer

According to the US Census Bureau, women make up 55% of the population aged 65 and over, while men make up 45%. Race/ethnicity was not given as an option and cannot be accurately determined without further information.

Question 3

Most older people live in _____ areas and in the same geographical location where they lived in midlife.&#10;A) Rural&#10;B) Metropolitan&#10;C) Tropical&#10;D) Suburban

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Most older people experience physical conditions that limit their daily activities in some way to the degree that they cannot continue to live independently.

Accepted Answer

While many older people do experience physical conditions that can limit their daily activities, not all reach a degree that prevents them from living independently. Many can continue to live independently with varying levels of support.

Question 5

Older women are more likely than older men to live in poverty.

Accepted Answer

This is due to factors such as gender pay gaps, lower lifetime earnings, and lower rates of pension and retirement savings. Additionally, women are more likely to take time away from paid work for caregiving responsibilities, which can further decrease their earnings and financial stability in old age.

Question 6

Loss is a predominant theme in the lives of older adults.

Accepted Answer

Loss of loved ones, physical abilities, independence, and social roles are common experiences of aging.

Question 7

Institutionalized discrimination against older LGBTQ adults is at the root of their lack of access to health care, housing, and other social services.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that older LGBTQ adults experience higher rates of discrimination and lack of access to necessary services due to systemic biases and stigmatization within institutions such as healthcare and housing.

Question 8

Match the following&#10;-More likely to live alone and in poverty&#10;A) Older women&#10;B) Gerotranscendence&#10;C) Psychiatric diagnoses common among older adults&#10;D) Older people of color&#10;E) When counseling older First Nations adults

Accepted Answer

Older women are more likely to live alone and in poverty due to factors such as longer life expectancy, lower lifetime earnings, and higher likelihood of being widowed.

Question 9

Match the following&#10;-To move from a more materialistic to a more transcendent spiritual view of life&#10;A) Older women&#10;B) Gerotranscendence&#10;C) Psychiatric diagnoses common among older adults&#10;D) Older people of color&#10;E) When counseling older First Nations adults

Accepted Answer

Gerotranscendence is a theory that suggests that as people age, they become less interested in material possessions and more interested in existential and metaphysical aspects of life. It is a natural process of aging and can be observed in older adults regardless of their demographic background.

Question 10

Match the following&#10;-Depression, cognitive impairments, and dementias&#10;A) Older women&#10;B) Gerotranscendence&#10;C) Psychiatric diagnoses common among older adults&#10;D) Older people of color&#10;E) When counseling older First Nations adults

Accepted Answer

Depression, cognitive impairments, and dementias are all psychiatric diagnoses that are common among older adults.

Answer: A
 Older women are more likely to experience depression and cognitive impairments, as well as develop dementia.

Answer: D
 Older people of color may be disproportionately affected by cognitive impairments and dementias due to higher rates of chronic health conditions and lower access to healthcare.

Answer: E
 When counseling older First Nations adults, it is important to consider the potential impact of historical trauma and cultural factors on mental health.

Question 11

Match the following&#10;-Tend to be poorer, less well educated, and experience earlier death; generally will have a lower quality of life&#10;A) Older women&#10;B) Gerotranscendence&#10;C) Psychiatric diagnoses common among older adults&#10;D) Older people of color&#10;E) When counseling older First Nations adults

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following&#10;-Tend to be poorer, less...

Question 12

Match the following&#10;-Show respect by avoiding direct eye contact; listening more than speaking, valuing nonverbal communication, not criticizing directly&#10;A) Older women&#10;B) Gerotranscendence&#10;C) Psychiatric diagnoses common among older adults&#10;D) Older people of color&#10;E) When counseling older First Nations adults

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following&#10;-Show respect by avoiding direct...

Question 13

Match the following&#10;-Ability to demonstrate knowledge of human development for older people, including major psychological theories of aging, physiological aspects of &#34;&#34;normal&#34;&#34; aging, and dysfunctional behaviors of older people.&#10;A) Minimum essential gerontological competency&#10;B) Intergenerational family issues&#10;C) Ageism&#10;D) Elder abuse&#10;E) Bibliotherapy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following&#10;-Ability to demonstrate knowledge of...

Question 14

Match the following&#10;-Most frequent reason for older Asian American adults to go to counseling&#10;A) Minimum essential gerontological competency&#10;B) Intergenerational family issues&#10;C) Ageism&#10;D) Elder abuse&#10;E) Bibliotherapy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following&#10;-Most frequent reason for older...

Question 15

Match the following&#10;-Discrimination and a tendency to view all older people similarly and negatively.&#10;A) Minimum essential gerontological competency&#10;B) Intergenerational family issues&#10;C) Ageism&#10;D) Elder abuse&#10;E) Bibliotherapy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following&#10;-Discrimination and a tendency to...

Question 16

Match the following&#10;-Probably higher than statistics report due to institutionalization being a likely alternative&#10;A) Minimum essential gerontological competency&#10;B) Intergenerational family issues&#10;C) Ageism&#10;D) Elder abuse&#10;E) Bibliotherapy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following&#10;-Probably higher than statistics report...

Question 17

Match the following&#10;-Requires assessing client's literacy levels&#10;A) Minimum essential gerontological competency&#10;B) Intergenerational family issues&#10;C) Ageism&#10;D) Elder abuse&#10;E) Bibliotherapy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following&#10;-Requires assessing client's literacy levels&#10;A)...

Deck 14: Counseling Older Adults