Deck 16: Intimacy in the Later Years

Question 1

Parents who have responsibilities for adolescent children and aging parents at the same time have been referred to as the "___________ generation."

A)bracketed
B)sandwich
C)saddled
D)pinched

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true?

A)Drug use is the most common reason for conflict between adolescents and their parents.
B)Sex is the second-most common reason for parent-adolescent conflict.
C)Adolescents are more likely to argue with parents over how they dress than over drugs or sex.
D)both a and b.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

__________ refers to the period from the late teens through the mid-to-late-20s.

A)Adolescence
B)The teenaged years
C)Emerging adulthood
D)Young adulthood

Answer 3

C

Question 4

John and Hilda are grandparents of Amanda.They show an interest in Amanda and occasionally indulge her with a gift or treat.However,they do not baby-sit for Amanda,give her parents advice on parenting,or assume any other child-care duties.John and Hilda are:

A)formal grandparents.
B)reservoir of family wisdom grandparents.
C)mentor grandparents.
D)wizard grandparents.

Question 5

The majority of adolescents report:

A)positive relationships with parents.
B)very strained relationships with parents.
C)very little communication with parents.
D)both b and c.

Question 6

The issues adolescents are most likely to fight about with their parents are:

A)family relations.
B)school.
C)the invasion of the adolescent's privacy.
D)all of the above.

Question 7

The "empty nest" is typically a time when:

A)the rate of depression increases dramatically among the mothers.
B)fathers are prone to engage in extramarital affairs.
C)a couple must search for ways to regain meaning in their lives.
D)marital satisfaction increases.

Question 8

The role grandparents are more likely to take if the children's mother is employed is:

A)formal.
B)reservoir of family wisdom.
C)fun seeker.
D)surrogate parent.

Question 9

Among those 65 years of age and older,__________ are grandparents.

A)a little over 25 percent
B)about four out of ten
C)a little over half
D)about three-fourths

Question 10

Among those caring for both aging parents and children:

A)the majority are women.
B)a third give care for five or more years.
C)some work outside the home in addition to giving care.
D)all of the above.

Question 11

Celebrating rites of passage may be especially useful for:

A)newly married couples.
B)families with young children.
C)families with adolescents.
D)aging families.

Question 12

Which of the following is true?

A)Overall,about 11 percent of grandparents raise their grandchildren,and many more provide some degree of care.
B)Nearly half of grandparents are now acting as surrogate parents.
C)While very few grandparents ever raise their grandchildren,about one in ten lives in the same home as the grandchildren.
D)From 70 to 90 percent of grandparents regularly give parenting advice to their children.

Question 13

Emerging adulthood tends to be characterized by:

A)financial dependence
B)high rataes of depression.
C)intense involvement in career.
D)both a and b.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about midlife is (are)true?

A)It is the happiest time in most people's lives.
B)People become increasingly concerned about their own aging.
C)People no longer think about separation or divorce.
D)both b and c.

Question 15

The text discusses the need for "__________"--the need for each member of the family to be an autonomous individual as well as an integral part of an intimate group.

A)differentiation
B)separation
C)independence
D)integration

Question 16

By 2008,_______ percent of the American population was age 65 or older.

A)5.0
B)8.2
C)12.8
D)19.8

Question 17

Systems theory points out the danger of fusion in family life.In essence,fusion means:

A)a blurring of the boundaries between family members.
B)such intense involvement with each other that family members have difficulty making their own decisions or having their own opinions.
C)both of the above.
D)none of the above; fusion is a state of continuing conflict.

Question 18

In adolescence,children desire:

A)to be left alone by their parents.
B)a more egalitarian relationship with their parents.
C)to assume all the responsibilities of adulthood.
D)all of the above.

Question 19

A "boomerang" child is:

A)one who can never leave the nest,and is always dependent on the parents.
B)an adult child who returns home after having left to live independently.
C)the name given to children adopted from Australia.
D)an adult child who faithfully fulfills his or her responsibilities to care for the parents.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a rite of passage?

A)commencement ceremony
B)learning how to cook
C)taking up a new sport
D)having a wart removed

Question 21

According to Kornhaber and Woodward's grandparent role typology,the __________ is a basic role that gives the child a greater support system than he or she would otherwise have.

A)role model
B)nurturer/great parent
C)wizard
D)mentor

Question 22

Which of the following is true regarding the aged?

A)The aged need as many close relationships as they had when they were younger.
B)The aged need the same amount of frequency in their relationships as they did when they were younger.
C)The aged need and tend to choose contact with a smaller number of others
D)The aged would only interact with their family if given the ability to choose.

Question 23

Which of the following is true for the aging couple who have had children?

A)Most live within a short distance of at least one child.
B)They are likely to have frequent contact with their children.
C)They prefer to live in their own homes rather than with their children.
D)all of the above.

Question 24

In Kornhaber and Woodward's typology of grandparent roles,the __________ gives wisdom and guidance in the art of living.

A)historian
B)wizard
C)nurturer/great parent
D)mentor

Question 25

The benefits that grandparents provide to their grandchildren include:

A)enhanced emotional well-being.
B)a better sense of the grandchildren's identity.
C)a better understanding of the grandchildren's parents.
D)all of the above.

Question 26

The text points out that social support is:

A)important to us at every stage of life.
B)most important in the sixth stage in the family life cycle.
C)more important to women than to men.
D)only important to older adults.

Question 27

A study of 249 widows and 101 widowers concluded that in comparison with those who were still uninvolved with someone new,those who were either in a new romance or remarried 25 months after the spouse's death were:

A)emotionally healthier.
B)less healthy emotionally.
C)less healthy physically.
D)physically healthier.

Question 28

In answer to the question of why bother pursuing intimate relationships,the authors conclude that you must because intimate relationships are:

A)a central part of our fulfillment.
B)the most important factor in a high quality of life.
C)the most common source of experiences of joy.
D)all of the above.

Question 29

Among the Maloese,when a woman marries:

A)she is expected to move to her husband's village and become a part of his land.
B)her sons will marry onto other lands.
C)her daughters will belong to the husband's land.
D)none of the above

Question 30

According to the text's discussion of retirement:

A)those who are forced to retire because of age or other factors may have a difficult time adjusting.
B)problems may arise if the new roles surrounding this stage in the life cycle are not worked out satisfactorily.
C)it is involuntary retirement that is most likely to be stressful.
D)all of the above

Question 31

In Kornhaber and Woodward's typology of grandparent roles,the __________ tells fascinating stories and exercises the grandchild's imagination.

A)historian
B)mentor
C)wizard
D)role model

Question 32

According to the text's discussion of the death of a spouse:

A)in comparison with men,women are more likely to have a harder time adjusting to the death of their spouses.
B)at the oldest age levels,men are more likely than women to face the death of a spouse.
C)the death of a spouse is always traumatic and typically entails a time of emotional and physical distress.
D)all of the above

Question 33

Ernie and Ellie are the grandparents of Dale.Ernie has taught his grandson how to fish and love the outdoors.Ernie's role is that of the __________ grandparent.

A)formal
B)reservoir of family wisdom
C)wizard
D)fun seeker

Question 34

According to the text,the connotation associated with the term widow or widower is:

A)extremely sympathetic.
B)somewhat negative.
C)incredulous.
D)empathetic.