Deck 17: Families in Later Life

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a warning sign of Alzheimer's disease?

A)rapid changes in mood or behavior for no apparent reason
B)brief memory lapses,such as temporarily forgetting a phone number
C)disorientation to time and place,such as getting lost on your own street
D)misplacing things by putting them in unusual places

Answer 1

B

Question 2

By 2030,there will be

A)many more elderly than young people in the United States.
B)fewer elderly than young people in the United States.
C)only slightly more elderly than young people in the United States.
D)very few elderly people in the United States.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The loss of mental abilities that most commonly occurs later in life is called

A)schizophrenia.
B)Alzheimer's.
C)depression.
D)dementia.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

We can live longer if we do all of the following EXCEPT

A)exercise physically.
B)exercise mentally.
C)lose weight.
D)reduce stress by reducing social networks.

Question 5

Which of the following is a reason why there is a gender gap in life expectancy?

A)Women are less likely to seek medical attention.
B)Women are more likely to work more years in stressful jobs.
C)Men are less likely to die of an accident.
D)Men are more to work in dangerous occupation.

Question 6

Happiness may increase with age because older people

A)may live more comfortably now than when they were young especially if they grew up during the Great Depression.
B)tend to have fewer health problems than they expected.
C)are less likely to be bothered by the demands of their social networks.
D)have higher expectations about the future than those born in later cohorts,especially the 1960s and 1980s.

Question 7

Whether people feel middle-aged or old usually depends on

A)their genetic makeup.
B)their chronological age.
C)whether or not they have children.
D)their personality,social status,and health.

Question 8

A mental disorder characterized by pervasive sadness and other negative emotions that interfere with the ability to work,study,sleep,eat,and enjoy formerly pleasurable activities is called

A)schizophrenia.
B)personality disorder.
C)depression.
D)bi-polar disorder.

Question 9

Families that are either beyond the child-rearing years and have begun to launch their children or are childless but beginning to plan for retirement are called

A)young families.
B)later-life families.
C)multigenerational families.
D)grandparents.

Question 10

Two of the most common mental health problems among older people are

A)depression and dementia.
B)dementia and memory lapse.
C)depression and schizophrenia.
D)schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder.

Question 11

Which factor is the most important in determining how much parents help their adult children?

A)geographic closeness
B)perception of need
C)emotional closeness
D)similar attitudes

Question 12

Scientists who study aging and the elderly are called

A)gerontologists.
B)ageists.
C)sociologists.
D)psychologists.

Question 13

Alzheimer's disease has been linked to

A)smoking.
B)genes.
C)being overweight.
D)living in a toxic environment.

Question 14

Why will health care costs increase in the future?

A)Boomers may live longer but have more chronic conditions.
B)Medicaid will be less likely to pay for health care driving up costs.
C)Older people are less likely to vote or lobby the government to keep costs down.
D)Young people are less likely to want to help the old financially.

Question 15

According to some gerontologists,we have more control over our health than we think we do,because the largest contributor to living a long life is

A)lifestyle.
B)genes.
C)social class.
D)religion.

Question 16

The average length of time people of the same age will live is called the

A)age related effect.
B)cohort death rate.
C)life expectancy.
D)mortality rate.

Question 17

In general,today's grandparents are __________ than those of previous generations.

A)less likely to be healthy
B)less stable
C)healthier and wealthier
D)more likely to be poor

Question 18

The progressive,degenerative disorder that attacks the brain and impairs memory,thinking,and behavior is called

A)schizophrenia.
B)Alzheimer's.
C)depression.
D)dementia.

Question 19

By 2050,the ethnic population age 65 and older is expected to

A)grow.
B)decline.
C)remain stable.
D)increase slightly and then decline.

Question 20

Which of the following is a reason why there is a gender gap in life expectancy?

A)Women are less likely to seek medical attention.
B)Women are more likely to work more years in stressful jobs.
C)Men are less likely to die of an accident.
D)Men are more to work in dangerous occupation.

Question 21

Advisory or authoritative grandparents may help young mothers make the transition to parenthood by

A)supporting and mentoring her in the parenting role.
B)replacing the mother until she is much older.
C)raising their grandchildren as the mother's siblings.
D)reducing their emotional ties to the grandchildren so they will bond with their mother.

Question 22

The increase in grandchildren living with grandparents is due to all of the following EXCEPT

A)higher drug abuse among parents.
B)teen pregnancy.
C)the death or incarceration of parents.
D)both parents working.

Question 23

In the __________ style of grandparenting,the grandparents and grandchildren live far apart and see each other infrequently,maintaining a largely ritualistic,symbolic relationship.

A)remote or detached
B)companionate and supportive
C)involved and influential
D)advisory and authoritative

Question 24

Studies of age discrimination in the work place

A)are mixed in that some studies show that the elderly are valued and some show that employers questions older workers' willingness to learn new things.
B)show that there is no age discrimination because the unemployment rate for seniors is very low.
C)have demonstrated conclusively that most if not all employers engage in age discrimination.
D)indicate that older workers are usually retained over younger workers since they tend to be paid lower wages.

Question 25

In general, today’s grandparents are __________ than those of previous generations.

A) less likely to be healthy
B) less stable
C) healthier and wealthier
D) more likely to be poor

Question 26

Which category of grandparents assume responsibility for the physical care of their grandchildren,usually their daughter's,until the parent(s)come home from work?

A)day-care grandparents
B)living-with grandparents
C)custodial grandparents
D)parent grandparents

Question 27

Which category of grandparent has a legal relationship with the grandchildren through adoption,guardianship,or custody?

A)living-with grandparents
B)day-care grandparents
C)parent grandparents
D)custodial grandparents

Question 28

Which of the following statements about anti-aging products and cosmetic surgery is true?

A)Anti-aging products have been proven scientifically to work.
B)Over-the-counter anti-aging products are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
C)Cosmetic surgery doesn't restore your looks,but is "repair work" for those who appear old prematurely.
D)Scientists know how to slow or stop human aging.

Question 29

Social security benefits depend on

A)need.
B)how long people have worked and how much they have earned.
C)the state the retiree lives in.
D)the amount of medical coverage the retiree has.

Question 30

Older people are more likely to be __________ than younger people.

A)ill-tempered
B)stubborn
C)flexible
D)impatient

Question 31

In the __________ style of grandparenting,the grandparents see or talk to their grandchildren often,but generally do not want to share parenting and tend to emphasize loving,playing,and having fun.

A)remote or detached
B)companionate and supportive
C)involved and influential
D)advisory and authoritative

Question 32

Discrimination against people on the basis of age,particularly those who are old,is called

A)sexism.
B)racism.
C)homophobia.
D)ageism.

Question 33

Retirement is occurs when an individual

A)moves to a community exclusively for older-age people.
B)exits from the paid labor force.
C)goes back to school.
D)stops caring for children.

Question 34

In which style of grandparenting do grandparents play an active role in raising their grandchildren?

A)remote or detached
B)companionate and supportive
C)involved and influential
D)advisory and authoritative

Question 35

The most vulnerable group of older women in terms of financial well-being is women who are

A)divorced or separated.
B)living with their children.
C)widowed.
D)never married.

Question 36

Which of the following statements about custodial grandparents is FALSE?

A)Most custodial grandparents do not want to accept responsibility for their grandchildren.
B)Many custodial parents find parenting the second time around both enjoyable and challenging.
C)Custodial grandparents tend to have less energy and more health problems.
D)Custodial grandparents feel that they are better able to protect their grandchildren from negative peer pressure.

Question 37

One of the most common stereotypes is that older people become

A)sexually promiscuous.
B)nasty.
C)anxious.
D)flexible.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a reason why women have lower incomes than men during their retirement years?

A)Women often earn less,even in comparable jobs.
B)Women generally spend less time in the paid labor force or never entered because of child care responsibilities.
C)Women are more likely to withdraw funds before retirement.
D)Women invest less conservatively than men and put too much money into company retirement retirement accounts.

Question 39

In the emerging __________ style of grandparenting,the grandparents provide regular care or replace the parents in raising the grandchildren.

A)cultural transmitters
B)involved and influential
C)surrogate
D)advisory and authoritative

Question 40

__________ typically have the grandchild in their own home,or,less commonly,live in a home maintained by a grandchild's parents.

A)Custodial grandparents
B)Day-care grandparents
C)Living-with grandparents
D)Parent grandparents

Question 41

Grandparents who divorce

A)have more contact with their grandchildren.
B)feel closer to their grandchildren.
C)consider the role of grandparent less important in their lives.
D)have lower levels of conflict with their grandchildren.

Question 42

In which type of sibling relationship are siblings very close and consider each other to be best friends and close confidants?

A)intimate siblings
B)congenial siblings
C)loyal siblings
D)affectionate siblings

Question 43

In which type of sibling relationship are siblings angry and resentful and have negative ties for a long time?

A)apathetic siblings
B)uncongenial siblings
C)hostile siblings
D)disillusioned siblings

Question 44

In the __________ stage of Kubler-Ross's typology,people recognize that death is imminent and may not want to see family members or friends.

A)denial
B)bargaining
C)depression
D)acceptance

Question 45

In a __________ trajectory,an acute,crisis situation is involved,caused by a heart attack or a serious accident.Staff typically work feverishly to preserve the patient's life and well-being.

A)quick
B)lingering
C)hospice
D)delayed

Question 46

Which of the following statements concerning the care given by health-care professionals to older patients with a terminal illness is true?

A)Health-care staff expect most older patients with a terminal illness to have a quick death.
B)Overworked hospital staff may respond more slowly to an older patient with a terminal illness.
C)Older patients are placed in wards where the staff can reach them more quickly.
D)Family members usually expect less care for their older family members if they suffer from a terminal illness.

Question 47

In the __________ stage of Kubler-Ross's typology,people perhaps become angry and project that anger onto medical staff or one another.

A)denial
B)anger
C)bargaining
D)depression

Question 48

In which type of sibling relationship are siblings indifferent to each other and have little contact with each other?

A)apathetic siblings
B)uncongenial siblings
C)hostile siblings
D)disillusioned siblings

Question 49

In which type of sibling relationship are siblings available because of family bonds rather than affection or closeness?

A)intimate siblings
B)congenial siblings
C)loyal siblings
D)affectionate siblings

Question 50

In which type of sibling relationship do siblings feel close and see each other as good friends,but feel closer to a spouse or adult child?

A)intimate siblings
B)congenial siblings
C)loyal siblings
D)affectionate siblings

Question 51

Grandparents are most likely to be day-care grandparents if the mothers of the young grandchildren

A)are 30 years or older.
B)have part-time jobs.
C)have professional careers.
D)work nonstandard hours,such as nights and weekends.

Question 52

In a __________ trajectory,for example,death from a terminal illness like cancer,medical staffs do everything possible to treat the patient,but ultimately custodial care predominates.

A)hospice
B)quick
C)delayed
D)lingering

Question 53

Which of the following is true about adult sibling relationships?

A)White siblings tend to have more positive relationships than black siblings.
B)Brothers tend to be closer than sisters.
C)Married siblings have more in common than those who are divorced or childfree.
D)Sibling relationships tend to remain the same over time.

Question 54

Who has the most contact with their parents?

A)married daughters
B)divorced daughters with child custody
C)divorced non-custodial sons
D)divorced sons

Question 55

Which factor is the most important in determining how much parents help their adult children?

A)geographic closeness
B)perception of need
C)emotional closeness
D)similar attitudes

Question 56

The parents' divorce may cause a loss of contact between grandparents and grandchildren.Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why this situation may occur?

A)The custodial parent may move after the breakup,increasing the visiting distance.
B)Grandparents who are estranged or have a poor relationship with their child's ex-spouse may not be allowed to see the grandchildren.
C)If the noncustodial parent drops out of the children's lives,it may be more awkward for noncustodial grandparents to arrange visits.
D)If the divorcing parents share physical custody of the children,grandparents may not want to arrange visits to both households.

Question 57

In the __________ stage of Kubler-Ross's typology,people try to forestall death by making a deal with God.

A)denial
B)anger
C)bargaining
D)depression

Question 58

In the __________ stage of Kubler-Ross's typology,people cope with the news that they,or a loved one,will die by refusing to believe it.

A)denial
B)anger
C)bargaining
D)depression

Question 59

Which of the following is an example of "intergenerational ambivalence"?

A)A noncustodial father reduces contact with the children from his first marriage in order to make it easier to care for his new family.
B)A grandmother loves spending time with her grandchildren and so offers to watch them while their parents are working.
C)A daughter who cares for her aging parents may feel close to them,but at the same time resent their critical or demanding attitudes.
D)Parents may disagree with their adult son's lifestyle; therefore,he does not visit often in order to avoid criticism.

Question 60

Physicians and other health-care professionals often use the term __________ to describe the manner in which a very ill person is expected to die.

A)living will
B)end plan
C)hospice
D)dying trajectory

Question 61

Why do older people date after being widowed?

A)Because the think society expects them to.
B)Because they are feeling smothered by the attentions of their family.
C)To secure a caregiver for themselves.
D)For the companionship.

Question 62

Which of the following is an instrumental activity of daily living?

A)dressing
B)bathing or showering
C)getting in or out of bed
D)managing money

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a reason why there are more widows than widowers?

A)The life expectancy of women is longer than for men.
B)Widows are more likely to live in assisted care facilities.
C)A wife is typically three or four years younger than her husband.
D)Widowers are more likely to marry than are widows.

Question 64

Which of the following is an activity of daily living?

A)dressing
B)preparing hot meals
C)making phone calls
D)taking medication

Question 65

In the final stage of grief,people

A)may be unable to sleep,lose interest in food,and not answer phone calls.
B)often idealize loved ones who have died and may even actively search for them.
C)feel aimless,unable to make decisions,and lacking in self-confidence.
D)begin to adjust to the loss.

Question 66

Which of the following statements about living wills is false?

A)A living will is a legal document.
B)In a living will a person can specify which,if any,life-support measures he or she wants.
C)Living wills guarantee that that physicians and hospitals will comply with the patient's wishes.
D)Family members can contest a living will.

Question 67

If they are healthy and financially self-sufficient,most older Americans,including the widowed,prefer to live

A)alone rather than moving in with their children.
B)in a nursing home.
C)with a female adult child.
D)with widowed siblings.

Question 68

The term for midlife men and women who feel caught between meeting responsibilities to both their own children and to their aging parents is the

A)Medicare cohort.
B)sandwich generation.
C)baby boom gap.
D)caregiver crisis.

Question 69

A place for the care of the dying that stresses the control of pain,giving patients a sense of security and companionship and trying to make them comfortable,is a

A)hospital.
B)hospice.
C)clinic.
D)nursing home.

Question 70

Which of the following is NOT part of the death and funeral traditions of Mexican Americans?

A)It is considered more important to attend a funeral than any other family event.
B)The funeral reflects traditional family values of respect for elders,tradition,and the importance of family.
C)Wakes and funerals are attended by adults only.
D)Many Mexican Americans cope with death through ritualistic acts,such as the rosary.

Question 71

A person,paid or unpaid,who attends to the needs of someone who is old,sick,or disabled is a

A)nurse.
B)nurses aid.
C)home health assistant.
D)caregiver.

Question 72

In the intermediate stage of grief,people

A)generally respond with shock,numbness,and disbelief.
B)may be unable to sleep,lose interest in food,and not answer phone calls.
C)often idealize loved ones who have died and may even actively search for them.
D)begin to adjust to the loss.

Question 73

The "widower effect" is when

A)a spouse remarries very quickly after being widowed.
B)a spouse dies shortly after being widowed.
C)multiple elderly nursing home patients die within a short time of each other.
D)an elderly parent moves in with an adult child after the death of his or her spouse.

Question 74

The frail elderly not in nursing homes or other institutions is disproportionately

A)male.
B)age 65 to 75.
C)minority.
D)widowed.

Question 75

In the initial stage of grief,people

A)generally respond with shock,numbness,and disbelief.
B)often idealize loved ones who have died and may even actively search for them.
C)feel aimless,unable to make decisions,and lacking in self-confidence.
D)begin to adjust to the loss.

Question 76

In the __________ stage of Kubler-Ross's typology,people finally come to accept their approaching death.

A)denial
B)bargaining
C)depression
D)acceptance

Question 77

The process of recovery after the death of someone to whom we feel close is called

A)grief.
B)mourning.
C)depression.
D)bereavement.

Question 78

The suicide rate is highest for

A)older white men.
B)older minority men.
C)older white women.
D)older minority women.

Question 79

The emotional response to loss,such as sadness,longing,bewilderment,anger,and loneliness,is called

A)grief.
B)mourning.
C)depression.
D)bereavement.

Question 80

The customary outward expression of grief is called

A)grief.
B)mourning.
C)depression.
D)bereavement.