Deck 4: Elder Abuse

Question 1

Wolf, Pillemer and Godkin classifies elder abuse into the following areas:

A) physical, material, active neglect, emotional and sexual abuse.
B) physical, sexual and neglect.
C) passive neglect, psychological abuse, physical abuse, material and active neglect.
D) physical, sexual, psychological and neglect.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Material in the context of elder abuse refers to

A) physical items such as bank accounts.
B) the exploitation or use of resources.
C) the intentional taking of property of the elder.
D) both a and c.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Alzheimer's disease has the following major facets:

A) lack of memory, confusion and premature aging.
B) premature aging, memory impairment, loss of control over body functions.
C) intellectual deficits, personality deficits, stress-tolerance deficits.
D) uncontrolled aggression, loss of memory and premature aging.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The Psychopathology theory of elder abuse

A) is based upon the premise that the elders have mental disorders that cause them to be abused.
B) is based upon the premise that abusers have mental disorders that cause to be abusive.
C) is based upon the premise that elder abused is learned behavior which cannot be changed or modified.
D) is based upon the premise that dependency in relationships contributes to elder abuse.

Question 5

The Social exchange theory of elder abuse

A) is based upon the premise that abuse is learned and passed on from generation to generation.
B) is based upon the premise that abuse is socially learned behavior that cannot be controlled by the abuser.
C) assumes the abuser exchanges violence against the elder for emotional satisfaction.
D) assumes that dependency in relationships contributes to elder abuse.

Question 6

The Family stress theory of elder abuse

A) assumes that providing care for an elder induces stress within the family.
B) stress may take many forms including economic hardship and loss of sleep.
C) is one of the most accepted theories of elder abuse.
D) all of the above.

Question 7

TRIADS are composed of

A) senior citizens, community leaders, and law enforcement officials.
B) elders, elected officials, and police.
C) senior citizens, police, and sheriffs' deputies.
D) senior citizens, private businesses, and law enforcement.

Question 8

A conservator is a person appointed by the court

A) to take care of another person who is unable to care for him or herself.
B) to manage the estate of one who is unable to manage his or her affairs.
C) to represent those accused of elder abuse.
D) both a and c.

Question 9

A guardian is a person appointed by a court

A) to take care of another person who is unable to care for him or herself.
B) to manage the estate of one who is unable to manage his or her affairs.
C) to represent those accused of elder abuse.
D) both a and c.

Question 10

Material elder abuse involves:

A) any psychological abuse.
B) any form of abuse except for lacks of food, clothing, or residence.
C) neglect-related abuse.
D) exploitation of the elder's finances and resources.

Question 11

The term "elder abuse" was first coined by whom?

A) The U.S. Supreme Court.
B) The Pepper Commission
C) The first TRIAD.
D) The United Nations.

Question 12

The essence of a TRAIDS is rehabilitation of the abuser.

Question 13

Blakely and his associates studied physician's responses to elder abuse and they found a low incidence of reporting of elder abuse to the appropriate agency.

Question 14

The Family stress theory is one of the most accepted theories regarding elder abuse.

Question 15

Psychological elder abuse is more difficult to identify than physical elder abuse.

Question 16

A conservator is a person appointed by a court to take care of another person who is unable to care for him or herself.

Question 17

A guardian is a person appointed by a relative to take care of another person who is unable to take care of him or herself.

Question 18

The neutralization theory was originally developed to explain elder abuse.

Question 19

Loss of the elder person's jewelry may be material abuse.

Question 20

In the final stage of Alzheimer's disease, the patient no longer recognizes himself.

Question 21

The sudden unexplained transfer of ownership of the elder's home to the caretaker should prompt an immediate inquiry regarding the reasons for the transfer.

Question 22

How can we more accurately measure the true extent of elder abuse?

Question 23

Compare and contrast the various theories of elder abuse.

Question 24

Should an elder's relative be prosecuted for elder abuse when the elder does not want to prosecute? Why or why not?

Question 25

Why is there a continuing failure to report and act on elder abuse?

Question 26

Explain the differences between a guardian and a conservator.