Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that women, particularly daughters and wives, are often the primary caregivers for the frail elderly.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true. Sexual activity tends to decline with age, but the majority of older adults remain sexually active. The physiological changes that accompany aging require couples to adapt their sexual practices.

Question 3

The term__________ refers to a role transition that is discussed in the context of the later- life family that symbolically signifies a shift in centrality and power from the aging generation to the middle generation within the family hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

Grandparenthood symbolizes a shift in centrality and power from the aging generation to the middle generation within the family hierarchy, marking a significant role transition in later-life family dynamics.

Question 4

When grandparents function as ___________, they see their grandchildren frequently, care for them when care is needed, and provide them with opportunities for fun and recreation.

Accepted Answer

When grandparents act as "reserve parents," they are involved in their grandchildren's lives in a supportive and caregiving role, often stepping in to provide care, support, and recreational opportunities when needed.

Question 5

In which of the following relationship types are caregivers most likely to confirm the dignity and worth of the elderly and frail by attending to their needs without over functioning for them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which of the following relationship types...

Question 6

Which of the following is most likely to influence whether an adult child is willing to assume the caregiver role and how caregiving is approached and experienced?

Accepted Answer

The legacy of the parent/child relationship is a significant factor influencing an adult child's willingness to assume the caregiver role and how they approach and experience caregiving. This includes past interactions, emotional bonds, and the overall history of the relationship, which can deeply affect caregiving dynamics.

Question 7

Marital patterns of separateness and connectedness are likely to be altered by

Accepted Answer

Retirement, behavioral slowing, and frailty can all impact marital dynamics, altering patterns of separateness and connectedness as couples adjust to new roles and challenges.

Question 8

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that husbands do not substantially increase their participation in household activities after retirement, contrary to what might be expected.

Question 9

When grandparents function as___________- , they are likely to be involved in helping to resolve family conflicts and tension.

Accepted Answer

When grandparents act as the family arbitrator, they often take on the role of mediating disputes and helping to resolve conflicts and tensions within the family.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that relationships between aging parents and their adult children often involve mutual support and assistance, reflecting a theme of reciprocity rather than conflict, estrangement, or one-sided dependency.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Many caregiving adult children indeed find providing care and assistance to their aging parents to be a gratifying experience, as it often strengthens the bond between them and provides a sense of fulfillment in ensuring their parents' well-being.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Individuals spending about 25% of their lives in retirement is a reflection of increased life expectancy and earlier retirement ages in many societies. This trend has been observed as people live longer due to better healthcare and retire earlier due to various factors, including financial planning and retirement benefits.

Question 13

All of the following are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Daughters are often involved in a wide range of caregiving tasks, not just "instrumental tasks." They frequently provide emotional support, manage household tasks, and assist with personal care, in addition to instrumental tasks such as managing finances or healthcare appointments.

Question 14

The term_____________ refers to the reduced speed in responding to stimuli and the sensory changes vision, hearing, taste, touch and smell) accompany the aging process.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral slowing refers to the decrease in speed of processing information and responding to stimuli, which often accompanies aging and affects various sensory modalities such as vision, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.

Question 15

When adult children and their aging parents have not succeeded at negotiating an adult-to-adult relationship,

Accepted Answer

When adult children and their aging parents fail to establish an adult-to-adult relationship, it can lead to cross-generational coalitions, where family members align across generations, potentially causing family dynamics issues.

Question 16

Becoming a caregiver is made difficult by the fact that

Accepted Answer

The role of a caregiver is challenging due to several factors: lack of prior training, the ambiguity of the role, and its highly individual nature, making each caregiving situation unique.

Question 17

The individuation process and the reworking of the ___________pushes parents and children to continually renegotiate their financial, functional and emotional connections.

Accepted Answer

The individuation process involves developing a sense of self that is separate from others, which often requires renegotiating personal authority relationships within families.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The role of grandparents varies significantly in contemporary society, reflecting diverse cultural, social, and individual family circumstances, rather than being clearly defined or universally challenging.

Question 19

Frailty impacts on which of the following patterns and dynamics within aging couples?

Accepted Answer

Frailty in aging couples affects patterns of dependence, power dynamics, and patterns of affection and support. As one or both partners become frail, their interdependence may increase, power dynamics can shift (especially if one becomes more dependent on the other), and the ways in which they show affection and support can also change to accommodate their changing abilities and needs.

Question 20

__________-refers to both a physical withdrawal from paid employment and a psychological reorientation of the importance of work to one's identity.

Accepted Answer

Retirement encompasses both the act of leaving one's job or career (physical withdrawal from paid employment) and the process of adjusting to a new life stage where work is no longer the central aspect of identity (psychological reorientation).

Quiz 14: The Family in Later Life

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The term__________ refers to a role transition that is discussed in the context of the later- life family that symbolically signifies a shift in centrality and power from the aging generation to the middle generation within the family hierarchy.

When grandparents function as ___________, they see their grandchildren frequently, care for them when care is needed, and provide them with opportunities for fun and recreation.

In which of the following relationship types are caregivers most likely to confirm the dignity and worth of the elderly and frail by attending to their needs without over functioning for them.

Which of the following is most likely to influence whether an adult child is willing to assume the caregiver role and how caregiving is approached and experienced?

Marital patterns of separateness and connectedness are likely to be altered by

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

When grandparents function as___________- , they are likely to be involved in helping to resolve family conflicts and tension.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

All of the following are true EXCEPT

The term_____________ refers to the reduced speed in responding to stimuli and the sensory changes vision, hearing, taste, touch and smell) accompany the aging process.

When adult children and their aging parents have not succeeded at negotiating an adult-to-adult relationship,

Becoming a caregiver is made difficult by the fact that

The individuation process and the reworking of the ___________pushes parents and children to continually renegotiate their financial, functional and emotional connections.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Frailty impacts on which of the following patterns and dynamics within aging couples?

__________-refers to both a physical withdrawal from paid employment and a psychological reorientation of the importance of work to one's identity.