Question 1

MATCHING
-Housing community or town designed to allow adults to age in place

Accepted Answer

An age-prepared community is designed to allow older adults to age in place, with access to services and resources that support independent living.

Answer: M
 Aboriginal elders are highly respected and considered valuable sources of wisdom, knowledge, and guidance within Indigenous communities.

Answer: N
 The socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age, they become more selective about their social relationships and prioritize those that are most emotionally meaningful or fulfilling.

Answer: O
 Ego transcendence refers to the process of coming to terms with one's own mortality and finding a sense of purpose or meaning in life beyond one's own ego or individual identity.

Question 2

MATCHING
-Fear of leaving one's house

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia is a specific anxiety disorder characterized by the fear of leaving one's house or being in public places.

Answer: J 
 Age-prepared community is a community designed and organized to meet the needs and preferences of older adults. This may include things like accessible transportation, housing, and healthcare services to support independent living.

Answer: N 
 Socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age, they become more selective in their social relationships and prioritize emotional fulfillment over other goals.

Note: None of the other options directly relate to the fear of leaving one's house.

Question 3

MATCHING
-Stage of Erikson's theory during late adulthood

Accepted Answer

The stage of Erikson's theory during late adulthood is Ego integrity vs. despair, where individuals reflect on their lives and feel a sense of satisfaction or disappointment with the way they have lived.

Answer: B
 Independent is not specific to any stage or theory of development, but rather refers to a state of being self-reliant and able to make decisions without outside help.

Answer: C
 Depression can occur at any point in life and is not specific to late adulthood.

Answer: D
 Reminiscence, or the act of reflecting on past experiences, is often seen in older adults and can be a way of finding meaning in their lives.

Answer: E
 Activity theory proposes that older adults should remain active and engaged in their communities to maintain a sense of well-being.

Answer: F
 Ego differentiation is not a stage or theory of development but refers to the ability to maintain a sense of self despite physical or cognitive decline.

Answer: G
 Agoraphobia, or a fear of leaving one's home, is not specific to any stage or theory of development.

Answer: H
 Self-esteem, or the belief in one's own worth or value, can be important for individuals at any point in their lives but is not tied specifically to late adulthood.

Answer: I
 Dependence, or the need for assistance from others, can be a reality for some older adults but is not a stage or theory of development.

Answer: J
 Age-prepared communities are designed to meet the needs of older adults and can be an important resource for those in late adulthood.

Answer: K
 Body transcendence refers to the ability to transcend physical limitations and is not specific to any stage or theory of development.

Answer: L
 Disengagement theory proposes that older adults withdraw from society as they age, but this theory is not universally accepted.

Answer: M
 Aboriginal elders are respected and regarded as sources of wisdom and guidance within their communities, but this is not specific to any stage or theory of development.

Answer: N
 Socioemotional selectivity theory proposes that older adults prioritize social and emotional goals over other goals as they age.

Answer: O
 Ego transcendence refers to a sense of acceptance and openness to the end of life and is often seen in older adults.

Question 4

MATCHING
-Focus beyond physical limitations

Accepted Answer

Body transcendence is the process of moving beyond the limitations of the physical body.

Question 5

Troubling emotions, such as depression and anxiety, tend to decline as we age, whereas positive emotions remain fairly steady.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that negative emotions decrease with age, while positive emotions remain stable. This phenomenon is known as the positivity effect.

Question 6

MATCHING
-Drops in later adulthood, possibly because of acceptance of one's flaws

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem often drops in later adulthood, but it can stabilize or improve when individuals accept their flaws and life experiences.

Question 7

MATCHING
-When this is the state of older adults, they may get depressed or ill.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
-When this is the state of older...

Question 8

MATCHING
-Older adults are better adjusted when they are more involved in society

Accepted Answer

The theory that older adults remain active in society and engage with others to maintain their sense of self and well-being is known as activity theory. This aligns with the statement that older adults are better adjusted when they are more involved in society.

Answer: A
 Ego integrity versus despair is a theory that explains how older adults reconcile their lives as they approach the end of their lives. Being involved in society and maintaining social connections can help older adults achieve a sense of ego integrity.

Answer: J
 Age-prepared communities are designed to meet the needs of older adults and offer them a sense of purpose and involvement in society. Being in such communities can contribute to better adjustment among older adults.

Answer: N
 Socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age, their social network shrinks and they focus on relationships that are most meaningful to them. This theory supports the idea that older adults benefit from being involved in society and maintaining social ties.

Question 9

MATCHING
-The heart of the community

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal elders are often considered the heart of the community, as they hold cultural knowledge, wisdom, and play a central role in maintaining traditions and community cohesion.

Question 10

According to a 2012 survey of 1,500 seniors, which of the following was NOT identified as one of the top three ways they experienced discrimination?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2012 survey, being assumed to be rigid and inflexible was not identified as one of the top three ways seniors experienced discrimination.

Question 11

According to the National Health Interview Survey, the majority of people 65 and older consider themselves to be in "excellent," "very good," or "good" overall health when compared with other people of their age.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Health Interview Survey, the majority of people 65 and older consider themselves to be in "excellent," "very good," or "good" overall health when compared with other people of their age.

Question 12

MATCHING
-Older adults need to withdraw from society and be withdrawn from

Accepted Answer

Disengagement theory proposes that as people age, they naturally withdraw from society and become more introspective.

Answer: N
 Socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age, they become more selective in the relationships and activities they pursue, focusing on those that provide the most emotional satisfaction.

Answer: J
 Age-prepared communities are designed to meet the needs of older adults, providing various resources and services to support aging in place.

Answer: M
 Aboriginal elders are highly respected members of their communities, considered to be wise and knowledgeable.

Answer: K
 Body transcendence involves accepting physical limitations and finding ways to remain engaged in life despite them.

Question 13

MATCHING
-Ability to identify one's self beyond one's work role

Accepted Answer

Ego differentiation refers to the ability to find self-worth and identity beyond one's work role, focusing on personal achievements and relationships.

Question 14

MATCHING
-Thinking about one's past in order to make sense of one's life

Accepted Answer

Reminiscence is the act of thinking about past experiences and memories.

Answer: A
 Ego integrity vs. despair is a stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where individuals reflect on their life and try to make sense of their experiences.

Answer: N
 Socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age, they become more selective in their social relationships and prioritize emotional satisfaction over information-gathering or other goals.

Answer: O
 Ego transcendence is a stage of development during which individuals move beyond a focus on their individual needs and desires and instead begin to think about humanity as a whole.

Question 15

MATCHING
-Older adults are more likely than younger adults to focus on emotions

Accepted Answer

The Socioemotional Selectivity Theory suggests that as people age, they prioritize emotional goals over informational goals. This is a reason why older adults are more likely to focus on emotions.

Answer: D
 Reminiscence is a common activity for older adults, particularly as they reflect on their past experiences and emotions.

Answer: F
 Ego differentiation refers to the ability of older adults to maintain a sense of self-identity and find new ways to define themselves, which can include a focus on emotional well-being.

Answer: O
 Ego transcendence refers to the ability of older adults to transcend their personal limitations and find meaning in their life experiences, including emotional experiences.

Question 16

MATCHING
-Focus on generations beyond oneself and one's legacy

Accepted Answer

Ego transcendence involves focusing on future generations and one's legacy, moving beyond self-centered concerns.

Question 17

MATCHING
-Beyond sadness or bereavement

Accepted Answer

Depression is a common mental health issue that can go beyond sadness or bereavement.

Answer: A 
 Ego integrity versus despair is a psychosocial stage of development in which a person reflects on their life, and experiences a sense of contentment or a feeling of regret and despair.

Answer: D 
 Reminiscence is the process of reflecting on past experiences and memories.

Answer: H 
 Self-esteem is a person's overall sense of self-worth and value.

Answer: L 
 Disengagement theory suggests that as people age, they gradually withdraw from society and social relationships.

Answer: N 
 Socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that as people age, they prioritize relationships that fulfill their emotional needs.

Answer: K 
 Body transcendence is the idea that as people age, they find new ways to adapt to physical changes in their bodies.

Answer: O 
 Ego transcendence is a stage of life in which a person accepts mortality and begins to focus on contributions to future generations.

Question 18

Theories of late adulthood focus on how older adults try to regain their former abilities.

Accepted Answer

Theories of late adulthood focus on how older adults adapt to changes and losses in physical, intellectual, and social functioning, rather than regaining their former abilities.

Question 19

MATCHING
-Older adults find this state to be normal part of aging

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
-Older adults find this state to be...

Question 20

Older North Americans report being much less happier than younger adults.

Accepted Answer

Research often shows that older adults report similar or even higher levels of happiness compared to younger adults, possibly due to factors like life experience and emotional regulation.

Quiz 18: Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

MATCHING -Housing community or town designed to allow adults to age in place

MATCHING -Fear of leaving one's house

MATCHING -Stage of Erikson's theory during late adulthood

MATCHING -Focus beyond physical limitations

Troubling emotions, such as depression and anxiety, tend to decline as we age, whereas positive emotions remain fairly steady.

MATCHING -Drops in later adulthood, possibly because of acceptance of one's flaws

MATCHING -When this is the state of older adults, they may get depressed or ill.

MATCHING -Older adults are better adjusted when they are more involved in society

MATCHING -The heart of the community

According to a 2012 survey of 1,500 seniors, which of the following was NOT identified as one of the top three ways they experienced discrimination?

According to the National Health Interview Survey, the majority of people 65 and older consider themselves to be in "excellent," "very good," or "good" overall health when compared with other people of their age.

MATCHING -Older adults need to withdraw from society and be withdrawn from

MATCHING -Ability to identify one's self beyond one's work role

MATCHING -Thinking about one's past in order to make sense of one's life

MATCHING -Older adults are more likely than younger adults to focus on emotions

MATCHING -Focus on generations beyond oneself and one's legacy

MATCHING -Beyond sadness or bereavement

Theories of late adulthood focus on how older adults try to regain their former abilities.

MATCHING -Older adults find this state to be normal part of aging

Older North Americans report being much less happier than younger adults.