HDFS 363 Adolescence through Old Age Spring 2006 : HDFS 363 Adolescence through Old Age Spring 2006 Exam #3 Review Session
Thursday May 4, 2006
HDFS Exam #3 : HDFS Exam #3 Monday, May 8th 2:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Ag Hall
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Not cumulative, except for “big” ideas
See Information on Web-site and in Lecture 41 outline
55 multiple choice questions
(no “short answer”)
What two factors are most closely linked to satisfaction in later life? : What two factors are most closely linked to satisfaction in later life? Personal Growth & Autonomy
Self-Acceptance & Purpose
Autonomy & Purpose
Environmental Mastery & Autonomy
Environmental Mastery & Personal Growth
D: Environmental Mastery & Autonomy
What is the ‘paradox of aging’? : What is the ‘paradox of aging’? How much control one perceives over events
B. Fitting new information into a preexisting schema
C. Knowing more from greater experience
D. Older people are just as happy as younger people, despite physical challenges
A condition in which many aspects of thought and behavior are impaired
D. Older people are just as happy as younger people, despite physical challenges
At what life stage is divorce most likely? : At what life stage is divorce most likely? A. Middle age
B. Adolescence
C. Young adults
D. Old age
Which of the following statements regarding social convoys is untrue? : Which of the following statements regarding social convoys is untrue? A. Middle aged people often have small, intimate social convoys
B. Men have smaller inner rings in their convoys than women do
C. Friends and family members are usually part of our social convoys
D. All of the above are untrue
Which of these factors BEFORE the wedding DOES NOT predict a likelihood of divorce? : Which of these factors BEFORE the wedding DOES NOT predict a likelihood of divorce?
A. Family is opposed to the marriage
B. Either partner is under age 21
C. Either partner has been divorced in the past
D. Partners are similar in age and religion
What is the ‘Virtue’ of Erickson’s last psychosocial task? : What is the ‘Virtue’ of Erickson’s last psychosocial task? Identity
Intimacy
Generativity
Wisdom
None of the above
D. Wisdom
Eloise has always been very athletic running everyday, at 75 she has changed her routine to walking 4 days a week. What theory best describes Eloise’s approach to later life? : Eloise has always been very athletic running everyday, at 75 she has changed her routine to walking 4 days a week. What theory best describes Eloise’s approach to later life? Activity Theory
Continuity Theory
Paradox of Aging
Disengagement Theory
Role Theory
B. Continuity Theory
Social-emotional selectivity theory assumes that social interaction serves three goals. Which of the following examples describes the goal that increases in importance as we age? : Social-emotional selectivity theory assumes that social interaction serves three goals. Which of the following examples describes the goal that increases in importance as we age? A. Evan asks his brother how much hot chocolate costs at the coffee shop
B. Joey spends most of his time with Susan because he feels most comfortable and happy when with her
C. Ellen feels her political views are validated when speaking to her like-minded friend Amy
Which of the following is NOT a reason that women typically live longer than men: : Which of the following is NOT a reason that women typically live longer than men: A. Women seek health care more
B. Women have more intimate social networks
C. Women don’t work as hard, so their bodies last longer
D. Women are less vulnerable to diseases carried on the X chromosome
The branch of medicine focused on aging and age-related conditions is: : The branch of medicine focused on aging and age-related conditions is: A. Gerontology
B. Pediatrics
C. Geriatrics
D. Immunology
Barry plays Bingo with his friends every Tuesday, and Poker on Thursdays, but he does not share intimate details of his life with these people and doesn’t engage in coversations with people he doesn’t already know. Barry’s friendship style would best be characterized as? : Barry plays Bingo with his friends every Tuesday, and Poker on Thursdays, but he does not share intimate details of his life with these people and doesn’t engage in coversations with people he doesn’t already know. Barry’s friendship style would best be characterized as? Independent
Aquisitive
Social Convoy
Discerning
A. Independent
_____ cancer is the most common cancer in men; in women, ______ cancer is most common. : _____ cancer is the most common cancer in men; in women, ______ cancer is most common. A. Lung, breast
B. Prostate, breast
C. Lung, ovarian
D. Prostate, ovarian
Who described wisdom as ““Wisdom is insight into life’s meaning that can come when we contemplate death: accepting the life that one has lived, without major regrets.” : Who described wisdom as ““Wisdom is insight into life’s meaning that can come when we contemplate death: accepting the life that one has lived, without major regrets.” A. Baltes
B. Sternberg
C. Chomsky
D. Erikson
How much time do older Americans spend in retirement today? : How much time do older Americans spend in retirement today? 5-10%
10-15%
15-20%
20-30%
35% or more
B. 10-15%
How do long-term marriages in old age compare to younger adults? : How do long-term marriages in old age compare to younger adults? There is greater apathy and acceptance of faults
They are better at negotiating conflict
They are more contentious
There is greater satisfaction
Both B & D
D. There is greater satisfaction
What characteristic do aging adults look for in physicians? : What characteristic do aging adults look for in physicians? Strong medical approach to aging
Feeling listened to
Access to new age therapies
Cost effectiveness
Close proximity to living
B. Feeling Listened to
Which of the following IS NOT an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living : Which of the following IS NOT an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living Grocery Shopping
Managing Finances
Using the Toilet
Taking Medication
Preparing Meals
C. Using the Toilet
Which theory suggests that being part of the “sandwich generation” is gratifying for the ego? : Which theory suggests that being part of the “sandwich generation” is gratifying for the ego? A. Scarcity theory
B. Social convoy theory
C. Accumulation theory
D. Psychoanalytic theory
E. Tau theory
Which of the following IS NOT a supportive service to help people age in place? : Which of the following IS NOT a supportive service to help people age in place? Hospice
Retirement Community
Congregate Housing
Assisted Living
All of the above
A. Hospice
When is marital satisfaction the lowest? : When is marital satisfaction the lowest? A. When children are adolescents
B. When parents become grandparents
C. After both spouses retire
D. In the first few years, when differences are being worked out
E. When there’s an “empty nest”
Which is the most common form of elder abuse? : Which is the most common form of elder abuse? Physical Abuse
Misuse of Medication
Neglect
Verbal abuse
Financial Exploitation
C. Neglect
What is the correct order of stages the Kubler-Ross described? : What is the correct order of stages the Kubler-Ross described? A. acceptance, depression, bargaining, anger, denial
B. bargaining, anger, depression, denial, acceptance
C. denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Anger, denial, bargaining, depression, acceptance
C. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Which of the following may contribute to increased depressive symptoms in old age? : Which of the following may contribute to increased depressive symptoms in old age? A. Brain shrinkage
B. Loss of family and friends
C. Increased probability of divorce
D. Declining serotonin levels
E. B and D
F. All of the above
What is the theory behind the ‘Harvest Moon’ or Passover Effect? : What is the theory behind the ‘Harvest Moon’ or Passover Effect? Death rates increase just prior to these events
Death rates increase during this time
Death rates increase following these events
Death rates decrease following these events
Death rates decrease during these events
E. Death rates decrease during these events
What is ‘terminal drop’? : What is ‘terminal drop’? Sudden decline in death rates during significant cultural events
A sudden drop in internal biological processes preceding death
Decline in social networks of aging adults
Decline in cognitive functioning preceding death
None of the above
D. Decline in cognitive functioning preceding death
________ is an untreatable dementia caused by long regiments of medication that cause permanent damage. : ________ is an untreatable dementia caused by long regiments of medication that cause permanent damage. A. Pseudo-dementia
B. Alzheimer’s disease
C. Secondary dementia
D. Senescence
E. Multi-infarct dementia
What is ‘palliative care’? : What is ‘palliative care’? Making someone as comfortable as possible prior to passing
Experimental treatment of illness
Care provided by family members
Decreasing medication levels to allow someone to pass naturally
A. Making someone as comfortable as possible prior to passing
Which type of grief is often most difficult to deal with? : Which type of grief is often most difficult to deal with? Anticipatory Grief
Ambiguous Grief
Loss following euthanasia
Seperation from family and friends
A. Anticipatory Grief
Which of the following is true of divorce in the United States today? : Which of the following is true of divorce in the United States today? A. Men are more negatively affected by divorce than are women
B. Divorce is more of a threat to well-being in midlife
C. No-fault divorce laws have made divorces harder to obtain
D. Second marriages have better chances of surviving
E. Men tend to marry sooner than women
Alice. 76, lost her 78 year-old brother this fall in a car accident, although they never got along Alice is grieving. Edna lost her 85 year-old twin brother this spring as well from a long bout with cancer. They were always very close. Who would we expect to have a more difficult time grieving? : Alice. 76, lost her 78 year-old brother this fall in a car accident, although they never got along Alice is grieving. Edna lost her 85 year-old twin brother this spring as well from a long bout with cancer. They were always very close. Who would we expect to have a more difficult time grieving? Edna because her brother suffered for a long time
Alice because his death was unexpected
Both would experience the same grief process
B. Alice because his death was unexpected
Which of the following is NOT a reason that grandparents may end up raising their grandchildren? : Which of the following is NOT a reason that grandparents may end up raising their grandchildren? A. Children’s parents are incapacitated by drugs, alcoholism, or incarceration
B. Children’s parents pass away
C. Children’s parents move to urban areas to find work
D. Grandchildren like grandparents better because they’re “fun-seekers”
Who is more likely to suffer following the death of a spouse? : Who is more likely to suffer following the death of a spouse? Women because they have less social support
Women because they benefit more from marriage financially
Men because they have better emotion-focused coping strategies
Men because they tend to have less social support
D. Men because they tend to have less social support
Which of the following is NOT a common chronic health problem for older adults? : Which of the following is NOT a common chronic health problem for older adults? A. Sinusitis
B. Osteoporosis
C. Hypertension
D. Pseudo-dementia
E. Arthritis
According to Social Breakdown Reconstruction Theory which of the following cultures would suggest most optimal aging? : According to Social Breakdown Reconstruction Theory which of the following cultures would suggest most optimal aging? One in which elderly are removed from major decision making
One in which elderly are respected and valued
One in which elderly hide declines in functioning
B. One in which elderly are respected and valued
Which evidence supports the hypothesis that genetics play a role in Alzheimer’s? : Which evidence supports the hypothesis that genetics play a role in Alzheimer’s? A. Statin drugs, used to lower cholesterol, protect against Alzheimer’s.
B. Alzheimer’s is associated with head injuries.
C. Alzheimer’s is associated with folic acid deficiency.
D. The concordance rate in twins is near 90%.
Which of the following is not a normative change in adolescence? : Which of the following is not a normative change in adolescence? Body reaches peak performance
Strive for the formation of identity
Presence of personal fable
Separation from authority
All of the above are normative in adolescence
A. Body reaches peak peformance
What factor does NOT predict depression in old age? : What factor does NOT predict depression in old age? A. Having poor health
B. Suffering a significant loss
C. Declines in information processing
D. A stable marriage with a “smart” spouse
E. A and B
F. A, B, and D
Which of the following IS a normative change in young adulthood? : Which of the following IS a normative change in young adulthood? Family Stress
Declining physical performance
Cognitive decline
Post-formal reasoning
None of the above
D. Post-formal reasoning
Which of the following is a normative change in middle adulthood? : Which of the following is a normative change in middle adulthood? A. Deterioration of physical health
Focus on internal satisfaction
Empty nest
Menopause
All of the above
E. All of the above
Who is most likely to retain high cognitive ability in old age? : Who is most likely to retain high cognitive ability in old age? A. Betty, who has a PhD. in Human Development and makes tons of money
B. Lucy, who has heart disease but is satisfied with her accomplishments in life
C. Angela, who is divorced and spends her free time skiing and doing crosswords
D. Lola, who likes to dance in her free time but worries a lot about her finances
According to the AARP study, which is NOT an activity grandparents report doing frequently with grandchildren? : According to the AARP study, which is NOT an activity grandparents report doing frequently with grandchildren? A. Surfing the web
B. Watching TV
C. Shopping
D. Playing sports
Born in 1935, both Adam and Jerry retired at 62 to Florida to sail and play golf. This best represents which of the following? : Born in 1935, both Adam and Jerry retired at 62 to Florida to sail and play golf. This best represents which of the following? Disengagement theory
An Age-graded event
Activity Theory
A history-graded event
D. A history-graded event