Erikson called the final crisis of development
Ans- integrity versus despair
At age 65, Mrs. Walker reacted to her recent retirement in much the same way
that she dealt with earlier life changes. This illustrates
Ans- continuity theory
The three major stratification categories emphasized in t...
At age 65, Mrs. Walker reacted to her recent retirement in much the same way
that she dealt with earlier life changes. This illustrates
Ans- continuity theory
The three major stratification categories emphasized in the textbook that can
limit choice at every stage of life are
Ans- age, gender, and ethnicity
,A man who is almost 65 years old develops a more passive style of interaction
and withdraws from society. Which theory predicts this behavior?
Ans- disengagement
The antithesis of disengagement theory is
Ans- activity theory
Recent research has indicated that most older adults
Ans- Want to retire as soon as they are eligible
Claire and Dennis have lived in the same house for over 40 years. They reared
their children there and were actively involved in the community. As they age,
their children want them to move to a nearby small apartment. Like many other
older adults, Claire and Dennis
Ans- prefer to age in place
Which of the following is a program for continuing education for the elderly in
the U. S.?
,Ans- Elderhostel
Most studies of marriages of long duration find that compared to younger
adults, the elderly are
Ans- happier in their marriages
After losing a spouse, older women typically
Ans- enjoy their independence, choosing not to remarry
Elderly men may be more troubled by losing a spouse than elderly women are
because men
Ans- are less likely to seek out comfort and help
Earl and Lynn enjoy babysitting their grandchild when their other commitments
and their busy lifestyle give them time for it. Their grandparenting style is
Ans- compasionate
Which of the following is one fo the ADLs?
, Ans- bathing
Most elder abuse is committed by
Ans- adult children
Which of the following is a risk factor for elder abuse?
Ans- dementia in the abuse victim, dependence on the victim by the
perpetrator, social isolation (All of the above)
Which of the following is one of the IADLs?
Ans- grocery shopping
The most common cause of dementia is
Ans- Alzheimer disease
The first stage of Alzheimer disease is characterized by
Ans- absentmindedness about recent events
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