Question 1

Discuss both positive and negative aspects associated with gay and lesbian adults in late adulthood.

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Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about the use of emotion-focused coping in adulthood?

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A)   Older adults use it more often than younger adults.
B)   Older adults gradually become unable to use this coping strategy.
C)   Older and younger adults use this strategy equally often.
D)   Younger adults tend to use it in nonemotional situations.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

A longitudinal study of older adults demonstrated that negative emotions such as boredom,loneliness,and unhappiness

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A)   increased after age 60.
B)   increased after age 70.
C)   decreased after age 60.
D)   decreased in women after age 60.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Maria's sisters have died,as have most of her closest friends.At age 78,Maria has left her house,her neighborhood,and her church activities and moved to another state in order to live close to her oldest son and his family.Describe the two potential effects this move might have on Maria's personal relationships.List two risks if Maria does not have the ability or the opportunity to make new friends.

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Question 5

Key predictors of positive morale after retirement for both men and women include

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A)   whether or not people experience a loss of balance and muscle strength.
B)   people's sense of physical attractiveness before retirement.
C)   a sense of personal control.
D)   whether or not people had a strong social conscience.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Janie is 30,has a neurotic personality,and routinely expresses negative emotions.Research would predict that by age 50,Janie will

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A)   become even more neurotic and negative.
B)   adjust her personality and become more extraverted.
C)   live longer than her more optimistic friends.
D)   remain at about the same level of neuroticism that she exhibits now.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is a common problem for aging homosexuals?

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A)   They have difficulty maintaining relationships as their physical attractiveness fades.
B)   They may have poor relations with their family of origin.
C)   They feel the stigma of age more intensely than do heterosexuals.
D)   They have trouble dealing with reductions in sexual activity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Close friends and family members upon whom older people can rely for social support and well-being are called

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A)   integrated associates.
B)   inner-circles.
C)   primary supports.
D)   social convoys.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A noted gerontologist is giving a lecture titled "How to Age Successfully." Which of the following suggestions is the audience LEAST likely to hear?

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A)   Participate in hobbies, especially ones that help you engage with others.
B)   Limit your involvement with your grandchildren.
C)   Get plenty of physical exercise.
D)   Do some volunteer work in your community.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Researchers have found that personality traits _____ in late adulthood.

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A)   become stable
B)   do not change
C)   continue to change
D)   remain stableE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following statements about older workers is FALSE?

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A)   They have more experience than younger workers.
B)   They are absent from work less than younger workers.
C)   They work at a faster rate than younger workers.
D)   They are more loyal than younger workers.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Successful or optimal aging has been measured using all of the following criteria EXCEPT

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A)   cardiovascular functioning and cognitive performance.
B)   productivity and longevity.
C)   degree of personal control retained in old age.
D)   number of family and friendship relationships.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Because of negative attitudes toward homosexuality throughout much of the 20th century,many homosexuals' self-concepts were shaped by the prevailing _________; those born later tend to view their homosexuality as a _________.

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A)   status; stigma
B)   stigma; status
C)   disease theory; stigma
D)   disease theory; statusE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The question of whether people are well because they are active in late adulthood or active because they are well is a constant focus in studying the ______ theory.

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A)   disengagement
B)   continuity
C)   activity
D)   productivityE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Productive activity refers to

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A)   activities that produce consumable goods.
B)   activities that are approved by employers.
C)   activities that are socially acceptable.
D)   activities that enhance some aspect of the self.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

One of the reasons that older adults do not want to be absorbed into their children's households is

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A)   they will be older than everyone else in the household.
B)   they will be isolated from their friends.
C)   they will feel very helpful and family won't feel like an intrusion.
D)   they are tired of being independent and welcome others' assistance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Older adults who are overanxious and restless and who seem to complain and have negative affect are likely to have

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A)   introverted personalities.
B)   extroverted personalities.
C)   neurotic personalities.
D)   dementia.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Clara has recently lost her spouse.To help her maintain satisfaction in life after this trauma,it is very important that Clara's family and friends provide

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A)   financial support.
B)   a home.
C)   emotional support.
D)   All of theseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Older people rely on ______ in emergencies.

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A)   children
B)   neighbors
C)   siblings
D)   themselvesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

protects most workers age _____ and older from being denied a job,fired,paid less,or forced to retire because of age.

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A)   40
B)   50
C)   60
D)   70E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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