Types of Grandparents and Disengagement Theory

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What is the defining characteristic of addiction?

Healthy social interactions

Occasional drug consumption

Obsession with obtaining drugs (correct)

Moderate drug use

Which term refers to prolonged, recurrent, uncontrolled, and excessive alcohol consumption?

Moderation syndrome

Health-conscious drinking

Alcoholism (correct)

Responsible alcohol use

What behavior is considered a risk factor for developing Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?

Having intercourse in early adolescence (correct)

Abstinence

Use of contraceptives

Monogamous relationships

What is the definition of Date or Acquaintance Rape?

Coercive sexual activity with someone casually acquainted with the perpetrator Signup and view all the answers

What does egocentrism in adulthood refer to?

Incapacity to see others' viewpoints Signup and view all the answers

What is postformal thought characterized by?

Emotionally influenced thinking Signup and view all the answers

What do companionate grandparents do?

Amuse and 'spoil' their grandkids in ways the parents would not Signup and view all the answers

According to disengagement theory, what happens as a person gets older?

They experience role-reversal and retreat from society Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'aging in place'?

Remaining in the same home and community in later life, adjusting but not leaving when health fades Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a naturally occurring retirement community (NORC)?

Residents who are retirees that have lived there since young adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What is the belief behind the activity theory regarding older people?

Older people should remain engaged in various social circles and activities Signup and view all the answers

Why do elderly individuals without a living spouse or children need friends according to the text?

To fill the void of companionship and support Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'primary aging' refer to?

Universal and irreversible physical changes due to aging Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic demands that Baumeister and Vohs suggest must be met to have a meaningful life?

Purpose, values, efficacy, and self-worth Signup and view all the answers

What is the dependency ratio based on?

Comparison of independent and dependent individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum life span for humans under ideal circumstances?

122 years Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson's theory, what is the significant issue that middle-aged adults face?

Generativity versus stagnation Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'compression of morbidity'?

Shortening the time a person spends ill before death Signup and view all the answers

What does generativity encompass for adults in Erikson's theory?

Desire to leave legacies to the next generation Signup and view all the answers

How many main stages does Levinson suggest for men's adulthood according to the text?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What age defines a person as a centenarian?

100 years or more Signup and view all the answers

What do oldest-old individuals usually rely on others for?

Daily activities and care Signup and view all the answers

Which stage in Erikson's theory focuses on intimacy versus isolation?

Early adulthood stage Signup and view all the answers

In Erikson's late adulthood stage, what is the conflict that individuals face according to the text?

Integrity versus despair Signup and view all the answers

What does the Socioemotional selectivity theory suggest about older individuals?

They value emotional fulfillment and spend more time with familiar people. Signup and view all the answers

Which theory proposes that compensation, optimization, and selection are essential for successful aging?

Selective optimization with compensation theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of generational inequity theory?

Resource allocation favoring younger individuals Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of a happy marriage in late adulthood according to the text?

Physical and emotional stress reduction Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more likely to be widowed than divorced among individuals aged 65 and older?

Women Signup and view all the answers

What is the Convoy model of social relations about?

'Enmeshed in a personal network' providing support Signup and view all the answers