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?

    <p>Coercive sexual activity with someone casually acquainted with the perpetrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does egocentrism in adulthood refer to?

    <p>Incapacity to see others' viewpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is postformal thought characterized by?

    <p>Emotionally influenced thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do companionate grandparents do?

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

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

    <p>They experience role-reversal and retreat from society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of 'aging in place'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>To fill the void of companionship and support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'primary aging' refer to?

    <p>Universal and irreversible physical changes due to aging</p> 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?

    <p>Purpose, values, efficacy, and self-worth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dependency ratio based on?

    <p>Comparison of independent and dependent individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>122 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Generativity versus stagnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'compression of morbidity'?

    <p>Shortening the time a person spends ill before death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Desire to leave legacies to the next generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age defines a person as a centenarian?

    <p>100 years or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Daily activities and care</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Early adulthood stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Integrity versus despair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Socioemotional selectivity theory suggest about older individuals?

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

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

    <p>Selective optimization with compensation theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of generational inequity theory?

    <p>Resource allocation favoring younger individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Physical and emotional stress reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Convoy model of social relations about?

    <p>'Enmeshed in a personal network' providing support</p> Signup and view all the answers

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