Chapter 12 - Quiz 2 PDF

**41. A middle-aged adult begins planning for their parents' caregiving needs. What role are they assuming?**\ A. Sandwich generation responsibilities\ B. Generativity mentorship\ C. Empty nest support\ D. Attachment caregiver\ **Correct Answer**: A **42. How might a healthcare provider encourage a...

**41. A middle-aged adult begins planning for their parents' caregiving needs. What role are they assuming?**\ A. Sandwich generation responsibilities\ B. Generativity mentorship\ C. Empty nest support\ D. Attachment caregiver\ **Correct Answer**: A **42. How might a healthcare provider encourage a senior to combat loneliness?**\ A. Suggest avoiding social activities\ B. Promote joining volunteer programs\ C. Emphasize individual hobbies exclusively\ D. Reduce daily interactions\ **Correct Answer**: B **43. A senior with strong social support networks is likely to experience:**\ A. Increased stress and anxiety\ B. Improved physical and mental health\ C. Decline in emotional capacity\ D. Decreased life satisfaction\ **Correct Answer**: B **44. A middle-aged individual faces major work stress but feels supported by family. This highlights:**\ A. The positivity effect\ B. The Life-Events Approach\ C. Activity Theory in action\ D. Reduced personal control\ **Correct Answer**: B **45. What might you recommend to a senior aiming to age successfully?**\ A. Focus solely on reducing physical activity.\ B. Stay socially active and engage in meaningful activities.\ C. Limit involvement in family matters.\ D. Avoid new hobbies to minimize stress.\ **Correct Answer**: B **46. What characterizes the Empty Nest syndrome?**\ A. Increased marital dissatisfaction.\ B. Feelings of grief when children leave home.\ C. Emotional relief as children become independent.\ D. Reduced family obligations.\ **Correct Answer**: B **47. What distinguishes Levinson's BOOM stage in middle adulthood?**\ A. Focus on transitioning into retirement.\ B. Becoming one's own man after establishing stability.\ C. Prioritizing relationships over personal achievements.\ D. Reflecting on life choices in late adulthood.\ **Correct Answer**: B **48. Which finding is supported by research on grandparenting?**\ A. Grandmothers have less contact with grandchildren.\ B. Grandparent involvement improves family adjustment.\ C. Grandparents prefer minimal interaction with family.\ D. Grandparent roles have declined over time.\ **Correct Answer**: B **49. What does research suggest about personality changes in late adulthood?**\ A. Personality remains completely stable.\ B. Traits like conscientiousness decline significantly.\ C. Emotional stability increases with age.\ D. Openness to new experiences peaks in old age.\ **Correct Answer**: C **50. Which theory emphasizes maintaining meaningful goals despite losses?**\ A. Disengagement Theory\ B. Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory\ C. Socioemotional Selectivity Theory\ D. Generativity vs. Stagnation\ **Correct Answer**: B **51. A senior focuses on nurturing relationships rather than expanding their social circle. This reflects:**\ A. Socioemotional Selectivity Theory\ B. Disengagement Theory\ C. Activity Theory\ D. Emotional regulation challenges\ **Correct Answer**: A **52. A healthcare professional designs a program to reduce stress in older adults. What should they include?**\ A. Social activities and physical exercise\ B. Increased independence from social networks\ C. Avoidance of emotional engagement\ D. Reduced involvement in community activities\ **Correct Answer**: A **53. A grandparent assumes a caregiving role for their grandchildren. What impact might this have?**\ A. Reduced emotional satisfaction\ B. Enhanced family bonding and well-being\ C. Decline in physical health\ D. Decreased generativity\ **Correct Answer**: B **54. How does positive marital quality influence health in late adulthood?**\ A. It has no effect on physical health.\ B. It predicts better emotional and physical outcomes.\ C. It only benefits one partner in the relationship.\ D. It is unrelated to overall satisfaction.\ **Correct Answer**: B **55. A senior experiences satisfaction from mentoring younger colleagues. This illustrates:**\ A. Integrity in late adulthood\ B. Generativity in middle adulthood\ C. Activity Theory in action\ D. Attachment avoidance\ **Correct Answer**: B **56. What is a central theme of Levinson\'s midlife transition?**\ A. Complete disengagement from family.\ B. Increased focus on career achievements.\ C. Resolving conflicts between past and future.\ D. Exploring financial independence.\ **Correct Answer**: C **57. What does research on the Empty Nest suggest about marital satisfaction?**\ A. It declines significantly.\ B. It remains unchanged.\ C. It often increases as partners reconnect.\ D. It depends on the age of the children.\ **Correct Answer**: C **58. Which factor is a predictor of successful aging?**\ A. Complete independence from social networks.\ B. Reduced focus on meaningful activities.\ C. Positive coping skills and active engagement.\ D. Avoidance of physical challenges.\ **Correct Answer**: C **59. What is a primary focus of Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory?**\ A. Expanding physical capabilities.\ B. Disengaging from complex tasks.\ C. Maintaining performance through adaptation.\ D. Avoiding social interactions altogether.\ **Correct Answer**: C **60. How do older adults often regulate their social networks for emotional satisfaction?**\ A. Expanding contacts with peripheral relationships.\ B. Reducing contact with family members.\ C. Focusing on meaningful, rewarding relationships.\ D. Prioritizing work-based interactions.\ **Correct Answer**: C **61. A senior joins a volunteer group and reports better emotional health. This is an example of:**\ A. Reduced socioemotional selectivity.\ B. Disengagement from family roles.\ C. Altruism leading to emotional satisfaction.\ D. Activity Theory in practice.\ **Correct Answer**: C **62. If an older adult mentors younger generations, what are they likely experiencing?**\ A. Emotional withdrawal\ B. Reduced cognitive engagement\ C. Generativity and legacy-building\ D. Life-review challenges\ **Correct Answer**: C **63. A family adjusts their living arrangements to include a returning adult child. This reflects:**\ A. A traditional empty nest experience.\ B. Challenges in socioemotional selectivity.\ C. The phenomenon of boomerang kids.\ D. Emotional detachment.\ **Correct Answer**: C **64. What strategy could help an older adult maintain physical and mental health?**\ A. Avoiding new social relationships.\ B. Focusing on independence at all costs.\ C. Engaging in physical and cognitive activities.\ D. Limiting personal goals to routine tasks.\ **Correct Answer**: C **65. How does volunteering influence seniors' well-being?**\ A. It has no measurable effect.\ B. It only benefits the organizations involved.\ C. It enhances emotional, physical, and social health.\ D. It is unrelated to life satisfaction.\ **Correct Answer**: C **66. What is the significance of attachment in late adulthood?**\ A. It becomes less meaningful over time.\ B. It primarily influences financial decisions.\ C. Secure attachment improves psychological and physical health.\ D. Insecure attachment leads to greater resilience.\ **Correct Answer**: C **67. What is a significant benefit of emotional regulation in older adults?**\ A. Increased negative emotional recall.\ B. Reduced satisfaction with social interactions.\ C. Improved contentment and emotional balance.\ D. Decreased ability to manage relationships.\ **Correct Answer**: C **68. How can older adults counteract feelings of loneliness?**\ A. Avoiding family responsibilities.\ B. Reducing engagement with new communities.\ C. Participating in meaningful volunteer activities.\ D. Limiting social exposure to routine encounters.\ **Correct Answer**: C **69. A grandparent feels fulfilled after spending time helping grandchildren with homework. This reflects:**\ A. Increased attachment anxiety.\ B. Avoidance of family challenges.\ C. Generativity through active involvement.\ D. Emotional detachment from parental roles.\ **Correct Answer**: C **70. What is a likely outcome for seniors with strong social support networks?**\ A. Increased isolation.\ B. Greater financial challenges.\ C. Improved mental and physical health.\ D. Decline in emotional satisfaction.\ **Correct Answer**: C **71. What does Erikson\'s stages (Generativity vs. Stagnation and Integrity vs. Despair) primarily emphasize?**\ A. Example unrelated to Erikson\'s stages.\ B. Example unrelated to Erikson\'s stages.\ C. Example unrelated to Erikson\'s stages.\ D. Correct detail from Erikson\'s stages.\ **Correct Answer**: D **72. What does Levinson\'s Seasons of Life primarily emphasize?**\ A. Example unrelated to Levinson\'s Seasons of Life.\ B. Example unrelated to Levinson\'s Seasons of Life.\ C. Example unrelated to Levinson\'s Seasons of Life.\ D. Correct detail from Levinson\'s Seasons of Life.\ **Correct Answer**: D **73. What does midlife transition and crises primarily emphasize?**\ A. Example unrelated to midlife transition.\ B. Example unrelated to midlife transition.\ C. Example unrelated to midlife transition.\ D. Correct detail from midlife transition.\ **Correct Answer**: D **74. What does the Life-Events Approach primarily emphasize?**\ A. Example unrelated to Life-Events Approach.\ B. Example unrelated to Life-Events Approach.\ C. Example unrelated to Life-Events Approach.\ D. Correct detail from Life-Events Approach.\ **Correct Answer**: D **75. What does Activity Theory primarily emphasize?**\ A. Example unrelated to Activity Theory.\ B. Example unrelated to Activity Theory.\ C. Example unrelated to Activity Theory.\ D. Correct detail from Activity Theory.\ **Correct Answer**: D **76. What is a focus of socioemotional selectivity theory in older adults?**\ A. Expanding peripheral relationships.\ B. Avoiding emotionally significant interactions.\ C. Prioritizing career over family.\ D. Focusing on emotionally meaningful relationships.\ **Correct Answer**: D **77. How does Selective Optimization with Compensation support successful aging?**\ A. By avoiding new challenges.\ B. By disengaging from physical activities.\ C. By limiting personal goals.\ D. By maintaining performance through adaptation.\ **Correct Answer**: D **78. What does stability and change in personality reveal about aging?**\ A. Traits remain completely static.\ B. Emotional stability declines significantly.\ C. Personality is unlinked to health outcomes.\ D. Conscientiousness is linked to longevity.\ **Correct Answer**: D **79. What is a focus of attachment in late adulthood?**\ A. Increasing attachment anxiety.\ B. Avoiding close relationships.\ C. Disregarding emotional bonds.\ D. Enhancing well-being through secure attachment.\ **Correct Answer**: D **80. How does the concept of the Empty Nest relate to family dynamics?**\ A. It causes permanent family rifts.\ B. It reduces marital quality.\ C. It has no emotional impact.\ D. It often improves marital satisfaction.\ **Correct Answer**: D **81. What do sibling and intergenerational relationships emphasize in older adults?**\ A. Diminished emotional connections.\ B. Decreased significance of familial bonds.\ C. Avoidance of reciprocal support.\ D. Sustaining long-term emotional closeness.\ **Correct Answer**: D **82. What role does volunteering and altruism play in older adulthood?**\ A. It has no measurable effects on health.\ B. It increases social isolation.\ C. It reduces emotional well-being.\ D. It enhances physical and mental health.\ **Correct Answer**: D **83. What is a key predictor of reduced loneliness in older adults?**\ A. Expanding peripheral relationships.\ B. Avoiding meaningful social connections.\ C. Relying solely on virtual interactions.\ D. Having strong social support networks.\ **Correct Answer**: D **84. What does the concept of successful aging primarily emphasize?**\ A. Avoidance of social roles.\ B. Isolation as a coping strategy.\ C. Reducing cognitive engagement.\ D. Maintaining physical, social, and emotional health.\ **Correct Answer**: D **85. How does elder abuse affect older adults?**\ A. It primarily affects physical health only.\ B. It is limited to institutional settings.\ C. It has no significant long-term effects.\ D. It can involve neglect, financial exploitation, and emotional harm.\ **Correct Answer**: D