Question 1

Identify Erikson's developmental stage that individuals experience in school age.

Accepted Answer

A)  Generativity vs.stagnation
B)  Industry vs.inferiority
C)  Identity vs.confusion
D)  Intimacy vs.isolationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The reason why many ethnic minority workers never enjoy the Social Security and Medicare benefits to which their earnings contribute is because:

Accepted Answer

A)  most of them do not qualify for these benefits.
B)  they die before reaching the age of eligibility for benefits.
C)  their contributions to the benefits are negligible and thus might not get sufficient benefits.
D)  most of the ethnic minority workers are illegal immigrants.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The _____ issue raises questions about whether the young should be required to pay for the old.

Accepted Answer

A)  ageist culture
B)  generational equity
C)  social justice
D)  economic equityE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following could be the probable reason why older adults tend to report being less lonely than younger adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger adults tend to perceive time differently,influencing their definition of loneliness.
B)  Most of the older adults are in community homes,thus reducing loneliness.
C)  Most of the older adults tend to reemploy themselves,thus reducing loneliness.
D)  Older adults have more selective social networks and a greater acceptance of solitude.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Olivia believes that the more dynamic and involved older adults are,the more likely they are to be satisfied with their lives.Thus she believes in:

Accepted Answer

A)  activity theory.
B)  Erikson's theory of integrity versus despair.
C)  socioemotional selectivity theory.
D)  selective optimization with compensation theory.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

According to Paul Baltes and his colleagues,which of the following is an effective optimization strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  To reach a particular goal,you may need to abandon other goals.
B)  Persevere and keep trying until you reach your goal.
C)  When things do not go as well as in the past,keep trying other ways until you can achieve results that are similar to what you accomplished earlier in your life.
D)  Think about what you want in life and commit yourself to one or two major goals.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

According to the cross-sectional study by Ursula Staudinger,which of the following is the most important investment for adults between 25 to 34 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work
B)  Family
C)  Friends
D)  Leisure activitiesE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The _____ theory focuses on the types of goals that individuals are motivated to achieve as they approach the end of life.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective optimization with compensation
B)  activity
C)  socioemotional selectivity
D)  disengagementE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory,what is the eighth and final stage of development?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following is the positive resolution of the psychological conflict of industry vs.inferiority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fidelity
B)  Wisdom
C)  Competence
D)  LoveE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

What is the socioemotional selectivity theory?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Approximately _____ of the total health bill of the United States is for the care of adults 65 and over,who comprise only 12 percent of the population.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fifth
B)  one-fourth
C)  half
D)  one-thirdE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Explain in brief the impact of aging on self-esteem.What are the reasons for declining self-esteem in older adults?

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Question 14

Which of the following statements about self-esteem is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-esteem dropped significantly in the seventies and eighties.
B)  Self-esteem of males was higher than females through most of the adult years.
C)  Negative societal attitudes toward older adults could lead to lower self-esteem.
D)  The stability of self-esteem increased in late adulthood.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

According to Erikson,which of the following stages of development does an individual experience in toddlerhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy vs.shame
B)  Industry vs.inferiority
C)  Basic trust vs.mistrust
D)  Intimacy vs.isolationE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

What is the term for the process of looking back at one's life experiences,evaluating them,interpreting them,and often reinterpreting them?

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Question 17

Erik Erikson believed that people who experience isolation and stagnation in earlier adulthood are more likely to experience _____ in later adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  despair
B)  inferiority
C)  shame and doubt
D)  identity diffusionE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A recent meta-analysis of 128 studies found that through reminiscence therapy,clients attained a:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower sense of intimacy.
B)  lower sense of generativity.
C)  higher sense of despair.
D)  higher sense of integrity.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

What is the term for a concept that suggests that it is possible to maintain performance in some areas through continued practice and the use of new technologies?

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Question 20

Which of the following is most likely to result in a heightened self-esteem in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being accepted by others and being told that they are nice
B)  Having a low religious allegiance
C)  Being widowed or institutionalized
D)  Deteriorating physical health attitudes and negative societal attitudesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 19: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory,what is the eighth and final stage of development?

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What is the term for the process of looking back at one's life experiences,evaluating them,interpreting them,and often reinterpreting them?

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The _____ issue raises questions about whether the young should be required to pay for the old.

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Which of the following could be the probable reason why older adults tend to report being less lonely than younger adults?

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A recent meta-analysis of 128 studies found that through reminiscence therapy,clients attained a:

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Erik Erikson believed that people who experience isolation and stagnation in earlier adulthood are more likely to experience _____ in later adulthood.

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Identify Erikson's developmental stage that individuals experience in school age.

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Which of the following statements about self-esteem is NOT true?

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The reason why many ethnic minority workers never enjoy the Social Security and Medicare benefits to which their earnings contribute is because:

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Approximately _____ of the total health bill of the United States is for the care of adults 65 and over,who comprise only 12 percent of the population.

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Which of the following is the positive resolution of the psychological conflict of industry vs.inferiority?

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According to the cross-sectional study by Ursula Staudinger,which of the following is the most important investment for adults between 25 to 34 years of age?

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Olivia believes that the more dynamic and involved older adults are,the more likely they are to be satisfied with their lives.Thus she believes in:

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According to Erikson,which of the following stages of development does an individual experience in toddlerhood?

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According to Paul Baltes and his colleagues,which of the following is an effective optimization strategy?

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Explain in brief the impact of aging on self-esteem.What are the reasons for declining self-esteem in older adults?

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The _____ theory focuses on the types of goals that individuals are motivated to achieve as they approach the end of life.

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Which of the following is most likely to result in a heightened self-esteem in older adults?

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What is the term for a concept that suggests that it is possible to maintain performance in some areas through continued practice and the use of new technologies?

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What is the socioemotional selectivity theory?

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