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Someone scoring high on positive affect would likely have experienced which of the following? |
| | A) | read the news that day |
| | B) | be living with others |
| | C) | be in several clubs |
| | D) | all of the above |
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An elderly man tells you, "I live every day as if it were the first day of my life, because it might be the last." People say that he did the best he could with the tools he had. This statement indicates a satisfactory resolution of |
| | A) | body transcendence vs. body preoccupation |
| | B) | ego differentiation vs. work-role preoccupation |
| | C) | ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation |
| | D) | generativity vs. stagnation |
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Your grandfather is a retired corporate executive and has become involved in the retired senior volunteer program helping people start new businesses. He claims he doesn't want to become an old "fuddy-duddy" in a rocking chair - he's going to remain in control of his life! Your grandfather is a(n) |
| | A) | reorganizer |
| | B) | disintegrated type |
| | C) | passive-dependent type |
| | D) | armored-defended type |
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Which of the following situations is most likely to occur to someone in later adulthood? |
| | A) | When given a questionnaire measuring life satisfaction, a group of 60-year-old men score lower than a group of 30-year-old men. |
| | B) | When given a questionnaire measuring life satisfaction, a group of 30-year-old men get nearly the same average score as a group of 60-year-old men. |
| | C) | Your grandfather tells you that his retirement years are far worse than he expected them to be and that he is bored. |
| | D) | A group of 30-year-old men express less satisfaction with their life accomplishments than a group of 60-year-old men. |
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Charles, a 57-year-old member of your local Rotary Club, has quit the organization after being a member for thirty years. Now he hardly even associates socially with the men he used to see each day. We can most reasonably conclude that |
| | A) | his behavior would be more likely to occur in someone much older than he is |
| | B) | his behavior is a normal way of acknowledging that organizations need "new blood" |
| | C) | as people get older, they disengage from activities in which they no longer feel useful |
| | D) | he resigned because he felt that the club didn't want old members, and he didn't want to be a burden |
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William grew up as an only child and never married. He is very scholarly and was a literature major in college. He spent his career analyzing the language of Shakespearean works, traveled the world and was renowned in his field. One can predict, now that he has retired, that |
| | A) | he will die within a year |
| | B) | his emotional health and life satisfaction will improve |
| | C) | he will become more social |
| | D) | his emotional health and life satisfaction will probably decrease |
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All through her life, Deborah and her siblings have remained close (throughout adolescence, college years, raising their families, etc.). What do research studies predict about Deborah's adjustment to her later adult years? She will |
| | A) | experience more difficulty adjusting because she will most likely have health problems |
| | B) | probably have fewer friends because she's remained close to her siblings |
| | C) | most likely retain the capacity to recover from adversity and go on with he life |
| | D) | probably experience poor emotional health and lower life satisfaction |
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Mr. Bennett, a retired corporate executive and former active community leader, was recognized for his contributions to his community with a banquet in his honor a year ago. Since that time, however, he has chosen to spend more time fishing, visiting his grandchildren, and "catching up" on the reading he put off for years. Mr. Bennett's change in activities supports which theory of adjustment? |
| | A) | disengagement |
| | B) | activity |
| | C) | role exit |
| | D) | modernization |
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According to the predictions of activity theory, an elderly woman who sits in her apartment and watches television all day |
| | A) | will not be as happy as an elderly woman who keeps herself occupied with a variety of tasks and social activities |
| | B) | does so because she feels that slowing down is an inevitable and desirable result of aging |
| | C) | is preparing herself for the "ultimate disengagement" of incurable, incapacitating disease |
| | D) | can be happy with reduced activity levels as long as her health is OK |
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Which of the following individuals should have the highest reported life satisfaction? |
| | A) | a 60-year-old man who retired because of chronic emphysema |
| | B) | a college professor who retired because he reached the mandatory retirement age of 70 |
| | C) | an automobile worker who retired because he was about to be laid off |
| | D) | a legal secretary who retired when her law firm implemented a better pension plan |
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Dr. Parsley retired at age 70 after working 45 years as a professor and researcher for a prestigious private university. Upon retirement, he was given professor emeritus status and told he could still be affiliated with the university; however, he had to move everything out of his office immediately to make room for a young colleague. He will have to do his own secretarial and "go-fer" work, to pay for his own copies at the copy machine, and to pay for any phone calls he makes from the college. He's stunned by the loss of privileges, and his self-esteem plummets. Which theory of adjustment to aging seems to be in effect? |
| | A) | role exit |
| | B) | social exchange |
| | C) | activity |
| | D) | disengagement |
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Many middle management workers today in the United States who are near retirement age are being "let go" through corporate downsizing. These skilled workers always felt they would have a secure, comfortable position with their "blue chip" firms in exchange for loyalty, dependability, and hard work. Now that the companies look at the "bottom line" only and can easily discard them, this comes as a devastating blow. Which theory of adjustment seems to apply in this case? |
| | A) | role exit |
| | B) | social exchange |
| | C) | activity |
| | D) | modernization |
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Which of the following statements about retirement is accurate? |
| | A) | Many of today's workers can expect to live another 5 to 10 years. |
| | B) | Some workers actually work well into their 70s and 80s. |
| | C) | The majority of workers wait until they are 65 before they retire. |
| | D) | Only a small percent of post-retirement work is full time. |
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The American stereotype about retirement is |
| | A) | it's a very satisfying feeling to retire and finally be able to do what you want to do |
| | B) | it's a negative feeling to retire because one's self-esteem has, for many years, been tied to one's role at work |
| | C) | retirement is demoralizing, and workers should continue to work as long as they are physically able |
| | D) | it's a great milestone to retire because one finally gets the respect he/she deserves |
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The best geographical way to describe the relationship between length of marriage and marital satisfaction would be to draw a |
| | A) | hill |
| | B) | plateau |
| | C) | series of hills and valleys |
| | D) | valley |
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Mrs. Marvin, a retired widow, relies on a certain person to be her confidant, chauffeur, etc., and to be available to her whenever she needs help. Most likely, what relationship does the helper have to Mrs. Marvin? |
| | A) | son |
| | B) | daughter |
| | C) | grandchild |
| | D) | sibling |
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An elderly person may feel lonely, isolated, and depressed. Which of the following individuals is most likely to be experiencing these symptoms? |
| | A) | an elderly widow who went to live with her son's family in a distant city |
| | B) | an elderly widower who can be seen playing cards every day with a group of men at the senior citizens center |
| | C) | a widower who takes daily walks with a longtime acquaintance |
| | D) | an elderly lifelong bachelor who lives by himself |
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Your elderly mother fell down on the icy pavement in front of her car and broke her arm. The best course of action would be to |
| | A) | put her in a hospital so that her recuperation will progress more rapidly |
| | B) | hire a full-time housekeeper for her because she will not be capable of caring for herself alone |
| | C) | place her in a residential care facility where her physical and psychological needs can be taken care of |
| | D) | let her recuperate at home and provide her with support when and where needed |
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The song title that would best describe the relationship between today's grandparents and their grandchildren would be |
| | A) | "The Pretender" |
| | B) | "Five Short Minutes" |
| | C) | "You've Got a Friend" |
| | D) | "When Time is Stolen" |
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Which of the following elderly persons would be the least likely candidate to be placed in a residential nursing home? |
| | A) | a homeless person with no family and nowhere else to go |
| | B) | an elderly victim of Alzheimer's disease who is incontinent |
| | C) | an elderly man who has been paroled after a long imprisonment |
| | D) | an elderly person recovering from major cancer surgery |
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Your mother was alert and talkative when she entered a nursing home. One month later she appears lethargic, and her medical problems have gotten worse. Which of the following descriptions would apply to this home? |
| | A) | Your mother was told upon entering "Don't worry, sweetie, we'll take good care of you; we'll even tell you when it's time to go to bed." |
| | B) | Your mother was told that the staff would take care of her physical needs, but she would be responsible for keeping her room arranged. |
| | C) | Your mother was told that the nursing home would provide recreational activities; but if she wasn't satisfied, she would have to voice her concerns. |
| | D) | Your mother was told upon entering the home that she could decorate her room in any way she saw fit. |
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