#2 Adult and Aging Quiz study

What is the average age that women worldwide have their first child?

28

How is family defined?

As the group of people we consider family

Who is most likely to take on the role of regular caregiver to an aging parent?

Daughters and daughters-in-law

Which person is occupying social roles that are off-time?

Grandparents raising their grandchildren

What do recent studies show about the effect of aging on IQ?

It begins to drop in the late 60s.

There has been an increase of older adults using Facebook and other social media. What is a major cause for this increase?

Older adults are becoming more knowledgeable about technology and maneuvering social media.

Which statement is most accurate in terms of the impact of childlessness on adult development? Group of answer choices

Older adults with no children appear to be as happy as those with extended families.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sibling relationships in the U.S.?

People who are single tend to have stronger relationships with their siblings than those who are married.

Mrs. Johnson is an 85-year-old widow who lives in her own home. She can remember the birthdates of all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, but has problems taking her blood pressure medication twice a day. This shows problems with which type of memory? Group of answer choices

Prospective memory

What is the best strategy for coping with a remarriage?

Set realistic goals.

A single dad begins his day by making breakfast and putting his daughter on the school bus. Then he heads to his office where he works as an attorney. Later that day he serves as a coach for his daughter's soccer team. These are examples of Group of answer choices

Social roles

Middle adulthood is a period when mentoring the younger generation regarding careers and life is very important. What major problem could people encounter if not serving in this capacity? Group of answer choices

They could become more concerned with satisfying their own personal needs.

Betty is 80 years old and recently received her doctorate in elementary education. After interrupting her education for 40 years to raise a family, she was able to obtain her degree. According to research, how do older adults who further their education compare to other adults their age? Group of answer choices

They perform intellectual tasks at a higher level and maintain intellectual skills longer.

Of the large group of older single adults, lifelong singles have the best health and fewer disabilities. Why is this believe to be the case?

This group has more satisfaction

What is the key flaw in non-experimental studies of the effect of exercise on mental abilities in which comparisons are made between regular exercisers and sedentary adults? Group of answer choices

Those who choose to exercise may be different in other significant ways from those who choose to be sedentary.

Couples who cohabitated before marriage will have

a greater chance of separating and divorcing.

Exercise has ________ effect on intellectual skill

a positive

Chiante is an older adult who was taught the memory strategy of forming an image in her mind of the people's faces she met at the party and their names. This is an example of

an internal memory aid

Theorists of attachment suggest that in childhood we each create a sort of template of relationships that is applied to later interactions. Such a template is called

an internal working model

The frequency and type of interaction among family members is an important dimension in establishing and maintaining family ties. According to research, this type of dimension is ________ solidarity.

associational

At which age in the life cycle are adults likely to add the greatest number of new roles?

at 20-30 years old

Knowing that a partner will be there when needed and is dependable is a feature of the

attachment system

The concept of a strong affectional bond an infant forms with a caregiver or special individual is an important component of

attachment theory

James, a very athletic guy, has a preference for petite women because he finds them to be cute, dainty, and sometimes a little helpless. He feels that they need to be protected while being loved and cared for in a relationship. This is an example of

attraction

When the Smith family gathers for its annual family reunion, it is interesting to see the interaction and similarities between the different generations regarding opinions, values, and beliefs pertaining to topics ranging from politics to religion. The family is displaying ________ solidarity.

consenual

Jill was explaining to her teen daughter that relationships change as people age. As an adult, Jill's husband and daughter are closer to her than her relationship with her best friend. As a teen, she was closer to her best friend than she was to her family members. This is an example of

convoy relationships

When a student is taking a math exam it is necessary to recall certain mathematical formulas. This is an example of

crystallized intelligence

What occurs in most adults over the age of 65?

decline in some types of memory

A school psychologist reads a series of numbers and asks the student to repeat those numbers back in the exact same order. This task is an example of ________ intelligence abilities.

fluid

Garrett's aging mother recently moved into his home because she was lonely living alone and missed seeing her grandchildren daily. Now that she is living with her son's family, she is able to assist with childcare and is no longer lonely. This is a win-win situation for everyone and is defined as ________ solidarity

functional

Teen girls are only concerned about their appearance and not their schoolwork. This statement is an example of a

gender stereotype

The reaction most adults have to their adult children leaving home is

happiness

James Flynn proposes that due to today's education methods and use of technology, the average IQ has ________ over the 20th century. Group of answer choices

increased

After dating her boyfriend for only three weeks, thirty-eight-year-old Carla was excited that she was getting married, despite the fact that a few days before, she was not sure if they had much in common. Carla's decision may be

influenced by the social clock

The latest research on age-related changes in judgment and decision-making suggests that older adults utilize _____ information and time to make their choices (when compared to younger adults). However, there were NO differences in the choices made. Group of answer choices

less

Having a short-term sexual relationship with someone without much commitment, obligation, or emotional feeling is Group of answer choices

lust

The ability to retain, store, and retrieve information is defined as

memory

A 60-year-old female was laid off several years ago from a job she thought was secure. She is actively searching for employment. This is an example of

off timing

Life circumstances can cause changes in roles. This type of change is called

role transitions

Michael finds it relatively easy to get close to an individual in a romantic relationship. He feels safe, comfortable, and secure and is not afraid to have this individual depend on him. This is an example of a ________ attachment style.

secure

Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory suggests that during the adult years, our relationships with friends become ________ intimate

selective and more

Jamie still remembers from 9th grade history class that the United States was founded in 1776. This is an example of a ____ memory

semantic

Having been introduced to a new person at a meeting, and then not recalling the name a few minutes later is an example of losing information from

short term memory

Video games can be beneficial for increasing ________ in older adults

spatial orientation

Which of the following role changes are typically included in the stage of emerging adulthood? Group of answer choices

starting college