Adult Psych Chapter 1

In the United States, which is most likely to be considered a normative age-graded influence on development?

Job retirement at age 65

In which year is the population pyramid graph for the United States shaped most like a pyramid?

1900

The baby boom generation refers to individuals born between

1946-1964

Which event would be considered a normative age-graded influence on development?

A woman's reaching menopause in the 50s

Which factor(s) is (are) important to consider when projecting what proportion of the United States population will be ages 65+ within the next 20 years?

-Numbers in the baby boom generation -Birth rate

According to a study by Hummert, which of the following stereotypes do young adult college students have about older adults?

-Set in ways -Loving -Generous

Ageism is shown when people ______________.

-have low expectations about older adults' cognitive or social capabilities. -discriminate against others based on their age. -view older adults as helpless.

Which of the following has the lowest proportion of its population in the 65+ age range?

Africa

Demography is the scientific study of

populations

The National Institute of Aging was established in

1974

Which is the closest estimate of the percentage of the U.S. population that will be aged 65+ by the year 2030?

20%

In the United States, which chronological age traditionally signifies entry into the older adult age group?

65

The ages of ______ define the category of older adulthood that is often referred to as "young-old."

65-74

Which older adult is most likely to be found living in a nursing home on a permanent basis?

A European American woman

Although the economic status of older adults in the United States has improved over time, which older adults are most likely to be living close to poverty level?

A Hispanic American widow

What is the best example of a nonnormative life event?

An unexpected event such as being diagnosed with a rare illness

Which of the following make up the largest proportion of the older (65+) adult population in the United States?

European Americans

When a population pyramid graph is actually shaped like a pyramid (as it was in 1900), which of following best describes the birth rate and death rate of the population?

High birth rate and high death rate

In the United States, which would be considered a normative history-graded influence on development?

Introduction of cell phones and iPods

Which is the most accurate statement about older (ages 65+) men and women in the United States at the present time?

More older women than older men live alone

Krueger, Heckhausen, and Hundertmark asked adults from a wide range of ages what they thought of a 45-year-old woman who either (a) had been married for 20 years, had children ages 19 and 17, and worked as a bank manager or (b) had been married five years, had one young child, and worked at an entry-level bank job with hopes of being promoted. Which of the following best describes the findings of this study?

Study participants had a more positive view of (a) than they did of (b)

Older adults who choose to relocate to areas of the country where the climate is milder tend to

be in their 60s and in good health

The first wave of baby boomers

celebrated their 65th birthday in the year 2011

According to the Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) Model, people who adapt best to the aging process are those who

choose a few skills and activities on which to focus their energies

Until recently, a two-stages-of-life viewpoint was prevalent in developmental psychology. According to this perspective, physical and psychological functions were thought to

develop to a peak point in young adulthood but decline after that

Nature/nurture is an important theme in developmental psychology. Nature refers to _______ and nurture refers to ________.

genetic factors; environmental factors

The branch of medicine concerned with treating and managing diseases related to aging is

geriatrics

The study of the biological, behavioral, and social phenomena that occur from the point of maturity to old age is

gerontology

Research on the relationship between chronological age and how old a person feels has found that young adults feel ______, and older adults feel ________.

just about their own age; younger than they are

John is 58 years old but when he went for his last check-up, his doctor told him that his blood pressure and cardiovascular functioning were similar to that of the average 75-year-old. In terms of biological age, John would be considered

old

Which of the following terms would be considered by older adults to be the most favorable?

older adults

At age 55, Maria has decided to fulfill a long-time dream of becoming a lawyer and she is studying for the law school entrance exam (LSAT). Her best friend Vivien, also age 55, has decided to sell her house and move into a retirement community, where she will spend her leisure time playing cards in the community club house. In terms of social age, Vivien would be considered

older than maria

According to the ecological model of aging, ____________.

people adapt best when environmental press is tailored to their own level of competence

Georgina enjoys eating in a new restaurant every weekend and taking a vacation to a different place every year. Georgina would be considered ________ compared to Madge, who likes to eat at the same restaurant every week and return

psychologically younger

George lived with his parents until he got married at the age of 40. At the age of 45, George became a parent. Compared to other men of the same chronological age, George would be considered

socially younger

In the United States, the fastest growing segment of the older adult population in the United States is

the oldest-old age group

Research on the relationship between chronological age and how old a person feels indicates that middle-aged and older adults usually feel

younger than they are