ch 19
In older adults, a higher level of social support is related to
a lower probability of depression.
Respect for older adults is greater in _____ cultures than in _____ cultures.
collectivistic; individualistic
In order to maintain his status as an admired pianist as he aged, the late Arthur Rubinstein used special strategies, such as slowing down before fast segments, thus creating a perception of faster playing. Which factor of Baltes' theory does this reflect?
compensation
Which of the following is an important factor in living the "good life" as an older adult in most cultures?
health
Identify the traits in the Big Five factors of personality that are associated with severe depression in older adults.
low conscientiousness and extraversion, and high neuroticism
According to socioemotional selectivity theory, a selective narrowing of social interaction _____ as individuals get older.
minimizes emotional risks
In the United States, the concern about whether the young should be required to pay for the old has especially increased with the enactment of the federal government's
Affordable Care Act.
In the context of the use of technology among older adults, which of the following statements is true?
Internet use by older adults reduces their likelihood of being depressed by one-third.
In the context of socioemotional development in late adulthood, which of the following is true of life review?
It is set in motion by looking forward to death.
In old age, according to Erikson, the positive resolution of the conflict of intimacy versus isolation culminates in
a sense of the complexity of relationships.
Researchers have found that relationships between aging parents and their children are characterized by
ambivalence.
Which of the following is a recent trend in grand-parenting?
an increase in the number of grandparents becoming great-grandparents
According to Erikson's developmental stages, which of the following is the resolution an individual is most likely to experience if he or she is in the last stage of human development?
wisdom
According to Baltes and colleagues, which of the following is an effective optimization strategy?
Persevere and keep trying until you reach your goal.
Sarah and Kent have always had a very traditional family structure. Kent worked outside the home, and Sarah was a homemaker. When Kent retires, which of the following situations is most likely to arise?
Sarah will become uneasy having Kent around the house all day.
Prejudice against others because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults, is known as
ageism.
According to Erikson, the positive resolution of the conflict of generativity versus stagnation culminates in _____ in old age.
caring for others, and empathy and concern,
Which of the following is a positive resolution of the psychological conflict of identity versus confusion?
fidelity
The _____ issue raises questions about whether the young should be required to pay for the old.
generational inequity
According to Erikson, which of the following stages of development does an individual experience in late adulthood?
integrity versus despair
Which of the following is linked to increased risk of earlier death in older adults?
low socioeconomic status
In a cross-sectional study of individuals ranging in age from 13 to 90 years, researchers found that self-control was lowest in the _____ domain for individuals who were 60 to 90 years old.
physical
The late Arthur Rubinstein, during his old age, maintained his status as an admired pianist with a few simple strategies. One of these was reducing the scope of his performances and playing fewer pieces. Which aspect of Baltes' theory does this reflect?
selection
Alice, Jane, Lois, and Sandra have been friends since grade school. Over the years, they have supported each other and shared in each other's joys and sadness. Which model of social relations does this scenario represent?
the convoy model
Which of the following is referred to as the "final stage in the marriage process"?
the time from retirement until death
