Quest: Geraldine Assessment

Geraldine is invited by another resident to join them for book club, but if Geraldine declines the invitation because she wants to get ready for her family's imminent visit, then how does Geraldine's choice reflect Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory?

All answer choices are correct.

Geraldine is invited to join a book club where they will be discussing Pride and Prejudice for an hour or two. Geraldine knows her family is coming for a visit later in the day, but she could decide to join the book club anyway. How could this fit with socioemotional selectivity theory?

Geraldine could be motivated to join the book club if she is already friends with some of the members, which could improve the quality of their relationships.

A staff member offers Geraldine a tool that would allow her to stand up and weed rather than being on her knees for a long period of time. Geraldine also has the option of asking a staff member to assist her with her garden. If Geraldine is following Baltes' selective optimization and compensation theory, then which of the following actions would she choose?

Geraldine could use optimization by using the weeding tool so she can still weed everything without the physical pain.

Geraldine does not recognize Devon when he approaches her; as a result, Devon reminds her more than once of their relationship and his name. If Geraldine experiences panic, how does their interaction show the effect of Alzheimer's disease on Geraldine's cognitive functioning?

Geraldine showed a deficit in her memory when she repeatedly could not remember her grandson.

Tai chi is a new addition to the assisted living facility's programming. If Geraldine chooses to learn about the health benefits of tai chi and to join a group in process, then Geraldine is demonstrating __________ because she is staying physically active to help herself healthy.

activity theory

A resident of the assisted living facility asks Geraldine if she would like to join their book club. If Geraldine's behavior is consistent with Carstensen's socioemotional selectivity theory, then Geraldine would __________ joining the book club because she wants to __________ the number of friends she has and also increase the __________ of social relationships.

decline; decrease; quality

A staff member asks Geraldine if she would like to try something new for lunch: a plant-based meatless burger. Geraldine could decide to try it, showing she is __________ on openness to new experiences. As most older adults show decreases in their openness, Geraldine is more likely to __________ trying the new food.

high; decline

When Geraldine sees that her friend Ted is upset, she can offer him support by suggesting they do an activity together after her family leaves. Geraldine is showing her __________ to Ted as forms of social support, which can help him cope with the loss of his partner.

loyalty and friendship

Geraldine is greeted by her grandson, Devon, but she does not recognize him and has trouble remembering who he is, showing the __________ symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. If Geraldine also states that she is confused by what is going on, this additional symptom of Alzheimer's is called __________.

memory; mild cognitive impairment

The staff at the nursing home decided to introduce tai chi to their residents. Tai chi is great because it is both a physical exercise and a chance to socialize with other people in the group. These benefits fit well with activity theory because activity theory shows that

older adults who stay physically and socially active are more likely to be satisfied with their lives.

A staff member informs Geraldine that a new meatless burger made from plants is on the lunch menu and asks Geraldine if she would like to try one. If Geraldine declines to try the new sandwich and instead sticks to her favorite lunch, then it would suggest she is low on the personality trait of

openness

The staff member in charge of lunch asks Geraldine if she would be willing to try a new meatless burger made from plants. If Geraldine consents, it would indicate she is high on the personality trait of

openness.

When Geraldine gets to her garden to begin weeding, she has the option of using a long-handled tool that would allow her to stand up and weed her garden. Geraldine choosing to use this tool would be an example of __________ from Baltes' selective optimization and compensation theory.

optimization

A staff member near Geraldine's garden plots remembers Geraldine experienced pain in her knees the last time she pulled weeds, so the staff member brought her a tool that would allow her to weed while standing. If Geraldine chooses to use the tool, this would show she is __________ to aid in successful aging.

optimizing her actions

If Geraldine chooses to learn more about tai chi and the health benefits it offers to people in late adulthood, she can decide to join tai chi not only for the physical benefits of exercise but also for the __________ of interacting with other people improving her mental health.

social benefits

Geraldine sees her friend, Ted, is upset and so stops to comfort him. Ted confides in Geraldine that he is having trouble coping with the loss of his wife. Geraldine is offering __________ by allowing her friend to confide his feelings in her.

social support

Ted confides in Geraldine that he has been lonely ever since his wife passed. If Geraldine suggests an activity for the two of them to do together to help take Ted's mind off, then she is offering __________ through her friendship to help Ted cope with the loss of his wife.

social support