Family Relations - Chapter 13

Most sibling relationships are _____ for the older adult's well-being.

important

A marriage that lasts 50 years or more is termed a _____ marriage.

longevous

Chaz is almost 60 years old and notices that his testes have become smaller and less firm. He also takes much longer to get an erection than he used to. His doctor believes that he is experiencing:

male menopause

Talia is 52 years of age and experiencing irritability, headaches, and depression. Her doctor believes that she is entering:

menopause

Connor is a middle-aged man and yearns for a taut, young body and freedom from the grind. He is experiencing:

middlescence

In middle age when one mourns lost opportunities, or the road not taken, and wonders what life would have been like if they were bolder, smarter, or luckier, they are experiencing _____.

middlescence

Petra is a middle-aged woman and starts to mourn lost opportunities, the road not taken, and wonders what her life would be like if she was bolder, smarter, or luckier. She is experiencing:

middlescence

Female menopause is the end of _____.

monthly menstrual periods

The downturn in the economy has made _____ difficult for many people.

retirement

Couples are likely to find themselves in the _____ generation when they are caring for their aging parents and also have responsibilities for adult children who may have moved back into the home

sandwich

Couples are likely to find themselves in the _____ generation when they are caring for their aging parents and also have responsibilities for adult children who may have moved back into the home.

sandwich

In later years, research indicates _____ are the closest.

sisters

Isabella and Ted have been married for 20 years and have four children. They never got any time for themselves as a couple because of their family responsibilities. When all of their children moved out for higher studies and work, they were finally free to develop new interests. They now enjoy their free time by going on road trips and trekking. In this scenario, Isabella and Ted are experiencing a(n) _____.

spacious nest

The positive aspects of children leaving home are suggested by the term "_____."

spacious nest

Isabella is a middle-aged married woman. Her 70-year-old mother is bedridden after an accident. Her son also moves in with her after his graduation. She has to take care of her aging mother as well as her adult son. In this scenario, Isabella most likely exemplifies _____.

the sandwich generation

Often, adults are divided into three distinct groups:

the young-old (65-74), the middle-old (75-84), and the old-old (over age 85).

The definition of old age is divided into three categories:

the young-old, the middle-old, and the old-old.

According to a study by the AARP, what was the number one reason of divorce at midlife and beyond?

verbal, physical, or emotional abuse

Since 1900, the average life expectancy in the United States has increased from _____ to _____.

47 years; 79 years

A longevous marriage is one that lasts _____ years or more.

50

Female menopause begins on average at about age:

50

On an average, menopause for women occurs around age _____.

50

What percentage of persons age 65 or older have living grandchildren?

83%

According to the U.S. Census, which is the fastest-growing age group in the U.S. population?

85 and older

The most common form of dementia is _____.

Alzheimer's

_____ is the most common form of dementia.

Alzheimer's disease

What do most current studies reveal about the term "midlife crisis"?

Evidence does not support the existence of a generalized midlife crisis.

Infidelity is the number one cause of divorce at midlife and beyond.

False

It is no more likely for African American children to be raised by grandparents than children of other cultural groups.

False

Most people find the role of grandparent to be stressful.

False

Older adults are not interested in sex.

False

Older people are more likely to divorce than younger people, and suicide rates rise during middle age.

False

Research has found that the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is unrelated to the strength of the relationship between a parent and his or her own parent.

False

Research shows that retired people are more likely to be sick or depressed than people of the same age who are still on the job.

False

The "Baby Boomer" years are identified as the years 1955-1980.

False

The role of grandparents differs little between cultural groups.

False

The vast majority of people over age 65 will spend at least part of their later years in a nursing home.

False

Women who are childless, and less likely to be married, are less likely to have higher levels of education and occupational status.

False

Which of the following statements is true of cohabitation for aging adults?

It allows couples to have an intimate relationship without the legal ramifications of marriage.

_____ is the term that describes the living arrangement for couples who are in a committed intimate relationship but choose to maintain separate homes.

Living apart together

_____ relationships in middle and older adulthood are a new area of research.

Sibling

According to Thiele and Whelan, which of the following statements is true of the dimensions of a grandparent role?

Some grandparents view their role as a source of status, while others as emotional self-fulfillment.

Which of the following statements is true of male menopause?

The testicles become smaller and less firm.

Which of the following statements is true of Baby Boomers?

Their buying power will impact consumer goods and health care systems.

"Empty nest" and "spacious nest" describe the same phenomena.

True

African American children are more likely to be raised by their grandparents.

True

Both men and women experience a decline in hormone production as they get older.

True

Both men and women experience a kind of menopause.

True

By age 50, a man may require up to 24 hours between an orgasm and his next erection.

True

Caring for an older parent can help strengthen a parent-child relationship.

True

Many parents enjoy suddenly having an "empty nest."

True

The United States is going through a demographic revolution due to the increased life span of the population.

True

The grandparent role is usually mutually enjoyable for grandparents and their grandchildren.

True

Women are more likely to assume the role of caregiver for an older parent than men.

True

Women represent a larger percentage of nursing home populations than men.

True

"Male menopause" develops as a result of:

a decline in androgen production.

Statistically, midlife does not bring about an increase in:

all of the above

The phenomenon of aging is:

all of the above

Which of the following is one of the dimensions of the grandparent role?

all of the above

Male menopause is caused by a decline in the production of _____.

androgen

The male hormone that declines slowly and steadily in most men until age 60 is known as:

androgen

When adult children move back home, they are considered to be _____ kids.

boomerang

Crista decides to move back into her parents' house in Los Angeles after she loses her job due to the economic recession in New York. She plans to stay with her parents until she finds a decent job. In this scenario, Crista most likely exemplifies a _____.

boomerang kid

Adult children who return home to their parents' house are known as:

boomerang kids

Which of the following terms is affected by economic conditions?

boomerang kids

In later years, research indicates _____ are the most distant.

brothers

A phenomenon called the _____ occurs when adult children return to the parental nest to live after college graduation while they get established professionally and financially and save enough money to move into their own apartments or homes.

cluttered nest

Maria and James enjoyed their free time when their three adult children were studying in a different city. However, their children have moved back after their graduation. Although Maria and James are happy to reunite with their children, they now have a new set of responsibilities on their shoulders. This scenario is an example of the phenomenon called the _____.

cluttered nest

The opposite of the spacious nest is the:

cluttered nest

This term occurs when adult children return home to live with their parents after college graduation:

cluttered nest

Which term refers to the situation in which adult children return home to live for a while, usually to save money to move into their own apartments or homes?

cluttered nest

Which of the following is a benefit of hormone therapy in women after menopause?

decreased risk of osteoporosis or colorectal cancer

As the life span of the general population increases, the United States is experiencing a _____.

demographic revolution

Female menopause includes which of the following changes?

diminished vaginal secretions

Vincent and Kati's children have left home for college, and they are enjoying their time together but also feel sad, a sense of emptiness, and a lack of purpose. They are experiencing a(n):

empty nest

Which of the following terms describes the feelings of malaise, vacantness, and lack of purpose that parents sometimes experience when their children leave home?

empty-nest syndrome

According to Erik Erikson's classic schema, middle age can be a time for:

generativity or stagnation

Erik Erikson argues that the crisis faced in middle age is:

generativity versus stagnation

The growing numbers of Baby Boomers over 65 years of age will result in:

greater pressure on society to focus more on retirement, health care, and empty-nest issues.

What is a common medical approach used to treat menopause that is now being scrutinized?

hormone therapy