Pre-Quest Quiz Geraldine

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? A. Geraldine chooses not to expand her social network to include the book club residents so that she can focus on the relationships she already has, such as those with her family B. Geraldine chooses to have fewer, high-quality interactions today rather than spread herself thinly across many different social interactions C. Geraldine chooses to save her energy for her family rather then residents she knows less well, which shows she is selective in her social relationships D. All answer choices are correct

All answer choices are correct

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? A. Geraldine could use compensation by only doing some of the tasks needed to clean the garden, such as either weeding or watering B. Geraldine could use optimization by using the weeding tool so she can still weed everything with the physical pain C. Geraldine could use selection by slowly weeding her garden over several days instead of trying to do it all at once D. All answer choices are correct

Geraldine could use optimization by using the weeding tool so she can still weed everything with the physical pain

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? A. Geraldine couple 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 B. Geraldine could be motivated to join the book club to make her social network bigger by meeting new people C. Geraldine could be motivated to join the book club to improve peer relationships even if it potentially conflicts with family relationships D. Geraldine could be motivated to join the book club to be stimulated cognitively by reading new books regularly

Geraldine couple 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

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? A. Geraldine showed a deficit in her memory when she repeatedly could not remember her grandson B. Geraldine showed a deficit in her social skills when she had trouble communicating with Devon C. Geraldine showed a deficit in her social skills when she had trouble communicating with Devon D. Geraldine showed a deficit in her emotional processing when she did not feel affection toward her grandson

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 stay healthy? A. socioemotional development B. activity theory C. physical decline D. cognitive processing

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. A. accept; increase; quantity B. accept; increase; quality C. decline; decrease; quality D. decline; increase; quality

decline; decrease; quality

A staff member ask 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. A. high; accept B. low; accept C. high; decline D. low, decline

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. A. loyalty and friendship B. emotions and friendship C. values and friendship D. intimacy friendship

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 symptoms of Alzheimer's is called _______ A. social; mild cognitive impairment B. mild cognitive impairment; natural cognitive decline C. physical; mild cognitive impairment D. memory; mild cognitive impairment

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: A. older adults who stay physically and socially active are more likely to be satisfied with their lives B. older adults who stay physically active retain muscles for longer and do not experience any effect on their mental health C. older adults who stay socially active experience better mental health, but their physical health is not dependent on exercise D. older adults who stay physically and socially active are happier, but they decline at the same rate as their inactive peers

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: A. openness B. conscientiousness C. extraversion D. agreeableness

openness

The staff member in charge of lunch asks Geraldine if she would be willing to tray a new meatless burger made from plants. If Geraldine consents, it would indicate she is high on the personality trait of: A. neuroticism B. openness C. extraversion D. agreeableness

openness

Whe Geraldine gets to her garden to being weeding, she has the option of using a long-handled tool that would allow her to stand up and weed her gsarden. Geraldine choosing to use this tool would be an example of _______ from Balters' selective optimization and compensation theory. A. compensation B. optimization C. selection D. None of the answer choices are correct

optimization

A staff member near Geraldine's garden plt remembers Geraldine experiences 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. A. being selective B. optimizing her actions C. using compensation D. being selective, optimizing her actions, and using compensation

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. A. social benefits B. physiological benefits C. cognitive benefits D. emotional benefits

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. A. avoidance coping B. monetary support C. problem solving D. social support

social support

Ted confides in Geraldine that he has been lonely ever since his wife passed. If Geraldine suggests an activity got the two of them to do together to help take Ted's mine off, then she is offering ______ through her friendship to help Ted cope with the loss of his wife. A. problem solving B. social support C. monetary support D. avoidance coping

social support