PSY 205 Exam 3
Margaret retired in 1940 and collected Social Security payments for nine years. Her granddaughter Alice just retired in 2016. How long will Alice likely collect Social Security?
14 years
What is the most common family structure in the United States?
nuclear
Now that Larry recently turned 35, he's concerned about getting old. He heard that establishing a good aerobic exercise habit will help him age better. He bought some athletic shoes and is ready to run into a new healthy future. What running schedule should Larry follow to meet recommendations for aerobic exercise?
50 minutes three days a week
How many Americans support active euthanasia administered by a doctor in the case of someone who is terminally ill and in significant pain?
58 percent
A group of 10 retired women get together once a week to go shopping, have dinner, or visit a museum. About how many of these women are widows?
6
In one week, 100 women give birth at the maternity ward of Pinewood Hospital. When these babies celebrate their third birthday, roughly how many of these mothers will likely be working at a job?
65
A residential facility provides care for ten people diagnosed with dementia. About how many of these patients have Alzheimer's disease?
7
Many adults experience some decline in cognitive function as they age. Which depression treatment should doctors avoid using with older patients due to its effect on cognitive function?
ECT
Which of the following displays age cohorts from the smallest to the largest as a proportion of the US population?
Gen X, Millennials, Boomers
Which of the following correctly pairs a condition with a risk factor?
Huntington's disease—genetics
Why might Kubler-Ross's theory about how people approach dying be considered one-dimensional?
It emphasizes human emotion
How does being anxious or fearful of death on a general level offer benefit to people?
It promotes a strong will to live fully.
A moderate earthquake occurred in a metropolitan area on a Friday afternoon, resulting in some loss of life and considerable damage. Over the weekend, the residents who were not seriously affected engaged in various leisure activities to help them cope with the stress and trauma. Which of the following correctly pairs a person with a likely coping strategy?.
Jason, age 34, hikes a trail
After a stressful workweek, Sarah and Jorge have a long weekend. But before they can enjoy the time, some things need to be done around the house. Which of the following scenarios will make Sarah happiest?
Jorge washes, folds, and puts away the laundry
Which of the following people has the highest risk for cardiovascular disease?
Justine, with an HDL score of 32
Which of the following people will likely receive tertiary prevention services?
Lois, who has diabetes
Which of the following government health care programs likely is most heavily used by retired adults?
Medicare Part B
Which dual-income couple will experience the most work-family conflict?
Miyako and Rob, who have two children nearing kindergarten age
Which of the following has the highest risk factor for being the victim in an abusive relationship?
Rosario, a Puerto Rican woman raised by foster parents who had her first child at age 16
How do neurophysiological changes in people with Alzheimer's disease compare to age-based normative changes?
They are more extensive.
Which of the following life events has the strongest correlation to the lowest level of marital satisfaction for a couple?
a child starting to dat
Which of the following people will experience the most negative psychological effects from losing a job?
a. Nate, age 46, married with two children, employed in commercial construction
In 2015, the United States total annual gross domestic product was $18 trillion. If the dollar amount of the GDP remained the same in 2030, how much would be devoted to Social Security and Medicare payments?
about $2 trillion
A person who retired in 2012 and earned an average salary of about $100,000 will receive how much in annual Social Security benefits?
about $28,000
How many women in the United States participate in the labor force?
about 58 percent
According to the career construction theory, which of the following concepts plays a primary role in a person's career path?
adaptation
Leon recently drafted an advanced medical directive with his attorney. The document states that if Leon is medically incapacitated and cannot make decisions about his own care, his sister has the power to make such decisions. The directive states that Leon will accept passive euthanasia but not active euthanasia. If Leon were in a persistent vegetative state after an accident, which of the following would he oppose?
administration of a sedative overdose
When Lynn did a health assessment of Saul at the busy senior center, he entertained her with stories of his time in the Korean War. Lynn told his daughter Joan about the visit, saying that he's a colorful older gentleman with no serious health issues. Joan was upset because Saul never served in Korea—and requested that someone else conduct a further assessment. Which of the following likely impacted Lynn's assessment of Saul?
age stereotypes
Which of the following couples will be married for the longest amount of time before divorcing?
an African American couple who discuss daily events with little positive emotion
In the quest for a love relationship, the old adage that opposites attract doesn't hold true. In reality, people tend to choose partners based on how similar they are to each other. Formally, this is known as
assortative mating
Which of the following schizophrenia patients will likely display the greatest range of emotion?
b. Miguel, a 39-year-old man
Which of the following should a professional focus on when considering psychopathology in older people?
behavior in context
Recently Pete has been having trouble with his memory; such as forgetting he put a kettle on to boil and leaving his store without locking up and turning off the lights. His friends laugh and say it's just part of turning 40. But Pete's mother died from early-onset Alzheimer's disease before age 50. What type of factors support Pete's heightened concern over his memory problems?
biological
Walter was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease about a year ago and is beginning to experience more notable effects. To avoid subjecting his family to a long, slow decline and to ensure his sense of dignity and self-determination, Walter wants to arrange for physician-assisted suicide. Clearly there are concerns about his current cognitive capacity to make this decision. How will Walter's capacity to seek physician-assisted suicide be determined?
by a doctor who will make a clinical determination
Which of the following will decrease the beneficial psychological impacts of a tropical vacation away from work?
checking in on project-related emails
Which of the following assessment methods offers mental health professionals primary-source data in the cognitive and emotional domains?
clinical interviews
Weighing benefits and risks of each approach, which of the following lists depression treatments for older adults from the most suitable to the least suitable?
cognitive behavior therapy, SSRIs, tricyclics, MAO inhibitors
Walter and Estelle recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Which of the following likely has the largest role in their relationship?
commitment
Landon recently moved to another city for a job. He wants to develop some friendships outside of work with good people to hang out and enjoy fun times. Which aspect of adult friendships does Landon value most at this time?
compatibility
Which of the following would be least effective in combating employee alienation at a company?
compensation
Which of the following terms best characterizes people's responses to their own mortality?
complex
Ultimately, a person's sense of having aged successfully is likely grounded in which of the following?
contentment
In which of the following areas can married people be dissimilar and still experience a high degree of marital success?
contribution
From a logistical perspective, what drives the expansion of the outpatient hospice model?
costs
According to socioemotional selectivity theory, which of the following people will seek out friendships that will support their emotional regulation?
d. Hector, a 62-year-old man
Which of the following conditions is most likely to be subject to age-based stereotyping?
depression
Linda is intrigued by her grandparents' marriage. They never share any words or signs of affection, and they rarely go on trips or do anything fun. They mostly sit on the porch and read, watch TV, and eat meals. Linda finds it a bit sad. Which of the following terms likely reflects this couple's relationship?
detachment
A person who feels sad would be experiencing
dysphoria
Poet May Sarton's reference to the "essential person" at the time of death reflects which of the following formal concepts?
ego integrity
Who provides the majority of care for a hospice patient?
family
Darnell's father died of a heart attack last week. Even though he was almost 80, it still came as a surprise to everyone in the family. Which of the following is a component of Darnell's grief over the loss of his father?
feeling guilt over things unsaid
What compels an adult to assume the additional burden of providing care for an aging parent?
filial obligation
To improve the chances of aging successfully, it is recommended that people employ preventive strategies in four key areas. Which area is primarily focused on maintaining autonomy?
finance
Jeanette and Larry beamed as they took turns holding their first grandson in the hospital room. Their daughter Betsy thought that she had never seen such joy and pride in their faces. What serves as the basis for Jeanette and Larry's response?
generativity
Marissa Mayer was appointed as president and CEO of the Internet company Yahoo in 2012. At the time, Yahoo had been experiencing a substantial decline in advertising revenue and had lost both users and status to rivals such as Facebook. Mayer's role at Yahoo exemplifies which of the following?
glass cliff
What is likely the most important concern for healthy people who indicate a desire for physician-assisted suicide if they are diagnosed with a terminal illness?
having self-determination
A person's body mass index (BMI) reflects the relationship of which factors?
height and weight
Juan just graduated from college and is entering the workforce. According to social cognitive career theory, which of the following will have a substantial role in Juan's occupational path?
his perceived level of ability
Retirement triggers significant changes in a person's life, both positive and negative. Which of the following losses due to retirement is generally the most difficult for people to handle?
identity
After a long battle with cancer, Dr. Ortega explains that nothing more can be done for Gail and Ben's mother. He recommends that they set up hospice care so she can be comfortable in her final weeks. Ben agrees, but Gail refuses to consider the idea. What is the likely rationale for Gail's reaction?
inability to face her mother's death
Carmen has recently been struggling with generalized feelings of anxiety, so she made an appointment with Dr. Larsen at the senior center. How should the doctor consider contextual factors before making a determination of Carmen's mental health?
inquire about challenges in her life
Several times a year, Lorena cooks a huge meal and invites all the children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and cousins to the big house. She makes sure her husband Phil picks up his mother and her dad at the care facilities so that everybody has an enjoyable day with family. Which of the following terms describes Lorena?
kinkeeper
Vaillant's model of successful aging builds upon Rowe and Kahn's core model by adding which of the following aspects?
life satisfaction
Serena works about 10 hours a day, often leaving before her kids go to school. She also brings work home on weekends. Serena has quickly climbed the ladder in her profession and makes a high salary. But her husband and kids wish she would spend more time with them. Vallerand's model would say that Serena's work is guided by which of the following?
obsession
Quality of life is determined by reviewing what type of criteria?
personal
Rashid's grandmother died from Alzheimer's disease, so he formed a biotech company to develop a drug that would help prevent and hopefully cure the disease. Which of the following will Rashid's staff likely focus on in their developmental research?
proteins
What is the main focus of the staff in a hospice facility?
quality of life
A company that hires retired adults as employees will likely realize benefits related to which of the following?
resources
Once a week, Rashida takes a mobile health lab into low-income neighborhoods. Her staff provides residents with free blood pressure and cholesterol tests, prostate exams, skin cancer checks, and similar services. Which term describes the focus of Rashida's mobile program?
secondary prevention
One Big Planet, a community development organization, recently held a series of information sessions at senior centers to recruit volunteers. Which of the following activities received the least interest from senior attendees?
serving on the planning committee
The dual process model of bereavement is grounded in a dynamic based on
sorrow and recovery
A person who shows no brain activity in the cortex will be incapable of which of the following?
speaking
Who will have the least connection to familism?
the Wallaces, a European American family in Chicago
Due to normative metabolic changes, older adults will face the most risk from which of the four symptoms of alcoholism?
tolerance
Since Isobel's son Vince was killed in a car crash six months ago, family members notice that she is drinking wine during the day. She sometimes sits on the porch alone, rocking gently, and claims that Vince is there, speaking softly to her. Which of the following best describes Isobel's experience of bereavement?
traumatic distress as part of complicated grief
