PSY final

According to the Hayflick limit, human cells can divide approximately _____ times before telomeres on a chromosome are gone.

50

In 2012, in the United States, about _____ of the workforce is male and almost _____ is non-Hispanic White

50; 65

In the United States, about how many employees still work on the traditional work schedule of Monday to Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.?

65 percent

Parenthood is characterized by the:

All of these answers are correct

Jason and Richard are great friends and have been since grade school. When Jason goes to his friend's house, he does not call Richard's mother "Mrs. Northey," but rather just smiles and calls her "Mom." While he is not a part of Richard's family, this sort of exchange is accepted and even valued by everyone involved. In this example, Jason would be considered _____ kin in Richard's family.

fictive

Tamika is happily married with three children. She is involved in her children's sports teams and music classes and tutors other children from their school. Tamika is in Erikson's _____ stage of development.

generativity-versus-stagnation

Developmentalists advocate:

increased help for family members caring for frail elderly from skilled providers.

Tanya is a college junior majoring in psychology. She is scheduled to take a course entitled "Personality" during the next semester. This course MOST likely concerns:

individual differences in thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

According to Erikson, the failure to achieve intimacy during early adulthood is MOST likely to result in:

isolation.

Eugene is 27 years old, and he feels very insecure about some of the personal and career choices he has made so far. Consequently, he is reluctant to undertake a serious, committed relationship with another person. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Eugene will develop a sense of:

isolation.

The person in a family who maintains communication among family members is called the:

kinkeeper

A large study of adult Canadians (Marchand et al., 2012) found that the distress in one's life was related to several factors. Which is NOT a factor in this distress?

work relationships

Remembering information for a moment before evaluating, calculating, and inferring its significance refers to:

working memory

Anthony most values receiving a good salary and benefits at his job, while Henry most values his workmanship pride and employee relationships. MOST likely, Anthony is _____ and Henry is _____.

younger; older

For humans, the maximum life span is approximately _____ years.

122

One study of five nations found that _____ percent of Europeans older than 75 ride their bicycles every day.

15

By the year 2050, it is estimated that people over age 65 will make up over _____ percent of the world's population.

16

Margaret is one of the _____ percent of people age 70 or older who has visual loss because of cataracts.

30

In the United States, the HIGHEST rate of volunteerism can be found among the _____ age group.

35 to 44

_____ parenting helps an adopted teenage daughter.

Consistent and supportive

The MOST comprehensive self theory was developed by

Erikson.

_____ rewards of work are tangible rewards, such as salary, while _____ rewards of work are intangible rewards, such as job satisfaction.

Extrinsic; intrinsic

Jan has been so much a part of her best friend's life that she effectively has been "adopted" by her best friend's family. In other words, Jan has become:

Ficitive kin

Which therapist developed the hierarchy of needs?

Maslow

Which statement about same-sex couples is TRUE?

Same-sex couples experience similar levels of satisfaction as heterosexual couples.

Eighty-four-year-old Carla is frail and in need of assistance. Her daughter, Jennifer has tried to provide help and has even offered to have Carla move in with her, but Carla has refused. According to the text, which is NOT a reason she is unwilling to accept help?

She no longer wants to maintain her independence and wants to be institutionalized.

_____ is one of the few factors that reduces job satisfaction for everyone.

_____ is one of the few factors that reduces job satisfaction for everyone.

What is a social convoy?

a group of people who provide encouragement and guidance and meet one's social needs throughout life

Carolyn is 65 years old and is eligible for the senior discount at a local restaurant. This discount is an example of:

ageism

Domenic is 16 years old and according to curfew laws, he must be off the streets by 10 P.M. This law is an example of:

ageism

The "Big Five" personality trait that is associated with descriptions such as kind, helpful, easygoing, and generous is:

agreeableness

Raul, a social worker, is kind and compassionate. His clients frequently report how much Raul cares about them and his coworkers describe him as generous. Raul's personality clusters high in:

agreeableness.

Couples who have children tend to:

be happier when the children are old enough to leave home and make their own lives

A thickening of the lens of the eye is a condition referred to as:

cataracts.

John is 79 years old and was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because of early detection and effective treatment John is now cancer free and is able to live independently. John's case illustrates:

compression of morbidity

Danielle is a 74-year-old widow, lives alone in the home she has had for over 40 years, and has become something of a packrat. She holds on to possessions, many of which have no material or sentimental value whatsoever, to the point where her home is becoming overrun with trinkets. There is mold growing in the corners of the rooms that cannot be cleaned, and this is affecting Danielle's health. This is a case of:

compulsive hoarding.

What is the major developmental task in Erikson's integrity-versus-despair stage?

connecting individual journeys with the cultural and historical purpose of human society

Seventy-three-year-old William was a lawyer for 43 years. Now that he is retired, he leads legal workshops at a community education center. William is in Erikson's integrity-versus-_____ stage of development.

despair

The obligation of adult children to care for their aging parents is referred to as:

distantffilial responsibility.

An example of an ADL is _____, and an example of an IADL is _____.

dressing; paying the bills

The idea that cognition should be measured in everyday tasks and circumstances is called:

ecological validity

Cardiovascular disease is _____ aging because it _____.

econdary; may not be age related

When Mr. Rizk, who is 89 years old, goes to the post office, the staff there often speak to him slowly and in a high-pitched tone. Mr. Rizk has no hearing problems and is mentally competent and he often finds this behavior insulting. Mr. Rizk is being subjected to:

elderspeak

Conflict between older and younger adults is more likely in _____ relationships than in _____ ones.

emotionally close; distant

The time in parents' lives when grown children leave the family home to pursue their own lives is called the:

empty nest.

How might optimization be expressed in older adults' sexual activity?

engaging in more cuddling, kissing, and fantasizing than intercourse for satisfying sexual activity

Wisdom is increased by:

experiences and practice in dealing with life's problems.

James, a computer salesman, is happily married, coaches youth soccer, coordinates a neighborhood watch group, and cycles with his bike club. His personality clusters high in:

extraversion

Alyssa's mother and father and her sister Emily constitute Alyssa's:

family of origin

Marco, from El Salvador, lives in the United States but rarely sees his family. He has become very close to his roommate's family, who thoughtfully include him in all the family events. Marco is viewed by this family as:

fictive kin

MOST late adults who maintain sufficient intellectual powers:

gain a greater appreciation of aesthetics and become creative.

The GREATEST risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease is:

having the gene ApoE4

In families, one member tends to function as the _____, celebrating family achievements, keeping the family together, and staying in touch with distant relatives.

kinkeeper

According to a study by Byers et al., older adults were _____ to be depressed if they were providing support for their adult children than if they are distant from them.

less likely

Alexa participated in a study when she was 70 years old and did not express ageist attitudes. Alexa is now 80 years old and, according to the text, Alexa would probably:

less likely to have remain dependent should she experience a disability.

According to Sigmund Freud, what do adults need in order to develop a healthy personality?

love and work

An important task for successful aging requires that people:

maintain reliable social relationships, even if they are few.

It has been demonstrated that calorie restriction:

may slow aging.

During which stage of Alzheimer's disease are people able to care for themselves but still possibly engage in dangerous behaviors?

middle

Joon is 82 years old, and his bone density is much lower than it should be for a man of his age. Last week, Joon broke a bone in his wrist while opening a jar. It is likely that Joon suffers from:

osteoporosis

Margaret is 82 years old, and her bone density is much lower than it should be for a woman of her age. Last week, Margaret broke several bones in her foot as she was walking to her mailbox. It is likely that Margaret suffers from:

osteoporosis

Which skill(s) that can help people reduce their anxiety levels can be preserved in the brains of people who suffer from neurocognitive disorder?

playing music and singing

The types of stratifications that endanger the well-being of many older people include all but which of the following?

religion

A critical role of a caregiver is to:

respond to the emotions of others

Which benefit is an example of an extrinsic reward of work?

retirement benefits

An older person saying, "I know but I just can't remember," indicates a problem with:

retrieval.

The specific illnesses that vary from person to person and become more common with aging are referred to as:

secondary aging

After individuals divorce, some single elders consider sexual relationships a thing of the past, some cohabit, some begin living apart together and some remarry. This is known as _____, where each person chooses whether and how to be sexual.

selective optimization with compensation

Lorna and John have been married for 47 years and have adjusted to the biological changes that have occurred in their sexual arousal, but many also have improved their relationship in the process. This is an example of:

selective optimization with compensation

Karen and Jack are in their late 70s and reported that they have been having sex less frequently due to Jack's health. According to the text, Karen and Jack would likely find that their:

sex life improved.

The psychosocial development of adults is

significant and evolves throughout adulthood.

Barry and Sharon have raised five children and have experienced the normal challenges of family life. As their family grew, they experienced more family problems. Therefore, it can be said that Barry and Sharon experience a positive correlation between family _____ and family problems.

size

Which of the following is/are an example(s) of secondary aging that can enhance the risk of stroke and heart attack?

smoking and obesity

The wear-and-tear theory is MOST likely applicable to:

some body parts that wear due to repeated stress or exposure to elements

During Erikson's generativity-versus-_____ stage, adults need to care for the next generation.

stagnation

Erikson theorized that, if generativity is not attained, the adult is likely to experience:

stagnation.

Mrs. Gentry is an 82-year-old in good health and with strong social connections. She believes that her memory will begin to show a quick decline in the next year or so because she saw that occur with her mother. If Mrs. Gentry experiences stereotype threat, then it is likely that her memory will:

start to show a quick decline in the next year or so.

The Hayflick limit refers to:

the number of times a human cell is capable of dividing.

When adults are caring for family members who are both younger and older than themselves, they are described as being part of:

the sandwich generation

In Asian nations, parents depend more on _____ for support in old age.

their sons and daughters-in-law

People who change jobs frequently by the age of 36 are _____ times more likely to have health problems by age 42.

three

What is the main reason why older workers are opting to keep their jobs longer and delay retirement?

to keep their paycheck

The elderly are more politically active than younger people in every way EXCEPT:

turning out for massive rallies.

Recommendations for nutritional prevention of the acceleration of neurocognitive disorder includes eating foods that are rich in all but WHICH of the following antioxidants?

vitamin D

In a study cited in the text (Levy, 2012) it was found that healthy adults aged 70 or older who had the MOST negative stereotypes of the elderly:

were less likely to become completely independent again following disabilities over the following decade.