Question 1

Which theory of late adulthood suggests that older adults become increasingly selective in their social interactions, focusing on emotionally meaningful relationships?

Accepted Answer

Self theory

Question 2

According to Erikson’s stage of integrity versus despair, what is a key psychological task for individuals in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing one’s life and accepting death

Question 3

Which concept explains why older adults may accumulate and value possessions more than younger adults?

Accepted Answer

Compulsive hoarding

Question 4

The positivity effect in late adulthood refers to:

Accepted Answer

A preference for positive images and experiences over negative ones

Question 5

Stratification theories in late adulthood emphasize the impact of which of the following on development?

Accepted Answer

Social forces related to social categories

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a form of stratification discussed in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Stratification by education

Question 7

Disengagement theory proposes that:

Accepted Answer

Aging narrows a person’s social sphere

Question 8

Activity theory in late adulthood suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Remaining active in social spheres is beneficial for older adults

Question 9

Which of the following is a psychological benefit of work for older adults, even when unpaid?

Accepted Answer

Generativity and social connections

Question 10

A Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A neighborhood where most residents are retired, having moved there as younger adults

Question 11

Institutionalism in late adulthood can lead to which psychological state?

Accepted Answer

Apathy, indifference, and lack of self-care

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an Activity of Daily Life (ADL) for the frail elderly?

Accepted Answer

Managing finances

Question 13

Instrumental Activities of Daily Life (IADLs) differ from ADLs in that IADLs:

Accepted Answer

Require intellectual competence and forethought

Question 14

Which factor increases the likelihood of elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

Caregiver suffering from emotional problems or substance abuse

Question 15

In the United States, who is most often the primary caregiver for the frail elderly?

Accepted Answer

Spouse

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'familism' in late adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A prompt for relatives to seek out one another and support each other

Question 17

Which role is NOT one of the four grandparent roles commonly found in developed nations?

Accepted Answer

Mentor

Question 18

Why might older adults be less likely to attend religious services, yet report increased faith and praying?

Accepted Answer

Physical limitations and mobility issues

Question 19

Which living arrangement is most likely to result in learned helplessness among older adults?

Accepted Answer

Living in a nursing home due to fear and lack of autonomy

Question 20

Which equation best represents the relationship between the number of ADLs a frail elderly person can perform independently ($$N_{ADL}) $$and their level of independence ($$I$$), assuming $$I is $$directly proportional to $$N_{ADL}$$?

Accepted Answer

$$I = N_{ADL}$$

Late Adulthood: The Social World – Key Theories, Activities, and Relationships

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