HDF 335 exam 3

Which theory to Luong and Charles' study findings support?

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

Which of the following is TRUE about relationship patterns in adulthood?

About 50% of adults are single at some point in their life

What is the “sandwich” effect most likely to contribute to among midlife adults?

Lower marital satisfaction

Which statement best reflects findings on marriage and caregiving in adulthood?

Marital satisfaction increases after retirement, but may decline when spousal caregiving is involved

Which of the following is accurate regarding divorce and widowhood in later adulthood?

Widowhood is associated with increases in depressive symptoms across years

Which of the following best reflects why retirement is considered difficult to define?

There is no clear definitional consensus, and it can be indicated in multiple ways

Which statement best describes the traditional retirement scenario?

A person works about 40 years for one company and retires permanently with a pension

Retirement is most likely to be beneficial to health under which condition?

The person retires voluntarily and has good social ties outside of work

Why is volunteering important for retirement adjustment?

It can provide purpose, social integration, and health benefits

major tenets of the green house project

o Alternative to traditional nursing homes

o Small, home-like setting

o Usually houses a small number of residents

o Kitchen and dining area are central to the home

o Reflects the culture change movement

o Still includes access to skilled nursing care

TRUE or FALSE. Hospice care can only be provided in nursing homes.

False

Which is the most common type of bereavement?

Resilient bereavement

Older adults view ______ as their ideal place to die.

Home

Which age group has the least fear of death?

Older adults

This model of bereavement posits that practical adaptation to the loss is just as important as the emotional adaptation:

dual process model

The two main components of an advance directive include:

Living will and medical power of attorney

Forms of social engagement

Grandparenting

o Volunteering

o Caregiving

true or false: Unemployed older adults spend much of their time watching TV

true

continuum of care, from least support to highest level of support

home care (independent living)

assisted living

nursing home

hospitalization (acute rehabilitation)

hospice

true or false: Divorce often has more financial effects for women and more social effects for men

true

true or false: Widowhood is common in later life and is associated with increases in depressive symptoms over time

true

true or false: Non-custodial grandparenting is often linked to the most positive outcomes

true