hdf 355 exam 2

According to the stress process model, which of the following is the key mechanism that may result in feeling stressed?

Appraisal of demands and adaptive capabilities

This form of coping involves attempts to tackle the problem head-on

Problem focused coping

On average, older adults tend to engage in:

emotion focused coping

Which of the following is a term for prejudice and discrimination directed at older people?

ageism

In industrialized societies, age is counted in:

years

Teresa tends to perform lower on the Mini Mental State Questionnaire when she completes it in her doctor's office compared to when her daughter

administers it to her at home. Based on the age stereotypes lecture, what may be happening to Teresa when she takes the questionnaire at the medical office versus at home?

Stereotype threat may be activated

The reason why some individuals may choose to spend time with a family member when they are about to move across the country compared to when they have found themselves with 30 extra minutes to spare is because of:

A narrower future time

perspective

Which of the following is NOT a supported direction of personality change from young adulthood to old age?

Decreases in optimism

Which one of these personality changes was associated with less work limitations in the Turiano et al. (2012) study?

Increases in conscientiousness

TRUE or FALSE. Combinations of personality traits do not matter for longevity.

False

True or False. Only risk factors identified in late life matter for dementia prevention.

False

What does the cognitive reserve hypothesis suggest about Alzheimer's disease?

Cognitive reserve allows some

people to tolerate more brain pathology without showing symptoms

Which of the following best reflects the

vascular hypothesis?

Healthy lifestyles may reduce

Alzheimer's risk by reducing inflammation

Which factor was associated with a greater likelihood of staying dementia-free over time?

High occupational complexity

TRUE or FALSE. Dementia is a family disease

True

Which of the following best describes a

"sandwich generation" caregiver?

An individual who cares for both

an aging parent and a child

Which of the following is TRUE about the emotional well-being of dementia caregivers?

Greater emotional support from

family and friends is associated with higher caregiving satisfaction