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Human Growth and Development

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show B. stratification theories.  
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show C. perceptions of self.  
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show C. integrity versus despair.  
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show D. late adulthood  
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Yvette looks back at life with pride even though some of her personal history include errors on her part. shes in the stage Erikson called: A.generativity vs stagnation B.optimization vs compensation C.activity vs disengagement D.integrity vs despair   show
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According to Erikson, each new experience throughout life requires: A. both assimilation and accommodation. B. a reassessment of identity. C. selective optimization. D. stratification.   show
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show C. hold on to her identity.  
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show B. using selective optimization with compensation.  
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show B. correlates with believing that life is meaningful.  
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A study indicated that the brains, bodies, and behaviors of adultscdiagnosed with _____ were more like those of younger adults; they did not age the appropriate way. A.the positivity effect B.compulsive hoarding C.late-life depression D.disengagement   show
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show C. Stratification  
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Age, gender, ethnicity, and income are the four major categories of _____; as such, they can limit choice at every stage of life. A. cognitive development B. socioeconomic status C. self theories D. stratification   show
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The idea that opportunities and roles are determined based on age is referred to as: A. stratification by age. B. selective optimization. C. self-actualization. D. social stagnation.   show
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show B. disengagement  
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show D. disengagement  
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show C. activity  
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show C. activity theory.  
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Which theory focuses on the gender divisions promoted by society? A. feminist B. continuity C. disengagement D. sexist   show
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show B. harm them in late adulthood.  
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show B. weathering.  
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show A. longevity  
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show D. lonely and poor, without a U.S. work history or the benefit of extended family life to support them.  
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The crucial stratification variable in the well being of the elderly is _____, which causes a lifetime of stresses including less education, health care, and many accumulating disadvantages A. the age of retirement B. low income C. age D. family size   show
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Denmark which has the most happy seniors mitigates stratification by income by: A.requiring that younger family members financially support elder B.limiting family size C.providing free health care/ subsidized senior housing D.allowing no retirement   show
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show B. a unionized mechanic at a local factory.  
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_____ provides social status, financial security, and independence for older adults. A. Paid employment B. Volunteer opportunities C. Retirement D. Medicare   show
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After mandatory retirement was outlawed on a federal level in the 1980s, the average retirement age: A. increased dramatically. B. decreased. C. stayed the same. D. was no longer measured.   show
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Which of the following occupations still has a legal mandatory retirement age? A. doctor B. lawyer C. jet pilot D. teacher   show
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What proportion of adults over the age of 65 volunteer in formal settings? A. 1/2 B. 1/4 C. 3/4 D. 1/3   show
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Which is NOT a reason elders dont volunteer?A.volunteering is an intense experience not designed for themB.they are afraid to leave familiarityC.Organizations lack recruitment/training efforts aimed at themD.They do not want to give time/ money to others   show
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Typically, who does more housework after retirement than before? A. men B. women C. hired caregivers D. both men and women   show
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show C. in their own homes  
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When older Americans move, they are most likely to move: A. not far from their old residence. B. to a warm climate. C. to the town where they were born. D. to the countryside, where it is quiet and where there is less crime.   show
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When many adults who moved into a neighborhood decades earlier never leave the area, the result is: A. assisted living. B. an empty nest. C. a universal design. D. a naturally occurring retirement community.   show
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Which state has the highest proportion of people over the age of 65? A. Florida B. California C. Arizona D. Maine   show
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show C. most people prefer to age where they have always lived.  
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show B. better health  
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show A.Religious institutions provide valuable social network to the aging  
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show B.a feeling that there is continuity in experience and traditions among generations.  
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What percentage of older adults volunteer in political campaigns? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5   show
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show D. volunteering on political campaigns  
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The requirement for membership in AARP is that the person is: A. retired. B. over 50. C. over 65. D. collecting Social Security.   show
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in regard to elections and policy debates, the elderly tend to: A.vote in support of economic interests B.uniformly support the candidate or measure endorsed by AARP C.identify with a political party. D.look to their adult children for guidance   show
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show C. we travel through life in the company of others.  
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Compared to single older adults, elderly partners tend to be: A. happier and wealthier. B. happier but poorer. C. poorer and less happy. D. wealthier but less happy.   show
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show B. lives with her husband of 40 years  
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show B. happier in their marriages.  
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show B. 6  
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show B. a strong sense of shared experiences.  
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Ed and Janet have been married 60 yrs. When asked to share their secret to a long marriage, Ed replied: A.We spend ample time apart B.We have learned how to disagree C.She depends on me for $ D.We each have our own friends instead of combined circle   show
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show A. beanpole  
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Brad has added a room to his house in anticipation of his elderly parents moving in with him. As their oldest son, he feels obligated to provide care for them out of a sense of: A. filial responsibility. B.family ethics. C.guilt D.surrogate parenting   show
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When it comes to intergenerational relationships, conflict is more likely in ______ relationships than in distant ones. A. married B. long-lasting C. newly formed D. emotionally close   show
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