Question 1

Marriage partners in late adults usually show all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marriage partners in late adults usually show...

Question 2

For Marcella's seventy-fifth birthday her family bought her _____. Her daughter thought it was a perfect gift because a recent study of technology and older adults found that having one increased older adults' family ties and sense of overall connection to society.

Accepted Answer

An iPad is a versatile device that can help older adults stay connected with family and society through video calls, social media, and other applications, enhancing their sense of connection.

Question 3

Researchers have found that poverty in late adulthood is linked to:

Accepted Answer

Poverty in late adulthood is associated with increased physical and mental health problems due to limited access to healthcare, nutritious food, and other resources necessary for maintaining health.

Question 4

All of the following have led to an increase in remarriage by older adults except for:

Accepted Answer

The increase in the percentage of grandparents raising their grandchildren does not directly lead to an increase in remarriage by older adults.

Question 5

Approximately _____ of the total health bill of the United States is for the care of adults 65 and over, who comprise only 12% of the population.

Accepted Answer

Approximately one-third of the total health bill of the United States is for the care of adults 65 and over, who comprise only 12% of the population.

Question 6

In 2014, _____ of U.S. adults over 65 years of age were married.

Accepted Answer

In 2014, 59% of U.S. adults over 65 years of age were married, reflecting the demographic trends and marital status of older adults at that time.

Question 7

Thornton, 68 years old, is talking to his son about getting remarried. Thornton and Hannah have been living together for a year, and he would like to get married. If his son's reaction is typical of the majority of adult children, he will:

Accepted Answer

Adult children typically support their parents' decisions to remarry.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about cohabiting older adults is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that middle-aged and older adult cohabiting men and women reported higher levels of depression than their married counterparts, likely due to less social support and societal acceptance compared to married individuals.

Question 9

Jessica, 84 years old, was hesitant about learning to use the Internet at her age. Her daughter finally convinced her by showing her data from a recent longitudinal study that found that Internet use by older adults was associated with a decrease of one-third in the likelihood of developing:

Accepted Answer

The study mentioned suggests that Internet use by older adults is associated with a decrease in the likelihood of developing depression, not the other conditions listed.

Question 10

The health-care needs of older adults are reflected in _____, the program that provides health-care insurance to adults over 65 under the Social Security system.

Accepted Answer

Medicare is the program that provides health-care insurance to adults over 65 under the Social Security system.

Question 11

Winslow, whose wife died recently, told his friend Ted, "I would like to meet a woman who has lost her husband and marry again. She would understand what I'm going through." Ted's response, having read the latest statistics in the paper, was "Good luck with that. You know there are about _____ times more of us than them."

Accepted Answer

Statistics often show that women tend to live longer than men, leading to a higher number of widows compared to widowers. This results in there being approximately four times more widows than widowers.

Question 12

Sebastian has four children. Among the four, who is most likely to help him with daily living activities when he is older?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that daughters are more likely than sons to provide care for aging parents, making Selena the most likely to help Sebastian with daily living activities.

Question 13

A local community center is starting a "meet and greet" night specifically for older adults whose spouses have died. If their attendance matches U.S. statistics, they will have _____ times as many men as women.

Accepted Answer

In the U.S., widowed women significantly outnumber widowed men due to differences in life expectancy and marriage patterns. Therefore, there would be fewer men than women, not more.

Question 14

According to the 2013 Pew Research Center study, who of the following is likely to show the least Internet use?

Accepted Answer

Older adults, such as an 80-year-old, are generally less likely to use the Internet compared to younger age groups.

Question 15

All of the following are associated with older adults using the Internet EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Older adults using the Internet are generally associated with positive outcomes such as greater ease meeting people, feeling less isolated, and feeling more connected, rather than increased depression.

Question 16

Adult daughters are _____ times more likely than are adult sons to give parents assistance with daily living activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adult daughters are _____ times more likely...

Question 17

Approximately what percentage of adults age 65 or over were widowed in 2014?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, approximately 25% of adults age 65 or over were widowed, reflecting the higher likelihood of widowhood in older age due to longer life expectancies and the age gap between spouses.

Question 18

_____ was more strongly linked to telomere length.

Accepted Answer

Spousal support has been found to have a stronger link to telomere length, possibly due to the close and intimate nature of the relationship, which can significantly impact stress levels and overall health.

Question 19

Stella and Theresa, both in their early seventies, were shocked to hear that one of their same-aged friends is getting divorced. The observation that couples in their age group are much less likely to divorce is probably due to:

Accepted Answer

Cohort effects refer to the unique characteristics and experiences of a particular age group, which can influence behaviors such as divorce rates.

Question 20

A recent study revealed that marital satisfaction in older adults was linked to whether an individual was _____ or not.

Accepted Answer

Depression can significantly impact marital satisfaction, as it affects mood, communication, and overall relationship dynamics.

Quiz 16: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood