According to recent research, which of the following is linked to high levels of self-control?
- lower physical activity
- poor cognitive performance
- lower levels of obesity
- higher levels of depression
In a cross-sectional study of individuals ranging in age from 13 to 90 years, researchers found that self-control was lowest in the ________ domain for individuals who were 60 to 90 years old.
- physical
- social
- emotional
- familial
Aphasia: A loss or impairment of language ability caused by brain damage.
In a cross-sectional study of individuals ranging in age from 13 to 90 years, researchers found that self-control was lowest in the ________ domain for individuals who were 13 to 18 years old.
- physical
- social
- emotional
- sexual
Social Play: Play that involves social interactions with peers.
Which of the following factors has been associated with low self-esteem in late adulthood?
- lower cognitive skills
- empty nest syndrome
- fear of retirement
- deteriorating physical health
Self-Esteem: The global evaluative dimension of the self. Self-esteem is also referred to as self-worth or self-image.
Which of the following is true of self-esteem in older adults?
- Being physically impaired is linked to low self-esteem.
- Being institutionalized is linked to high self-esteem.
- Having a cohabiting partner is linked to low self-esteem.
- Having a low religious commitment is linked to high self-esteem.
Self-Esteem: The global evaluative dimension of the self. Self-esteem is also referred to as self-worth or self-image.
Which of the following could be the probable reason why older adults tend to report being less lonely than younger adults?
- Younger adults tend to perceive time differently, influencing their definition of loneliness.
- Most of the older adults are in community homes, thus reducing loneliness.
- Most of the older adults tend to reemploy themselves, thus reducing loneliness.
- Older adults have more selective social networks and a greater acceptance of solitude.
Acceptance: Kübler-Ross’ fifth stage of dying, in which the dying person develops a sense of peace, an acceptance of her or his fate, and, in many cases, a desire to be left alone.
Older adults not being hired for new jobs, being eased out of old ones because they are perceived as too rigid or feeble-minded, and being eased out because they are not considered cost effective are examples of
- eldercare.
- ageism.
- generational inequity.
- age incongruity.
Ageism: Prejudice against others because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults.
Prejudice against others because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults, is known as
- ageism.
- adultism.
- racism.
- adultcentrism.
Ageism: Prejudice against others because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults.
Alice, Jane, Lois, and Sandra have been friends since grade school. Over the years, they have supported each other and shared in each other's joys and sadness. Which model of social relations does this scenario represent?
- the longitudinal model
- the cohort model
- the convoy model
- the network model
Convoy Model Of Social Relations: Model in which individuals go through life embedded in a personal network of individuals to whom they give and from whom they receive support.
In older adults, a higher level of social support is related to
- an early cognitive decline.
- lower levels of physical activity.
- a higher probability of being institutionalized.
- a lower probability of depression.
Major Depression: A mood disorder in which the individual is deeply unhappy, demoralized, self-derogatory, and bored. The person does not feel well, loses stamina easily, has poor appetite, and is listless and unmotivated. Major depression is so widespread that it has been called the “common cold” of mental disorders.