Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Question 1

Disengagement theory

Answer 1

Mutual withdraw between seniors and society in anticipation of death

Question 2

Activity theory

Answer 2

Social barriers to engagement, not the desires of aging adults cause declining rates of interaction

Question 3

Continuity theory

Answer 3

Maintain personal system that promotes life satisfaction and consistency between past and anticipated future

Question 4

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

Answer 4

Social interaction extends lifelong selection processes

Question 5

Aging in place

Answer 5

Remaining in a familiar setting where they have control over everyday life

Question 6

% of seniors in residential homes

Answer 6

7%

Question 7

Congregate housing

Answer 7

Support services including meals and watchful oversight

Question 8

Life-care communities

Answer 8

Range of alternatives from independant to nursing home care– changing needs are met within same facility

Question 9

% of seniors in nursing homes

Answer 9

5%

Question 10

GREENHOUSE

Answer 10

ten small homes with private rooms, determine own schedule and recreation

Question 11

Amount of seniors who are widows

Answer 11

1/3

Question 12

Amount of people who remain unmarried and childless

Answer 12

5%

Question 13

4 functions of friendship

Answer 13

Intimacy and companionship
Shield against negative stereotypes of aging
Link to larger community
Protection from consequences of loss

Question 14

Prevalence of elder maltreatment

Answer 14

3-38%

Question 15

5 types of elder abuse

Answer 15

Physical abuse
Neglect
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Financial abuse

Question 16

Most commonly reported maltreatments

Answer 16

Financial abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect

Question 17

5 risk factors of maltreatment

Answer 17

Dependancy of the victim
Dependancy of the perpetrator
Psychological distress of perpetrator
History of family violence
Institutional conditions

Question 18

Countries with gradual retirement plans

Answer 18

Denmark
France
Germany

Question 19

Amount of seniors who volunteer

Answer 19

1/3