1. The Developing Person Through the Life Span, Ninth Edition by Kathleen Stassen Berger Clicker Question Presentation Slides Chapter 25
Critical Thinking Questions created by Jason S. Spiegelman, The Community College of Baltimore County

2. Marvin spends his elder years focusing on developing his own identity, taking the time to learn things about himself that he never knew. This is an example of:
selective optimization with compensation.
terminal-drop hypothesis.
psychodynamic theory.
self theory.
Answer D

3. an instrumental activity of daily life (IADL).
LaShelle is 84 years old, and each day before she goes out she carefully plans her chores so that she can get them done efficiently. Her planning is an example of:
an instrumental activity of daily life (IADL).
an activity of daily life (ADL).
organizational aptitude.
decreased ability to be spontaneous.
Answer A

4. Which of the following is a major U. S
Which of the following is a major U.S. organization that represents the needs and concerns of the elderly?
PETA
AARP
APA
IRS
Answer B

5. Those over the age of 65 who are physically or cognitively ill are referred to as the ________ elderly.
frail
infirm
respite
oldest
Answer A

6. a natural retirement arrangement. aging at home. home rigidity.
A preference of the elderly to remain in the same home and community, adjusting but not leaving when health fades, is called:
a natural retirement arrangement.
aging at home.
home rigidity.
aging in place.
Answer D

7. Critical Thinking Questions

8. Which of these older individuals is likely to have the longest and happiest life, according to research?
Darla, who was divorced at the age of 45 and never remarried.
Brad, who has never been married but has several lady friends with whom he spends time.
Jessica, who lost both her first and her second husband to cancer.
Orlando, who has been married to the same woman for 45 years.
Answer D

9. Anna and Charles live near their grandchildren, see them daily, and participate in their upbringing. They would be classified as ________ grandparents.
present
involved
remote
companionate
Answer B

10. Ting is a 79-year-old widow living in Beijing, China
Ting is a 79-year-old widow living in Beijing, China. She has three grown children; two daughters and one son. It is most likely that Ting lives:
in a state-run nursing home.
with one of her daughters and her family.
with her son and his family.
on her own at her home.
Answer C