FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations 2 » Spring 2019 » Chapter 16 Exam

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Question #1
People between ages 75 and 84 are called ________ people.
A.   old-old
B.   young-senior
C.   oldest-old
D.   young-old
Question #2
Henry claims his grandparents follow an advisory and authoritative style of grandparenting. Which of the following statements would support his claim?
A.   Henry's grandfather lives in a different state and only meets him on holidays.
B.   Henry's grandfather visits him frequently and takes him to ball games and movies.
C.   Henry's grandmother pays his tuition fees and helps him with his homework every.
D.   Henry's grandmother never speaks to him much as she spends most of her time in a mental institute.
Question #3
Kimberly believes that her brother follows a backup style of caregiving. Which of the following statements would strengthen Kimberly's claim?
A.   Her siblings stay geographically far away.
B.   Her siblings are never ready to help out.
C.   Her siblings only help out if it's convenient for them.
D.   Her siblings step in to help whenever needed.
Question #4
According to Kubler-Ross, the first stage of dying is ________.
A.   denial
B.   bargaining
C.   depression
D.   anger
Question #5
Ageism refers to the ________.
A.   study of the aging process
B.   gradual loss of memory as a person gets older
C.   transition of an individual from work life to retirement
D.   discrimination against people based on their age
Question #6
Calvin claims that his siblings follow a circumscribed style of caregiving to their parents, both of whom stay with him. Which of the following statements would strengthen Calvin's claim?
A.   His siblings are always ready to step in and help him when he has other obligations.
B.   His siblings incorporate assistance into their ongoing activities and are regularly available.
C.   His siblings never make attempts to regularly contact their parents, nor are they available in time of need.
D.   His siblings' caregiving is limited to a predictable once-a-week call to their parents.
Question #7
Which of the following is true of involved and influential grandparents?
A.   They can be spontaneous and playful and exert authority at times.
B.   They don't talk to their grandchildren due to indifferences with their parents.
C.   They only serve as an advisor to their grandchildren.
D.   They live far apart from their grandchildren and see each other infrequently.
Question #8
Tatiana believes that her brother and she would be considered apathetic siblings. Which of the following statements will strengthen Tatiana's claim?
A.   They have been in negative ties with each other for a long time.
B.   They are indifferent about each other's business.
C.   They are available for each other because of family bonds rather than genuine affection.
D.   They are ready to help each other if it doesn't conflict with other obligations.
Question #9
Mary's grandfather has just turned 68 years old. He would be categorized under the ________ people.
A.   young-old
B.   old-old
C.   young-senior
D.   oldest-old
Question #10
Latinos generally have lower education levels and households incomes but higher life expectancy. Which of the following is the reason for their higher life expectancy?
A.   Most Latinos who emigrate tend to be people in the young-old age group.
B.   Foreign-born Latinos don't tend to return to their country of origin when they fall ill.
C.   U.S.-born Latinos, compared with other populations, are more likely to smoke and take prescription drugs.
D.   Latinos are more likely to have a stronger social support system that helps them when they get sick.
Question #11
Melody's grandmother takes her to the park every Wednesday evening and visits her on weekends. Despite being close to Melody, she stays out of decisions that Melody's parents make with regard to her well-being. Melody's grandmother shows an example of a(n) ________ grandparenting style.
A.   remote and involved
B.   companionate and supportive
C.   authoritative and advisory
D.   authoritative and companionate
Question #12
Jack said that he would cancel his vacation to New York as his sister Sandy needed his help moving her home. Jack and Sandy exhibit a(n) ________ sibling relationship.
A.   intimate
B.   hostile
C.   apathetic
D.   congenial
Question #13
________ siblings are available because of family bonds rather than affection or closeness.
A.   Congenial
B.   Loyal
C.   Intimate
D.   Apathetic
Question #14
Jack's grandfather has started leaving his things in awkward places. At times, he asks Jack over and over again where he is. He misplaces his money and doesn't remember payments that he has already made. Jack's grandfather is showing symptoms of ________.
A.   dyslexia
B.   schizophrenia
C.   Parkinson's disease
D.   Alzheimer's disease
Question #15
Caroline drops in to visit her old parents once or twice a month and gives them some money for their upkeep. However, there are certain months where she doesn't visit them at all and just calls them occasionally. Which of the following styles of caregiving does Caroline follow?
A.   backup style
B.   contingent style
C.   circumscribed style
D.   sporadic style
Question #16
A scientist who studies the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging is known as a(n) ________.
A.   cytologist
B.   chronologist
C.   gerontologist
D.   enologist
Question #17
Jenny claims that she has a remote relationship with her grandparents. Which of the following statements would support her claim?
A.   Jenny's grandparents live with her and pay for her tuition.
B.   Jenny's grandparents live with her and help her do her homework.
C.   Jenny's grandparents consider her a problem child unlike her brother who they consider special.
D.   Jenny's grandparents live in another country and visit her once a year.
Question #18
In the ________ style of caregiving, sisters and brothers know that they can't count on each other at all.
A.   sporadic
B.   contingent
C.   disassociated
D.   circumscribed
Question #19
Which of the following is true of congenial siblings?
A.   They result from family bonds rather than affection.
B.   They help each other no matter what the situation.
C.   They rarely think about each other.
D.   They give each other help when it doesn't conflict other obligations.
Question #20
Which of the following is true of remote grandparents?
A.   They tend to provide emotional and instrumental support but don't interfere with parenting.
B.   They serve as advisors to their grandchildren.
C.   They live far apart from their grandchildren and see each other infrequently.
D.   They can be spontaneous and playful and exert authority at times.

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