FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations » Fall 2019 » Chapter 16 Quiz

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Question #1
A scientist who studies the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging is known as a(n) ________.
A.   chronologist
B.   gerontologist
C.   enologist
D.   cytologist
Question #2
Mary's grandfather has just turned 68 years old. He would be categorized under the ________ people.
A.   oldest-old
B.   young-old
C.   old-old
D.   young-senior
Question #3
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.   U.S.-born Latinos, compared with other populations, are more likely to smoke and take prescription drugs.
C.   Foreign-born Latinos don't tend to return to their country of origin when they fall ill.
D.   Latinos are more likely to have a stronger social support system that helps them when they get sick.
Question #4
Ageism refers to the ________.
A.   discrimination against people based on their age
B.   transition of an individual from work life to retirement
C.   study of the aging process
D.   gradual loss of memory as a person gets older
Question #5
________ is a public retirement pension system administered by the federal government.
A.   public offering
B.   social security
C.   living wills
D.   social capital
Question #6
Max's grandparents live far apart from him, but they send him a birthday card on his birthday with a $10 note in it. Every summer Max goes to his grandparent's house and spends two days with them. Max's grandparents show an example of a(n) ________ grandparenting style.
A.   decentralized
B.   companionate and supportive
C.   remote
D.   formal
Question #7
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 #8
Kelly claims that her grandmother used to follow an involved and influential grandparenting style. Which of the following statements would strengthen her claim?
A.   Kelly's grandmother used to make her do her homework first and only then take her out to the park.
B.   Kelly's grandmother used to live with her, pay for her school tuition and for her ballet classes, and make the rules of the house.
C.   Kelly's grandmother used to only come visit her on her birthday every year and buy her
D.   Kelly's grandmother used to spend most of her time in and out of rehab for alcohol addiction.
Question #9
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 visits him frequently and takes him to ball games and movies.
B.   Henry's grandfather lives in a different state and only meets him on holidays.
C.   Henry's grandmother never speaks to him much as she spends most of her time in a mental institute.
D.   Henry's grandmother pays his tuition fees and helps him with his homework
Question #10
________ grandparents have a legal relationship with their grandchildren through adoption and guardianship.
A.   remote
B.   living-with
C.   suppportive
D.   custodial
Question #11
________ grandparents assume responsibility for the physical care of their grandchildren.
A.   sporadic
B.   day-care
C.   remote
D.   apathetic
Question #12
Which of the following is true of hostile siblings?
A.   They have negative ties for a long time.
B.   They have no time for each other.
C.   They are available because of family bonds rather than affection.
D.   They are in contact each other weekly or monthly.
Question #13
Chelsea and Charles are siblings who are very affectionate and genuinely close to each other. Charles asked Chelsea if she could look after his dog as he had to go out of town. Chelsea said as much she would love to help out, she wouldn't be able to as she had to attend a dinner party with her husband. This is an example of a(n) ________ sibling relationship.
A.   congenial
B.   loyal
C.   intimate
D.   apathetic
Question #14
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.   hostile
B.   apathetic
C.   intimate
D.   congenial
Question #15
Peyton calls her sister Sanchez on special occasions, but she keeps the conversation brief as she isn't interested in her sister's affairs and knows that the feeling is mutual. Peyton and Sanchez are an example of ________ siblings.
A.   intimate
B.   apathetic
C.   congenial
D.   hostile
Question #16
A ________ refers to the speed with which a person dies.
A.   dying velocity
B.   living will
C.   dying trajectory
D.   quantum trajectory
Question #17
A(n) ________ refers to a place for the care of terminally ill patients.
A.   hospice
B.   infirmary
C.   sanatorium
D.   foster home
Question #18
Every week, Melissa buys her old parents their provisions and anything else that they may require on a daily basis. Which of the following styles of caregiving does Melissa follow?
A.   sporadic style
B.   contingent style
C.   circumscribed style
D.   routine help style
Question #19
Rachel prepares and delivers breakfast to her mother every day. She also visits her every evening to make her tea. However, on days when Rachel is unable to deliver the breakfast, she asks her brother, Steve, who lives nearby, if he could help. Steve is generally ready to help out unconditionally. Which of the following styles of caregiving does Steve follow?
A.   sporadic style
B.   routine help style
C.   backup style
D.   circumscribed style
Question #20
Greg has made it clear to his sister that he would not be able to offer her any help toward taking care of their parents, who stay with her, as he has a very stressful work-life and will be travelling a lot. Which of the following styles of caregiving does Greg follow?
A.   contingent style
B.   circumscribed style
C.   disassociated style
D.   backup style

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