The final psychological conflict of Erikson's theory, _________ versus __________, involves coming to terms with one's life
What is ego integrity; despair
100
A stable self-concept allows for ________, a key feature of integrity
What is self-acceptance
100
Older adults in urban areas are __________ often targets of __________ than other age groups
What is less; violent crime
100
Today, more elders who enter a new relationship choose
What is cohabitation
100
Most elders describe their role as great-grandparent as
What is limited
200
According to Erikson, _________ occurs when elders feel they have made many wrong decisions, yet time is too short to find an alternate route to integrity
What is despair
200
Jim retired from his job at 65. The next year, Jim created a network of volunteers who provide child-care services for economically deprived families. Jim has reached a new phase of adulthood called ________ Age, which is a time of personal fulfillment
What is Third
200
Elders' housing preferences reflect a strong desire for
What is aging in place
200
About ________ percent of older Americans have remained unmarried and childless throughout their lives
What is 5
200
On average _____________ retire earlier than ____________.
What is women; men
300
Erikson's widow, Joan Erikson, suggested an additional stage of psychosocial development called
What is gerotranscendence
300
In late adulthood, _________ reduces stress, thereby promoting physical health and psychological well being
What is social support
300
Marital satisfaction is at its peak
What is from middle to late adulthood
300
Both men and women perceive bonds with __________ to be closer than bonds with ____________ (siblings)
What is sisters; brothers
300
Many U.S. retirees experience an
What is decline in living standards
400
______________ reminiscence is linked to adjustment problems
What is self-focused
400
According to _______ theory, when society arranges conditions that permit elders to remain engaged in roles and relationships, life satisfaction is improved and social interactions increase
What is activity
400
Couples who divorce in late adulthood constitute ______ percent of all divorces in any given year
What is less than 1
400
The greatest problem for recently widowed elders is
What is profound loneliness
400
Walter and Dianne work hard to maintain their vitality and are able to limit their age-related declines in physical, cognitive, and social functioning. Walter and Dianne fit contemporary experts' view of
What is optimal aging
500
Research shows that engaging in reminiscence can be __________ and _________ for elders
What is positive, adaptive
500
According to ___________ theory, social interaction extends lifelong slection processes. Physical and psychological aspects of aging lead to changes in the functions of social interaction.
What is socioemotional selectivity
500
The elder living arrangement with the most extreme restriction on autonomy is
What is nursing home
500
__________________ predicts the quality of the grandparent - adult grandchild relationship
What is degree of grandparent involvement during childhood
500
__________ is facilitated by societal contexts that permit elders to manage life changes efectively