Gerontology Questions Final 2025
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All of the following are examples of successful aging EXCEPT (Chapter 1 p. 4)
a. Engaging in physical activity balanced with a nutritious diet
b. Staying involved and helping plan social events at church
c. Meeting and participating in a crotchet club once a week
d. Watching television consistently for 3 days - ANSWER D. watching tv for
3 days
What is the first step in an occupational therapy intervention that addresses social
participation?
a. Performing a standardized assessment (p. 11)
b. Client discusses their perception of social connections and most valued roles with
the occupational therapist
c. Interviewing the client's family
d. Helping the client create a visual schedule of the dates and times they volunteer
- ANSWER B. client discuss their perception of social connects and most
valued roles with the ot
What area do older adults believe paid work, volunteering, and education/ lifelong
learners are categorized in? (p. 5)
a. Roles
b. Routines
c. Occupations
d. Performance patterns - ANSWER A. Roles
What is required for an older adult to engage in self-management? (Chapter 1 page
9)
a. Good higher-level cognitive thinking
b. Mental inflexibility
c. Reason and problem solving
, d. Dependence in one or more activities of daily living
e. Both a and c - ANSWER E. Both a and c
1Which theory further defines the changes that occur within Laslett's Fourth Age?
(Found on Page 18)
a. Socioemotional Selectivity Theory
b. Gerotranscendence Theory
c. Cognitive Theory
d. Continuity Theory - ANSWER A. Socioemotional selectivty theory
In which of Laslett's four ages is the individual preparing for life and work? (Found
on Page 18)
a. First Age
b. Second Age
c. Third Age
d. Fourth Age - ANSWER A. First age
Which generation reflects on the differences in life experiences and impacts of
major historical events? (Found on Page 20)
a. Traditionalists
b. Generation X
c. Baby Boomers
d. Both A and C - ANSWER D. Both A and C
All of these characteristics of the Generation Next (Millennials) is correct except:
(Found on Page 29)
a. Tech-savvy with cell phones and the internet (digital natives).
b. Have a natural respect for older adults and communicate effectively with them.
c. Self-starters and prefer to figure things out for themselves.
d. Readily accept and appreciate cultural, religious and lifestyle diversity. -
ANSWER c. Self starters and prefer to figure things out for themselves
Which of the following is NOT a predictable transition for older adult populations?
a. Changes in health status.
b. Relocation.
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Verified Solutions|Assured Success !!!
All of the following are examples of successful aging EXCEPT (Chapter 1 p. 4)
a. Engaging in physical activity balanced with a nutritious diet
b. Staying involved and helping plan social events at church
c. Meeting and participating in a crotchet club once a week
d. Watching television consistently for 3 days - ANSWER D. watching tv for
3 days
What is the first step in an occupational therapy intervention that addresses social
participation?
a. Performing a standardized assessment (p. 11)
b. Client discusses their perception of social connections and most valued roles with
the occupational therapist
c. Interviewing the client's family
d. Helping the client create a visual schedule of the dates and times they volunteer
- ANSWER B. client discuss their perception of social connects and most
valued roles with the ot
What area do older adults believe paid work, volunteering, and education/ lifelong
learners are categorized in? (p. 5)
a. Roles
b. Routines
c. Occupations
d. Performance patterns - ANSWER A. Roles
What is required for an older adult to engage in self-management? (Chapter 1 page
9)
a. Good higher-level cognitive thinking
b. Mental inflexibility
c. Reason and problem solving
, d. Dependence in one or more activities of daily living
e. Both a and c - ANSWER E. Both a and c
1Which theory further defines the changes that occur within Laslett's Fourth Age?
(Found on Page 18)
a. Socioemotional Selectivity Theory
b. Gerotranscendence Theory
c. Cognitive Theory
d. Continuity Theory - ANSWER A. Socioemotional selectivty theory
In which of Laslett's four ages is the individual preparing for life and work? (Found
on Page 18)
a. First Age
b. Second Age
c. Third Age
d. Fourth Age - ANSWER A. First age
Which generation reflects on the differences in life experiences and impacts of
major historical events? (Found on Page 20)
a. Traditionalists
b. Generation X
c. Baby Boomers
d. Both A and C - ANSWER D. Both A and C
All of these characteristics of the Generation Next (Millennials) is correct except:
(Found on Page 29)
a. Tech-savvy with cell phones and the internet (digital natives).
b. Have a natural respect for older adults and communicate effectively with them.
c. Self-starters and prefer to figure things out for themselves.
d. Readily accept and appreciate cultural, religious and lifestyle diversity. -
ANSWER c. Self starters and prefer to figure things out for themselves
Which of the following is NOT a predictable transition for older adult populations?
a. Changes in health status.
b. Relocation.
