WGU-Human growth and
development QUESTION
AND ANSWERS EXAM
PREP WITH EXPERT
FEEDBACK 2025
Erikson's theory (older adult) - answ✔◻✔◻-Reflecting on the past and piecing together a positive
review or concluding that one's life has not been well spent (integrity vs. Despair)
Activity Theory - answ✔◻✔◻-The theory that the more active and involved older adults are the more
likely they they are to be satisfied with their lives.
What theory states that the older adult ages more successfully and are happier when they are more
active, energetic, and productive? - answ✔◻✔◻-Activity Theory
socioemotional selectivity theory - answ✔◻✔◻-The theory where older adults become more selective
about their social networks. They spend more time with familiar individuals with whom they have had
rewarding relationships
, Which theory focuses on the types of goals that individuals are motivated to achieve like knowledge-
related and emotional goals? - answ✔◻✔◻-Socioemotional selectivity theory
Which theory maximizes positive emotional experiences and minimizes emotional risks? - answ✔◻✔◻-
Socioemotional selectivity theory
selective optimization with compensation theory - answ✔◻✔◻-the theory that successful aging is
related to three main factors: selection, optimization, and compensation
Which theory suggests that people can produce new resources and allocate them effectively to the tasks
they want to master? - answ✔◻✔◻-Selective optimization with compensation theory
Which concept of the selective optimization with compensation theory suggests that older adults have a
reduced capacity and loss of functioning? - answ✔◻✔◻-Selection concept
Which concept of the selective optimization with compensation theory suggests it's possible to maintain
performance in some areas through continued practice and use of new technologies? - answ✔◻✔◻-
Optimization concept
Which concept of the selective optimization with compensation theory becomes relevant when life tasks
require a level of capacity beyond the current level of the older adult's potential? - answ✔◻✔◻-
Compensation concept
List the factors that are related to positive, successful aging? - answ✔◻✔◻-Being active
perceived control over the environment (self-efficacy)
Positive coping skills
Absence of disease
What is hospice? - answ✔◻✔◻-a program committed to making the end of life as free from pain,
anxiety, and depression as possible. For patients diagnosed with six months or fewer to live.
development QUESTION
AND ANSWERS EXAM
PREP WITH EXPERT
FEEDBACK 2025
Erikson's theory (older adult) - answ✔◻✔◻-Reflecting on the past and piecing together a positive
review or concluding that one's life has not been well spent (integrity vs. Despair)
Activity Theory - answ✔◻✔◻-The theory that the more active and involved older adults are the more
likely they they are to be satisfied with their lives.
What theory states that the older adult ages more successfully and are happier when they are more
active, energetic, and productive? - answ✔◻✔◻-Activity Theory
socioemotional selectivity theory - answ✔◻✔◻-The theory where older adults become more selective
about their social networks. They spend more time with familiar individuals with whom they have had
rewarding relationships
, Which theory focuses on the types of goals that individuals are motivated to achieve like knowledge-
related and emotional goals? - answ✔◻✔◻-Socioemotional selectivity theory
Which theory maximizes positive emotional experiences and minimizes emotional risks? - answ✔◻✔◻-
Socioemotional selectivity theory
selective optimization with compensation theory - answ✔◻✔◻-the theory that successful aging is
related to three main factors: selection, optimization, and compensation
Which theory suggests that people can produce new resources and allocate them effectively to the tasks
they want to master? - answ✔◻✔◻-Selective optimization with compensation theory
Which concept of the selective optimization with compensation theory suggests that older adults have a
reduced capacity and loss of functioning? - answ✔◻✔◻-Selection concept
Which concept of the selective optimization with compensation theory suggests it's possible to maintain
performance in some areas through continued practice and use of new technologies? - answ✔◻✔◻-
Optimization concept
Which concept of the selective optimization with compensation theory becomes relevant when life tasks
require a level of capacity beyond the current level of the older adult's potential? - answ✔◻✔◻-
Compensation concept
List the factors that are related to positive, successful aging? - answ✔◻✔◻-Being active
perceived control over the environment (self-efficacy)
Positive coping skills
Absence of disease
What is hospice? - answ✔◻✔◻-a program committed to making the end of life as free from pain,
anxiety, and depression as possible. For patients diagnosed with six months or fewer to live.
