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2. Mrs. Polidoro has just learned that she has a terminal illness,…
2. Mrs. Polidoro has just learned that she has a terminal illness, but she refuses to acknowledge its seriousness. According to Kübler-Ross’s theory of dying, Mrs. Polidoro is in the _________________ stage.
3. Mr. Hernandez’s daughter fails to take her father to the doctor and often withholds his medicine and food. Which type of elder maltreatment is described?
4. Nicholas is 20 years old and has difficulty maintaining close relationships. According to Erikson, he is experiencing:
5. Mrs. Wilson is 90 years old. As she reflects on her life, she is satisfied with her achievements and has no regrets. Erikson calls this ______________.
6. What is the key concept of Levinson’s Seasons of Life Theory?
7. Javier is 45 years old. He spends time with children in the community so that he can guide the next generation. According to Erikson, Javier is experiencing:
8. Mr. Nkoyongo, who is dying, yells at his wife and daughter, telling them they cannot possibly understand his feelings because they get to keep living. According to Kübler-Ross, Mr. Nkoyongo is in the ____________ stage.
9. The practice of actively taking a patient’s life at their request in a painless way to relieve suffering is called ___________.
10. Who developed the Adaptation to Life Theory?
11. According to Vaillant, what is the primary focus for men in their 30s?
12. Older men are viewed as more attractive and desirable than older women. This is an example of the:
13. According to psychologist George Vaillant, what is the significance of “keeping the meaning?”
14. One of the nurses at Happy Times Nursing Home intentionally harms the patients by using physical force or other aggressive acts. Which type of elder maltreatment is described?
15. A person’s level of curiosity and interest in new experiences is called __________, one of the “Big Five” personality traits.
16. What are the three components of love according to the Triangular Theory of Love?
17. Which type of aging is due to hereditary defects and environmental influences such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress?
18. Frederick is living in a specialized living environment where all residents are of retirement age and in need of some level of care. What kind of residence is this?
19. Ida has a common form of dementia that involves structural and chemical brain deterioration. This is called:
20. Esperanza is having a great deal of difficulty in her statistics class. She visits her teacher to discuss ways in which she can improve her skills, or even drop the class if necessary. What kind of coping is Esperanza demonstrating?
