Answer: C 18-016 In a recent study of ways in which older people cope with stressful events, the three

most frequently reported coping strategies included all but which ofthe following?
Typene F keeping busy
accepting situations that cannot be changed
outward expression of anger and frustration
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ek religious faith

Answer: D 18-017 Which ofthe following is not an example of what Pauline Boss calls an
ambiguous loss?
Typey, 1 A. the loss of a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease
B. the loss ofa child to drug addition
C. the loss of ahomeland
D. the loss of a child by auto accident

Answer: A 18-018 According to research cited in the text, which of the following Americans is most
likely to show a strong correlation between religious activity and well being?
Types African American woman, age 85
African American man, age 60
White woman, age 70
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White man, age 75

Answer: D 18-019 Which ofthe following is not one ofthe three kinds of religious activity mentioned
in the text?
Fypeseetk A. organized
B. informal
C. spiritual
D. missions

Answer: C 18-020 Which coping strategy is the most commonly used by older adults when dealing with
traumatic events?
Table 18-1 A. keeping busy
Type; F B. accepting it
C. religion
D. support from family and friends

Answer: B 18-021 According to theory, the normal way to age is to cut down in
activities and commitments to others and to become increasingly preoccupied with
Type: E the self.
A. activity
B. disengagement
C. compensation
D. integrity

Answer: D 18-022 Dave, age 78, has reduced his social commitments, is slowing down, and is focusing
on his own needs. He is aging successfully, according to theory.
Type: -C A. integrity
B. compensation
C. activity
D. disengagement

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