HDFS 3050 Exam 3 Questions with and
Answers
Olga runs a series of exercise classes at a senior center. Before each class, she has
the participants chant "Think young, feel young!" Over time, Olga has noticed that even
the more passive and nervous participants show more energy and optimism. What
strategy is Olga employing with her class? - Answer-Positive stereotypes
Since he retired, Alfonso spends a lot of time watching TV. When he sees a drug
commercial describing a disease or condition that afflicts older people, he is certain that
he has the condition. In fact, Alfonso has had more health problems since he retired.
Alfonso's behavior is most consistent with which of the following? - Answer-Labeling
theory
What results from practicing resiliency theory? - Answer-Improved self-image
Rashad got off on the wrong foot with his girlfriend's father Sunil, who took an
immediate dislike to him. No matter how many of Rashad's positive characteristics his
girlfriend describes, Sunil still doesn't think he's good enough for her. From Sunil's
perspective, the positive stories about Rashad lack: - Answer-Diagnostic value
Which of the following drives our social knowledge? - Answer-Past experience
Because older adults generally are more reflective about situations and making
judgments, when considering someone's behavior they tend to avoid which of the
following? - Answer-Correspondence bias
Older adults tend to show a higher degree of dispositional attribution toward negative
behaviors that occur in the context of a relationship. Which of the following likely plays
the largest role in this dynamic? - Answer-Values
Retired older adults who live on a fixed income often have difficulty making ends meet
when prices rise. This reflects which of the following? - Answer-Loss of primary control
It is important to Lynn that she continue to work as long as she is able. When she is
offered a position that allows her to sit more than stand, she decides to take it because
it will be less difficult with her arthritis. Which control strategy is Lynn employing? -
Answer-Accommodation
Jeb is an 88-year-old with pancreatic cancer. When discussing his options with his
doctor, he focused on the positive points the physician made to remain hopeful. When
Jeb was with his daughter later, he couldn't remember the odds of living versus dying
the physician gave him related to treatment options. Jeb's emotions may have interfered
with his: - Answer-Social judgements and decision making abilities
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