Which activity would a couple in the reorientation phase of their ...

[jeatrice]

Which activity would a couple in the reorientation phase of their retirement engage in?
 
  a. Establishing a new budget that will allow them to travel to see the grandchil-dren
  b. Reading magazines devoted to making decisions about retirement plans
  c. Looking for ways to 'fill up the days'
  d. Volunteering at the local animal shelter

Question 2

Which behavior suggests that an older adult who has lost their life partner is successfully managing the exploration stage of the adjustment process?
 
  a. Smiles when reminiscing about the trips they took over the years
  b. Explains that they can't make a decision about moving 'just yet'
  c. Agrees to eat some of their 'favorite soup' their daughter has made
  d. Is heard saying, I'll never get over the loss but my life has a purpose.

[Brummell1998]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The reorientation phase is one where the couple is developing a realistic and satisfactory lifestyle that would include the opportunity to travel. The near phase includes both planning and fantasizing about the retirement. The disenchantment phase is where the couple deals with letdown and boredom while the engagement in meaningful activities such as volunteer-ing occurs in the stability phase.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The exploration stage is characterized by the ability to accept the loss and look back fondly upon it. The reactionary stage would be a time when indecision is typical. During the with-drawal stage, eating is often affected. Integration is successful when the individual again shows satisfaction with their life.

[jeatrice]

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[T4T]

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