ANSA Adult Development & Life Stages 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a key strength-based consideration when assessing adults in the ANSA who are experiencing normative life transitions?

Accepted Answer

Identifying coping resources and adaptive capacities

Answer

The ANSA emphasizes identifying strengths and coping resources alongside needs, especially during normative transitions.

Question 2

A 55-year-old client reports their children have recently left home and they feel a loss of purpose. This scenario BEST illustrates which life stage concept?

Accepted Answer

Empty nest syndrome

Answer

Empty nest syndrome refers to the feelings of loss or purposelessness parents experience when their children leave home.

Question 3

According to lifespan development theory, which of the following BEST characterizes the process of selective optimization with compensation (SOC)?

Accepted Answer

Choosing fewer goals and developing strategies to maintain functioning despite losses

Answer

SOC, proposed by Baltes, involves selecting priority goals, optimizing resources, and compensating for losses to maintain adaptive functioning.

Question 4

When an ANSA assessment reveals that a 70-year-old client maintains strong social connections and a sense of purpose, this BEST reflects which theoretical concept?

Accepted Answer

Successful aging

Answer

Maintaining social engagement and purpose in late adulthood is a hallmark of successful aging, as described by Rowe and Kahn.

Question 5

Which developmental task is MOST associated with early adulthood (20s–30s) according to Havighurst's developmental tasks framework?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a career and starting a family

Answer

Havighurst identified establishing an occupation and starting a family as central developmental tasks of early adulthood.

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

(ANSA) Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Practice Test

ANSA Adult Development & Life Stages 3