Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Practice Exam

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Which of the following assumptions about successful aging is NOT proposed by Flood?

Aging is a progressive process of adaptation.
Aging may be successful or unsuccessful.
Successful aging is influenced by individual choices.
Aging people experience fewer changes.

The correct answer is: Aging people experience fewer changes.

The concept of successful aging, as proposed by Flood, emphasizes the dynamic nature of aging, which is often viewed as a progressive process of adaptation. This means that as individuals age, they continually adjust to the various biological, psychological, and social changes that arise. The other correct assumptions highlight aspects of successful aging that are recognized in gerontology: - Aging being successful or unsuccessful acknowledges that there are diverse outcomes for individuals as they grow older, not every aging experience is characterized as positive or negative. - The influence of individual choices on successful aging underscores the importance of personal agency, behaviors, and decisions that can affect health and well-being in later life. The assumption regarding aging individuals experiencing fewer changes contradicts the foundational understanding of aging, which recognizes that change is an inherent aspect of the aging process. Thus, the correct answer reflects a misunderstanding of the realities of aging, as older adults often face numerous changes across different dimensions of life.