Question 1

Regarding the place of older adults in U.S. politics, it is clear that:

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A)   older adults are highly engaged
B)   older men but not women are highly engaged
C)   older people are much less engaged
D)   the oldest old are the most engagedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Generational equity argues for the balance between the needs and interests of members of different generations. There is a fear that as U.S. society ages:

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A)   too many young people will have decreased expectations for their own retirement
B)   working people will bear the burden of those who do not work
C)   Social Security will run out and there will be money for only the aged
D)   Social Security will not privatize, leaving the younger generation without a futureE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The poverty rate for older adults would jump to almost 19 percent if __________ were taken into account when calculating poverty.

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A)   health care costs
B)   gender
C)   marital status
D)   education costsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

How will the lives of elderly people worldwide be affected by the combined processes of "graying" and globalization? Make sure that you incorporate the positive as well as the negative.

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Question 5

The second generation of theories of aging focused on:

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A)   how well the aged were integrated into the larger society
B)   the extent to which activity is functional for the aged and for society
C)   sources of social conflict between the elderly and the larger society
D)   the roles provided for the aged in our societyE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The theory that explicitly argues that it is functional for society to remove elderly people from their roles to free those roles for others who would be more successful and productive is:

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A)   functionalism
B)   disengagement theory
C)   socioemotional selectivity theory
D)   conflict theoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Activity theory argues that when elders stay engaged in their work as long as they are able, there are benefits. What are these benefits?

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Question 8

According to the text, a source of ageism is the excessive preoccupation with youth, which leads to:

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A)   a stereotype of people who are elderly as content, wise, and serene
B)   the dismissal of elders as unimportant to young people's lives
C)   perceptions that the elderly are well-off and do not require help
D)   dismissal of the elderly due to their ability to learn technology at an adequate paceE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Societies that have incorporated certain familial forms and religious practices are more likely to value people who are aged in their societies and consider them in political decisions and public events. An example of the familial form and religious practice in these societies is that of:

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A)   nuclear family and ancestor worship
B)   extended family and monotheistic religion
C)   extended family and ancestor worship
D)   nuclear family and monotheistic religionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Why do statistics show that the Hispanic population in the United States is graying the least?

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A)   Hispanics are healthier than the rest of the population.
B)   Many older Latino immigrants return to their home countries in later life.
C)   Hispanic populations have better access to health care.
D)   There is a strong trend of a declining Hispanic population in the United States.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Why is it easier for an aged, divorced, or widowed male to find a mate than it is for an aged, divorced, or widowed female?

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A)   A sex ratio imbalance begins at birth in our society.
B)   Women are unlikely to date men who have already been married.
C)   The male's pool of potential partners would probably include mates that are many years younger.
D)   Aged, divorced, or widowed females segregate themselves from society at large, while males do not.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Prejudice or discrimination based on age is:

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A)   very rare
B)   ageism
C)   no longer a problem in the United States
D)   unintentionalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Americans for Generational Equity argue that federal programs:

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A)   favor retirees over other needy groups in society
B)   are equitable to all the groups to which they provide programs and services
C)   are a waste because the aged population does not need insurance or Social Security to survive
D)   need to focus on the aged because they are the backbone of societyE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Ninety-three percent of elderly Americans have Medicare, and yet they must spend almost 13 percent of their total income on medical costs, far higher than any other segment of the population. Why does this disparity exist?

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A)   Health needs of the elderly are far greater than anyone else.
B)   Medicare covers only about one-half of the total cost of health care.
C)   Medicare funding is constantly subjected to partisan political battles and changes yearly.
D)   Other government programs exist that supplement this cost, but the elderly rarely know what these are.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

A common criticism of functionalist theory is that it:

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A)   was too focused on social inequalities and not enough on the abilities of elderly people
B)   paid too little attention to the inevitable mental and physical decline of elderly people
C)   unrealistically assumed that elderly people could play an active part in defining their own roles
D)   emphasized the need for elderly people to adjust to existing conditions rather than participate in changing themE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

People who are elderly in the United States are likely to be viewed as:

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A)   a source of historical memory
B)   a source of traditional wisdom
C)   productive and independent
D)   inflexibleE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Apply each of the following theories to the situation of a person who is elderly who you know: activity theory, disengagement theory, conflict theory.

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Question 18

As we age, we come to depend on other resources in our lives-family, friends, and social networks. Avoiding social isolation differs between men and women, and for women, one of the more important resources is:

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A)   their adult children
B)   an ability to find a suitable mate and remarry
C)   their emotionally intimate social relationships
D)   an ability to remember to take care of themselvesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The governmental program that covers the cost of acute medical care for people who are elderly is:

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A)   Medicaid
B)   Medicare
C)   Social Security
D)   Elderly Care ActE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

One of the biggest concerns that the so-called gray tsunami brings to nations worldwide has to do with what aspect of social programs?

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Whether th...

Exam 12: Aging

Why is it easier for an aged, divorced, or widowed male to find a mate than it is for an aged, divorced, or widowed female?

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People who are elderly in the United States are likely to be viewed as:

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Prejudice or discrimination based on age is:

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Regarding the place of older adults in U.S. politics, it is clear that:

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Apply each of the following theories to the situation of a person who is elderly who you know: activity theory, disengagement theory, conflict theory.

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The governmental program that covers the cost of acute medical care for people who are elderly is:

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A common criticism of functionalist theory is that it:

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Ninety-three percent of elderly Americans have Medicare, and yet they must spend almost 13 percent of their total income on medical costs, far higher than any other segment of the population. Why does this disparity exist?

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According to the text, a source of ageism is the excessive preoccupation with youth, which leads to:

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Americans for Generational Equity argue that federal programs:

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The theory that explicitly argues that it is functional for society to remove elderly people from their roles to free those roles for others who would be more successful and productive is:

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As we age, we come to depend on other resources in our lives-family, friends, and social networks. Avoiding social isolation differs between men and women, and for women, one of the more important resources is:

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Why do statistics show that the Hispanic population in the United States is graying the least?

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The poverty rate for older adults would jump to almost 19 percent if __________ were taken into account when calculating poverty.

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The second generation of theories of aging focused on:

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Activity theory argues that when elders stay engaged in their work as long as they are able, there are benefits. What are these benefits?

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How will the lives of elderly people worldwide be affected by the combined processes of "graying" and globalization? Make sure that you incorporate the positive as well as the negative.

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Generational equity argues for the balance between the needs and interests of members of different generations. There is a fear that as U.S. society ages:

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Societies that have incorporated certain familial forms and religious practices are more likely to value people who are aged in their societies and consider them in political decisions and public events. An example of the familial form and religious practice in these societies is that of:

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One of the biggest concerns that the so-called gray tsunami brings to nations worldwide has to do with what aspect of social programs?

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