Question 1

Which of the following would be considered an environmental determinant of health and longevity?

Accepted Answer

A) Public policy emphasizing availability of public pensions 
B) Levels of asbestos in homes and apartments in a neighborhood 
C) An individual's level of educational achievement 
D) Attitudes toward older adults in a given society 
A) Public policy emphasizing availability of public pensions 
B) Levels of asbestos in homes and apartments in a neighborhood 
C) An individual's level of educational achievement 
D) Attitudes toward older adults in a given society B

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for increased longevity in modern times?

Accepted Answer

A) Improved medical care 
B) Reduced infant mortality 
C) Fewer infectious disease mortalities 
D) Greater social acceptance of older adults 
A) Improved medical care 
B) Reduced infant mortality 
C) Fewer infectious disease mortalities 
D) Greater social acceptance of older adults D

Question 3

Cohort effects refer to:

Accepted Answer

A) The number of friends and coworkers an older adult has 
B) Camaraderie among younger and older family members 
C) Shared experiences of a particular generation of older adults 
D) Number of peer-to-peer interactions using a sociogram 
A) The number of friends and coworkers an older adult has 
B) Camaraderie among younger and older family members 
C) Shared experiences of a particular generation of older adults 
D) Number of peer-to-peer interactions using a sociogram C

Question 4

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about retirement as a phenomenon of later life?

Accepted Answer

A) This is a relatively new expectation,dating to the mid-20th century. 
B) Retirement has existed for as long as societies have identified a group of individuals as aged. 
C) For the most part,retirement is expected only among individuals in developing nations. 
D) Women expect to retire,but most men believe they will work for as long as possible. 
A) This is a relatively new expectation,dating to the mid-20th century. 
B) Retirement has existed for as long as societies have identified a group of individuals as aged. 
C) For the most part,retirement is expected only among individuals in developing nations. 
D) Women expect to retire,but most men believe they will work for as long as possible.

Question 5

Attitudes toward aging are most likely to be positive in societies where:

Accepted Answer

A) Older adults constitute a large proportion of the society. 
B) Activities of elders emphasize primarily leisure and enjoyment. 
C) There are very few older adults. 
D) Older adults have a specific role as wise elders. 
A) Older adults constitute a large proportion of the society. 
B) Activities of elders emphasize primarily leisure and enjoyment. 
C) There are very few older adults. 
D) Older adults have a specific role as wise elders.

Question 6

Which of the following individuals has the longest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A) A white female in the United States 
B) A black male in Canada 
C) An individual in South America,regardless of gender or ethnicity 
D) A Hispanic female in a large U.S.city 
A) A white female in the United States 
B) A black male in Canada 
C) An individual in South America,regardless of gender or ethnicity 
D) A Hispanic female in a large U.S.city

Question 7

A criticism of Rowe and Kahn's (1998)factors for successful aging is that:

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals have no control over any of the factors identified. 
B) It is possible to have disease and disability and still have a positive late-life experience. 
C) Few people age successfully,so the construct is not helpful. 
D) It is not possible to accurately identify factors that contribute to a good experience of late life. 
A) Individuals have no control over any of the factors identified. 
B) It is possible to have disease and disability and still have a positive late-life experience. 
C) Few people age successfully,so the construct is not helpful. 
D) It is not possible to accurately identify factors that contribute to a good experience of late life.

Question 8

The concept of dependency ratios has been criticized because:

Accepted Answer

A) Individual differences in needs and in aging and activity make it difficult to ascertain which generation depends on others for help. 
B) Very few older adults ever rely on younger individuals for support and assistance. 
C) The most dependent generation may well be young adults. 
D) It is common knowledge that older adults are dependent on younger individuals. 
A) Individual differences in needs and in aging and activity make it difficult to ascertain which generation depends on others for help. 
B) Very few older adults ever rely on younger individuals for support and assistance. 
C) The most dependent generation may well be young adults. 
D) It is common knowledge that older adults are dependent on younger individuals.

Question 9

Age 65 has come to be considered the onset of old age in the United States because:

Accepted Answer

A) This is when most older adults find their abilities diminishing. 
B) At age 65,physical appearance makes it evident that a person is old. 
C) This is the age initially identified in public policy such as Social Security and Medicare. 
D) This is the age at which life expectancy diminishes most rapidly. 
A) This is when most older adults find their abilities diminishing. 
B) At age 65,physical appearance makes it evident that a person is old. 
C) This is the age initially identified in public policy such as Social Security and Medicare. 
D) This is the age at which life expectancy diminishes most rapidly.

Question 10

According to the World Health Organization,which country or countries are experiencing the most rapid proportional increase in older population?

Accepted Answer

A) Developed Asian countries like Japan 
B) The United States 
C) High-income countries 
D) Low- and middle-income countries 
A) Developed Asian countries like Japan 
B) The United States 
C) High-income countries 
D) Low- and middle-income countries

Exam 1: Growing Old in Todays World

Which of the following would be considered an environmental determinant of health and longevity?

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for increased longevity in modern times?

Cohort effects refer to:

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about retirement as a phenomenon of later life?

Attitudes toward aging are most likely to be positive in societies where:

Which of the following individuals has the longest life expectancy?

A criticism of Rowe and Kahn's (1998)factors for successful aging is that:

The concept of dependency ratios has been criticized because:

Age 65 has come to be considered the onset of old age in the United States because:

According to the World Health Organization,which country or countries are experiencing the most rapid proportional increase in older population?

Theories of Aging: a Multidisciplinary Review for Occupational and Physical Therapists

Public Policy and Advocacy in North America

Policy and Systems Around the World: Supplemental Essays

Meaningful Occupation in Later Life

Culture,ethics,and Elder Abuse

Cognitive Function

Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Function

Sensory Function and Function Related to the Skin

Neuromuscular and Movement Functions: Muscle,bone,and Joints

Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Coordination,balance,and Gait

Cognitive and Emotional Function: Health Conditions

Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Function: Health Conditions

Sensory Function,function Related to the Skin,and Pain: Health Conditions

Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Health Conditions

Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Falls

Considerations for Medical Care of Older Adults

Self-Care

Leisure

Work and Retirement

Environment,products,and Technology

Driving

Community Mobility

Interactions,relationships,and Sexuality

Learning in Later Life

Spirituality

Evaluation of Functional Performance

Health and Wellness Services

Community-Based Services

Primary Care

Rehabilitation

Home Health Care

Long-Term Care

Palliative Care, hospice, and Care at the End of Life

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