Question 1

​Genetic tendencies are a contributing factor to Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

​Ageism is like sexism or racism because it involves intolerance and unfair treatment of all members of a particular social category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

​​In the context of programs for older adults, mobile home parks fall under the category of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  senior citizens' centers 
B)  ​group homes 
C)  ​continued-care retirement communities 
D)  ​congregate housing facilities 
A)  senior citizens' centers 
B)  ​group homes 
C)  ​continued-care retirement communities 
D)  ​congregate housing facilities D

Question 4

​Social workers can operate as brokers for arranging safe transportation services for older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following refers to discrimination and prejudice against people simply because they are old?

Accepted Answer

A)  Senescence 
B)  ​Nepotism 
C)  Senior citizenship 
D)  Ageism 
A)  Senescence 
B)  ​Nepotism 
C)  Senior citizenship 
D)  Ageism

Question 6

​One of the goals of the Older Americans Act of 1965 is to provide employment opportunities for older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In 1978, Congress mandated the legal retirement age as 65.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the reasons why the status of older adults has declined over time is because they no longer perform tasks that are viewed as essential by society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

​Describe ageism.

Accepted Answer

The low status of older adults is closel

Question 10

_____ is the scientific study of aging and the problems of older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Pedology 
B)  ​Gerontology 
C)  ​Morphology 
D)  ​Histology 
A)  ​Pedology 
B)  ​Gerontology 
C)  ​Morphology 
D)  ​Histology

Question 11

Social workers, at times, must advocate for needed services for older adults.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

​The causes of Alzheimer's disease are largely unknown till date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the theory of disengagement and the theory of societal disengagement.

Accepted Answer

In 1961, Elaine Cumming and William E. H

Question 14

​​The term _____ has been coined to refer to the process whereby society withdraws from the aging person.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical detachment 
B)  ​societal disengagement 
C)  ​retirement 
D)  senescence 
A)  physical detachment 
B)  ​societal disengagement 
C)  ​retirement 
D)  senescence

Question 15

​Common functions of most _____ services for older adults include prescreening, assessment, goal setting, care planning, capacity building, care plan implementation, reassessment, and termination.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​brokering 
B)  ​adult day-care 
C)  ​case management 
D)  ​respite care 
A)  ​brokering 
B)  ​adult day-care 
C)  ​case management 
D)  ​respite care

Question 16

​Mention some of the serious problems encountered by the Social Security system.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Social Security system was deve

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of the Supplemental Security Income program?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It provides monthly payments to eligible retired workers. 
B)  ​It provides a minimum income for indigent older adults. 
C)  ​It pays most of the medical and food expenses for low-income people. 
D)  ​It pays a part-time fee to older adults who provide individual care to needy children. 
A)  ​It provides monthly payments to eligible retired workers. 
B)  ​It provides a minimum income for indigent older adults. 
C)  ​It pays most of the medical and food expenses for low-income people. 
D)  ​It pays a part-time fee to older adults who provide individual care to needy children.

Question 18

​Older workers have higher turnover rates than younger workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

​As senescence proceeds, all of the following changes occur except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  a ​dramatic decline in the intellectual ability by age 65. 
B)  ​a decline in the hearing and vision capacities. 
C)  ​the graying and thinning of hair. 
D)  the ​hardening of blood vessels and stiffening of joints. 
A)  a ​dramatic decline in the intellectual ability by age 65. 
B)  ​a decline in the hearing and vision capacities. 
C)  ​the graying and thinning of hair. 
D)  the ​hardening of blood vessels and stiffening of joints.

Question 20

​Senility is an inevitable part of growing old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Genetic tendencies are a contributing factor to Alzheimer's disease.

Ageism is like sexism or racism because it involves intolerance and unfair treatment of all members of a particular social category.

In the context of programs for older adults, mobile home parks fall under the category of _____.

Social workers can operate as brokers for arranging safe transportation services for older adults.

Which of the following refers to discrimination and prejudice against people simply because they are old?

One of the goals of the Older Americans Act of 1965 is to provide employment opportunities for older adults.

In 1978, Congress mandated the legal retirement age as 65.

One of the reasons why the status of older adults has declined over time is because they no longer perform tasks that are viewed as essential by society.

Describe ageism.

_____ is the scientific study of aging and the problems of older adults.

Social workers, at times, must advocate for needed services for older adults.

The causes of Alzheimer's disease are largely unknown till date.

Describe the theory of disengagement and the theory of societal disengagement.

The term _____ has been coined to refer to the process whereby society withdraws from the aging person.

Common functions of most _____ services for older adults include prescreening, assessment, goal setting, care planning, capacity building, care plan implementation, reassessment, and termination.

Mention some of the serious problems encountered by the Social Security system.

Which of the following statements is true of the Supplemental Security Income program?

Older workers have higher turnover rates than younger workers.

As senescence proceeds, all of the following changes occur except for:

Senility is an inevitable part of growing old.

Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

Social Work As a Profession and a Career

Generalist Social Work Practice

Poverty and Public Welfare

Emotionalbehavioral Problems and Counseling

Family Problems and Services to Families

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu

Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs

Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services

Problems in Education and School Social Work

Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace

Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice

Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality

Health Problems and Medical Social Services

Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation

Overpopulation, Misuse of the Environment, and Family Planning

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Exam 14: Aging and Gerontological Services

​Genetic tendencies are a contributing factor to Alzheimer's disease.

​Ageism is like sexism or racism because it involves intolerance and unfair treatment of all members of a particular social category.

​​In the context of programs for older adults, mobile home parks fall under the category of _____.

​Social workers can operate as brokers for arranging safe transportation services for older adults.

Which of the following refers to discrimination and prejudice against people simply because they are old?

​One of the goals of the Older Americans Act of 1965 is to provide employment opportunities for older adults.

In 1978, Congress mandated the legal retirement age as 65.

One of the reasons why the status of older adults has declined over time is because they no longer perform tasks that are viewed as essential by society.

​Describe ageism.

_____ is the scientific study of aging and the problems of older adults.

Social workers, at times, must advocate for needed services for older adults.​

​The causes of Alzheimer's disease are largely unknown till date.

Describe the theory of disengagement and the theory of societal disengagement.

​​The term _____ has been coined to refer to the process whereby society withdraws from the aging person.

​Common functions of most _____ services for older adults include prescreening, assessment, goal setting, care planning, capacity building, care plan implementation, reassessment, and termination.

​Mention some of the serious problems encountered by the Social Security system.

Which of the following statements is true of the Supplemental Security Income program?​

​Older workers have higher turnover rates than younger workers.

​As senescence proceeds, all of the following changes occur except for:

​Senility is an inevitable part of growing old.

Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

Social Work As a Profession and a Career

Generalist Social Work Practice

Poverty and Public Welfare

Emotionalbehavioral Problems and Counseling

Family Problems and Services to Families

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu

Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs

Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services

Problems in Education and School Social Work

Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace

Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice

Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality

Health Problems and Medical Social Services

Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation

Overpopulation, Misuse of the Environment, and Family Planning

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Genetic tendencies are a contributing factor to Alzheimer's disease.

Ageism is like sexism or racism because it involves intolerance and unfair treatment of all members of a particular social category.

In the context of programs for older adults, mobile home parks fall under the category of _____.

Social workers can operate as brokers for arranging safe transportation services for older adults.

One of the goals of the Older Americans Act of 1965 is to provide employment opportunities for older adults.

Describe ageism.

Social workers, at times, must advocate for needed services for older adults.

The causes of Alzheimer's disease are largely unknown till date.

The term _____ has been coined to refer to the process whereby society withdraws from the aging person.

Common functions of most _____ services for older adults include prescreening, assessment, goal setting, care planning, capacity building, care plan implementation, reassessment, and termination.

Mention some of the serious problems encountered by the Social Security system.

Which of the following statements is true of the Supplemental Security Income program?

Older workers have higher turnover rates than younger workers.

As senescence proceeds, all of the following changes occur except for:

Senility is an inevitable part of growing old.