Question 1

Studies clearly demonstrate a higher incidence of suicide among American Indians than for other ethnic minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cancer survival rates are lower for American Indians than for any other ethnic or racial subgroup in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Older American Indians are less likely to use health services than their white counterparts. Barriers include all of the following except a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  belief in and practice of traditional medicine. 
B)  mistrust of mainstream medical providers. 
C)  IHS focus on youth and families. 
D)  use of direct communication styles. 
A)  belief in and practice of traditional medicine. 
B)  mistrust of mainstream medical providers. 
C)  IHS focus on youth and families. 
D)  use of direct communication styles.

Question 4

The largest group of older Asian/Pacific Islanders have ancestry originating in:

Accepted Answer

A)  China. 
B)  Japan. 
C)  Korea. 
D)  India. 
A)  China. 
B)  Japan. 
C)  Korea. 
D)  India.

Question 5

The two federal agencies which are responsible for collecting data regarding American Indians are the Indian Health Service and the ________.

Accepted Answer

Bureau of

Question 6

The racial minority crossover phenomenon refers to findings that the death rate for people of color who are age 75 and over is lower than for whites age 75 and over.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has upheld and supported the traditional roles of American Indian elders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The fact that people of color experience poorer health and higher death rates than whites at all ages until very old age is known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that people of color experience...

Question 9

Comparative studies between older whites and older African Americans have found that older African Americans have:

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer three or four-generation households. 
B)  lower frequency of family-based households with adult children. 
C)  more extended families. 
D)  less social support from extended family. 
A)  fewer three or four-generation households. 
B)  lower frequency of family-based households with adult children. 
C)  more extended families. 
D)  less social support from extended family.

Question 10

Structural barriers to health care use shared by ethnic minority elders includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination by service providers. 
B)  geographic distance of services. 
C)  lack of transportatio.n. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  discrimination by service providers. 
B)  geographic distance of services. 
C)  lack of transportatio.n. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 11

Which of the following statements describing African American elders is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are poorer than whites. 
B)  They are not as healthy as whites. 
C)  Their life expectancy at birth is as long as whites. 
D)  They are less likely to be married than any other ethnic group. 
A)  They are poorer than whites. 
B)  They are not as healthy as whites. 
C)  Their life expectancy at birth is as long as whites. 
D)  They are less likely to be married than any other ethnic group.

Question 12

Asian American/Pacific Islander elders are increasingly less likely to live in extended family arrangements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Differences between whites and African Americans in life expectancy at age 75 are:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater than differences in life expectancy at birth. 
B)  less than differences in life expectancy at birth. 
C)  about the same as life expectancy at birth. 
D)  due to higher infant mortality among whites. 
A)  greater than differences in life expectancy at birth. 
B)  less than differences in life expectancy at birth. 
C)  about the same as life expectancy at birth. 
D)  due to higher infant mortality among whites.

Question 14

Discuss the components of the term "ethnicity."

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity involves three components:
1.s

Question 15

Chronological age is probably the worst way to identify the need for services among older American Indians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Today, ethnic minorities comprise ________ of the population over age 65.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 percent 
B)  19 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  38 percent 
A)  2 percent 
B)  19 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  38 percent

Question 17

African American elders are more likely than whites to live with a family member other than a spouse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The predominant group within the Hispanic population of the United States comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico. 
B)  Puerto Rico. 
C)  S. America. 
D)  Cuba. 
A)  Mexico. 
B)  Puerto Rico. 
C)  S. America. 
D)  Cuba.

Question 19

As compared to Anglos, Hispanics are most likely to live in 3- or 4-generational households.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Service utilization can be increased if the agencies providing these services adhere to the cultural integrity of the elder's lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Studies clearly demonstrate a higher incidence of suicide among American Indians than for other ethnic minorities.

Cancer survival rates are lower for American Indians than for any other ethnic or racial subgroup in the United States.

Older American Indians are less likely to use health services than their white counterparts. Barriers include all of the following except a/an:

The largest group of older Asian/Pacific Islanders have ancestry originating in:

The two federal agencies which are responsible for collecting data regarding American Indians are the Indian Health Service and the ________.

The racial minority crossover phenomenon refers to findings that the death rate for people of color who are age 75 and over is lower than for whites age 75 and over.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has upheld and supported the traditional roles of American Indian elders.

The fact that people of color experience poorer health and higher death rates than whites at all ages until very old age is known as the ________.

Comparative studies between older whites and older African Americans have found that older African Americans have:

Structural barriers to health care use shared by ethnic minority elders includes:

Which of the following statements describing African American elders is false?

Asian American/Pacific Islander elders are increasingly less likely to live in extended family arrangements.

Differences between whites and African Americans in life expectancy at age 75 are:

Discuss the components of the term "ethnicity."

Chronological age is probably the worst way to identify the need for services among older American Indians.

Today, ethnic minorities comprise ________ of the population over age 65.

African American elders are more likely than whites to live with a family member other than a spouse.

The predominant group within the Hispanic population of the United States comes from:

As compared to Anglos, Hispanics are most likely to live in 3- or 4-generational households.

Service utilization can be increased if the agencies providing these services adhere to the cultural integrity of the elder's lifestyles.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 14: The Resilience of Elders of Color

Studies clearly demonstrate a higher incidence of suicide among American Indians than for other ethnic minorities.

Cancer survival rates are lower for American Indians than for any other ethnic or racial subgroup in the United States.

Older American Indians are less likely to use health services than their white counterparts. Barriers include all of the following except a/an:

The largest group of older Asian/Pacific Islanders have ancestry originating in:

The two federal agencies which are responsible for collecting data regarding American Indians are the Indian Health Service and the ________.

The racial minority crossover phenomenon refers to findings that the death rate for people of color who are age 75 and over is lower than for whites age 75 and over.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has upheld and supported the traditional roles of American Indian elders.

The fact that people of color experience poorer health and higher death rates than whites at all ages until very old age is known as the ________.

Comparative studies between older whites and older African Americans have found that older African Americans have:

Structural barriers to health care use shared by ethnic minority elders includes:

Which of the following statements describing African American elders is false?

Asian American/Pacific Islander elders are increasingly less likely to live in extended family arrangements.

Differences between whites and African Americans in life expectancy at age 75 are:

Discuss the components of the term "ethnicity."

Chronological age is probably the worst way to identify the need for services among older American Indians.

Today, ethnic minorities comprise ________ of the population over age 65.

African American elders are more likely than whites to live with a family member other than a spouse.

The predominant group within the Hispanic population of the United States comes from:

As compared to Anglos, Hispanics are most likely to live in 3- or 4-generational households.

Service utilization can be increased if the agencies providing these services adhere to the cultural integrity of the elder's lifestyles.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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