Question 1

The biggest change in the population by the turn of the 22nd Century is expected to be in the number of

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescents. 
B)  children. 
C)  older men. 
D)  older women. 
A)  adolescents. 
B)  children. 
C)  older men. 
D)  older women.

Question 2

Considering language as a powerful tool, which of the following words would be least appropriate to describe individuals with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Differently abled 
B)  Brave 
C)  Survivor 
D)  Challenged 
A)  Differently abled 
B)  Brave 
C)  Survivor 
D)  Challenged

Question 3

Describe the skills that are needed for professional counselors to work with older adults.

Accepted Answer

Professional counselors working with old

Question 4

Psychological concerns among older adults may be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  health changes. 
B)  reduction of independence. 
C)  reduction of their ability to perform daily routines. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  health changes. 
B)  reduction of independence. 
C)  reduction of their ability to perform daily routines. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

The __________ program requires the client to have previously worked and "paid into the system."

Accepted Answer

A)  SSI 
B)  SSDI 
C)  Both of the above. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  SSI 
B)  SSDI 
C)  Both of the above. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 6

Approximately ______ U.S. children, ages 6 to 14, have a disability.

Accepted Answer

A)  half a million 
B)  2 million 
C)  4 million 
D)  10 million 
A)  half a million 
B)  2 million 
C)  4 million 
D)  10 million

Question 7

Which of the following is a component of the Americans with Disabilities Act's (ADA) definition of a disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental disorder 
B)  Anatomical loss 
C)  Cosmetic disfigurement 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Mental disorder 
B)  Anatomical loss 
C)  Cosmetic disfigurement 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

Describe the Social Security Administration and eligibility requirements.

Accepted Answer

The Social Security Administration (SSA)

Question 9

Explain the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006.

Accepted Answer

The Older Americans Act Amendments of 20

Question 10

Explain how age demographics have changed since the early 1900s.

Accepted Answer

Age demographics have changed significan

Question 11

Which of the following is one of ACA's Gerontological Competencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demonstrates knowledge of special considerations and techniques for group work with older persons. 
B)  Demonstrate knowledge of sources of literature reporting research about older persons and ethical issues in research with older subjects. 
C)  Exhibits sensitivity to sensory and physical limitations of older persons through appropriate environmental modifications. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Demonstrates knowledge of special considerations and techniques for group work with older persons. 
B)  Demonstrate knowledge of sources of literature reporting research about older persons and ethical issues in research with older subjects. 
C)  Exhibits sensitivity to sensory and physical limitations of older persons through appropriate environmental modifications. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

Understanding challenges associated with different cultures will help a professional counselor to eliminate the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  disability. 
B)  ableism. 
C)  cognitive incapacity. 
D)  prejudice. 
A)  disability. 
B)  ableism. 
C)  cognitive incapacity. 
D)  prejudice.

Question 13

Describe the socioeconomic issues relevant to older individuals.

Accepted Answer

The socioeconomic issues relevant to old

Question 14

_______ refers to two or more permanent injuries to the body that result in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairment and functional disability.

Accepted Answer

A)  Double trauma 
B)  Posttraumatic stress disorder 
C)  Polytrauma 
D)  Aversive stress 
A)  Double trauma 
B)  Posttraumatic stress disorder 
C)  Polytrauma 
D)  Aversive stress

Question 15

Adultism can lead to discrimination against

Accepted Answer

A)  the elderly. 
B)  children. 
C)  middle-aged adults. 
D)  adults in their twenties. 
A)  the elderly. 
B)  children. 
C)  middle-aged adults. 
D)  adults in their twenties.

Question 16

The classic model of the disability process consists of four main parts that emphasize the relationship between

Accepted Answer

A)  pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disability. 
B)  diagnosis, condition, daily life activities, and disability. 
C)  disease, dysfunction, limitations, and daily life activities. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disability. 
B)  diagnosis, condition, daily life activities, and disability. 
C)  disease, dysfunction, limitations, and daily life activities. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 17

The _____ of disability implies that disability is more than the individual's difference and includes attributes that are outside the individual (i.e., socially or culturally based).

Accepted Answer

A)  medial model 
B)  biomedical model 
C)  social model 
D)  economic model 
A)  medial model 
B)  biomedical model 
C)  social model 
D)  economic model

Question 18

Age discrimination, or denying a job or promotion to an individual solely on the basis of age, is _____ in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  not addressed 
B)  legal 
C)  illegal 
D)  legal, but considered unethical 
A)  not addressed 
B)  legal 
C)  illegal 
D)  legal, but considered unethical

Question 19

Which of the following factors will put more emphasis on social policies that directly benefit older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  The advancing age of baby boomers. 
B)  The increased life expectancy of older adults. 
C)  Increased racial and ethnic diversity of older adults. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The advancing age of baby boomers. 
B)  The increased life expectancy of older adults. 
C)  Increased racial and ethnic diversity of older adults. 
D)  All of the above.

The biggest change in the population by the turn of the 22^nd Century is expected to be in the number of

Considering language as a powerful tool, which of the following words would be least appropriate to describe individuals with disabilities?

Describe the skills that are needed for professional counselors to work with older adults.

Psychological concerns among older adults may be caused by

The __________ program requires the client to have previously worked and "paid into the system."

Approximately ______ U.S. children, ages 6 to 14, have a disability.

Which of the following is a component of the Americans with Disabilities Act's (ADA) definition of a disability?

Describe the Social Security Administration and eligibility requirements.

Explain the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006.

Explain how age demographics have changed since the early 1900s.

Which of the following is one of ACA's Gerontological Competencies?

Understanding challenges associated with different cultures will help a professional counselor to eliminate the concept of

Describe the socioeconomic issues relevant to older individuals.

_______ refers to two or more permanent injuries to the body that result in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairment and functional disability.

Adultism can lead to discrimination against

The classic model of the disability process consists of four main parts that emphasize the relationship between

The _____ of disability implies that disability is more than the individual's difference and includes attributes that are outside the individual (i.e., socially or culturally based).

Age discrimination, or denying a job or promotion to an individual solely on the basis of age, is _____ in the U.S.

Which of the following factors will put more emphasis on social policies that directly benefit older adults?

The Culturally Competent Counselor

Cultural Identity Development

Social Justice Counseling

Racism and White Privilege

Gender and Sexism

Sexual Orientation and Heterosexism

Social Class and Classism

Individuals and Families of African Descent

Individuals and Families of Arab Descent

Individuals and Families of Asian Descent

Individuals and Families of Latin American and Latino Descent

Counseling Individuals and Families of Native American Descent

Individuals and Families of European Descent

Individuals and Families of Multiracial Descent

Spiritual Diversity

Using Counseling Theories in Multicultural Contexts

Multicultural Diagnosis and Conceptualization

Filters

Exam 8: Disability, Ableism, and Ageism

The biggest change in the population by the turn of the 22nd Century is expected to be in the number of

Considering language as a powerful tool, which of the following words would be least appropriate to describe individuals with disabilities?

Describe the skills that are needed for professional counselors to work with older adults.

Psychological concerns among older adults may be caused by

The __________ program requires the client to have previously worked and "paid into the system."

Approximately ______ U.S. children, ages 6 to 14, have a disability.

Which of the following is a component of the Americans with Disabilities Act's (ADA) definition of a disability?

Describe the Social Security Administration and eligibility requirements.

Explain the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006.

Explain how age demographics have changed since the early 1900s.

Which of the following is one of ACA's Gerontological Competencies?

Understanding challenges associated with different cultures will help a professional counselor to eliminate the concept of

Describe the socioeconomic issues relevant to older individuals.

_______ refers to two or more permanent injuries to the body that result in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairment and functional disability.

Adultism can lead to discrimination against

The classic model of the disability process consists of four main parts that emphasize the relationship between

The _____ of disability implies that disability is more than the individual's difference and includes attributes that are outside the individual (i.e., socially or culturally based).

Age discrimination, or denying a job or promotion to an individual solely on the basis of age, is _____ in the U.S.

Which of the following factors will put more emphasis on social policies that directly benefit older adults?

The Culturally Competent Counselor

Cultural Identity Development

Social Justice Counseling

Racism and White Privilege

Gender and Sexism

Sexual Orientation and Heterosexism

Social Class and Classism

Individuals and Families of African Descent

Individuals and Families of Arab Descent

Individuals and Families of Asian Descent

Individuals and Families of Latin American and Latino Descent

Counseling Individuals and Families of Native American Descent

Individuals and Families of European Descent

Individuals and Families of Multiracial Descent

Spiritual Diversity

Using Counseling Theories in Multicultural Contexts

Multicultural Diagnosis and Conceptualization

Filters

The biggest change in the population by the turn of the 22^nd Century is expected to be in the number of