Question 1

The leading cause of death of older Americans today is

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  pneumonia and flu. 
D)  diabetes. 
A)  heart disease. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  pneumonia and flu. 
D)  diabetes. A

Question 2

The old-age dependency ratio is the number of people

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A)  over 80 years of age relative to the rest of the population. 
B)  65 years of age and older relative to the rest of the population. 
C)  65 years of age and older relative to the working-age population (18-64) 
D)  over 80 years of age relative to the working-age population (18-64) 
A)  over 80 years of age relative to the rest of the population. 
B)  65 years of age and older relative to the rest of the population. 
C)  65 years of age and older relative to the working-age population (18-64) 
D)  over 80 years of age relative to the working-age population (18-64) C

Question 3

The Detroit syndrome is a term the media has used to refer to the

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A)  obsolescence of the knowledge and skills of the older worker. 
B)  older American's preferences for big cars. 
C)  reluctance of older Americans to give up driving their own car. 
D)  willingness of American industry to retrain, rather than replace, older workers. 
A)  obsolescence of the knowledge and skills of the older worker. 
B)  older American's preferences for big cars. 
C)  reluctance of older Americans to give up driving their own car. 
D)  willingness of American industry to retrain, rather than replace, older workers. A

Question 4

The increase in life expectancy for both males and females is due to

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A)  genetic factors. 
B)  being the ideal weight for one's stature. 
C)  low blood pressure. 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  genetic factors. 
B)  being the ideal weight for one's stature. 
C)  low blood pressure. 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 5

A major factor contributing to increases in the proportion of elderly in the United States is

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A)  reduced birthrates. 
B)  greater infant mortality. 
C)  more spread of infectious childhood diseases. 
D)  molecular alteration of aging. 
A)  reduced birthrates. 
B)  greater infant mortality. 
C)  more spread of infectious childhood diseases. 
D)  molecular alteration of aging.

Question 6

Among the Puritans in early Judeo-Christian America,long life was believed to be the result of God's favor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The region of the U.S.with the largest number of counties with higher than national average proportions of people over 65 is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Northeast. 
B)  Midwest. 
C)  South. 
D)  Southwest. 
A)  Northeast. 
B)  Midwest. 
C)  South. 
D)  Southwest.

Question 8

The human life span has fixed limits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gerontologists are most likely to use the _________ to understand the political,social,and economic inequities associated with aging.

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A)  Detroit syndrome 
B)  selection for survival 
C)  critical perspective 
D)  population pyramid 
A)  Detroit syndrome 
B)  selection for survival 
C)  critical perspective 
D)  population pyramid

Question 10

Which of the following is most likely to produce further increases in life expectancy in the U.S.,according to Monton at Duke University?

Accepted Answer

A)  alteration of aging at the molecular level 
B)  eliminating cancer, heart disease, and other major killer illnesses 
C)  reaching a near zero population birth rate 
D)  low-risk lifestyles that exclude smoking, alcohol, and high cholesterol foods 
A)  alteration of aging at the molecular level 
B)  eliminating cancer, heart disease, and other major killer illnesses 
C)  reaching a near zero population birth rate 
D)  low-risk lifestyles that exclude smoking, alcohol, and high cholesterol foods

Question 11

Increased proportions of elderly in the farm belt states is due primarily to

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A)  lower-risk life styles of residents of these states. 
B)  in-migration of elders to retirement communities. 
C)  out-migration of young people seeking jobs in cities. 
D)  lower infectious disease rates among their elderly populations. 
A)  lower-risk life styles of residents of these states. 
B)  in-migration of elders to retirement communities. 
C)  out-migration of young people seeking jobs in cities. 
D)  lower infectious disease rates among their elderly populations.

Question 12

Noninstitutionalized elderly living alone are more likely to be men than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

"Culturally competent" health care providers

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A)  require the elderly to adapt their values to an institutional environment. 
B)  encourage the elderly to become dependent on their services. 
C)  help the elderly develop personal mastery of their changing environments. 
D)  motivate the elderly to ignore the aging process. 
A)  require the elderly to adapt their values to an institutional environment. 
B)  encourage the elderly to become dependent on their services. 
C)  help the elderly develop personal mastery of their changing environments. 
D)  motivate the elderly to ignore the aging process.

Question 14

Sweden and Japan have virtually achieved zero population growth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the person-environment approach to aging.

Accepted Answer

The person-environment approach to aging

Question 16

Gerontology is the study of the aging process from

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A)  childhood to late life. 
B)  maturity to old age. 
C)  middle age to retirement. 
D)  retirement to death. 
A)  childhood to late life. 
B)  maturity to old age. 
C)  middle age to retirement. 
D)  retirement to death.

Question 17

Industrialization in America was significant to the changing status of the aged because

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A)  more old people were in demand as employees. 
B)  older persons flocked to cities. 
C)  it freed young people from dependence on their parents' land. 
D)  it made aging more respectable. 
A)  more old people were in demand as employees. 
B)  older persons flocked to cities. 
C)  it freed young people from dependence on their parents' land. 
D)  it made aging more respectable.

Question 18

The shape of the population pyramid for a less developed country,such as Nigeria,would

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A)  have a large base and a small top. 
B)  have a large top and a small base. 
C)  have a small base and top but a large middle. 
D)  be a box-like shape. 
A)  have a large base and a small top. 
B)  have a large top and a small base. 
C)  have a small base and top but a large middle. 
D)  be a box-like shape.

Question 19

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the problems associated with ageism?

Accepted Answer

Ageism, or age discrimination, is the st

The leading cause of death of older Americans today is

The old-age dependency ratio is the number of people

The Detroit syndrome is a term the media has used to refer to the

The increase in life expectancy for both males and females is due to

A major factor contributing to increases in the proportion of elderly in the United States is

Among the Puritans in early Judeo-Christian America,long life was believed to be the result of God's favor.

The region of the U.S.with the largest number of counties with higher than national average proportions of people over 65 is the

The human life span has fixed limits.

Gerontologists are most likely to use the _________ to understand the political,social,and economic inequities associated with aging.

Which of the following is most likely to produce further increases in life expectancy in the U.S.,according to Monton at Duke University?

Increased proportions of elderly in the farm belt states is due primarily to

Noninstitutionalized elderly living alone are more likely to be men than women.

"Culturally competent" health care providers

Sweden and Japan have virtually achieved zero population growth.

Explain the person-environment approach to aging.

Gerontology is the study of the aging process from

Industrialization in America was significant to the changing status of the aged because

The shape of the population pyramid for a less developed country,such as Nigeria,would

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for older adults.

What are the problems associated with ageism?

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Exam 1: Aging in America

The leading cause of death of older Americans today is

The old-age dependency ratio is the number of people

The Detroit syndrome is a term the media has used to refer to the

The increase in life expectancy for both males and females is due to

A major factor contributing to increases in the proportion of elderly in the United States is

Among the Puritans in early Judeo-Christian America,long life was believed to be the result of God's favor.

The region of the U.S.with the largest number of counties with higher than national average proportions of people over 65 is the

The human life span has fixed limits.

Gerontologists are most likely to use the _________ to understand the political,social,and economic inequities associated with aging.

Which of the following is most likely to produce further increases in life expectancy in the U.S.,according to Monton at Duke University?

Increased proportions of elderly in the farm belt states is due primarily to

Noninstitutionalized elderly living alone are more likely to be men than women.

"Culturally competent" health care providers

Sweden and Japan have virtually achieved zero population growth.

Explain the person-environment approach to aging.

Gerontology is the study of the aging process from

Industrialization in America was significant to the changing status of the aged because

The shape of the population pyramid for a less developed country,such as Nigeria,would

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for older adults.

What are the problems associated with ageism?

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters