Question 1

Disengagement theory is guided by which theoretical approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  the social-conflict approach 
B)  the structural-functional approach 
C)  the symbolic-interaction approach 
D)  the sociobiology approach 
A)  the social-conflict approach 
B)  the structural-functional approach 
C)  the symbolic-interaction approach 
D)  the sociobiology approach B

Question 2

Seniors with higher incomes assess their own health as better compared to seniors with lower income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Is euthanasia likely to be legalized in the future in Canada? What would be the consequences for our society if euthanasia became a common practice?

Accepted Answer

As of now, euthanasia is legal in Canada under certain conditions, but it is a highly debated and controversial topic. It is difficult to predict whether euthanasia will become more widely legalized in the future, as it depends on various factors such as public opinion, political decisions, and ethical considerations.

If euthanasia were to become a common practice in Canada, there would likely be significant consequences for our society. One potential consequence is the erosion of the value of human life, as euthanasia could lead to a normalization of ending life prematurely, even in cases where there may be alternative options for pain management and palliative care. This could have a profound impact on the way we view and treat individuals who are elderly, disabled, or terminally ill.

Additionally, there could be ethical and legal implications surrounding the decision-making process for euthanasia, as well as concerns about potential abuse or coercion in end-of-life decisions. There may also be implications for healthcare professionals, who may face moral and ethical dilemmas in providing or refusing to provide euthanasia services.

Furthermore, the legalization of euthanasia could have broader societal implications, such as changes in attitudes towards death and dying, and potential shifts in healthcare priorities and resource allocation.

Overall, the legalization and widespread practice of euthanasia in Canada would likely have far-reaching consequences for our society, impacting our values, ethics, and the way we approach end-of-life care. It is a complex and sensitive issue that requires careful consideration and thoughtful deliberation.

Question 4

Societies around the world define their oldest members in the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Elder abuse is a form of family violence that often goes unreported to police.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In which type of society is a gerontocracy unlikely to form?

Accepted Answer

A)  hunting and gathering 
B)  horticultural 
C)  industrial 
D)  pastoral 
A)  hunting and gathering 
B)  horticultural 
C)  industrial 
D)  pastoral

Question 7

By the year 2050, in Canada,

Accepted Answer

A)  the elderly population will exceed the population of the entire country in 1950. 
B)  one-half of all seniors will be over the age of 85. 
C)  one-fourth of all seniors will be over the age of 85. 
D)  careers in gerontology fields will be taken largely by the elderly members of the work-force. 
A)  the elderly population will exceed the population of the entire country in 1950. 
B)  one-half of all seniors will be over the age of 85. 
C)  one-fourth of all seniors will be over the age of 85. 
D)  careers in gerontology fields will be taken largely by the elderly members of the work-force.

Question 8

Today, in Canada, what share of people die after reaching the age of 55?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent 
B)  35 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  85 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  35 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  85 percent

Question 9

Modern, high-income societies tend to separate death from living.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Poverty rates among the Canadian elderly have increased in recent decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In general, industrialization raises the relative social standing of the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Compared to disengagement theory's focus on _____, activity theory has more of a focus on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  staying active; the value of retirement 
B)  the operation of society; the needs of elders themselves 
C)  society as a whole; patterns of inequality 
D)  the negative aspects of aging; the positive aspects of aging 
A)  staying active; the value of retirement 
B)  the operation of society; the needs of elders themselves 
C)  society as a whole; patterns of inequality 
D)  the negative aspects of aging; the positive aspects of aging

Question 13

In the future, Japan's population will

Accepted Answer

A)  become larger. 
B)  grow younger, on average. 
C)  be supported by a smaller labour force. 
D)  be supported by a larger labour force. 
A)  become larger. 
B)  grow younger, on average. 
C)  be supported by a smaller labour force. 
D)  be supported by a larger labour force.

Question 14

How well and how long people live depends, first, on

Accepted Answer

A)  a society's values and traditions. 
B)  global economic trends. 
C)  a society's technology. 
D)  individual health habits. 
A)  a society's values and traditions. 
B)  global economic trends. 
C)  a society's technology. 
D)  individual health habits.

Question 15

The concept "gerontocracy" refers to a society in which

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a pronounced "youth culture." 
B)  the richest people have most of the power and prestige. 
C)  religious leaders have the most power. 
D)  the oldest people have the most wealth, power, and prestige. 
A)  there is a pronounced "youth culture." 
B)  the richest people have most of the power and prestige. 
C)  religious leaders have the most power. 
D)  the oldest people have the most wealth, power, and prestige.

Question 16

Which of the following provinces has the highest portion of the elderly in its population?

Accepted Answer

A)  B.C. 
B)  Saskatchewan 
C)  Prince Edward Island 
D)  Alberta 
A)  B.C. 
B)  Saskatchewan 
C)  Prince Edward Island 
D)  Alberta

Question 17

What are the biological changes associated with growing old? In light of these changes, why do sociologists claim that aging is just as much a cultural issue as a biological issue? In describing the cultural dimensions of the aging process, consider the effects of industrialization on the social standing of the elderly. In your essay, point out differences between Japan and Canada today.

Accepted Answer

As people age, there are several biologi

Question 18

Which country has the most permissive law involving physician-assisted suicide in the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  the Netherlands 
C)  Russia 
D)  Japan 
A)  the United States 
B)  the Netherlands 
C)  Russia 
D)  Japan

Question 19

How might nursing homes and retirement homes more successfully accommodate gay residents?

Accepted Answer

Nursing homes and retirement homes can m

Question 20

The type of society that typically operates as a gerontocracy is

Accepted Answer

A)  hunting and gathering. 
B)  industrial. 
C)  pastoral, horticultural, or agrarian. 
D)  post-industrial. 
A)  hunting and gathering. 
B)  industrial. 
C)  pastoral, horticultural, or agrarian. 
D)  post-industrial.

Exam 15: Aging and the Elderly

Disengagement theory is guided by which theoretical approach?

Seniors with higher incomes assess their own health as better compared to seniors with lower income.

Is euthanasia likely to be legalized in the future in Canada? What would be the consequences for our society if euthanasia became a common practice?

Societies around the world define their oldest members in the same way.

Elder abuse is a form of family violence that often goes unreported to police.

In which type of society is a gerontocracy unlikely to form?

By the year 2050, in Canada,

Today, in Canada, what share of people die after reaching the age of 55?

Modern, high-income societies tend to separate death from living.

Poverty rates among the Canadian elderly have increased in recent decades.

In general, industrialization raises the relative social standing of the elderly.

Compared to disengagement theory's focus on _____, activity theory has more of a focus on _____.

In the future, Japan's population will

How well and how long people live depends, first, on

The concept "gerontocracy" refers to a society in which

Which of the following provinces has the highest portion of the elderly in its population?

Which country has the most permissive law involving physician-assisted suicide in the world?

How might nursing homes and retirement homes more successfully accommodate gay residents?

The type of society that typically operates as a gerontocracy is

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