Question 1

A person who fears the aged suffers from gerontophilia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The "baby­boom generation" refers to those Americans born between

Accepted Answer

A)  1915 and 1929. 
B)  1929 and 1945. 
C)  1946 and 1964. 
D)  1964 and 1980. 
A)  1915 and 1929. 
B)  1929 and 1945. 
C)  1946 and 1964. 
D)  1964 and 1980. C

Question 3

The longer a person has lived, the lower their life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The proportion of elderly is increasing in the United States but decreasing worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain how longevity is a complex interaction in our present century.

Accepted Answer

Longevity in our present century is a co

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of environmental press?

Accepted Answer

A)  An elderly woman is swimming in the Senior Olympics. 
B)  An elderly man can no longer cook, clean, or do laundry for himself. 
C)  A group of elderly men and women play cards together once per week. 
D)  An elderly woman serves as a volunteer at the local hospital. 
A)  An elderly woman is swimming in the Senior Olympics. 
B)  An elderly man can no longer cook, clean, or do laundry for himself. 
C)  A group of elderly men and women play cards together once per week. 
D)  An elderly woman serves as a volunteer at the local hospital.

Question 7

Ageism can oppress any age group, young or old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

What are the problems associated with ageism?

Accepted Answer

Ageism, or age discrimination, is the st

Question 10

In the 1800s, the political change brought about by greater emphasis on principles of equality in the Declaration of Independence lowered the status of the aged in America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

During the classical period, old age was considered

Accepted Answer

A)  ugly. 
B)  a sign of wisdom. 
C)  heroic. 
D)  beautiful. 
A)  ugly. 
B)  a sign of wisdom. 
C)  heroic. 
D)  beautiful.

Question 12

The number and proportion of older people in the U.S. is

Accepted Answer

A)  gradually declining. 
B)  staying about the same. 
C)  rapidly increasing. 
D)  unknown. 
A)  gradually declining. 
B)  staying about the same. 
C)  rapidly increasing. 
D)  unknown.

Question 13

What are the major factors that contribute to a long life?

Accepted Answer

The factors that contribute to a long li

Question 14

In general, the higher the old-age dependency ratio the greater the economic burden of providing for the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Gains in life expectancy over the last 125 years are due primarily to

Accepted Answer

A)  increased exercise and lower alcohol and nicotine consumption. 
B)  genetic engineering that has delayed the aging process. 
C)  reduced deaths of young children and mothers in childbirth. 
D)  lower ingestion of high-cholesterol foods. 
A)  increased exercise and lower alcohol and nicotine consumption. 
B)  genetic engineering that has delayed the aging process. 
C)  reduced deaths of young children and mothers in childbirth. 
D)  lower ingestion of high-cholesterol foods.

Question 16

With the economic shift from family to corporations, the status of older adults also declined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Life expectancy in the United States consistently increased through the 19th and 20th centuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following was an important cause of the change in society's attitudes toward the elderly in the 1800's?

Accepted Answer

A)  urban and industrial growth 
B)  higher birthrates 
C)  religious freedom 
D)  advances in medicine 
A)  urban and industrial growth 
B)  higher birthrates 
C)  religious freedom 
D)  advances in medicine

Question 20

Sweden and Japan have virtually achieved zero population growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A person who fears the aged suffers from gerontophilia.

The "babyboom generation" refers to those Americans born between

The longer a person has lived, the lower their life expectancy.

The proportion of elderly is increasing in the United States but decreasing worldwide.

Explain how longevity is a complex interaction in our present century.

Which of the following is an example of environmental press?

Ageism can oppress any age group, young or old.

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

What are the problems associated with ageism?

In the 1800s, the political change brought about by greater emphasis on principles of equality in the Declaration of Independence lowered the status of the aged in America.

During the classical period, old age was considered

The number and proportion of older people in the U.S. is

What are the major factors that contribute to a long life?

In general, the higher the old-age dependency ratio the greater the economic burden of providing for the elderly.

Gains in life expectancy over the last 125 years are due primarily to

With the economic shift from family to corporations, the status of older adults also declined.

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

Life expectancy in the United States consistently increased through the 19th and 20th centuries.

Which of the following was an important cause of the change in society's attitudes toward the elderly in the 1800's?

Sweden and Japan have virtually achieved zero population growth.

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Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

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Intimacy and Sexuality

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Exam 1: Aging in America

A person who fears the aged suffers from gerontophilia.

The "baby­boom generation" refers to those Americans born between

The longer a person has lived, the lower their life expectancy.

The proportion of elderly is increasing in the United States but decreasing worldwide.

Explain how longevity is a complex interaction in our present century.

Which of the following is an example of environmental press?

Ageism can oppress any age group, young or old.

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

What are the problems associated with ageism?

In the 1800s, the political change brought about by greater emphasis on principles of equality in the Declaration of Independence lowered the status of the aged in America.

During the classical period, old age was considered

The number and proportion of older people in the U.S. is

What are the major factors that contribute to a long life?

In general, the higher the old-age dependency ratio the greater the economic burden of providing for the elderly.

Gains in life expectancy over the last 125 years are due primarily to

With the economic shift from family to corporations, the status of older adults also declined.

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

Life expectancy in the United States consistently increased through the 19th and 20th centuries.

Which of the following was an important cause of the change in society's attitudes toward the elderly in the 1800's?

Sweden and Japan have virtually achieved zero population growth.

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

The "babyboom generation" refers to those Americans born between