QUIZ 2

Chapters 8-14 and 16-Epilogue

1. Social theories of aging attempt to eplain the changes in social relationships that occur in late adulthood.

a. true
b. false

2. A theory that is consistent with society's values of work and productivity is

a. cognitive-behavioral theory.
b. activity theory.
c. political economy.
d. labeling theory.

3. The theory that proposes a basic core personality by adulthood and relatively unchanging from thereon is called

a. disengagement.
b. continuity.
c. exchange.
d. role.

4. Informal social supports for the elderly

a. include friends, neighbors and acquaintances
b. are a crucial part of the adult's physical and mental well-being
c. become even more important when cutbacks are made in formal
services
d. all of the above

5. Most elderly live

a. in institutions.
b. alone.
c. with a spouse, children or other relatives.
d. with non-relatives

6. Male caregivers of frail elders:

a. constitute about the same percentage as females
b. are less likely than females to obtain formal and informal assistance
c. place more emphasis on emotional well-being of their loved one than female caregivers do
d. are less likely to give up jobs than females

7. It is estimated that about _______________ of all older people reside in a family setting.

a. 66%
b. 25%
c. 75%
d. 90%

8. Older people are most likely to be victims of:

a. robbery
b. assault
c. purse snatching/pick pocketing
d. fraud and con games

9. Future housing that includes universal design features can help people age in place.

a. true
b. false

10. The major source of income for the elderly is

a. savings and other assets.
b. pension.
c. Social Security.
d. salary and wages.

11. The two most important factors for determining when a person will retire and their satisfaction in retirement are

a. health.
b. religious beliefs.
c. income.
d. a and c

12. When looking at the political behavior of older people, it is necessary to:

a. take account of the historical period in which they were raised
b. compare the behavior of individuals of various ages at one point in
time
c. take account of their age
d. try to isolate age differences

13. An example of passive euthanasia is giving a lethal injection to end a patient's suffering.

a. true
b. false

14. Researchers have found that the bereavement process occurs

a. occurs like an emotional roller coaster
b. occurs in a sequential linear pattern
c. causes higher mortality rates aong widows
d. returns to normal functioning within 6 months of the death

15. The ethnic minority population that forms the smallest percentage of the total population aged 65 and over is

a. African American.
b. Asian American.
c. American Indians.
d. Hispanic Americans.

16. Latinos all share the same national/cultural heritage.

a. true
b. false

17. The politics of "New Aging" includes new alliances across age groups on the basis of common needs.

a. true
b. false

18. Which of the following characteristics is generally associated with ethnic minority status?

a. lifetime experience with discrimination
b. formation of a subculture
c. share a distinctive history
d. all of the above

19. Most policies that benefit the elderly are

a. categorical (age-based) and means-tested.
b. categorical and universal for all elderly.
c. direct cash transfers on the basis of mean-tests.
d. noncontributory and categorical.

20. The major source of funding for nursing home residents is Medicare.

a. true
b. false

21. Health care costs have grown not in the overall number of visits to health care providers, but in the type and complexity of services.

a. true
b. false

22. The biggest problem with current health care systems relative to the elderly is they are oriented toward

a. chronic conditions.
b. home care.
c. custodial care.
d. acute illness and crisis conditions.

23. Medicare covers the following health care costs

a. the full amount charged by health care providers.
b. prescription drugs.
c. dental care.
d. none of the above.

24. Changes in the fertility rates have resulted in a situation today in which

a. more adult children are available as caregivers for the aged.
b. women can expect to spend more years caring for a parent than a
child.
c. women can expect to spend more years caring for children than for
older relatives.
d. fewer people will have grandparents surviving to old age.

25. Older adults who have nevermarried

a. are accoustomed to living independently
b. are not necessarily lonely or isolated
c. tend to enjoy greaterfinancila security
d. all of the answers above are correct

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