Deck 11: Aging and Health

Question 1

Elisapie is collecting data about the types and frequency of diseases among a First Nations community. This is an example of:

A) gerontology
B) social epidemiology
C) medicare
D) medicalization

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When the World Health Organization refers to "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity," what are they referring to?

A) Health
B) Obesity
C) Social epidemiology
D) Gerontology

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Timothy and Tina are twins. Timothy is a male and Tina is a female. Which of the following is true?

A) Timothy is more likely than Tina to seek health care.
B) Tina is more likely than Timothy to seek health care.
C) Timothy and Tina are equally likely to seek health care.
D) Tina is more likely to abuse alcohol and tobacco.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

According to Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael, what are the primary factors that shape the health of Canadians?

A) Medical treatments
B) Genetics
C) Lifestyle choices
D) Living conditions

Question 5

Seven of the students in Ms. Hoye's Grade 4 class are using prescribed medications to control their behaviour. This illustrates the concept of:

A) social epidemiology
B) gerontology
C) medicalization
D) the sick role

Question 6

According to some research, what may be a more important determinant of health than the total amount of income earned by an individual?

A) The total income of the family
B) The total income of all Canadians
C) The distribution of income in the society
D) The source of income

Question 7

Marie earns $87,000 per year. Francoise earns $32,000 per year. They are the same age, but who is more likely to be healthier?

A) Marie
B) Francoise
C) They are probably equally healthy.
D) We cannot tell who is more likely to be healthier.

Question 8

Warren is absent from work today due to illness. His boss expects that Warren will present a note from a physician when he returns to work. This expectation that Warren will see a physician is a part of:

A) medicalization
B) gerontology
C) the sick role
D) disengagement

Question 9

David has a Master's degree and Phillip has not finished high school. They are the same age, but who is more likely to be healthier?

A) Phillip
B) David
C) They are probably equally healthy.
D) We cannot tell who is more likely to be healthier.

Question 10

One explanation for why men, on average, have a shorter lifespan than women is:

A) Men have lower testosterone levels.
B) Men often choose riskier types of work.
C) Men mature faster than women.
D) Men worry more than women.

Question 11

Priscilla is studying the impact of environmental factors on the health of different social classes. Priscilla is studying:

A) environmentalism
B) globalization
C) environmental justice
D) social epidemiology

Question 12

Canada's government-run health-care insurance program that provides health coverage for all Canadians is called:

A) Medicaid
B) Medicare
C) Blue Cross
D) Red Cross

Question 13

Tantoo is a Cree man who lives in Naskapi. Marie-Claire is a Québécoise woman who lives in Sherbrooke. Andryko is a Ukranian-Canadian man living in Saskatoon. Which of the following is likely to be true?

A) Andryko is more likely than Tantoo to be diabetic.
B) Andryko is more likely to live longer than Marie-Claire.
C) Tantoo is more likely than Andryko to develop tuberculosis.
D) Marie-Claire is more likely than Tantoo to abuse alcohol and tobacco.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about most medical research?

A) It is conducted on men and generalized to women.
B) It is conducted on ethnically and racially diverse populations.
C) Only older people are studied.
D) There is no relation between income and health.

Question 15

In Canada, the infant mortality rate is about __________ per 1000 births.

A) 1
B) 5
C) 15
D) 50

Question 16

The expected behaviours and responsibilities appropriate for someone who is ill are called:

A) the sick role
B) social epidemiology
C) medicalization
D) gerontology

Question 17

What is the impact of education on health?

A) Higher education often means better health.
B) Higher education often means poorer health.
C) Lower education often means better health.
D) Education has no impact on health.

Question 18

Anna asks Dan what he does for a living. Dan says that he studies the distribution of diseases and health throughout a society's population. Dan studies:

A) gerontology
B) social epidemiology
C) obesity
D) aging

Question 19

What is the impact of income on health?

A) Higher income often means better health
B) Higher income often means poorer health
C) Lower income often means better health
D) Income has no impact on health

Question 20

Louie's research findings suggest that the people who live on the east side of town in the poorer neighbourhoods have a greater exposure to toxins, unclean water, and polluted air than those living on the west side of town in wealthier neighbourhoods. This study is an example of:

A) gerontology
B) disengagement
C) medicalization
D) environmental justice

Question 21

Valerie takes care of her elderly mother and her children who still live at home. Valerie is a part of the:

A) old old
B) dependency ratio
C) sandwiched generation
D) medicalization of society

Question 22

Because health-care insurance in the United States is provided almost entirely by the private sector, one result is:

A) Everyone in the United States has health insurance.
B) The American system is the fairest in the world.
C) Many Americans have no health insurance.
D) Americans live longer than people in other industrialized democracies.

Question 23

Maisha is giving an in-class presentation on the Canadian "baby boom." Marsha informs the class that the baby boom lasted from about 1946 until:

A) 1950
B) 1954
C) 1960
D) 1964

Question 24

Kevin's mother is a stay-at-home mom and his father works. Joey's mother and father both work full-time jobs outside the home. Peter lives alone with his mother who works outside the home. Which of the following is true?

A) Kevin is more likely than Joey to be obese.
B) Joey is more likely than Kevin to be obese.
C) Joey and Kevin are equally likely to be obese.
D) Kevin is more likely that Peter to be obese.

Question 25

Children growing up in poor, urban communities are more likely to suffer from obesity than kids in suburban areas because:

A) They have more food available to them.
B) Their parents are more likely to work.
C) It is more dangerous for them to play outside.
D) Their parents are more likely to be obese.

Question 26

Recent studies have found that _________ percent of Canadians between 2 and 17 years old are overweight or obese.

A) 12
B) 26
C) 42
D) 67

Question 27

Childhood obesity is associated with:

A) longer life expectancy
B) higher income
C) higher education
D) stigmatization

Question 28

Mr. Rogers is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As such, Mr. Rogers is a part of the:

A) young old
B) sandwiched generation
C) old old
D) gerontology group

Question 29

If studies were done about the gender differences between elderly Japanese men and women, the focus would probably concentrate on which group?

A) Japanese men
B) Both Japanese men and Japanese women
C) Japanese women
D) Married Japanese couples

Question 30

Studies in the United States and Canada have found that certain races are more likely to be obese. The main explanation for this is:

A) biology
B) genetics
C) physical differences
D) socioeconomic status

Question 31

The population of Canada is getting older. This is called:

A) gerontology
B) the sandwiched generation
C) the greying of the population
D) ageism

Question 32

Claudette is severely overweight. The doctors say that she has an unhealthy accumulation of body fat. Claudette is suffering from:

A) social epidemiology
B) gerontology
C) obesity
D) disengagement

Question 33

Darren is young old and his cousin Michael is old old. Which of the following is true?

A) Darren is more likely to live alone.
B) Michael is more likely to live alone.
C) Michael is more likely to be financially independent.
D) Darren is more likely to live in a retirement home.

Question 34

The fundamental ideology behind the Canadian health-care system is the principle of:

A) ability to pay
B) private responsibility
C) economic and social equity
D) profitability

Question 35

What was the median age of Canadians in 2012?

A) 27.2 years
B) 33.6 years
C) 40.0 years
D) 46.9 years

Question 36

Mrs. Beatty is 87 years old. As such, Mrs. Beatty is a part of the:

A) young old
B) sandwiched generation
C) old old
D) gerontology group

Question 37

One effect of the sandwiched generation is that it:

A) keeps families together
B) increases health care costs
C) prevents illness
D) decreases overall life satisfaction

Question 38

Dr. Ardelt studies aging and the elderly. Dr. Ardelt studies:

A) social epidemiology
B) medicalization
C) gerontology
D) disengagement

Question 39

The Canadian health-care system is a system of:

A) socialized medicine
B) free-market health care
C) socialized insurance
D) private insurance

Question 40

Grey hair, wrinkles, and loss of strength and flexibility are all signs of what kind of aging?

A) Social
B) Gerontology
C) Physical
D) Interpersonal

Question 41

Armando's research is focusing on how men and women experience aging in different ways and face different challenges. Armando's research is in line with:

A) conflict theory
B) symbolic interactionism
C) functionalism
D) feminist theory

Question 42

As the Canadian population ages, the ______________ will increase.

A) infant mortality rate
B) social epidemiology
C) medicalization of society
D) dependency ratio

Question 43

Compare and contrast the young old and the old old.

Question 44

Rose is 62 years old and has worked as a payroll clerk for 22 years. She recently applied for a job as Payroll Supervisor, but a much younger candidate was hired. This prejudice is an example of:

A) social epidemiology
B) gerontology
C) medicalization
D) ageism

Question 45

Amanda's research is concerned with social situations that impact the life satisfaction of the elderly. Amanda's research is in line with:

A) conflict theory
B) symbolic interactionism
C) functionalism
D) feminist theory

Question 46

Which is the main forum for ageism?

A) The workplace
B) Nursing homes
C) School
D) Community centers

Question 47

Prejudice and discrimination based solely on age is called:

A) social epidemiology
B) gerontology
C) medicalization
D) ageism

Question 48

Frank believes that older employees should retire to make room for younger employees in the work force. Frank's belief is a reflection of which sociological perspective?

A) Conflict theory
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Functionalism
D) Feminist theory

Question 49

In Canada, which term best describes the government pension system?

A) Pay-as-you-go
B) Get-what-you-can
C) Socialized insurance
D) Privatized support

Question 50

Discuss the ways in which families benefit from a sandwiched generation.

Question 51

Jawad is interested in how power and economic forces influence aging in society. Jawad's interest is a reflection of which sociological perspective?

A) Conflict theory
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Functionalism
D) Feminist theory

Question 52

UNAIDS estimates that around the world, more than __________ million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS.

A) 2
B) 5
C) 12
D) 16

Question 53

Describe the state of Aboriginal health in Canada.

Question 54

Describe the five characteristics that a good and fair health system should have according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and evaluate the Canadian system on each one.

Question 55

Discuss the challenges that Canadians face in controlling the weight of children.

Question 56

Explain the relationship between obesity and race.

Question 57

The film and television industries are major sources of ageism because:

A) The elderly are more respected in society.
B) It is legal to discriminate based on age in these industries.
C) Society values beauty and youth.
D) Older people cannot act.

Question 58

Identify and explain how various social factors impact health.

Question 59

Dorothy is a 63-year-old woman. Dorothy faces discrimination because of her age and because of her gender. Facing discrimination because of these two factors is called:

A) ageism
B) double jeopardy
C) medicalization
D) gerontology

Question 60

Beverly is a retired widow. With age, she has given up her roles as teacher and wife. Now, Beverly believes that reduced interaction with others is unavoidable and acceptable. Beverly's belief supports:

A) activity theory
B) disengagement theory
C) medicalization
D) the sick role

Question 61

When a worker retires, this is an example of disengagement theory.

Question 62

On average, women live longer than men.

Question 63

Canada has a health-care system of socialized medicine.

Question 64

Health improves with level of education.

Question 65

Health is mostly determined by lifestyle choices.

Question 66

What social policies are necessary to address the obesity epidemic in Canada?

Question 67

Create a conversation between a functionalist, a conflict theorist, a feminist theorist, and a symbolic interactionist in which each discusses the reason for age stratification in our society.

Question 68

Describe how Canada takes care of retired Canadians.

Question 69

In Canada, all residents have access to public health-care insurance and insured services on equal terms and conditions.

Question 70

Healthy foods are more expensive than unhealthy foods.

Question 71

Identify the five fundamental principles that define the Canadian health-care system.

Question 72

The increase in childhood obesity is a direct result of the availability of energy-dense foods and drinks combined with a lack of energy expenditure.

Question 73

Create a conversation between a functionalist, a conflict theorist, a feminist theorist, and a symbolic interactionist in which each discusses the reason why different groups in Canada experience different levels of health.

Question 74

The government pension system is a privatized retirement savings system.

Question 75

Beyond the incredible emotional tragedy of losing one or both parents, what are the social challenges faced by AIDS orphans?

Question 76

How might demographic changes have an impact on society? Be sure to mention the baby boom generation and the dependency ratio.

Question 77

AIDS orphans are often stigmatized by society.

Question 78

Compare and contrast disengagement theory and activity theory.

Question 79

What is ageism? Describe examples of ageism, and propose ways of reducing ageism.

Question 80

In Canada, the proportion of people aged 65 years and older is increasing.