Question 1

The fourth age is a time of life that corresponds best with _________.&#10;A)the young-old years&#10;B)ages 60 to 70&#10;C)age 80 and older&#10;D)ages 65 to 85

Accepted Answer

The fourth age is generally considered to correspond with age 80 and older, representing the oldest segment of the population, often characterized by increased dependency and health issues.

Question 2

In the fourth age,__________________.&#10;A)the majority of people live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities&#10;B)there will be fewer people in the future than there are now&#10;C)people will need less health care than they did in the third age&#10;D)there is often a decline in level of independence

Accepted Answer

The fourth age is typically characterized by a decline in independence due to advanced age and associated health issues, rather than the majority living in specific facilities, a decrease in population, or reduced healthcare needs.

Question 3

The third age has been considered ____________.&#10;A)a time of life for developing a career and raising children&#10;B)an extension of middle age,but without the work and childrearing responsibilities&#10;C)a time of declining health and increasing dependency&#10;D)a time of life that is not very positive

Accepted Answer

The third age is often seen as a period after retirement where individuals have more freedom and fewer responsibilities, allowing them to pursue personal interests and leisure activities.

Question 4

In the future,more people in the third age will still be working part time or full time.

Accepted Answer

As populations age and life expectancy increases, many countries are raising retirement ages and more older individuals are choosing or needing to work longer, either part time or full time, to ensure financial stability and remain active in society.

Question 5

In the future,the term &#34;sandwich generation,&#34; will be most descriptive of _____.&#10;A)middle-aged adults&#10;B)young-old adults&#10;C)old-old adults&#10;D)oldest-old adults

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

How might the Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) and Ecological Models relate to the concept of positive aging?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

In the future,individuals in the third age will _____________.&#10;A)be less healthy and vigorous than they are now&#10;B)have fewer family responsibilities than they have now&#10;C)be more likely to continue working at paid jobs&#10;D)be even more carefree than they are now

Accepted Answer

As life expectancy increases and retirement ages are pushed back, individuals in the third age are more likely to continue working at paid jobs to maintain financial stability and stay active.

Question 8

The third age is a time of life that corresponds best with ______.&#10;A)the young-old years (65-74)&#10;B)the old-old years (75-84)&#10;C)the oldest-old years (85+)

Accepted Answer

The third age is often considered the "young-old" phase, which generally covers the years from 65 to 74. This period is characterized by relatively good health, active engagement in life, and independence.

Question 9

What is meant by positive aging? Describe a person who you think represents an example of positive aging?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Distinguish between the third age and the fourth age.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 13: Looking Ahead: Aging in the Future