Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Hettery and Smith cite as to why there is a gap in life expectancy between men and women?&#10;A) Men tend to have fewer close relationships that reduce stress than women.&#10;B) Men tend to eat less nutritious food and exercise less than women.&#10;C) Men are less likely to be married, which improves overall health.&#10;D) Men tend to be more exposed to physically and mentally stressful work environments than women.

Accepted Answer

Hettery and Smith do not cite men's dietary habits or exercise frequency as reasons for the life expectancy gap between men and women. The other options (A, C, D) relate to social and environmental factors that have been discussed in various studies as contributing to the disparity in life expectancy.

Question 2

In the 19th century, which was the largest group of people in the United States population?&#10;A) children under the age of 18&#10;B) adults between the ages of 18 and 44&#10;C) adults between the ages of 45 and 74&#10;D) adults above the age of 75

Accepted Answer

In the 19th century, high birth rates and larger family sizes meant that children under the age of 18 made up the largest demographic group in the United States population.

Question 3

Describe four factors that increase an older person's risk of being victimized. What can be done to help protect elderly people from abuse?

Accepted Answer

Varies. May include the following:&#10;-isolation, loneliness, recent loss, physical/mental disabilities, lack of familiarity with financial matters, having family members who are unemployed or have substance abuse problems&#10;-look for warning signs and risk factors

Question 4

Why is the prevalence of elder abuse increasing in the United States?&#10;A) Elder abuse is not becoming more prevalent.&#10;B) Wages increased for adults, meaning elders now have more money and are more vulnerable to financial abuse.&#10;C) Healthcare is more expensive, meaning more elders are taken care of by their adult children.&#10;D) Life expectancy has increased, meaning there are more potential victims.

Accepted Answer

With an increase in life expectancy, there are now more potential victims of elder abuse. As the older population grows, so too does the risk of elder abuse.

Question 5

To what does &#34;sandwich generation&#34; refer? Name three changes in family structure that have contributed to this phenomenon. How does this impact elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

The answer of To what does &#34;sandwich generation&#34; refer? Name...

Question 6

Gender and race intersect to significantly shape ______.&#10;A) likelihood of committing elder abuse&#10;B) life expectancy&#10;C) use of vaccinations&#10;D) access to clean water

Accepted Answer

Gender and race intersect to create disparities in healthcare access and treatment, which can contribute to differences in life expectancy between different groups. The other options are not necessarily related to gender and race in the same way.

Question 7

Who is at greater risk of being a victim of elder abuse?&#10;A) a recently widowed woman in her 80s&#10;B) a man in his 70s whose son is an alcoholic&#10;C) a recently retired man living with his adult child&#10;D) a woman in her 80s living in assisted care with her husband

Accepted Answer

According to research, elderly women are at a greater risk of being victims of elder abuse than elderly men. Additionally, being recently widowed can also increase the risk of abuse, as the individual may be more vulnerable and isolated.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of neglect?&#10;A) active neglect&#10;B) passive neglect&#10;C) other-neglect&#10;D) self-neglect

Accepted Answer

The three types of neglect are active neglect (intentional harm or equipment/facility failure), passive neglect (lack of action or failure to provide basic needs), and self-neglect (personal failure to provide basic needs for oneself). "Other-neglect" is not a recognized type of neglect.

Question 9

Who is most often the perpetrators of elder abuse?&#10;A) strangers&#10;B) nursing home staff&#10;C) family members&#10;D) intimate partners

Accepted Answer

Research shows that the majority of elder abuse cases are perpetrated by family members, particularly adult children and spouses. Strangers, nursing home staff, and intimate partners can also be perpetrators, but at lower rates.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a type of elder abuse identified by scholars?&#10;A) financial abuse&#10;B) neglect&#10;C) physiological abuse&#10;D) sexual abuse

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is "psychological" abuse, not "physiological" abuse. Therefore, C is the option that is not a type of elder abuse identified by scholars.

Deck 42: Abuse Across the Life Course: Elder Abuse