Deck 5: Abuse Across the Life Course: Elder Abuse

Question 1

The current Age Pyramid in the United States resembles an hourglass. What is the best explanation for this?

A) Birthrates declined as childbirth was delayed and life expectancy rose
B) Birthrates and life expectancy gradually increased with access to clean water and healthcare
C) Birthrates have stayed the same while life expectancy has dramatically risen
D) There is no distinct explanation for its form

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The Age Pyramid will take an inverted pyramid form by the mid-21st Century.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which of the following is not true of gender and race concerning elder abuse?

A) African American women are more likely to report physical abuse
B) Women are more likely to be a victim of any type of elder abuse
C) White women are more likely to report verbal abuse
D) Men are more likely to be victims of any type of elder abuse

Answer 3

B

Question 4

One consequence of the Sandwich Generation being financially responsible for their children and parents is:

A)Retirement age is increased to age 62 with the need for financial security
B) Retirement age is decreased to become a caretaker
C) Retirement is no longer an option for most in the Sandwich Generation
D) Retirement age is below age 60 due to pensions

Question 5

Which type of abuse is experienced by 12.3 percent of all elder abuse victims?

A) Psychological Abuse
B) Neglect
C) Sexual Abuse
D) Financial Abuse

Question 6

Financial Abuse is primarily committed by strangers.

Question 7

Loneliness increases the chance of being a victim of elder financial abuse for all of following reasons except:

A) Diminished trust
B) They lack a capacity to report abuse
C) Increased need for personal relationships
D) Isolation marks them as an attractive target

Question 8

Which definition accurately describes Active Neglect?

A) A caregiver is unable to fulfill responsibilities
B) A caregiver withholds care for financial gain
C) A caregiver intentionally denies care or necessities
D) An older person refuses care despite necessity

Question 9

Physical abuse is most commonly…

A) The first instance of abuse
B) Perpetrated by family members
C) Indicated by behavior alone
D) None of the above

Question 10

Emotional isolation and skin rashes are both indicators of psychological abuse.

Question 11

Indicators of sexual abuse…

A) Could easily be mistaken as being caused by something else
B) Can easily identify the problem with one single sign
C) Are very particular to sexual abuse

Question 12

Identify the theoretical explanation for this definition: 'A caregiver who abuses is likely to have grown up in a situation where there was abuse.'

A) Symbolic Interaction Theory
B) Social Exchange Theory
C) Social Learning Theory
D) Situational Theory

Question 13

Identify the theoretical explanation for this definition: 'Abuse and neglect are more likely to occur with a shift in the balance of power.'

A) Symbolic Interaction Theory
B) Social Exchange Theory
C) Social Learning Theory
D) Situational Theory

Question 14

Feminist Theory accurately explains…

A) elder abuse when it is a continuation of domestic violence
B) Elder abuse in all its forms
C) Elder abuse only perpetrated by men
D) Only neglect, physical and sexual abuse

Question 15

More than 50% of older people will be victims of some type of elder abuse.

Question 16

Which of the following is a factor in the gender gap in life expectancy?

A) Stress
B) Violence
C) Diet
D) Answers a) and b) are correct

Question 17

90% of elder abuse is committed by family members, the remaining percent is committed by non-relatives.

Question 18

Which of the following may be an indicator of financial abuse:

A) Unpaid bills
B) Suspicious or unknown bank activity
C) Irregularly high home service costs
D) All of the above.

Question 19

Which of the following is not an indicator of neglect:

A) Home environment, such as absence of necessities.
B) Suspicious signatures on financial and legal documents
C) Physical signs, such as poor personal hygiene and improper clothing.
D) Victim Behavior, such as depression, nightmares, regression, or fear of caregiver.

Question 20

Sexual abuse includes any sexual conduct with a person who lacks the mental capacity to exercise consent or the physical capacity to exercise refusal.

Question 21

What factors concerning life expectancy result in a higher risk for elder abuse?

Question 22

What conditions in men's lives could lead them to have a shorter life expectancy than women? Be specific.

Question 23

Define the Sandwich Generation, the specific causes, and the significance.

Question 24

Describe the details of two types of elder financial abuse; include who carries it out.

Question 25

Explain why older women are at a greater risk to be victims of two types of abuse.

Question 26

Give an example of neglect, identify the type of neglect, the risk factors of the victim, and the indicators of abuse.

Question 27

What indicators of elder physical abuse are similar to general domestic abuse and why? Be specific.

Question 28

Explain why psychological abuse is a Western phenomenon.

Question 29

What diseases increase an older person's risk for being a victim of sexual abuse and why?

Question 30

Define two theoretical explanations for elder abuse, and explain each of the theories in terms of one type of elder abuse.