Question 1

G Good public policy requires health promotion initiatives rather than responding to illness only. This includes all of the following except: a. Augmenting

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that most assistance to older persons is not self-provided or provided by family, friends, and neighbours is incorrect because it contradicts the reality that much support for older persons typically comes from these sources.

Question 2

Proponents of ________ theory argued that the withdrawal of older persons from active social life (particularly the labour force) is functional for both the individual and the larger society.

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Disengagement theory suggests that it is natural and acceptable for older adults to withdraw from social roles and responsibilities, benefiting both the individual and society by allowing for the transfer of roles to younger generations.

Question 3

The ________ perspective maintains that each age cohort must make its way through a system of expectations and rewards that are based on age. Hence, society is described as age-graded.

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The age-stratification perspective suggests that society is organized by age, with different expectations and roles assigned to different age groups, making it age-graded.

Question 4

It is common for women over 75 to be

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Widowhood is a common experience for women over 75.

Question 5

In support of ________ retirement is the argument embedded in disengagement theory that a uniform age of retirement ensures the smooth exit of older persons from the labour market, freeing a predictable number of positions for younger persons to fill.

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Disengagement theory supports mandatory retirement as it facilitates a smooth transition for older workers out of the labor market, creating opportunities for younger workers.

Question 6

The approach that emphasizes aging as a process, highlighting the connection of older persons to their own life histories, the history of their times, and to younger generations, while connecting their biographies to social structure, is known as the:

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The life course perspective emphasizes aging as a process that connects individuals to their life histories, historical context, and social structures, linking older and younger generations.

Question 7

While it is an arbitrary cut-off, 65 is a/an ________ of later life, the conventional retirement age in most Western countries.

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65 is considered a social marker because it is a culturally recognized age that signifies the transition into retirement and later life in many Western societies.

Question 8

Compare and contrast any two theories that explain the social aspects of aging (e.g., activity theory, the age-stratification perspective, etc.).

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Question 9

Proponents of disengagement theory argued that the withdrawal of older persons from active social life (particularly the labour force) is functional for both the and the .

Accepted Answer

Disengagement theory suggests that it is beneficial for both the individual and the larger society when older adults withdraw from social roles and responsibilities, allowing for a smooth transition of roles to younger generations.

Question 10

The ________ theory maintains that the best prescription for a successful old age is to remain active and to take on new activities in later life to supplant those that have been left behind.

Accepted Answer

The activity theory suggests that staying active and engaging in new activities can lead to a more fulfilling and successful old age.

Question 11

Older single men tend to compare ________ to their married counterparts, and older single women compare ________ to their married counterparts.

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Older single men often perceive themselves less favorably compared to married men due to societal expectations and norms around marriage. Conversely, older single women may view themselves more favorably compared to married women, as they may value their independence and freedom from traditional marital roles.

Question 12

The ________ approach tends to portray social structure in quite static terms and portrays individuals as fairly passive followers of society's norms and rules.

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The normative approach emphasizes the role of societal norms and rules, viewing individuals as passive followers of these established structures, thus portraying social structure in static terms.

Question 13

Three approaches to studying intergenerational relationships are the:

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Question 14

In asking questions about the impact of population aging on society as a whole, a researcher would be adopting what type of approach?

Accepted Answer

A macro-level approach examines large-scale social processes and structures, such as the impact of population aging on society as a whole.

Question 15

The ________ perspective emphasizes the subjective experience of older persons and their ability to exercise agency in negotiations with others.

Accepted Answer

The social constructionist perspective focuses on how individuals construct their social reality and emphasizes the subjective experiences and agency of individuals, including older persons, in their interactions and negotiations with others.

Question 16

The approach that focuses on the relatively weak bargaining position of older persons in their exchanges with younger ones is known as:

Accepted Answer

Exchange theory emphasizes the power dynamics in social interactions, highlighting the weaker bargaining position of older individuals compared to younger ones.

Question 17

________ analysis is concerned with the experience of aging at the individual level.

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Micro-level analysis focuses on individual experiences and interactions, including the personal experience of aging.

Question 18

The concept of ________ refers to the society's failure to respond fast enough to the aging of the population and to the changes in the life course of individuals.

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Structural lag refers to the mismatch between societal structures and the changing needs and roles of individuals, particularly as populations age and life courses evolve.

Question 19

The ________ is criticized for its conservative bias and its underplaying of conflict and contradiction.

Accepted Answer

The solidarity perspective is often criticized for its conservative bias and tendency to underplay conflict and contradiction, focusing more on social cohesion and stability.

Question 20

According to Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, there are:

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Quiz 9: Aging