Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason why more White and Black elderly are more likely to be in nursing homes than Hispanic, Asian, and Native Americans?

Accepted Answer

C is incorrect because the statement about Hispanic, Asian, and Native American elderly being in better health and less prone to dementia than Black and White Americans is not a widely supported or generalized reason for the differences in nursing home populations. The disparities in nursing home residency are more closely related to cultural, economic, and systemic factors rather than broad health status differences among racial or ethnic groups.

Question 2

Coles summarizes traditions of respect to the elderly to illustrate ______.

Accepted Answer

Coles summarizes traditions of respect to the elderly to highlight the historical and cultural importance of the elderly and what is at risk if deference to the elderly continues to decline.

Question 3

How often do the elderly interact with their children?

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, around 90% of the elderly talk to their children at least once a week. None of the other answer choices are supported by information in the passage.

Question 4

Draw the historical age structure of the United States and the current verticalized age structure. Then, name three factors contributing to this pattern.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The proportion of elderly people in societies around the world is ______.

Accepted Answer

The proportion of elderly people in societies around the world is increasing, as the global population ages and life expectancy increases.

Question 6

What motivates multigenerational households?

Accepted Answer

Multigenerational households provide benefits to all involved parties. The elderly may receive care and support from their adult children and grandchildren. Adult children may have access to additional childcare and financial support. Grandchildren may benefit from the presence of multiple caregivers and the wisdom and guidance of their grandparents. Ultimately, it is the collective needs and desires of all family members that motivate the choice to reside in a multigenerational household.

Question 7

What is a "dependency ratio?"

Accepted Answer

The dependency ratio is the ratio of the number of people who are dependent (e.g. children or elderly) on the number of people who are working and able to provide support. Option A defines this ratio accurately.

Question 8

Which of the following factors was NOT stated as contributing to the boomerang effect?

Accepted Answer

The boomerang effect refers to the phenomenon where young adults move back in with their parents after living independently. Factors contributing to this include marriage postponement, longer education, and increased housing costs. Increased single parents is not listed as a contributing factor to the boomerang effect.

Question 9

What is a skipped-generation household and what racial groups are more likely and least likely to live in this kind of household? Why?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Racial-ethnic minority Americans are ______ likely as White Americans to have grandparents living with grandchildren.

Accepted Answer

Racial-ethnic minority Americans are at least twice as likely as White Americans to have grandparents living with grandchildren, according to demographic studies.

Quiz 32: Intergenerational Relationships in Late Life: the Elderly, Their Adult Children, and Their Grandchildren