Question 1

According to a General Social Survey of elderly persons living in private households,what percentage of respondents reported experiencing some form of elder abuse by an adult child,caregiver,or spouse?

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Question 2

Young Canadians have which of the following concerns?

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Question 3

Much of Canada's social welfare system has been set up to support which of the following groups?

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Question 4

According to the text,how does retirement affect the lives of Canadians?

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The text states that retirement can represent a major transition and potentially threaten quality of life, suggesting that it does have an impact on Canadians' lives. The other answer choices are not supported by the text.

Question 5

A 69-year-old man is exploited financially by a roofing company,which purports to be replacing faulty shingles that are actually in good working order.How would a sociologist of aging characterize the actions of this company?

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Elder abuse refers to the mistreatment, neglect, or exploitation of older adults. This scenario describes financial exploitation of an older adult, making it a clear case of elder abuse. The roofing company is taking advantage of the 69-year-old man, who may be vulnerable due to his age or other factors, and deceiving him for financial gain.

Question 6

You and your peers in sociology class are discussing the concept "retirement." On which of the following are you all likely to agree?

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Retirement is not solely determined by biology or psychology, and while politics certainly plays a role in issues related to retirement, it is ultimately a social construct. Retirement refers to the withdrawal from work or active participation in society, and the timing, meaning, and experience of retirement varies greatly across cultures and historical periods. Retirement often reflects broader societal values, such as the importance of productivity or the belief in the need for leisure time in older age.

Question 7

Gerontologists Cumming and Henry would make which of the following claims about disengagement?

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Gerontologists Cumming and Henry suggest that disengagement can be a functional and necessary process for both the individual and society. They argue that it reduces the potential for role conflict, provides opportunities for younger generations to take over roles and responsibilities, and promotes the development of new roles and activities for older people. They do not make claims about the short- or long-term implications of disengagement, the marginalization of older people, or the abruptness of the process.

Question 8

When William C.Levin showed photographs of the same man (disguised to appear as ages 25,52,and 73 in various photos)to a group of college students and asked them to evaluate these apparently different men for employment,what was the result?

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The results showed that many viewed the 73-year-old as the least competent, indicating ageism and assumptions about declining abilities with age.

Question 9

According to Mark Novak,older people who accept that the life cycle is inevitable and experience positive dimensions of their lives nearing an end are doing which of the following?

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Accepting the life cycle as inevitable and experiencing positive dimensions of life nearing an end are characteristics of successful aging, which is associated with maintaining a sense of purpose, a positive attitude, and continued engagement in life. It is not necessarily related to coming to terms with death or moving beyond despair to integrity, which are more individualistic and subjective experiences. Aging disengagement refers to withdrawing from social roles and relationships, which is not necessarily related to successful aging.

Question 10

When Patricia Moore,age 27,disguised herself as an 85-year-old woman and went to grocery stores,what did she find?

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Patricia Moore found that people made her feel "old" and unimportant while she was disguised as an 85-year-old woman in grocery stores.

Question 11

According to the text,what do many older people feel their biggest problem is?

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Question 12

How do the media contribute to ageism?

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The media often portray older people as wrinkled and unintelligent, perpetuating negative stereotypes and contributing to ageism. This portrayal can lead to age discrimination and unequal treatment in areas such as employment, healthcare, and social interaction.

Question 13

What theory argues that older persons make a normal and healthy adjustment to aging when they detach themselves from their social roles and prepare for their eventual death?

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The theory that argues that older persons make a normal and healthy adjustment to aging when they detach themselves from their social roles and prepare for their eventual death is the disengagement theory. This theory was proposed by Cumming and Henry in 1961, and it suggests that as people age, they naturally disengage from society and become more inwardly focused. This process allows them to come to terms with their own mortality and prepare for death. While this theory has been criticized for being too pessimistic and more focused on the society's needs rather than the individual, it remains one of the most influential theories of aging.

Question 14

According to the text's discussion of wealth,which of the following best reflects the relationship between poverty and aging?

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The correct answer reflects the paradox that while a significant number of older Canadians are poor or near poor, the overall economic situation for older Canadians as a group has seen dramatic improvements.

Question 15

According to a General Social Survey of seniors living in private households,what was the most common form of abuse reported?

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Question 16

According to the low-income rate,who is most likely to be poor?

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Studies show that unattached elderly women are the most likely to be poor, as they are often in low-paying jobs or living on fixed incomes such as Social Security, which may not provide enough to meet their basic needs. Married elderly individuals typically have another source of income and support, while unattached men tend to have higher retirement savings or pension plans.

Question 17

Suppose that Mary,an 85-year-old woman,is refused service at a nail salon.If you overheard the receptionist say,"We can't treat hands like that," what might you conclude is happening?

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The statement "We can't treat hands like that" implies that the salon is refusing service based on the appearance of Mary's hands, which could be a result of aging. This is an example of ageism, which is discrimination against individuals based on their age.

Question 18

An 11-year-old boy tells his friend,"My Grandpa is so cranky,and I can't stand when my parents make me visit him.He asks me the same questions over and over!" What is this boy demonstrating?

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The boy's negative attitude towards his Grandpa and his frustration with being made to visit him suggests ageism, which is a prejudicial attitude or discrimination against elderly people based solely on their age.

Question 19

What is the main focus of the functionalist explanation of aging?

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The main focus of the functionalist explanation of aging is how older persons adjust to their changing roles in society. Functionalists emphasize the importance of social roles and how they contribute to the stability of society. As individuals age, they may experience changes in their roles, such as retirement, and must adapt to new ones. Functionalists suggest that older individuals can still contribute to society in meaningful ways and that their contributions are important for the overall functioning of society.

Question 20

Between 1981 and 1997,what happened to the income for Canadians aged 65 and over?

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According to the information given, the income for Canadians aged 65 and over rose by 18 percent between 1981 and 1997.

Quiz 18: Aging