Question 1

Which of the following does conflict analysis draw attention to?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

How is care for older people typically structured in the home?

Accepted Answer

Care for older people is typically structured around informal care provided by friends and relatives, often referred to as "informal caregivers." These caregivers can include adult children, spouses, and other relatives or friends who regularly provide assistance with activities of daily living, healthcare management, and emotional support. This type of care is more common than formal care provided by professional medical staff or paid caregivers.

Question 3

What is the life expectancy for a female born in 2011?

Accepted Answer

According to the World Bank, the global life expectancy for females born in 2011 is 75.9 years, but this may vary depending on the country. However, the option B of 84 years is not accurate.

Question 4

Iman was born in 1940.What age cohort is Iman part of?

Accepted Answer

Iman was born before the baby boomer generation, which started in 1946, so she cannot be a baby boomer or a child of baby boomers. She is also too old to be part of generation X or Y, which came after baby boomers. Therefore, she belongs to the age cohort of parents of baby boomers.

Question 5

Shiva is using disengagement theory to explain aging.Which statement best exemplifies his views?

Accepted Answer

Disengagement theory suggests that aging is a process of gradual withdrawal between society and the older individual, and retirement is a key example of this process, where the individual steps back from the workforce, acknowledging they no longer fit into the world of paid work.

Question 6

According to McMahon (2014),why is a generational crisis occurring?

Accepted Answer

McMahon (2014) states that a generational crisis is occurring because more governmental resources are focused on the old than the young, creating intergenerational inequality and resentment among younger people who are struggling economically.

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

The actions of the roofing company can be characterized as elder abuse, which refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes harm or risk of harm to an older adult. Financial exploitation is a common form of elder abuse.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Unattached elderly women are more likely to be poor due to factors such as lower lifetime earnings, longer life expectancy, and potential lack of pension benefits compared to their male counterparts.

Question 9

According to a Statistics Canada survey,what percentage of retirees would like to continue working?

Accepted Answer

More than 50 percent of retirees expressed a desire to continue working according to the Statistics Canada survey.

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

The Disengagement 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. This theory was proposed by sociologists Cumming and Henry.

Question 11

Melanie was born in 1966.What age cohort is Melanie part of?

Accepted Answer

Melanie, born in 1966, is part of the "baby busters" or Generation X, which typically includes those born from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate description of retirement in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Women are not less likely to retire than men; in fact, retirement rates can be influenced by a variety of factors including health, financial readiness, and personal choice, without a consistent gender bias towards retirement likelihood.

Question 13

What do sociologists call the number of persons of each age level within the society?

Accepted Answer

Sociologists call the number of persons of each age level within society the "age structure." The age structure is important because it can provide insight into various social phenomena such as economic opportunities, family dynamics, and political behavior. For example, a society with a high proportion of elderly persons may have different healthcare needs and spending patterns than a society with a youthful age structure.

Question 14

How many Canadians have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias?

Accepted Answer

According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, an estimated 500,000 Canadians are living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Question 15

Sue examines adults over the age of 65 for how they age.What field is Sue in?

Accepted Answer

Sue is studying the aging process of adults over the age of 65, which falls under the field of gerontology. Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer, biology is the study of living organisms, and limnology is the study of freshwater ecosystems.

Question 16

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the relationship between income and aging?

Accepted Answer

The statement that "males under 65 years of age reported greater income increases than males over 65" does not describe the relationship between income and aging, as it only refers to a comparison between different age groups among males and does not provide information about the income of older individuals in general. The other statements do describe the relationship between income and aging by indicating that while some older people have higher incomes, many still face financial challenges in later life, even though the income of older people as a group has improved.

Question 17

Life expectancy shows the expected average life span of what?

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy shows the expected average life span of a cohort.

Question 18

Carmen does not want to hire any seniors to work in her shop.She says they are too slow and unable to use the computer system.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Carmen's refusal to hire seniors based solely on their age is an example of ageism. This discriminatory attitude assumes that older individuals are incapable of learning new technology or working at an efficient pace, which is unfair and untrue.

Question 19

Which of the following does the text cite as a consequence of population aging?

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Question 20

What is the impact of moving into a nursing home on mortality rates?

Accepted Answer

Moving into a nursing home is often associated with increased mortality rates, as it is typically an indication of declining health and increased need for medical care. The stress and disruption of moving to a new environment can also contribute to a decline in overall health, leading to higher mortality rates.

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