Question 1

Which field of study examines the behavioural, social, and psychological implications of encounters between older adults and their environment?

Accepted Answer

Environmental gerontology focuses on the interactions between older adults and their environments, studying how these interactions affect their behavior, social life, and psychological well-being.

Question 2

What is the goal of environmental gerontology?

Accepted Answer

Environmental gerontology focuses on understanding and improving the relationship between older adults and their physical and social environments to maximize their independence and quality of life.

Question 3

Who make up approximately one-third of accused individuals in violent crimes against seniors?

Accepted Answer

Family members often have close access to seniors and may be involved in their care, making them more likely to be accused in cases of elder abuse or violent crimes against seniors.

Question 4

What percentage of older adults express fear that they may be victimized?

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Question 5

According to the WHO, what type of community has policies, services, and structures related to the physical and social environment that support and enable older people to live in security, to enjoy good health, and to continue to participate fully in society?

Accepted Answer

An age-friendly community is designed to support older people by providing policies, services, and structures that enhance their quality of life and enable them to participate fully in society.

Question 6

Which of the following is not an environment assessed in Lawton's (1980) environmental press concept?

Accepted Answer

Lawton's environmental press concept includes personal, supra-personal, and social environments, but not the work environment.

Question 7

According to the ecological model of aging, what will someone experience if they are prematurely confined to a nursing home with little contact?

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Question 8

Which of the following statements is false about falls?

Accepted Answer

The statement that about three-quarters of older people have a fall each year is false; the actual statistic is lower, with about one-third of older adults experiencing a fall annually.

Question 9

Activities of daily living (ADLs) include which of the following?

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Question 10

Instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs) include which of the following?

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Question 11

Who is most likely to have access to private or public transportation in later life?

Accepted Answer

Urban residents are more likely to have access to transportation due to the availability of public transit systems and infrastructure in cities.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about older drivers?

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Question 13

Which of the following is true about older people and patterns of victimization?

Accepted Answer

Older people are often targeted for financial fraud due to perceived vulnerabilities such as isolation, cognitive decline, or having accumulated wealth.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a factor that influences whether or not older people are willing to adopt a new technology, according to Golant?

Accepted Answer

Golant's framework typically considers perceived costs/risks, usability, and efficaciousness as factors influencing technology adoption, but not perceived popularity.

Question 15

Which of the following refers to the type of housing for older adults that includes shelter and a variety of services that focus on the stimulation and activation of the residents by qualified staff?

Accepted Answer

Supportive housing provides shelter and services designed to stimulate and activate older adults, often with the help of qualified staff, to enhance their quality of life.

Question 16

Which term refers to the use of commonly held principles and ethical rules that guide what we "ought" to do when making decisions about or for others?

Accepted Answer

Principlism refers to the use of ethical principles to guide decision-making, especially in the context of bioethics and healthcare.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a key reason that an older adult would move away from their former residence?

Accepted Answer

Older adults typically do not move to be alone; they often move to be closer to family, for better healthcare access, or to improve their living conditions.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a reason for a reappraisal of living arrangements and lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Gentrification is a process affecting neighborhoods and communities, not an individual's personal living arrangements or lifestyle.

Question 19

Which direction reflects the most permanent interprovincial migration among the older population in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The most permanent interprovincial migration among the older population in Canada is typically westward, as many retirees move to provinces like British Columbia for its milder climate and lifestyle amenities.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a motivation for international "assistance" migration?

Accepted Answer

Aging itself is not a motivation for international "assistance" migration.

Quiz 8: The Lived Environment: Community, Housing, and Place