Question 1

Explain Baltes's key principles to lifelong development.

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Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the shape of the population pyramid in Canada in 2011?

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In 2011, Canada's population pyramid would best be described as a rectangle. This shape indicates a relatively stable population with similar numbers across different age groups, reflecting low birth and death rates typical of developed countries.

Question 3

Discuss four factors that are contributing to global aging.

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Question 4

Debbie is a Canadian baby boomer. This means that Debbie must have been born between which of the following years?

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Baby boomers are defined as those born between 1946 and 1964, making this the correct choice. The other options fall outside of these years.

Question 5

Which of the following countries is traditionally associated with filial piety?

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Filial piety is a Confucian value that emphasizes respect for one's parents and ancestors. While it is practiced in many Asian countries, it is particularly associated with China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan, but not with India, Australia, Canada, or England.

Question 6

Tang is 60 years old and has just moved to Canada as a family class immigrant. How many years must Tang wait before he is eligible for a government pension?

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Tang must wait 10 years before he is eligible for a government pension in Canada, as per the eligibility criteria for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension.

Question 7

The finding that older adults' views of aging predict performance on tests of hearing and memory is MOST closely linked to which of the following?

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Negative self-stereotyping refers to the internalization of negative stereotypes about one's own age group, which can lead to poorer performance on cognitive tasks. This is consistent with the finding that older adults' views of aging (which can be influenced by negative stereotypes) predict their cognitive performance. The other options are not directly related to this finding.

Question 8

Susan and Marie are both 70-year-old women. Describe three indexes of age that could lead to these women being considered different ages and provide examples for each.

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Question 9

Discuss three different influences on lifespan development, providing examples of each.

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Question 10

What does the term ageism refer to?

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Ageism refers to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age. It often involves thinking of older people in terms of negative stereotypes and structuring society in a way that favors the young over the old.

Question 11

Which of the following explains ageism as resulting from people's anxiety about death?

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Terror management theory suggests that ageism is a result of people's anxiety and fear about their own mortality. As people age, they become more aware of their own mortality, which can lead to a negativity and bias towards older adults.

Question 12

According to the Sheridan Centre for Age Research, when should the topic of ageism be introduced?

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The Sheridan Centre for Age Research advocates for the topic of ageism to be introduced in elementary school, as early education and awareness can help to combat discrimination and negative stereotypes towards older adults.

Question 13

The arc of life suggests that experiences peak in which part of life?

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According to the arc of life, experiences such as happiness and satisfaction with life tend to peak in middle adulthood, around the ages of 50-60. This may be due to a combination of factors such as increased emotional stability, greater financial security, and more meaningful relationships. While some experiences such as physical health and reaction time may decline with age, overall well-being tends to increase during middle adulthood.

Question 14

In a population pyramid, what variable is represented on the y-axis?

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The y-axis on a population pyramid represents the different age groups in a population, usually in 5-year intervals. This allows for easy visualization of the age distribution of a population and can provide insight into trends such as the aging of a population or the presence of a baby boom generation.

Question 15

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to report being the victim of ageism?

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Ageism is discrimination based on age and typically targets older adults. Therefore, the 65-year-old woman is the most likely to report being the victim of ageism.

Question 16

Jean has moved to a new province at age 67 and has to re-take her driving test. Jean is anxious about the test because she believes older people are worse drivers than younger people, and when Jean takes the test she makes numerous mistakes that she doesn't make when driving alone. Which of the following is reflected in Jean's case?

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Stereotyped threat refers to the phenomenon where individuals perform worse on a task when they are aware of negative stereotypes about their group. In this case, Jean is aware of the stereotype that older people are worse drivers than younger people, and this awareness is likely affecting her driving performance.

Question 17

Which of the following countries experienced the LARGEST baby boom following World War II?

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Question 18

Which of the following is the BEST predictor of positive attitudes toward older adults?

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Communal values, which emphasize interdependence and social harmony, have been found to promote positive attitudes toward older adults. Filial piety and Confucianism are specific cultural beliefs and values that may influence attitudes toward older adults in certain populations, but they are not as universally applicable as communal values. Individualism, which values independence and self-reliance, may actually be a predictor of negative attitudes toward older adults.

Question 19

Research discussed in the text suggests that young adults who are close to their grandparents are more likely to view older adults as which of the following?

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The research suggests that young adults who are close to their grandparents are more likely to view older adults as knowledgeable, indicating that they value the wisdom and experience that comes with age. The other options (frail, strict, cheerful) are not mentioned in the text as being influenced by closeness with grandparents.

Question 20

What is the average number of children born to Canadian women based on statistics from 2011?

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According to statistics from 2011, the average number of children born to Canadian women is 1.6.

Quiz 1: Issues to Consider in the Study of Adult Development