Question 1

Which of the following approaches is most popular for measuring attitudes?

Accepted Answer

The most popular approach for measuring attitudes is Likert's summative method, where respondents are asked to rate statements on a scale that ranges from strongly agree to strongly disagree. The ratings are then summed to create an overall score for the attitude being measured. This method is commonly used in surveys and questionnaires to gather data on attitudes and opinions. Thurstone's method of equal intervals and Guttman's cumulative method are less commonly used. Pearson's correlation coefficient and Spearman's Rho are statistical methods for analyzing data, but not approaches for measuring attitudes.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a concept that is NOT directly observable, but intervenes between a stimulus and a response?

Accepted Answer

Attitude is a concept that cannot be directly observed, as it is a mental state or inclination that shapes a person's behavior or response to a stimulus. It intervenes between a stimulus (such as a situation or message) and a response (such as a behavior or action). The other options, such as older age, physical abuse, income, and smiling, are directly observable or measurable, and may influence behavior directly rather than through an intervening concept.

Question 3

A three-part model has been used to conceptualize modes of response that have shown to correlate across domains. These domains include

Accepted Answer

The three modes of response are cognitive, affective, and behavioral. These three domains have been shown to correlate across various situations and contexts. Option A is incorrect because genetics is not a mode of response, but rather a factor that can influence modes of response. Option C and D include irrelevant domains and do not align with the three-part model mentioned in the question stem. Option E includes religiosity, which is not a domain of response mentioned in the stem.

Question 4

Many social theorists incorrectly assumed that attitudes depend exclusively on learned experience. However, research also suggests

Accepted Answer

Research in behavioral genetics has shown that attitudes can also have a genetic basis, meaning that certain attitudes may be inherited from one's parents or other genetic factors.

Question 5

One assumption that shaped the theories about attitudes was the idea that attitudes have a predictive or even causal relationship to behaviour. Current theories support research findings that suggest

Accepted Answer

Generalized attitudes are more likely to influence a broad range of behaviors rather than having strong predictive power for specific actions, reflecting the complexity of how attitudes translate into behavior.

Question 6

All but which of the following statements about elder abuse and neglect is true?

Accepted Answer

The statement "confidence tricksters are abusing older people, as well as committing crimes against them" is false. Confidence tricksters are committing crimes against older people, but not necessarily abusing them. The other statements are true.

Question 7

Which Canadian province leapt ahead of other provinces with its "Provincial Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse"?

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Question 8

More older than younger Canadians

Accepted Answer

Older Canadians tend to have more fearful attitudes toward violent crime compared to younger Canadians, possibly due to perceived vulnerability and media influence.

Question 9

More older than younger Canadians

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Question 10

All but which of the following statements about attitudes toward elder abuse and neglect is true?

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Attitudes toward "in groups" (groups to which an individual belongs) are generally more positive and less extreme than attitudes toward "out groups" (groups to which an individual does not belong). This means that people tend to view their own groups more favorably and are less likely to hold extreme negative attitudes towards them compared to groups they do not belong to.

Question 11

The research suggests that attitudes toward elder abuse appear to differ by whether or not the respondent belongs to the target population. If we were to ask an older adult who lives in a long-term care facility about institutional abuse, we would expect their view to be _____ compared to older adults living in the community who were asked the same question about institutional abuse.

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Question 12

If a young adult was asked about his or her attitude towards elder abuse, the young person would be giving a(n) _____ perspective.

Accepted Answer

The young adult would be providing an out-group perspective because elder abuse concerns a different demographic group than the one the young adult belongs to. The term "out-group" refers to those outside of one's own group, in this case, the age group.

Question 13

If an older adult living in the community was asked about his or her attitude towards elder abuse in the community, the older person would be giving a(n) _____ perspective.

Accepted Answer

The in-group perspective refers to the point of view of someone who belongs to the group being studied, in this case, older adults in the community. Therefore, an older person living in the community would have an in-group perspective on elder abuse in the community.

Question 14

Why do social theorists equate elder abuse to an iceberg?

Accepted Answer

Social theorists equate elder abuse to an iceberg because only a small proportion of cases come to the attention of the legal and helping professions, just like only a small portion of an iceberg is visible above water while most of it is hidden beneath the surface.

Question 15

Studies on attitudes towards elder abuse among professionals and between professionals and the public found

Accepted Answer

Studies found overall similarity between the attitudes of professionals and the public but also some differences.

Question 16

What model has been used to explain the differences in attitudes towards elder abuse among professionals and between professionals and the public?

Accepted Answer

The threshold model has been used to explain the differences in attitudes towards elder abuse among professionals and between professionals and the public. This model suggests that different groups have varying thresholds for what they consider to be abuse, influenced by their professional background, personal experiences, and societal norms.

Question 17

Education has been recognized as a key concept in the prevention of abuse and neglect. The targets of elder abuse education should include

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Question 18

Education has been recognized as a key concept in the prevention of abuse and neglect. Which of the following is true about education?

Accepted Answer

Education is not just about acquiring information, but also about changing attitudes, behaviors, and values. This is especially important in the prevention of abuse and neglect, as it involves not only understanding what constitutes abuse and neglect, but also recognizing the attitudes and beliefs that contribute to their existence and working to change them. Simply increasing public awareness alone may not be sufficient to prevent abuse and neglect.

Question 19

Ageist depictions of later-life sexuality are present in all but which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

Ageist depictions of later-life sexuality are commonly found in areas such as Western religion, sciences, folklore, and history, where older individuals' sexual desires and activities are often marginalized or viewed negatively. However, politics, as a field, does not inherently involve depictions of sexuality, including later-life sexuality, making it the correct choice for the area where ageist depictions of later-life sexuality are not inherently present.

Question 20

All but which of the following statements about religion and sexuality is true?

Accepted Answer

Other major religions have varied views on sexuality and do not necessarily hold the same views as Christian religions. Taoism and Hinduism, for example, view sexuality as a natural and harmonious part of life. Confucianism emphasizes restraint and moderation in all areas of life, including sexuality. Buddhism views sexuality as part of the cycle of suffering that comes from attachment and desire. Islam has rules and guidelines for sexual behavior within the context of marriage. Therefore, statement C is not entirely true.

Quiz 1: Attitudes and Social Issues That Affect Older People

Which of the following approaches is most popular for measuring attitudes?

Which of the following is an example of a concept that is NOT directly observable, but intervenes between a stimulus and a response?

A three-part model has been used to conceptualize modes of response that have shown to correlate across domains. These domains include

Many social theorists incorrectly assumed that attitudes depend exclusively on learned experience. However, research also suggests

One assumption that shaped the theories about attitudes was the idea that attitudes have a predictive or even causal relationship to behaviour. Current theories support research findings that suggest

All but which of the following statements about elder abuse and neglect is true?

Which Canadian province leapt ahead of other provinces with its "Provincial Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse"?

More older than younger Canadians

More older than younger Canadians

All but which of the following statements about attitudes toward elder abuse and neglect is true?

If a young adult was asked about his or her attitude towards elder abuse, the young person would be giving a(n) _____ perspective.

If an older adult living in the community was asked about his or her attitude towards elder abuse in the community, the older person would be giving a(n) _____ perspective.

Why do social theorists equate elder abuse to an iceberg?

Studies on attitudes towards elder abuse among professionals and between professionals and the public found

What model has been used to explain the differences in attitudes towards elder abuse among professionals and between professionals and the public?

Education has been recognized as a key concept in the prevention of abuse and neglect. The targets of elder abuse education should include

Education has been recognized as a key concept in the prevention of abuse and neglect. Which of the following is true about education?

Ageist depictions of later-life sexuality are present in all but which of the following areas?

All but which of the following statements about religion and sexuality is true?