Question 1

What are some of the problems that exist in Medicare and Medicaid programs?

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Question 2

Economists Victor R.Fuchs and Diane M.Reklis conclude that the current generation of American children is in trouble based on the statistics about prevailing social trends.Which of the following is a reason for this?
A)The proportion of children living in households with a single male parent has tripled over the years.
B)Obesity among children in the U.S.has risen sharply compared to the 1960s.
C)Children and youth are worse off on all dimensions measured in the Child Well-Being Index.
D)There is a decrease in the number of children experiencing residential mobility.

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Question 3

Which of the following is true of federal legislations on retirement plans?
A)Social Security is intended to be a person's sole retirement income.
B)Employers are required to pay the full amount for the taxes collected as part of the Social Security program.
C)Pensions must be vested in the employer after five years of employment.
D)Employees should take retirement in a form that provides the spouse with a pension after the worker's death.

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Question 4

Which of the following is true of the effects of poverty on young people?
A)The economic circumstances of teenagers earning money are independent of those faced by their parents.
B)The poverty rate among children is lower today than it was four to five decades ago.
C)The high rates of divorce and single parenthood have increased the risk of poverty among the young.
D)The poverty rates among children are lower when compared to that of adults.

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Studies have shown that children living in households headed by single parents or experiencing divorce are more likely to be living in poverty. Option A is false as the economic circumstances of teenagers are often directly related to those faced by their parents. Option B is also false as poverty rates among children have not improved significantly in the past few decades. Option D is also false as poverty rates among children are often higher than that of adults, especially in single-parent households.

Question 5

AB Corp. ,a company producing automotive components,plans to restructure itself by reducing the size of its work force.Who among the following people is most likely to be dismissed as part of the company's restructuring plan?
A)Aaron,an 18-year- old janitor
B)Philip,a 60-year-old supervisor
C)Jonathan,a 40-year-old accountant
D)James,a 22-year-old salesman

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Older employees, like Philip, are more likely to be targeted in workforce reductions due to their higher salaries and potentially larger benefits packages.

Question 6

Alfred,a sociologist,is conducting a study on the negative effects of divorce on children.He is most likely to agree with the fact that ________.
A)single parents are not capable of providing a good environment for child rearing
B)poverty rates of such children are same as that of adults
C)children of divorced parents are prone to delinquency and other behavior problems
D)children of divorced parents are often able to easily access community resources

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Alfred is conducting a study on the negative effects of divorce on children, and according to research, children of divorced parents are prone to delinquency and other behavior problems. Therefore, he is most likely to agree with this fact. The other options (A, B, and D) are not necessarily related to Alfred's research topic and lack evidence and research support.

Question 7

What is the role of biology in the life course of humans?

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Question 8

What measures did the U.S.government take to alleviate the problem of some elderly having little or no income from personal retirement pensions?

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Question 9

Explain the concerns that the elderly have regarding the environment of nursing homes.

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Question 10

What are the reasons for the economic exploitation of children?

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Question 11

A vested pension is ________.
A)one that an employee receives only while working for a company
B)the property of companies
C)the property of employees
D)one that employees can claim at any time during their tenure at a company

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A vested pension is one that an employee is entitled to receive even if they leave the company before reaching retirement age. This means that it is the property of the employee, not the company. Option A is incorrect as employees can receive a vested pension even after leaving the company. Option B is incorrect as it implies that the company owns the vested pension. Option D is incorrect as employees cannot claim a vested pension at any time; they must meet certain requirements such as vesting periods before becoming eligible to receive the benefits.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of teenage runaways?
A)They possess the social and economic resources to avoid sexual exploitation.
B)They are defenseless and are likely to be exploited by sexual predators.
C)Their independence protects them from being exploited by pimps and pornographers.
D)They prefer to support themselves through legitimate jobs.

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Teenage runaways often lack the resources and support systems needed to protect them from exploitation, making them vulnerable to sexual predators who may lure them into the sex trade. This is a serious concern, and efforts are made to provide support and resources to help prevent this type of exploitation. Choices A, C, and D are not accurate statements about teenage runaways.

Question 13

Explain Neugarten's views on social policy and the ways in which his views could translate into social policy.

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Question 14

Which of the following situations shows a crime that is least likely to be reported?
A)Karen,a 16-year-old,is sexually assaulted by her uncle.
B)Lori,an 18-year-old,is sexually assaulted by a complete stranger.
C)Michelle,a 22-year-old,is sexually assaulted by a co-worker.
D)Audrey,a 20-year-old,is sexually assaulted by a professor in her college.

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Sexual assaults by family members, such as the situation involving Karen and her uncle, are often the least likely to be reported due to fear, shame, and the potential for family conflict or disbelief.

Question 15

Explain the reasons for poor conditions in nursing homes.

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Question 16

What are the views of the opponents of age-based policies for receiving benefits?

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Question 17

When the ________ was amended in 1986,mandatory retirement was largely eliminated in the United States.
A)California Fair Employment Practices Act
B)Age Discrimination Act of 1975
C)Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
D)Employment Non-Discrimination Act

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 was amended in 1986 to largely eliminate mandatory retirement in the United States. It prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older. A is specific to California, D has not been enacted into law, and B was enacted in 1975 and did not fully eliminate mandatory retirement.

Question 18

Why is training more extensive in industrial societies?

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Question 19

How do children suffer because of divorce?

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Question 20

Companies feel that younger workers are cheaper than older workers because they ________.
A)are not eligible for company benefits
B)are forced out of work based on their age
C)have fewer professional ambitions compared to older workers
D)place less strain on company resources

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Younger workers are often perceived to place less strain on company resources, such as healthcare and retirement benefits, compared to older workers.

Quiz 9: Age and Social Inequality

What are some of the problems that exist in Medicare and Medicaid programs?

Economists Victor R.Fuchs and Diane M.Reklis conclude that the current generation of American children is in trouble based on the statistics about prevailing social trends.Which of the following is a reason for this?

Which of the following is true of federal legislations on retirement plans?

Which of the following is true of the effects of poverty on young people?

AB Corp. ,a company producing automotive components,plans to restructure itself by reducing the size of its work force.Who among the following people is most likely to be dismissed as part of the company's restructuring plan?

Alfred,a sociologist,is conducting a study on the negative effects of divorce on children.He is most likely to agree with the fact that ________.

What is the role of biology in the life course of humans?

What measures did the U.S.government take to alleviate the problem of some elderly having little or no income from personal retirement pensions?

Explain the concerns that the elderly have regarding the environment of nursing homes.

What are the reasons for the economic exploitation of children?

A vested pension is ________.

Which of the following is true of teenage runaways?

Explain Neugarten's views on social policy and the ways in which his views could translate into social policy.

Which of the following situations shows a crime that is least likely to be reported?

Explain the reasons for poor conditions in nursing homes.

What are the views of the opponents of age-based policies for receiving benefits?

When the ________ was amended in 1986,mandatory retirement was largely eliminated in the United States.

Why is training more extensive in industrial societies?

How do children suffer because of divorce?

Companies feel that younger workers are cheaper than older workers because they ________.