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Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with successful aging? A. Setting goals and working to achieve them B. Participating in meaningful activities C. Adopting a lifestyle to reach maximum level of functioning D. Accepting compulsory Retirement

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D. Accepting compulsory retirement

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All of the following are used to define age with the exception of: A. Chronological age B. Functional age C. Subjective age D. Cohort age

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D. Cohort Age

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A good example of functional age is: A. A person between the ages of 65-74 B. Retiring from one's employment at 48 C. At the age of 58, no longer able to run 20 miles. D. Classifying oneself as \"old\" or \"elderly\"

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C. At the age of 58, no longer able to run 20 miles

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The most important factor in determining subjective age identity is: A. Income B. Health C. Marital Status D. Education

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B. Health

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Mrs. Moth recently became a grandmother. The best term to define the change in her life is: A. Social role B. Functional age C. Chronological age D. Subjective age

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A. Social role

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Why do women tend to associate more negative connotations with aging than do men? A. Women, on average, die earlier than men. B. Women are evaluated on physical attractiveness and reproductive potential, and aging affects both. C. Women lose mental capacity as they age more quickly than men. D. Men think they get better looking with age so they don't mind it as much.

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B. Women are evaluated on physical attractiveness and reproductive potential and aging affects boths.

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The term \"ageism\" refers to: A. A composite of ideas and beliefs attached to people as a group or category. B. Avert or hostile attitudes directed toward a group of people. C. Overt action directed toward a group of older people. D. Systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old.

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D. Systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old.

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Age discrimination occurs when people act on the basis of negative stereotypes. One common example of age discrimination occurs in: A. Family Settings B. The workplace C. Political activities D. Leisure Activities

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B. The workplace

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Research has found that children's books consistently portray the elderly: A. In a positive and non-stereotypical fashion B. In a stereotypical and negative fashion C. In a realistic and positive fashion

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B. In a stereotypical and negative fashion

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All of the following are facts about aging EXCEPT: A. Nearly a third of people 65 or older in nursing homes. B. The two largest welfare programs in the United States are Social Security and Medicare. C. Most retirees are busy, active, and satisfied with their lives. D. Personality is stable. It does not change with age.

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A. Nearly a third of people 65 or older are in nursing homes.

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There is little variation in cohorts by gender or ethnic composition. A. True B. False

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B. False

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An example of age cohort would include all college students on particular campus. A. True B. False

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B. False

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Which of the following is NOT a government-based source of financial support for older people? A. Social Security B. FAFSA C. Medicare D. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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B. FAFSA

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Transitions are: A. Social changes that occurs as one cohort replaces the other B. The impact of historical events on the entire society. C. Role changes individuals make as they leave school, take a job, marry, have children, or retire. D. Ways of using age as a social category to group people by status.

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C. Role changes individual make as they leave school, take a job, marry, have children, or retire.

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Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic of age grade life events? A. It occurs in every society. B. Most societies have more clearly marked age grades for males than for females. C. Societies may vary in the number of age grades. D. Individual members of society can select the age grade they want to join.

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D. Individual members of society can select the age grade they want to join.

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An example of cohort effect is: A. An older cohort who believes that living together is wrong, when the younger cohort does not. B. An older cohort is more likely to perform better on intelligence tests than younger cohorts. C.The impact of the Civil Rights movement on the The Lancer family during the 1960's. D. The increase in the need for medical care for our society as people live longer.

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A. An older cohort who believes that living together is wrong, when the younger cohort does not.

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The best research design to distinguish among age, period, and cohort effects is: A. cross-sectional B. longitudinal C. secondary data D. participant observation

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B. Longitudinal

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All of the following are characteristics of longitudinal research designs EXCEPT: A. They follow a particular group of people over time. B. They provide data about differences between age cohorts. C. They are costly. D. They are factual because of all of the same subjects remain in the study.

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D. They are factual because all the same subjects remain in the study.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of life course transitions in the family sphere? A. parenthood B.grandparenthood C. entering full-time employment D. marriage

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C. Entering full-time employment

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One theory which seeks to explain why inequality increases with age is the: A. Age stratification theory B. Age inequality theory C. Cumulative disadvantage theory D.Demographic transition theory

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C. Cumulative Disadvantage Theory

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The life course of individuals is shaped entirely by the individual A. True B. False

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B. False

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A cross-sectional research design consists of asking people in several age groups the same information A. True B. False

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A. True

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If there are disorders in the sequencing of the life events, there may be negative consequences for later life transitions. A. True B. False

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A. Ture

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Social Security is an old age government program meant to reduce later life poverty. A. True B. False

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A. True

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Early studies of mental and physical decline in old age suggest: A. Decline in old is inevitable B. Activity in old age does nothing to alleviate mental and physical decline. C. Most active score highest on measures of life satisfaction D. Social Roles are not important for understand \"normal\" aging.

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C. Most active score highest on measures of life satisfaction

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A theory is: A. An explanation for how data are collected B. Background information on social concept C. A broad explanation that provides the structure for organizing and interpreting multiple observable facts and their relationship to one another. D. Another world for hypothesis

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C. A broad explanation that provides the structure for organizing and interpreting multiple observable facts and their relationship to one another

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For both the disengagement and activity theories, the_________ is the subject matter. A. Individual B. Group C. Social System D. Mind

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A. Individual

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The Disengagement theory developed by Cummings and Henry states that: A. It is best for people to stay active and to resist the shrinkage of her social world. B. Normal aging involves a natural and inevitable withdrawal from people in the social system. C. Aging is a continuous process D. People who share similar interests, problems, and concerns age well.

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B. Normal aging involves a natural and inevitable withdrawal from people in the social system.

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The continuity theory uses: A. A life course perspective to define normal aging and to distinguish it from pathological again. B. Role models to establish how successful older adults are again. C. Objective test to measure the aging process D. Subjective test to measure the aging process

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A. A life course perspective to define normal aging and to distinguish it from pathological aging.

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The most controversial element of the continuity theory is the definition of: A. activity B. successful aging C. life satisfaction D. normal aging

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D. Normal aging

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Recent studies have found the exchange theory useful in explaining: A. social support and transition between generations. B. Gender differences in the aging process C. retirement patterns of different cohorts. D. the decline in the status of adults

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A. Social Support and transition between generations

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The social constructionist approach views the individual: A. as capable of interpreting his/her social reality. B. as incapable of defining his/her social reality. C. perspective on rational choice D. perspective on non-rational choice

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A. as capable of interpreting his/her social reality

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An underlying assumption of age stratification is: A. All societies group people into social categories B. All societies rank individuals on ascribed characteristics C. All societies rank individuals on achieved characteristics

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A. All societies group people into social categories

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An age-integrated institution is characterized by: A. Distinct activities for specific age groups B. Social norms based on chronological age C. Absence of chronological age as means of entrance, participation, or exit. D. social norms based on functional age.

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C. Absence of chronological age as means of entrance, participation, or exit.

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A major criticism of political economy theory: A. ignores public polices B. it ignores individual actors and their motivation. C. it ignores the status of the elderly. D. it ignores the economy.

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B. it ignores individual actors and their motivation

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Combining volunteering and paid work leads to even better mental health outcomes than volunteering alone. A. True B. False

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A. True

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Most people are involved in bother age-intergrated and age-segregated activities. A. True B. False

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A. True

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The political economy theories view old age as socially constructed process created through power struggles. A. True B. False

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A. True

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Feminist Theories: A. Are formalized theory such as Activity Theory. B. seek to prove that masculinity and femininity are not social constructed C. are only studied by women D. are actually an approach that use theory to illustrate gender differences in decision making and outcomes of men and women

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D. Are actually an approach that use theory to illustrate gender differences in decision making and outcomes of men and women

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________ is the study of population processes- fertility, mortality, and migration. A. Social Gerontology B. Age Stratification C. Demography D. Life Course

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C. Demography

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The central clearing house for all national population in the United States is: A. Center for Disease Control B. Center for Economic Analyses C. National Center on Statistics D. Bureau of Census

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D. Bureau of Census

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_____ is the greatest number of years any member of a species has been known to survive. A. Life expectancy B. Sex Ratio C. Life span D. Cohort

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C. Life Span

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All of the following ways in which the population age stucture changes except: A. Fertility rate B. Mortality rate C. Sex ratio D. Migration

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C. Sex Ratio

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A ______ displays the age structure of a population A. Cohort B. Sex Ratio C. Population Pyramid D. Life Span

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C. Population Pyramid

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According the the Demographic Transition, the second stage is characterized by: A. High birth and death rates B. Declining births and death rates C. Low birth and death rates D. Low birth but high death rates

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B. Declining births and death rates

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Average life expectancy in Africa in the year 2000 was only 46, due in large part to deaths from: A. Pneumonia B. HIV/AIDS C. Avian Flu D. Polio

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B. HIV/AIDS

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An example of middle-aged nation population pyramid is: A. Africa B. Japan C. India D. South Korea

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D. South Korea

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All of the following were factors which contributed to the decline in the fertility rate of women between 1971 and 1980 EXCEPT: A. birth control pill B. labor force participation C. increase in educational opportunities for women D. the environmental movement

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D. The environmental movement

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The leading cause of death in the United States for the 65 and older population is: A. cancer B. heart disease C. stroke D. influenza and pneumonia

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A. heart disease

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Over the last 15 years the racial differences in mortality rate (higher mortality rates for African Americans) has: A. declined for men but not women B. declined for both men and women C. increased significantly D. stated the same

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B. declined for both men and women

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Most recent immigrants to the U.S. can trace their ancestry to: A. Europe B. Africa C.Asia D. Asia and Latin America

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D. Asia and Latin America

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When large numbers of young people move into a country, the age structure appears: A. older B. wider C. younger D. older and wider

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C. younger

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The increase in female life expectancy has numerous consequences. All of the following are consequences EXCEPT: A. The majority of older women are single B. The majority of older women are married C. Women without caregivers are likely to be institutionalized D. older women without spouses have higher poverty rates.

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B. the majority of older women are married.

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One of the most pressing issues of the quality of life in the twenty-first century is: A. income B. social support C. health care D. housing

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C. health care

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The decline in mortality from heart disease varies significantly with level of education. A. True B. False

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A. True

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A younger age structure can lead to strain on the education system: A. True B. False

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A. True

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All of the following are characteristics of social assistance programs EXCEPT: A. it is indirect payment to individuals through the tax system. B. Programs under this category contain eligibility criteria. C. the programs are typically paid through income taxes D. the social assistance programs derive from sixteenth century British System for poor relief.

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A. it is indirect payment to individuals through the tax system.

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Social insurance programs have, as their main purpose, to: A. provide help to individuals who meet certain means tests. B. provide economic security over the life course and prevent people from falling into destitution. C. provide economic security to people during their middle years of the life course D. provide a tax break to individuals

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B. provide economic security over the life course and prevent people from falling into destitution

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Tax expenditures promote inequality. Which social class is the primary beneficiary of tax expenditures? A. working class B. lower class C. middle class D. corporate class

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C. Middle Class

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The replacement rate for Social Security refers to the amount of pre-retirement pay that is replaced by Social Security. For low wage earners, the replacement rate is _____ when compared to higher wage earners. A. lower B. higher C. none. D. the same

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B. Higher

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One reason that SSI doesnt adequately protect the poorest elderly is: A. people spend the money too quickly when they get it. B. payments are eliminated if the recipient lives with a relative C. many older people are unwilling to undergo a means test, because it is embarrassing D. the program is set up so that the payments only come once a year

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C. many older people are unwilling to under a means test because it is embarrassing.

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Meicare contains Part A,B, and C. Part B pays for which of the following: A. Hospitalization B. Doctor's office visit C. Nursing home care D. Community-based service care

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B. Doctors's office visit

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The most recent change to Medicare was the addition of Medicare Part D, which added: A. coverage for family members B. a prescription drug benefit C. coverage for medical equipment D.coverage for physical therapy

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B. a prescription drug benefit

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Current debates about how social programs should be allocated center on which two issues: A. Equity and fiscal alignment B. Need and equity C. Age and Need D. Balance and fiscal responsibility

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C. Age and Need

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The ideal housing policy would provide a continuum of services. These services would range from: A. independent to community-based care. B. independent to institutional care. C. semi-independent to community-based care. D. semi-independent to institutional care.

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B. Independent to institutional care

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Benefit levels for social security are determined by a formula that reflects length of time worked and the amount of wages earned. A. True B. False

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A. True

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Medicare is national health insurance program for all people 62 years and older who are also eligible for Social Security. A. True B. False

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B. False

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According to the _____ theory, the aging process is programmed into each cell of our bodies. A. free radical B. genetic control C. cross-linkage D. immune function

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B. genetic control

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Which type of theory emphasizes aging as a result of random damage? A. Developmental/ Genetic theories B. Life Course C. Environmental D. Pathological

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C. Environmental

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Which theory has been used to help explain Alzheimer's disease? A. Somatic mutation B. Free radical C. Wear and tear D. Immune function

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B. Free radical

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All of the following are considered to be activities of daily living (ADLs) except: A. reading B. bathing C.eating D. toileting

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A. reading

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Often on the hands of older people one may see purple bruises. They are called: A. lentigo B. malignant melanoma C. neurons D.senile purpura

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D. senile purpura

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There are different types nerves in the peripheral nervous system. Which nerves carry outgoing information from the central nervous system to muscles and glands throughout the body? A. neurons B. sensory C. motor D. vagal

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C. motor

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Which of the following is NOT a social consequence of hearing loss? A. people are likely to feel lonely and left out of group B. people have difficulty paying attention C. people are encouraged by family members to engage in conversations D. people do not enjoy their free time

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C. people are encouraged by family members to engage in conversations

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Older ____ are more likely to die from excessive heat. A. women B. men C. men who live alone D. women in institutions

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A. women

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Women are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis because: A. their bones are smaller than men B. their bones are heavier than mens C. they dont drink as much milk as men D. they deplete their calcium stores by doing most of the housework.

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A. their bones are smaller than mens

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The most cited reason for disability in older people is: A. diabetes B. declining vision C. hearing loss D. arthritis

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D. arthritis

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Research studies in 2002 found that hormone replacement therapy increased the risk of: A. heart disease and stroke B. arthritis C. throat cancer D. diabetes

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A. heart disease and stroke

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_____ is a common problem in older men. A. erectile dysfunction B. sexual intercourse C. sexual stimulation D. hormonal loss

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A. erectile dysfunction

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The measure of the number of years a person can expect to live without a disability is termed active life expectancy: A. True B. False

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A. True

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Hearing is most acute during the 20s A. True B. False

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A. True

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The branch of psychology that studies mental processes is: A. experimental B. behavioral C. clinical D.cognitive

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D. cognitive

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The ability to reflect on past experience and socialization is: A.fluid intelligence B.wisdom C.crystallized intelligence D. creativity

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C. crystallized intelligence

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_____intelligence is largely uninfluenced by prior learning. A. fluid B. crystallized C. verbal D.performance

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A. Fluid

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Older people are less computer savvy than younger people. Which of the following is NOT a reason for this lack of computer expertise? A. older people have had less exposure to new technologies and feel less confident about their abilities to use the computer. B. older people take longer to complete computer training C. older people lack the money to purchase a computer D. older people have more problems working with computers mouse due to motor control and manual dexterity.

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C. Older people lack the money to purchase a computer.

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There are two categories of theories for explaining the cause of Alzheimer's disease. One general category is genetic disposition. The other one is: A. biological influences B. lack of social support system C. nutrition D. environmental influence

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D. Environmental influences

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A type of mental disorder which affects memory, cognitive functions, and personality to a degree sufficient to interfere with normal activities and social functioning is: A. depression B. dementia C. parkinson's disease D psychoses

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B. Dementia

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One of the reasons women tend to be more depressed then men is: A. women have more biological tendencies to be depressed B. Men are more likely than women to remarry if widowed or divorced, so have more social support. C. men have stronger emotional constitutions so dont get depressed as easy. D. women watch too many sad movies and this makes them depressed

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B. men are more likely than women to remarry if widowed or divorced, so have more social support.

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Rates of depression are especially high among: A. widowed females and males B. nursing home residents C. older adults who have never married D. low income older adults

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B. Nursing home residents

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According to the trait theory, personality can be organized into five major factors. Which of the following is not one of these factors: A. openness B. closeness C. neuroticism D. conscientiousness

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B. closeness

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The tip-of-the tongue phenonmenon is a sympton of Alzheimer's disease. A. True B. False

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B. False

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New researce suggest individuals experience stages of identity development differently depending on their race, ethnicity, gender, and social circumstances. A. True B. False

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A. True

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The ____ were pioneers in a man's world. They had strong career ambitions and guarded against distractions. A. innovators B. traditionalists C. retreatists D. expansives

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A. innovators

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of clinical depression? A. loss of speech B. loss of appetite C. faitgue D. difficulties in thinking and concentration

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A. loss of speech

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Among older adults, studies have found that family members provide more: A. emotional support B. financial support C. instrumental support D. daily support

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C. instrumental support

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People are more likely than ever to grow older in four or even five generation family. This phenomenon is termed: A. horizontalization B. family life cycle C. extended family D. bean pole family

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D. bean pole family

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The risk of divorce is higher during the : A. middle years of marriage B. early years of marriage C. later years of marriage

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B. early years of marriage

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The most important predictor of sexual activity among older women is: A. health B. physical appearance C. marital status D. economic status

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C. marital status

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Marital satisfaction varies in retirement. Which of the following categories has the highest level of well-being in retirement? A. Wives and husbands who retire together and share household chores B. WIves who continue to work after husband retire C. Husbands who continue to work after wives retire D. Wives and husbands, who are retired, yet continue to work

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A. Wives and husbands who retire together and share household chores.

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Elderly parents, grandparents, or spouses may be abused for a number of reasons. Which theory notes that an abuser might have been a victim of abuse in the past and later became the abuser? A. Learned Violence theory B. Socialization theory C. Stressed care-giver hypothesis D. Dependency hypothesis

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A. Learned Violence Theory

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Pruchno's study found that the primary reason grandparents began caring for their grandchildren was due to: A. economic crises B. Spouse abuse C.Drug or alcohol addiction D. mental illness

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C. Drug or alcohol addiction

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Middle aged parents who interact regularly with their parents provide a source of: A. socialization for the children B. role model for the children C. social identity for the children D. well-being for the children

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B. Role model for the children

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There is life course pattern to the grandparent-grandchild relationship. It is called: A. grandparents career B. grandparent role C. grandparent norm D. grandparent commitment

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A. grandparents career

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The Long Island Long-Term Marriage Survey found that the happiest couples are those who share their lives and have compatible interest and values. A. True B. False

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A. True

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The convoy model of social support provides emotaional but not tangible support over the life course: A. True B. False

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B. False

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Older women are much more likely than older men to live: A. alone B. with children C. with siblings D. in a retirement home

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A. Alone

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___ is the term for the movement of older people to the Sun Belt. A. aging in place B. Geographic movement C. residential movement D. migratory stream

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D. Migratory Stream

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\"Aging in place\" is risky because: A. the neighborhood becomes more dangerous B. lack of access to neighborhood services C. increased social isolation D. both B & C

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D. Both B and C

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Most residents of board and care home are: A. divorces caucasian females B.widowed caucasian females C. single caucasian females D. married caucasian females

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B. Widowed caucasian females

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Assisted living facilities are a significant trend in housing for the elderly. All of the following are characteristics of assisted living facilities EXCEPT: A. they provide social activities and transportation for residents B. they help residents age in place C. they retain residents suffering from dementia D. they provide meals and personal care for residents

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C. they retain residents suffering from dementia

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The continuing care retirement commnuites grew out of the: A.women's movement B. social protest movment C. care concept developed by religious groups for the care of aging lay people and clergy. D. care concept developed by the political movement, gray panthers, whose founder was maggie kuhn

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C. care concept developed by religious groups for the care of aging lay people and clergy.

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One of the advantages of continuing care retirement communities is the friendship networks. These friends are frequently determined by: A. gender B.chronological age C. social class D. marital status

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D. marital status

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A major problem with continuing care retirement communities is the: A. staff B. cost C.social activities D. range of services

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B. cost

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Board and care homes are a lot like nursing homes. A. True B. False

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B. False

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the increase in work among older men can be attributed in part to which of the following? A. Changes in the social security regulations B. the rise in standard of living among men C. the need for men to \"prove themselves\" in the workplace D. a rise in the demand for more experienced workers in the labor force

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A. changes in the social security regulations

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Women experience different patterns of work throughout their lives than do men due to the time they take off for childrearing and caring for aging parents. The disadvantages to this include all of the following EXCEPT: A. they make a lower wage overall B. they may not have pension benefits or health insurance, which normally come through a full-time job C. They have fewer marketable skills when re-entering the workforce at a later age D. They are unable to put to use the advanced or specialized degrees they may have gotten.

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D. They are unable to put to use the advanced or specialized degrees they may have gotten

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The most negative transition to retirement is experienced by: A. umarried people B. poor people C. involuntary retirees. D. unhealthy people

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C. Involuntary retirees

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There are several factors responsible for the increase in volunteer work among older people. Which of the following is NOT one of them? A. Better Transportation B. More education C. Financial Security D. Better Health

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A. Better transportaion

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Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to address age discrimination in employment. A. True B. False

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A. True

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There are numerous factors related to religious involvement and well-being. Which of the following is not related to the impact of religion on adaptation to aging? A. it can improve one's employment prospects B. it can increase self-esteem C. it can enhance life satisfaction D. it can reduce symptoms of depression

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A. it can improve one's employment prospects

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There are several barriers to participating in leisure time pursuits among the elderly. Which of the following is not one these barriers? A. Educational Level B. Economic Resources C. Poor Health D. Lack of Transportation

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A. Educational Level

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A process in which workers can scale back their work responsibilities in order to ease into full retirement is termed: A. bridge jobs B. contingent work C. consultant work D. phased retirement

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D. phased retirement

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The increase in life expectancy is referred to as the compression of morbidity thesis. Which of the following does NOT contribute to a longer life expectancy? A. Advances in medical technology B.Greater access to health care C. Greater access to transportation D. Changes in lifestyles

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C. Greater access to transportation

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The degree of difficulty that people experience in performing activities of daily life is: A. functional capability B. diagnostic measurement C. functional status D.dysfunctional tasks

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C. functional status

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In a recent study done regarding the intensity of exercise vs the quantity, what did the researchers discover? A. that the amount of exercise one does may be more important that the intensity B. that the intensity of exercise made the biggest difference C. that there are no limits on how much one can exercise in a week D.that the quantity of exercise made no significant difference in the aerobic fitness of the patients.

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A. that the amount of exercise one does may be more important that the intensity.

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There are advantages and disadvantages to alcohol consumption. Which of the following is NOT an advantage? A. moderate alcohol consumption decreases the risk of a stroke B. alcohol consumption enables people to lose weight C. alcohol consumption appears to protect against heart disease D. people who drink an occasional glass of wine with dinner have a lower risk of mortality than nondrinkers.

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B. Alcohol consumption enables people to lose weight

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The theory that indicates that people who begin life with greater resources continue to have the opportunities to accumulate them in later years is: A. convergence theory B. cumulative advantage/disadvantage theory C. contingent theory D.income disparity theory

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B. Cumulative Disadvantage/advantage Theory

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The ethnic group with the highest risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke is: A. asian americans B. african americans C. hispanics/ latinos D. native americans

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B. African Americans

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The racial differences in diet, smoking, and activity level can almost always be explained by differences in: A.life style B. education C. income D. occupation

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B. education

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The ethnic group, on the whole, that is healthier than other ethnic groups is: A. african americans B.asian americans C.hispanics/latinos D.native americans

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B. asian americans

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Some studies have found that physicians have a/an ____ view of older people. A. uncaring B. childlike C. biased D. unhealthy

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C. Biased

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the first stage of the epidemiological transition is characterized by a decline in deaths from epidemics and famine. A. True B. False

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B. False

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The number of people who smoke has steadily been declining for the last 20 years. A. True B. False

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A. True

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Several studies have found social support to have a positive effect on the cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems. A. True B. False

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A. True

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Until the 1950's the primary means for reimbursing physicians was through: A. Health insurance B. Fee for service C.payment plan D. social insurance plan

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B. Fee for service

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Capatation refers to a method of payment in which reimbursements to health provider is set after the service is provided. A. True B. False

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B. False

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The process of entering a nursing home as a private pay, depleting one's income and access and becoming poor, is known as: A.medical downsizing B. Financial downsizing C. Spending up D. Spending down

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D. spending down

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According to Jaber Gubrium's book living and Dying at Murray Manor, the most wrenching loss when moving into a nursing home is: A. independence B.friends C.familiar places D. familiar furniture or objects

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A. Independence

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The ombudsman program protects against abuse in nursing homes. All of the following are duties of the ombudsman EXCEPT: A. monitoring the quality of care in nursing homes. B. terminating abusive employees C. reporting complaints to other regulatory agencies. D. gathering information

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B. Terminating abusive employees

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Instrumental activities of daily living involve such tasks as keeping track of money and running errands. A. True B. False

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A. True

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Research shows that families do not withdraw support when home and community based services are provided, but the disabled elderly receive more care. A. True B. False

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A. True

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Which of the following activities is NOT one performed by home and community based services? A. House Keeping B. Case Management C. Travel Plans D. Personal Care

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C. Travel Plans

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Abuse of the elderly by caregivers is more likely to involve: A. physical abuse B.neglect C. financial abuse D. emotional abuse

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B. neglect

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The primary caregiver, in all studies, usually are: A. sons B. siblings C. women D. friends

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C. women

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One study examining stress for women caring for a parent with Alzheimer's disease found that the greatest source of stress was: A. Caregivers spouses B. Children C. Siblings D. Spouse of parent

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C. siblings

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Two problems create high turnover rate among home health aides. They are: A. transportation and training B. low wages and transportation C. low wages and poor working conditions D. poor working conditions and training

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C. low wages and poor working conditions

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Research has shown that he highest quality of care is provided in homes operated by: A. profit-making companies B.nonprofit organizations C.small \"mom and pop\" teams D. educational organizations

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B. nonprofit organizations

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There is a gender gay in caregiving--women find it more stressful than men. This gap disappears when: A. women care for children and not parents B. women care for parents and not children C.women care for in-laws D. husbands and wives care for each other

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D. husbands and wives care for each other.

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The dead are instilled with special powers and considered potentially harmful in many___ societies. A. agrarian B.eastern C.native american D.preliterate

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D. preliterate

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When facing death, in what stage does a person promise good behavior in the hope God will grant an extension of life? A. anger B. denial C.bargaining D. confusion

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C. bargaining

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Who has the highest rate of suicide among those aged 65 and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau? A. African American Women B. Hispanic Men C. White Men D. Asian Men

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C. White Men

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Suicide among the elderly often occurs without: A. physical or mental illness B. depression C. discussion of dying D. warning

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D. warning

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Widowers rarely use: A. church groups B. support groups C.educational groups D. health groups

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B. support groups

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Hospices do NOT provide which of the following services: A. medications and treatment B. rehabilitation C. funeral planning D. emotional, social, and spiritual support

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C. Funeral planning

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According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the main source of payment support for hospice care in 1995 was: A. private insurance B. private pay. C. charitable donations D. Medicare

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D. Medicare

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According to research, older people who lose a close relative survive longer when they have intimates ties to a/an: A. adult child B.close friend C.support group D. siblings

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A. Adult child

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A main component of the hospice philosophy is: A. pain management B. depression management C. withdrawal management D. anger management

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A. Pain Management

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The elderly today benefited from the rising tide of prosperity in the post World War II era. Which of the following statements is NOT related to this prosperity? A. High marriage rates B. Stable employment histories C. Stable Low divorce rates D. Low birth rates

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D. low birth rates

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Demographers currently predict that the ____ will enter retirement with more savings, better pensions coverage, and greater prosepects for inheriting wealth than any other generation. A. echo boomers B. baby boomers C. baby bust cohort D. silent cohort

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B. baby boomers

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The highest poverty rate is among: A. divorced women B. widowed women C. single women D. married women

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C. single women

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reducing benefits is another option to preserve Social Security. Which group of people are likely to be the most adversely affected by reducing benefits? A. low income elderly B.middle income elderly C.upper income elderly D. corporate elderly

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A. Low income elderly

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Which of the follwoing is NOT a characteristic of defined benefit plans? A. they typically pay lump benefits B. the amount of benefits is based on years of service and prior earnings. C. They are not indexied to inflation D. Funds may not be invested wisely, thus there are not enough to cover all those eligible for them.

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A. They typically pay lump benefits

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___ was passed in 1974 to curb problems associated with defined pension plans. A. Employee Retirement Fund B. Employee Retirement Security Act C.Employee Retirement Income Security Act D. Employee Security Act

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C. Employee Retirement Income Security Act

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Defined contribution plans represent a savings plan with some tax advantages. Which of the following is NOT a problem with defined contribution plans? A. the plan is involuntary B. the plan is voluntary C. Workers may withdraw funds before retirement D. Workers sometimes are encouraged or required to place all their contributions into company stock

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A. The plan is involuntary

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Saving rates are lower among the elderly because they spend their money on: A. health care and housing B. Their children C. Vacations D. Jewelry

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A. health care and housing

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The primary policy tool of government are the power to tax and power to spend. A. True B. False

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A. True

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In the last 40 years, there has been a vast improvement in the economic position of the aged. A. True B. False

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A. True

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One of the changes contributing to the decrease in the Social Security trust fund is decline in the birthrate A. True B. False

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A. True

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According to the theory of cumulative disadvantage, inequality begins with those who have greater resources and more opportunities to ____ additional resources. A. occupy B. own C. acquire D. develop

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C. Acquire

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Among older men and women, regardless of ethnic group, women are less likely to receive income from: A. pensions B. assets C. stocks D. social security

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A pensions

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With respect to Social Security, people receiving the highest lifetime earnings receive the ____ benefits in terms of dollars received A. lowest B. highest. C. longest. D. consistent

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B. Highest

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Date have indicated that women earn lower wages than men. In 2006, women earn ____ percent of what men earned. A. 77 B. 40 C.10 D. 86

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A. 77

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Poverty increases among women if they divorce. Which of the following statements does NOT reflect the eligibility requirements for spousal benefit after a divorce? A. they must be at least 60 years old. B. they must have been married for 10 years C. they must not be currently married D. they must not be currently employed

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D. They must not be currently employed

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The current spouse and survivor benefits are based on particular family type. It is the: A. nuclear/traditional family B. extended family C. single parent family D. blended family

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A. Nuclear/traditional Family

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While the retiree is alive, private benefit plans pay benefits only to the: A. worker B. spouse C. children D. divorced spouse

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A. Worker

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The prosperity for some Asian groups can be explained by the high value they emphasize on: A. investment/saving B. family support system C. hard work D. education

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D. Education

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Dual entitle under Social Security refers to men and women who have worked outside the home and are eligible for benefits as well as for benefits as a spouse. A.True B. False

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A. True

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Native Americans tend to live on reservations in which they are isolated from other groups and have little change to economic growth. Due to these factors, among ethnic groups, Native Americans have the highest umemployment and: A. disability rates B. birth rates C. mortality rates D. suicide rates

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C. Mortality Rates

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Among older adults A. political activity increases with increased income B. political activity decreases with increased income C. political activity is limited to local issues D. political activity is limited to national issues

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B. Political activity decreases with increased income

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Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, women of all age groups supported Democratic candidates more strongly than men. They supported Democratic candidates because they were: A. pro education B. pro choice C. pro labor force participation D. pro environmental issues

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C. Pro labor force participation

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Retrospective voting is a type of bloc voting and occurs when: A. voters give votes to candidates based on promises made. B. the elderly voters withhold votes to candidates based on judgement of past performance. C. voters tell their friends not to vote for a candidate based on past performance D. elderly voters do not vote but think about the past time in which they have voted.

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B. The elderly voters withhold votes to candidates based on judgement of past performance.

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the largest older adult voluntary organization is the: A. National Council of Senior Citizens. B. Gray Panthers C. National Association of Retired Federal Employees. D. American Association of Retired Persons.

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D. American Association of Retired Persons

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The main role of old age interest groups has been that of: A. lobbying for benefits B. winning for new benefits C. protecting existing benefits D. proposing new benefits

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C. Protecting existing benefits

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Older people are ____ likely of all age groups to support a social movement. A. more B. highly C. least D. rarely

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C. Least

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An example of an entitlement program is: A. community-based home health care B. Medicare C. Income tax rebate D. reverse mortgages

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B. Medicare

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Women and men throughtout the 1980s and 1990s have distributed their votes differently. A. True B. False

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A. True

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Older people are more likely to engage in bloc voting than any other age group. A. True B. False

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B. False

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The first major social movement consisting primarily of older people was the Townsend movement. A. True B. False

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A. True

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The entitlement program debate is really a struggle over the future of Social Security and Medicare A. True B. False

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A. True

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The group among Hispanics/Latinos with the lowest rate of labor force participation and lowest level of education is: A. Cubans B. Mexicans C. Columbians D. Puerto Ricans

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D. Puerto Ricans

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Hispanic/Latinos are sometimes ineligible for Medicare due to: A. Language barriers B. Employment in occupations not covered by Social Security. C. Low wages D. Low levels of educations

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B. Employment in occupations not covered by Social Security

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