Question 1

What is the difference between a pre-funded model and a "pay-as-you-go" system for social safety net programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Entitlements come from current earnings of other people in a "pay-as-you-go" system. 
B)  Workers' contributions are accrued over their lifetime in a "pay-as-you-go" system. 
C)  High rates of medical "overtreatment" occur in a pre-funded model. 
D)  Affordable housing and universal design affect a pre-funded model. 
A)  Entitlements come from current earnings of other people in a "pay-as-you-go" system. 
B)  Workers' contributions are accrued over their lifetime in a "pay-as-you-go" system. 
C)  High rates of medical "overtreatment" occur in a pre-funded model. 
D)  Affordable housing and universal design affect a pre-funded model.

Question 2

A country that offers tax rebates and $15,000 for giving birth is offering ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  worker pensions 
B)  parental leaves 
C)  baby bonuses 
D)  fertility rates 
A)  worker pensions 
B)  parental leaves 
C)  baby bonuses 
D)  fertility rates

Question 3

Salman's blood pressure readings are electronically sent to his doctor and nurses, who analyze the measurements and communicate a plan of care to him by telephone. What kind of health care is Salman participating in?

Accepted Answer

A)  remote patient monitoring 
B)  critical gerontology 
C)  pre-funded model 
D)  generational equity 
A)  remote patient monitoring 
B)  critical gerontology 
C)  pre-funded model 
D)  generational equity

Question 4

The pyramid shape of a population pyramid alludes to the realistic condition of a population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Resting places in parks and wheel-friendly buildings are examples of what element of age friendliness?

Accepted Answer

A)  housing 
B)  transportation 
C)  outdoor spaces and public buildings 
D)  social and civic life 
A)  housing 
B)  transportation 
C)  outdoor spaces and public buildings 
D)  social and civic life

Question 6

Liqin frequently helps his grandparents pay their bills and groceries. What kind of intergenerational transfer of help is Liqin doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional support 
B)  instrumental help 
C)  material help 
D)  informational help 
A)  emotional support 
B)  instrumental help 
C)  material help 
D)  informational help

Question 7

How do men and women differ in their experiences when part of an older population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older men are more likely to have lower benefits. 
B)  Older men are less likely to be risky. 
C)  Older women are more likely to be poorer. 
D)  Older women are less likely to live longer. 
A)  Older men are more likely to have lower benefits. 
B)  Older men are less likely to be risky. 
C)  Older women are more likely to be poorer. 
D)  Older women are less likely to live longer.

Question 8

Population aging occurs due to the concurrent decline of fertility and mortality rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why does population aging occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fertility and mortality rates increase at the same time. 
B)  Fertility and mortality rates decline at the same time. 
C)  Entitlements lead to an increase in the proportion of aged. 
D)  Better sanitation leads to a decreased elderly dependency ratio. 
A)  Fertility and mortality rates increase at the same time. 
B)  Fertility and mortality rates decline at the same time. 
C)  Entitlements lead to an increase in the proportion of aged. 
D)  Better sanitation leads to a decreased elderly dependency ratio.

Question 10

What are the two factors that are behind the United States' lower rate of population aging?

Accepted Answer

Though the United States is experiencing

Question 11

Venla is a community leader who wants to create an age-friendly environment. She makes sure that advertising for town hall meetings and neighborhood block parties are communicated through radio, Twitter, and printed signs pinned up around town. What element of age-friendliness is Venla addressing?

Accepted Answer

A)  outdoor spaces and public buildings 
B)  transportation 
C)  housing 
D)  social and civic life 
A)  outdoor spaces and public buildings 
B)  transportation 
C)  housing 
D)  social and civic life

Question 12

How does the aging of a society affect the everyday lives of individuals?

Accepted Answer

Population aging means that there are fe

Question 13

Explain the concept of aging in place and the two theories related to it.

Accepted Answer

Aging in place refers to the ability to

Question 14

Offering tax credits and paid parental leave for having children are examples of pronatalist reproductive policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tightening regulations for a required age of retirement is an approach to safeguarding the solvency of old age security programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A structure built with the needs of children, the elderly, and the disabled in mind aligns with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuity theory 
B)  universal design 
C)  activity theory 
D)  invisible labor 
A)  continuity theory 
B)  universal design 
C)  activity theory 
D)  invisible labor

Question 17

What happens with the emigration of young adults from a community?

Accepted Answer

A)  closure of schools 
B)  shrink in tax base 
C)  rise in local businesses 
D)  assistance for elders 
A)  closure of schools 
B)  shrink in tax base 
C)  rise in local businesses 
D)  assistance for elders

Question 18

Intergenerational transfers of help become increasingly directed toward childcare as people approach oldest-old ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Marwa always explains how to use a smartphone and access the Internet to her grandparents and great-aunt. What kind of intergenerational support is Marwa giving?

Accepted Answer

A)  material help 
B)  emotional support 
C)  instrumental help 
D)  informational help 
A)  material help 
B)  emotional support 
C)  instrumental help 
D)  informational help

Question 20

What prevents governments from using immigration to mitigate population aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  negative attitudes toward immigrants 
B)  lack of incoming immigrants 
C)  relaxed immigration policies 
D)  filial responsibility laws 
A)  negative attitudes toward immigrants 
B)  lack of incoming immigrants 
C)  relaxed immigration policies 
D)  filial responsibility laws

What is the difference between a pre-funded model and a "pay-as-you-go" system for social safety net programs?

A country that offers tax rebates and $15,000 for giving birth is offering ______.

Salman's blood pressure readings are electronically sent to his doctor and nurses, who analyze the measurements and communicate a plan of care to him by telephone. What kind of health care is Salman participating in?

The pyramid shape of a population pyramid alludes to the realistic condition of a population.

Resting places in parks and wheel-friendly buildings are examples of what element of age friendliness?

Liqin frequently helps his grandparents pay their bills and groceries. What kind of intergenerational transfer of help is Liqin doing?

How do men and women differ in their experiences when part of an older population?

Population aging occurs due to the concurrent decline of fertility and mortality rates.

Why does population aging occur?

What are the two factors that are behind the United States' lower rate of population aging?

Venla is a community leader who wants to create an age-friendly environment. She makes sure that advertising for town hall meetings and neighborhood block parties are communicated through radio, Twitter, and printed signs pinned up around town. What element of age-friendliness is Venla addressing?

How does the aging of a society affect the everyday lives of individuals?

Explain the concept of aging in place and the two theories related to it.

Offering tax credits and paid parental leave for having children are examples of pronatalist reproductive policies.

Tightening regulations for a required age of retirement is an approach to safeguarding the solvency of old age security programs.

A structure built with the needs of children, the elderly, and the disabled in mind aligns with ______.

What happens with the emigration of young adults from a community?

Intergenerational transfers of help become increasingly directed toward childcare as people approach oldest-old ages.

Marwa always explains how to use a smartphone and access the Internet to her grandparents and great-aunt. What kind of intergenerational support is Marwa giving?

What prevents governments from using immigration to mitigate population aging?

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Researching Environmental Problems

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

Realizing the Powerand Vulnerabilityof Institutions

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Exam 6: Preparing for Aging Societies

What is the difference between a pre-funded model and a "pay-as-you-go" system for social safety net programs?

A country that offers tax rebates and $15,000 for giving birth is offering ______.

Salman's blood pressure readings are electronically sent to his doctor and nurses, who analyze the measurements and communicate a plan of care to him by telephone. What kind of health care is Salman participating in?

The pyramid shape of a population pyramid alludes to the realistic condition of a population.

Resting places in parks and wheel-friendly buildings are examples of what element of age friendliness?

Liqin frequently helps his grandparents pay their bills and groceries. What kind of intergenerational transfer of help is Liqin doing?

How do men and women differ in their experiences when part of an older population?

Population aging occurs due to the concurrent decline of fertility and mortality rates.

Why does population aging occur?

What are the two factors that are behind the United States' lower rate of population aging?

Venla is a community leader who wants to create an age-friendly environment. She makes sure that advertising for town hall meetings and neighborhood block parties are communicated through radio, Twitter, and printed signs pinned up around town. What element of age-friendliness is Venla addressing?

How does the aging of a society affect the everyday lives of individuals?

Explain the concept of aging in place and the two theories related to it.

Offering tax credits and paid parental leave for having children are examples of pronatalist reproductive policies.

Tightening regulations for a required age of retirement is an approach to safeguarding the solvency of old age security programs.

A structure built with the needs of children, the elderly, and the disabled in mind aligns with ______.

What happens with the emigration of young adults from a community?

Intergenerational transfers of help become increasingly directed toward childcare as people approach oldest-old ages.

Marwa always explains how to use a smartphone and access the Internet to her grandparents and great-aunt. What kind of intergenerational support is Marwa giving?

What prevents governments from using immigration to mitigate population aging?

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Researching Environmental Problems

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

Realizing the Powerand Vulnerabilityof Institutions

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