Question 1

Discuss "retired husband syndrome."

Accepted Answer

In Japan,the medical condition has been observed among women whose husbands have retired by age 60-65 and remain at home full-time,demanding attention from their wives.Women are reporting psychosomatic symptoms related to stress resulting from having to serve their husbands.

Question 2

In 2005, the highest rates of employment of foreign-born women in direct care jobs was among Latinas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The poverty rate for older non-citizens is approximately twice that of older U.S. citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which stages are part of the four-stage life cycle for high-caste men in traditional Hindu law?

Accepted Answer

A)  student, householder, sage, mendicant 
B)  student, merchant, ascetic, mendicant 
C)  student, householder, ascetic, mendicant 
D)  teacher, householder, ascetic, mendicant 
A)  student, householder, sage, mendicant 
B)  student, merchant, ascetic, mendicant 
C)  student, householder, ascetic, mendicant 
D)  teacher, householder, ascetic, mendicant

Question 5

The diverse cultures around the world illustrate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a general need to achieve balance between elders' contributions to society and costs of supporting them. 
B)  population aging is occurring at the same rate in developing and developed countries. 
C)  there is a movement from low fertility urban societies to higher fertility rural societies. 
D)  families no longer play a major role in supporting their elderly members. 
A)  there is a general need to achieve balance between elders' contributions to society and costs of supporting them. 
B)  population aging is occurring at the same rate in developing and developed countries. 
C)  there is a movement from low fertility urban societies to higher fertility rural societies. 
D)  families no longer play a major role in supporting their elderly members.

Question 6

The majority of older immigrants to the U.S. follow their adult children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain Japan's aging crisis.

Accepted Answer

Japan is experiencing the most rapid rat

Question 8

__________ is a sense of reverence and deference toward elders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a sense of reverence and...

Question 9

Societies in advanced stages of modernization may become more aware of the older population's devalued status through:

Accepted Answer

A)  religious organizations. 
B)  politicians. 
C)  advertising and television. 
D)  peer pressure. 
A)  religious organizations. 
B)  politicians. 
C)  advertising and television. 
D)  peer pressure.

Question 10

Which is true of role changes and suicide among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generally, Japanese women aged 75 and older have lower suicide rates than their counterparts in English speaking countries. 
B)  In the U.S., suicide rates increase for the 65 and older group when compared to the 40 -50 age group. 
C)  Suicide rates of older women do not differ by country. 
D)  Asian men aged 75 and older have higher suicide rates than any other age group of Asian men. 
A)  Generally, Japanese women aged 75 and older have lower suicide rates than their counterparts in English speaking countries. 
B)  In the U.S., suicide rates increase for the 65 and older group when compared to the 40 -50 age group. 
C)  Suicide rates of older women do not differ by country. 
D)  Asian men aged 75 and older have higher suicide rates than any other age group of Asian men.

Question 11

The majority of middle aged people in Japan believe that care of older parents is the childrens' responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Older immigrants to the U.S. are:

Accepted Answer

A)  less likely to be educated. 
B)  less likely to receive government benefits. 
C)  less likely to live in poverty. 
D)  more likely to use health services. 
A)  less likely to be educated. 
B)  less likely to receive government benefits. 
C)  less likely to live in poverty. 
D)  more likely to use health services.

Question 13

According to Cowgill's modernization theory, the application of health technology includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced infant mortality. 
B)  reduced maternal death. 
C)  prolonged adult life. 
D)  decreased the number of older persons. 
A)  reduced infant mortality. 
B)  reduced maternal death. 
C)  prolonged adult life. 
D)  decreased the number of older persons.

Question 14

Modernization Theory is one of the most prominent explanations of the declining status of the old in our society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A study of _________, where grandparents care for grandchildren, show that these elders have greater life satisfaction and less depression than those in single generation households.

Accepted Answer

skip-gener

Question 16

Which of the following countries has the highest proportion of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweden 
B)  Greece 
C)  Italy 
D)  Japan 
A)  Sweden 
B)  Greece 
C)  Italy 
D)  Japan

Question 17

Among the following characteristics, which is the least important one for enhancing older people's status?

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge of traditional skills 
B)  chronological age 
C)  information control 
D)  their social contributions 
A)  knowledge of traditional skills 
B)  chronological age 
C)  information control 
D)  their social contributions

Question 18

According to social exchange theory,:

Accepted Answer

A)  as society becomes more modernized, older people lose respect. 
B)  most societies have a sense of reverence and deference toward elders. 
C)  it is possible to achieve a balance between costs and contributions made by older adults and the extent of power and respect they command. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  as society becomes more modernized, older people lose respect. 
B)  most societies have a sense of reverence and deference toward elders. 
C)  it is possible to achieve a balance between costs and contributions made by older adults and the extent of power and respect they command. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 19

Thoroughly discuss Cowgill's Modernization Theory.

Accepted Answer

According to Modernization Theory,the de

Question 20

Modernization theory has been advanced primarily by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Modernization theory has been advanced primarily by...

Discuss "retired husband syndrome."

In 2005, the highest rates of employment of foreign-born women in direct care jobs was among Latinas.

The poverty rate for older non-citizens is approximately twice that of older U.S. citizens.

Which stages are part of the four-stage life cycle for high-caste men in traditional Hindu law?

The diverse cultures around the world illustrate that:

The majority of older immigrants to the U.S. follow their adult children.

Explain Japan's aging crisis.

__________ is a sense of reverence and deference toward elders.

Societies in advanced stages of modernization may become more aware of the older population's devalued status through:

Which is true of role changes and suicide among older adults?

The majority of middle aged people in Japan believe that care of older parents is the childrens' responsibility.

Older immigrants to the U.S. are:

According to Cowgill's modernization theory, the application of health technology includes all of the following except:

Modernization Theory is one of the most prominent explanations of the declining status of the old in our society.

A study of _________, where grandparents care for grandchildren, show that these elders have greater life satisfaction and less depression than those in single generation households.

Which of the following countries has the highest proportion of older adults?

Among the following characteristics, which is the least important one for enhancing older people's status?

According to social exchange theory,:

Thoroughly discuss Cowgill's Modernization Theory.

Modernization theory has been advanced primarily by ________.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 2: Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

Discuss "retired husband syndrome."

In 2005, the highest rates of employment of foreign-born women in direct care jobs was among Latinas.

The poverty rate for older non-citizens is approximately twice that of older U.S. citizens.

Which stages are part of the four-stage life cycle for high-caste men in traditional Hindu law?

The diverse cultures around the world illustrate that:

The majority of older immigrants to the U.S. follow their adult children.

Explain Japan's aging crisis.

__________ is a sense of reverence and deference toward elders.

Societies in advanced stages of modernization may become more aware of the older population's devalued status through:

Which is true of role changes and suicide among older adults?

The majority of middle aged people in Japan believe that care of older parents is the childrens' responsibility.

Older immigrants to the U.S. are:

According to Cowgill's modernization theory, the application of health technology includes all of the following except:

Modernization Theory is one of the most prominent explanations of the declining status of the old in our society.

A study of _________, where grandparents care for grandchildren, show that these elders have greater life satisfaction and less depression than those in single generation households.

Which of the following countries has the highest proportion of older adults?

Among the following characteristics, which is the least important one for enhancing older people's status?

According to social exchange theory,:

Thoroughly discuss Cowgill's Modernization Theory.

Modernization theory has been advanced primarily by ________.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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