Question 1

According to modernization theory, which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural values can mitigate the negative effects of modernization. 
B)  Social changes that accompany modernization cause younger and older generations to become increasingly separated. 
C)  Urbanization has improved the status of older adults. 
D)  Both A and B. 
A)  Cultural values can mitigate the negative effects of modernization. 
B)  Social changes that accompany modernization cause younger and older generations to become increasingly separated. 
C)  Urbanization has improved the status of older adults. 
D)  Both A and B.

Question 2

The U.S. state with the largest number of non-citizen immigrants is Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Causes for the decline in the percentage of parents living with children in Japanese culture include:

Accepted Answer

A)  industrialization. 
B)  urbanization. 
C)  increasing number of children since 1950. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  industrialization. 
B)  urbanization. 
C)  increasing number of children since 1950. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 4

Values of filial piety and ancestor worship in Japan are based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Confucian values. 
B)  Judeo-Christian values. 
C)  Muslim values. 
D)  Buddhist values. 
A)  Confucian values. 
B)  Judeo-Christian values. 
C)  Muslim values. 
D)  Buddhist values.

Question 5

Singapore is preparing for its aging population by:

Accepted Answer

A)  building long-term care facilities. 
B)  encouraging self-sufficiency. 
C)  lowering the mandatory retirement age to 60. 
D)  passing legislation to mandate filial piety. 
A)  building long-term care facilities. 
B)  encouraging self-sufficiency. 
C)  lowering the mandatory retirement age to 60. 
D)  passing legislation to mandate filial piety.

Question 6

The increase in older adults and low birth rate in China have contributed to the population structure taking on a ________ shape.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The increase in older adults and low...

Question 7

Which of the following factors is most important in mitigating the impact of modernization on older people?

Accepted Answer

A)  expectations of continued financial support by parents 
B)  cultural values of respect toward elders 
C)  continued participation of elders in the workforce 
D)  strong national welfare systems 
A)  expectations of continued financial support by parents 
B)  cultural values of respect toward elders 
C)  continued participation of elders in the workforce 
D)  strong national welfare systems

Question 8

Which is not a reason for the growth of the old-old in developing countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  immunization 
B)  medical care 
C)  increasing birth rates 
D)  improved nutrition 
A)  immunization 
B)  medical care 
C)  increasing birth rates 
D)  improved nutrition

Question 9

The majority of China's older population lives in rural areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ values of filial piety and ancestor worship have helped maintain older persons' relatively high status in Japanese society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ values of filial piety and ancestor...

Question 11

Elders' immigration for the sake of their children can disrupt their psychological well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Characteristics of modernization that contribute to the decline of older adults' status in traditional societies include:

Accepted Answer

A)  literacy. 
B)  health technology. 
C)  employment status. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  literacy. 
B)  health technology. 
C)  employment status. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 13

The rectangularization of a population structure is due, in part, by:

Accepted Answer

A)  low birth rate. 
B)  high birth rate. 
C)  decreased life expectancy. 
D)  both A and C. 
A)  low birth rate. 
B)  high birth rate. 
C)  decreased life expectancy. 
D)  both A and C.

Question 14

Elderly Japanese immigrants are more likely to live independently than elderly Mexican immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Countries that do not favor allowing the immigration of young workers support the following solution(s) to labor shortage:

Accepted Answer

A)  persuade part time workers to become full time. 
B)  encourage women to enter the workforce. 
C)  raise the birthrate. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  persuade part time workers to become full time. 
B)  encourage women to enter the workforce. 
C)  raise the birthrate. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 16

Retired husband syndrome describes a condition where newly retired men experience stress-related psychosomatic symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The major premise of modernization theory is that with modernization:

Accepted Answer

A)  older people's status increases in most societies 
B)  there are more opportunities for intergenerational interaction 
C)  older people experience a higher quality of life 
D)  older people often lose political and social power 
A)  older people's status increases in most societies 
B)  there are more opportunities for intergenerational interaction 
C)  older people experience a higher quality of life 
D)  older people often lose political and social power

Question 18

Japan has the highest absolute number of older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to modernization theory, scientific technology:

Accepted Answer

A)  creates new jobs primarily for the young. 
B)  increases infant mortality and maternal deaths. 
C)  reduces the need for literacy and education. 
D)  increases the number of new jobs for older adults. 
A)  creates new jobs primarily for the young. 
B)  increases infant mortality and maternal deaths. 
C)  reduces the need for literacy and education. 
D)  increases the number of new jobs for older adults.

Question 20

Older women in China are more functionally and economically disadvantaged than older Chinese men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to modernization theory, which of the following statements is not true?

The U.S. state with the largest number of non-citizen immigrants is Texas.

Causes for the decline in the percentage of parents living with children in Japanese culture include:

Values of filial piety and ancestor worship in Japan are based on:

Singapore is preparing for its aging population by:

The increase in older adults and low birth rate in China have contributed to the population structure taking on a ________ shape.

Which of the following factors is most important in mitigating the impact of modernization on older people?

Which is not a reason for the growth of the old-old in developing countries?

The majority of China's older population lives in rural areas.

________ values of filial piety and ancestor worship have helped maintain older persons' relatively high status in Japanese society.

Elders' immigration for the sake of their children can disrupt their psychological well-being.

Characteristics of modernization that contribute to the decline of older adults' status in traditional societies include:

The rectangularization of a population structure is due, in part, by:

Elderly Japanese immigrants are more likely to live independently than elderly Mexican immigrants.

Countries that do not favor allowing the immigration of young workers support the following solution(s) to labor shortage:

Retired husband syndrome describes a condition where newly retired men experience stress-related psychosomatic symptoms.

The major premise of modernization theory is that with modernization:

Japan has the highest absolute number of older adults.

According to modernization theory, scientific technology:

Older women in China are more functionally and economically disadvantaged than older Chinese men.

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

According to modernization theory, which of the following statements is not true?

The U.S. state with the largest number of non-citizen immigrants is Texas.

Causes for the decline in the percentage of parents living with children in Japanese culture include:

Values of filial piety and ancestor worship in Japan are based on:

Singapore is preparing for its aging population by:

The increase in older adults and low birth rate in China have contributed to the population structure taking on a ________ shape.

Which of the following factors is most important in mitigating the impact of modernization on older people?

Which is not a reason for the growth of the old-old in developing countries?

The majority of China's older population lives in rural areas.

________ values of filial piety and ancestor worship have helped maintain older persons' relatively high status in Japanese society.

Elders' immigration for the sake of their children can disrupt their psychological well-being.

Characteristics of modernization that contribute to the decline of older adults' status in traditional societies include:

The rectangularization of a population structure is due, in part, by:

Elderly Japanese immigrants are more likely to live independently than elderly Mexican immigrants.

Countries that do not favor allowing the immigration of young workers support the following solution(s) to labor shortage:

Retired husband syndrome describes a condition where newly retired men experience stress-related psychosomatic symptoms.

The major premise of modernization theory is that with modernization:

Japan has the highest absolute number of older adults.

According to modernization theory, scientific technology:

Older women in China are more functionally and economically disadvantaged than older Chinese men.

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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