Question 1

________ occurs when social structures cannot keep pace with the changes in population and individual lives.

Accepted Answer

Structural lag

Question 2

According to the ________ perspective, what is considered to be old age varies with the economic, cultural, historical, and societal context in which aging occurs.

Accepted Answer

social constructionist

Question 3

An example of role loss that older adults commonly face is:

Accepted Answer

A)  retirement. 
B)  movement to a nursing home. 
C)  elder abuse. 
D)  the returning home of adult children. 
A)  retirement. 
B)  movement to a nursing home. 
C)  elder abuse. 
D)  the returning home of adult children. A

Question 4

The second transformation in theoretical development in gerontology took place:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the 1960s. 
B)  in the 1970s. 
C)  in the 1980s. 
D)  in the 1990s. 
A)  in the 1960s. 
B)  in the 1970s. 
C)  in the 1980s. 
D)  in the 1990s.

Question 5

The symbolic interactionist perspective was one of the first social gerontological theories to consider the impact of the environment on older people's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Social exchange theory states that:

Accepted Answer

A)  older people exchange goods and services with other older people. 
B)  most older people exchange material goods and services with younger generations. 
C)  elders must exchange their material resources for emotional support. 
D)  elders generally have fewer resources to exchange. 
A)  older people exchange goods and services with other older people. 
B)  most older people exchange material goods and services with younger generations. 
C)  elders must exchange their material resources for emotional support. 
D)  elders generally have fewer resources to exchange.

Question 7

The political economy of aging is a recent model of social aging that is most closely related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  social exchange theory. 
B)  age stratification theory. 
C)  structural lag. 
D)  symbolic interactionism. 
A)  social exchange theory. 
B)  age stratification theory. 
C)  structural lag. 
D)  symbolic interactionism.

Question 8

Activity theory attempted to show:

Accepted Answer

A)  the more active an older person, the greater his/her life satisfaction and self-concept. 
B)  leisure and relaxation should be emphasized in old age. 
C)  societies dictate how active a retired person should be. 
D)  older people should reduce their activity levels. 
A)  the more active an older person, the greater his/her life satisfaction and self-concept. 
B)  leisure and relaxation should be emphasized in old age. 
C)  societies dictate how active a retired person should be. 
D)  older people should reduce their activity levels.

Question 9

Which theory is centered on an intent to describe the changing world, not in an idealized way, but as it appears today?

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interactionism 
B)  age stratification 
C)  social exchange 
D)  post modernism 
A)  symbolic interactionism 
B)  age stratification 
C)  social exchange 
D)  post modernism

Question 10

The following statement is consistent with the concept of social phenomenologists and social constructionists:

Accepted Answer

A)  standard measures and tests that are available can help understand reality. 
B)  criteria for evaluating a nursing home would be similar for patients, family and staff. 
C)  there is no such thing as "reality" . 
D)  individuals construct their own meanings of "reality" . 
A)  standard measures and tests that are available can help understand reality. 
B)  criteria for evaluating a nursing home would be similar for patients, family and staff. 
C)  there is no such thing as "reality" . 
D)  individuals construct their own meanings of "reality" .

Question 11

Feminist theorists have been most influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  age stratification theory. 
B)  the life course perspective. 
C)  social exchange theory. 
D)  social constructionism. 
A)  age stratification theory. 
B)  the life course perspective. 
C)  social exchange theory. 
D)  social constructionism.

Question 12

Recent efforts to integrate postmodern theory into gerontology reflect a concern among some feminist theorists to:

Accepted Answer

A)  focus more on older women. 
B)  support positivist approaches to feminist research. 
C)  challenge research practices based on old beliefs and assumptions. 
D)  challenge clinicians who always view older women as victims. 
A)  focus more on older women. 
B)  support positivist approaches to feminist research. 
C)  challenge research practices based on old beliefs and assumptions. 
D)  challenge clinicians who always view older women as victims.

Question 13

In what ways does social exchange theory challenge activity theory and disengagement theory?

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory argues

Question 14

Which of the following is not a component of role theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  role losses 
B)  role discontinuity 
C)  role additions 
D)  role exit 
A)  role losses 
B)  role discontinuity 
C)  role additions 
D)  role exit

Question 15

The early social gerontological theories focused on how well older adults adjust to aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The process by which individuals discard roles that have been central to their identity is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization. 
B)  age-normative expectations. 
C)  role exit. 
D)  role loss. 
A)  socialization. 
B)  age-normative expectations. 
C)  role exit. 
D)  role loss.

Question 17

Structural lag occurs when social structures, such as work and education, are not congruent with the changes in the aging population and older people's lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The early social gerontological theories addressed both individual and environmental factors that affect people's adjustment to aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which theory is based on Havinghurst's analyses of the Kansas City Studies of Adult Life?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Goals of critical gerontology include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  to link academics and practitioners. 
B)  to focus on technical advancement. 
C)  to provide a vision of a "good old age" . 
D)  to theorize subjective dimensions of aging. 
A)  to link academics and practitioners. 
B)  to focus on technical advancement. 
C)  to provide a vision of a "good old age" . 
D)  to theorize subjective dimensions of aging.

________ occurs when social structures cannot keep pace with the changes in population and individual lives.

According to the ________ perspective, what is considered to be old age varies with the economic, cultural, historical, and societal context in which aging occurs.

An example of role loss that older adults commonly face is:

The second transformation in theoretical development in gerontology took place:

The symbolic interactionist perspective was one of the first social gerontological theories to consider the impact of the environment on older people's behavior.

Social exchange theory states that:

The political economy of aging is a recent model of social aging that is most closely related to:

Activity theory attempted to show:

Which theory is centered on an intent to describe the changing world, not in an idealized way, but as it appears today?

The following statement is consistent with the concept of social phenomenologists and social constructionists:

Feminist theorists have been most influenced by:

Recent efforts to integrate postmodern theory into gerontology reflect a concern among some feminist theorists to:

In what ways does social exchange theory challenge activity theory and disengagement theory?

Which of the following is not a component of role theory?

The early social gerontological theories focused on how well older adults adjust to aging.

The process by which individuals discard roles that have been central to their identity is called:

Structural lag occurs when social structures, such as work and education, are not congruent with the changes in the aging population and older people's lives.

The early social gerontological theories addressed both individual and environmental factors that affect people's adjustment to aging.

Which theory is based on Havinghurst's analyses of the Kansas City Studies of Adult Life?

Goals of critical gerontology include all of the following except:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

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

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 8: Social Theories of Aging

________ occurs when social structures cannot keep pace with the changes in population and individual lives.

According to the ________ perspective, what is considered to be old age varies with the economic, cultural, historical, and societal context in which aging occurs.

An example of role loss that older adults commonly face is:

The second transformation in theoretical development in gerontology took place:

The symbolic interactionist perspective was one of the first social gerontological theories to consider the impact of the environment on older people's behavior.

Social exchange theory states that:

The political economy of aging is a recent model of social aging that is most closely related to:

Activity theory attempted to show:

Which theory is centered on an intent to describe the changing world, not in an idealized way, but as it appears today?

The following statement is consistent with the concept of social phenomenologists and social constructionists:

Feminist theorists have been most influenced by:

Recent efforts to integrate postmodern theory into gerontology reflect a concern among some feminist theorists to:

In what ways does social exchange theory challenge activity theory and disengagement theory?

Which of the following is not a component of role theory?

The early social gerontological theories focused on how well older adults adjust to aging.

The process by which individuals discard roles that have been central to their identity is called:

Structural lag occurs when social structures, such as work and education, are not congruent with the changes in the aging population and older people's lives.

The early social gerontological theories addressed both individual and environmental factors that affect people's adjustment to aging.

Which theory is based on Havinghurst's analyses of the Kansas City Studies of Adult Life?

Goals of critical gerontology include all of the following except:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

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

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

Filters