Question 1

Age stratification theory has been useful in explaining how older adults in most societies are discriminated against because of their position in social structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify the four goals of a critical gerontology approach.

Accepted Answer

The four goals of a critical gerontology

Question 3

According to age stratification theory, the generation that retired in the year 2000 may differ from those who retired in the 1950s, in that new retirees:

Accepted Answer

A)  may view leisure as unhealthy for successful aging. 
B)  may be more planful and proactive of aging and the dying process. 
C)  are financially worse off than previous cohorts. 
D)  are less likely to be parents and grandparents. 
A)  may view leisure as unhealthy for successful aging. 
B)  may be more planful and proactive of aging and the dying process. 
C)  are financially worse off than previous cohorts. 
D)  are less likely to be parents and grandparents.

Question 4

Both feminist and humanistic approaches toward understanding old age are examples of critical theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People born in the same time period who share a common history and environmental past, present and future are called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People born in the same time period...

Question 6

Gerotranscendence theory:

Accepted Answer

A)  focuses on the need for contemplation in old age. 
B)  focuses on the historic and cultural context of aging. 
C)  represents a shift in the elder's perspective to a materialistic view of the world. 
D)  reflects Western cultural ideals of wisdom and purpose. 
A)  focuses on the need for contemplation in old age. 
B)  focuses on the historic and cultural context of aging. 
C)  represents a shift in the elder's perspective to a materialistic view of the world. 
D)  reflects Western cultural ideals of wisdom and purpose.

Question 7

Feminism addresses primarily the individual life experiences of women as they age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Theory development reflects personal observations about age changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Regarding "structural lag",:

Accepted Answer

A)  societies today have difficulty accommodating to and utilizing retired elders. 
B)  employers today recognize the resources and skills of older workers. 
C)  new federal policies encourage workers to move in and out of the workforce. 
D)  organizations have many opportunities for healthy retired volunteers. 
A)  societies today have difficulty accommodating to and utilizing retired elders. 
B)  employers today recognize the resources and skills of older workers. 
C)  new federal policies encourage workers to move in and out of the workforce. 
D)  organizations have many opportunities for healthy retired volunteers.

Question 10

Social phenomenologists and constructionists differ from earlier theories by their focus on the subjective meaning of old age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Contrast disengagement theory and activity theory.

Accepted Answer

Whereas activity theory focuses on the i

Question 12

Critical theorists are most concerned about:

Accepted Answer

A)  defining a useful role for older persons in Western society. 
B)  creating positive models of aging. 
C)  reflecting on the losses of aging. 
D)  bringing a positivist tradition into social gerontology. 
A)  defining a useful role for older persons in Western society. 
B)  creating positive models of aging. 
C)  reflecting on the losses of aging. 
D)  bringing a positivist tradition into social gerontology.

Question 13

Early classic theories are still supported by empirical evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The later social theories of aging are distinguished by a shift from:

Accepted Answer

A)  a focus on the structural to individual processes that affect aging. 
B)  a focus on more qualitative methodologies to understand individual interpretations of aging. 
C)  none of the above. 
D)  both of the above. 
A)  a focus on the structural to individual processes that affect aging. 
B)  a focus on more qualitative methodologies to understand individual interpretations of aging. 
C)  none of the above. 
D)  both of the above.

Question 15

Age stratification theory suggests that older people:

Accepted Answer

A)  recognize and understand the world view of younger generations. 
B)  today may be quite different from older persons of the past. 
C)  vary in their individual responses to aging. 
D)  are part of a social structure that devalues them. 
A)  recognize and understand the world view of younger generations. 
B)  today may be quite different from older persons of the past. 
C)  vary in their individual responses to aging. 
D)  are part of a social structure that devalues them.

Question 16

Every society conveys age norms through ________, the lifelong process of learning new roles, relinquishing old ones and becoming integrated into society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Every society conveys age norms through ________,...

Question 17

Disengagement attempted to show that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is normal for older people to be depressed as they disengage from society. 
B)  it is adaptive for the well-being of older persons to disengage. 
C)  older adults should be encouraged to remain active. 
D)  older people who remain active will experience social rejection. 
A)  it is normal for older people to be depressed as they disengage from society. 
B)  it is adaptive for the well-being of older persons to disengage. 
C)  older adults should be encouraged to remain active. 
D)  older people who remain active will experience social rejection.

Question 18

In contrast to other theories, the best method for testing empirically a concept in social phenomenology is to use:

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized psychological tests. 
B)  qualitative or ethnographic methods. 
C)  observation checklists. 
D)  clinical assessments by geriatricians. 
A)  standardized psychological tests. 
B)  qualitative or ethnographic methods. 
C)  observation checklists. 
D)  clinical assessments by geriatricians.

Question 19

The life course perspective primarily takes account of individual personality changes with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The life course perspective differs from role theory in that this perspective:

Accepted Answer

A)  considers individual personality as part of roles. 
B)  places people in their family context. 
C)  includes the impact of time, period, and cohort on aging. 
D)  focuses on the individual's developmental achievements and losses. 
A)  considers individual personality as part of roles. 
B)  places people in their family context. 
C)  includes the impact of time, period, and cohort on aging. 
D)  focuses on the individual's developmental achievements and losses.

Age stratification theory has been useful in explaining how older adults in most societies are discriminated against because of their position in social structures.

Identify the four goals of a critical gerontology approach.

According to age stratification theory, the generation that retired in the year 2000 may differ from those who retired in the 1950s, in that new retirees:

Both feminist and humanistic approaches toward understanding old age are examples of critical theory.

People born in the same time period who share a common history and environmental past, present and future are called a ________.

Gerotranscendence theory:

Feminism addresses primarily the individual life experiences of women as they age.

Theory development reflects personal observations about age changes.

Regarding "structural lag",:

Social phenomenologists and constructionists differ from earlier theories by their focus on the subjective meaning of old age.

Contrast disengagement theory and activity theory.

Critical theorists are most concerned about:

Early classic theories are still supported by empirical evidence.

The later social theories of aging are distinguished by a shift from:

Age stratification theory suggests that older people:

Every society conveys age norms through ________, the lifelong process of learning new roles, relinquishing old ones and becoming integrated into society.

Disengagement attempted to show that:

In contrast to other theories, the best method for testing empirically a concept in social phenomenology is to use:

The life course perspective primarily takes account of individual personality changes with age.

The life course perspective differs from role theory in that this perspective:

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

Age stratification theory has been useful in explaining how older adults in most societies are discriminated against because of their position in social structures.

Identify the four goals of a critical gerontology approach.

According to age stratification theory, the generation that retired in the year 2000 may differ from those who retired in the 1950s, in that new retirees:

Both feminist and humanistic approaches toward understanding old age are examples of critical theory.

People born in the same time period who share a common history and environmental past, present and future are called a ________.

Gerotranscendence theory:

Feminism addresses primarily the individual life experiences of women as they age.

Theory development reflects personal observations about age changes.

Regarding "structural lag",:

Social phenomenologists and constructionists differ from earlier theories by their focus on the subjective meaning of old age.

Contrast disengagement theory and activity theory.

Critical theorists are most concerned about:

Early classic theories are still supported by empirical evidence.

The later social theories of aging are distinguished by a shift from:

Age stratification theory suggests that older people:

Every society conveys age norms through ________, the lifelong process of learning new roles, relinquishing old ones and becoming integrated into society.

Disengagement attempted to show that:

In contrast to other theories, the best method for testing empirically a concept in social phenomenology is to use:

The life course perspective primarily takes account of individual personality changes with age.

The life course perspective differs from role theory in that this perspective:

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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