Question 1

Regarding funding of retirement for most older adults,:

Accepted Answer

A)  home equity is a minor component of assets. 
B)  private pensions comprise about 20% of income. 
C)  Social Security provides less than 25% of income. 
D)  part-time employment provides about 50% of income. 
A)  home equity is a minor component of assets. 
B)  private pensions comprise about 20% of income. 
C)  Social Security provides less than 25% of income. 
D)  part-time employment provides about 50% of income. B

Question 2

Leisure can best be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  time spent on vacation. 
B)  any activity which has no obligations. 
C)  any free time a person can relax. 
D)  time spent with family members. 
A)  time spent on vacation. 
B)  any activity which has no obligations. 
C)  any free time a person can relax. 
D)  time spent with family members. B

Question 3

The concept of "unretirement" refers to gender-based differences in the retirement experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is true of older voters?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to be knowledgeable about politics. 
B)  They have low levels of interest in political campaigns. 
C)  They do not participate in political organizations to the same extent that younger voters do. 
D)  They do not contribute money to campaigns as much as younger voters do. 
A)  They are more likely to be knowledgeable about politics. 
B)  They have low levels of interest in political campaigns. 
C)  They do not participate in political organizations to the same extent that younger voters do. 
D)  They do not contribute money to campaigns as much as younger voters do.

Question 5

Who has the highest rates of organizational membership?

Accepted Answer

A)  older European Americans 
B)  older Latinos 
C)  older African Americans 
D)  none of the above 
A)  older European Americans 
B)  older Latinos 
C)  older African Americans 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

Elderhostel is an example of a religious organization for older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Job specific pensions cover less of a proportion of the aggregate income of the lowest income elders than for higher income elders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The major determinant of retirees' life satisfaction is/are:

Accepted Answer

A)  having a spouse who is also retired. 
B)  financial security and good health. 
C)  opportunities for part-time employment. 
D)  opportunities for volunteering. 
A)  having a spouse who is also retired. 
B)  financial security and good health. 
C)  opportunities for part-time employment. 
D)  opportunities for volunteering.

Question 9

The second most importance source of income received by older adults, which includes savings, investments, home equity, and personal property are called ????????___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The second most importance source of income...

Question 10

The timing of retirement is affected by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate retirement income. 
B)  family and gender roles. 
C)  health status. 
D)  other job prospects. 
A)  adequate retirement income. 
B)  family and gender roles. 
C)  health status. 
D)  other job prospects.

Question 11

Regarding retirement:

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-retirement self-esteem generally predicts post-retirement self-esteem. 
B)  retirement satisfaction is higher for women. 
C)  health status declines for white men soon after retirement. 
D)  health status improves after retirement. 
A)  pre-retirement self-esteem generally predicts post-retirement self-esteem. 
B)  retirement satisfaction is higher for women. 
C)  health status declines for white men soon after retirement. 
D)  health status improves after retirement.

Question 12

Fortunately, most middle-aged and young-old adults plan and prepare for their retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An older adult can be spiritual without being affiliated with a particular religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the factors that affect the timing of retirement.

Accepted Answer

The factors include:1.adequate retiremen

Question 15

A number of older adults live below the poverty line. Discuss the demographic and temporal factors that impact upon poverty rates in later life.

Accepted Answer

Poverty rates are affected by gender (ol

Question 16

Spiritual well-being can be generally characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  achieving a sense of purpose or meaning for one's continued existence. 
B)  high rates of participation in organized religion. 
C)  mental well-being. 
D)  both A and B. 
E)  both A and C. 
A)  achieving a sense of purpose or meaning for one's continued existence. 
B)  high rates of participation in organized religion. 
C)  mental well-being. 
D)  both A and B. 
E)  both A and C.

Question 17

Who founded the Gray Panthers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elizabeth Kubler-Ross 
B)  Maggie Kuhn 
C)  Bill Clinton 
D)  te Gerontological Society of America 
A)  Elizabeth Kubler-Ross 
B)  Maggie Kuhn 
C)  Bill Clinton 
D)  te Gerontological Society of America

Question 18

Compared with younger people, older adults are more likely to engage in solitary and sedentary pursuits during leisure time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Currently the mandatory retirement age in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)  65. 
B)  70. 
C)  75. 
D)  none. 
A)  65. 
B)  70. 
C)  75. 
D)  none.

Question 20

The median household income of men age 65 and over in 2008 was ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The median household income of men age...

Regarding funding of retirement for most older adults,:

Leisure can best be defined as:

The concept of "unretirement" refers to gender-based differences in the retirement experience.

Which of the following is true of older voters?

Who has the highest rates of organizational membership?

Elderhostel is an example of a religious organization for older adults.

Job specific pensions cover less of a proportion of the aggregate income of the lowest income elders than for higher income elders.

The major determinant of retirees' life satisfaction is/are:

The second most importance source of income received by older adults, which includes savings, investments, home equity, and personal property are called ????????___________.

The timing of retirement is affected by all of the following except:

Regarding retirement:

Fortunately, most middle-aged and young-old adults plan and prepare for their retirement.

An older adult can be spiritual without being affiliated with a particular religion.

Discuss the factors that affect the timing of retirement.

A number of older adults live below the poverty line. Discuss the demographic and temporal factors that impact upon poverty rates in later life.

Spiritual well-being can be generally characterized by:

Who founded the Gray Panthers?

Compared with younger people, older adults are more likely to engage in solitary and sedentary pursuits during leisure time.

Currently the mandatory retirement age in the United States is:

The median household income of men age 65 and over in 2008 was ________.

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

Social Theories of Aging

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

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

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 12: Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Regarding funding of retirement for most older adults,:

Leisure can best be defined as:

The concept of "unretirement" refers to gender-based differences in the retirement experience.

Which of the following is true of older voters?

Who has the highest rates of organizational membership?

Elderhostel is an example of a religious organization for older adults.

Job specific pensions cover less of a proportion of the aggregate income of the lowest income elders than for higher income elders.

The major determinant of retirees' life satisfaction is/are:

The second most importance source of income received by older adults, which includes savings, investments, home equity, and personal property are called ????????___________.

The timing of retirement is affected by all of the following except:

Regarding retirement:

Fortunately, most middle-aged and young-old adults plan and prepare for their retirement.

An older adult can be spiritual without being affiliated with a particular religion.

Discuss the factors that affect the timing of retirement.

A number of older adults live below the poverty line. Discuss the demographic and temporal factors that impact upon poverty rates in later life.

Spiritual well-being can be generally characterized by:

Who founded the Gray Panthers?

Compared with younger people, older adults are more likely to engage in solitary and sedentary pursuits during leisure time.

Currently the mandatory retirement age in the United States is:

The median household income of men age 65 and over in 2008 was ________.

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

Social Theories of Aging

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

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

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