Question 1

The Gerontological Society of America is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  professional association. 
B)  trade association. 
C)  mass-membership organization. 
D)  political lobbying group. 
A)  professional association. 
B)  trade association. 
C)  mass-membership organization. 
D)  political lobbying group.

Question 2

When looking at the political behavior of older people, it is necessary to:

Accepted Answer

A)  take account of the historical period in which they were raised. 
B)  use cross-sectional studies. 
C)  take account of their age. 
D)  try to isolate age differences. 
A)  take account of the historical period in which they were raised. 
B)  use cross-sectional studies. 
C)  take account of their age. 
D)  try to isolate age differences.

Question 3

Pre-retirement planning programs:

Accepted Answer

A)  are widespread among American companies. 
B)  are used mostly by low-income workers. 
C)  help women plan their post-retirement income. 
D)  are most available to higher income workers. 
A)  are widespread among American companies. 
B)  are used mostly by low-income workers. 
C)  help women plan their post-retirement income. 
D)  are most available to higher income workers.

Question 4

________ is an organized system of spiritual beliefs, values, and behaviors shared by a community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is an organized system of spiritual...

Question 5

Explain the benefits of religiosity and religious participation for older adults.

Accepted Answer

The benefits of religiosity include enha

Question 6

Rates of volunteering are highest among older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The largest and most influential senior organization is:

Accepted Answer

A)  National Council of Senior Citizens. 
B)  Gerontological Society of America. 
C)  American Association of Retired Persons. 
D)  National Council on the Aging. 
A)  National Council of Senior Citizens. 
B)  Gerontological Society of America. 
C)  American Association of Retired Persons. 
D)  National Council on the Aging.

Question 8

Present a summary of the sources of income older adults may have access during retirement, and indicate the percent of total income each represents.

Accepted Answer

Older adults' sources of incom

Question 9

Social Security is the primary source of income in retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Personal characteristics that contribute to satisfaction in retirement include:

Accepted Answer

A)  access to formal social support. 
B)  a later mandatory retirement age. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  being married. 
A)  access to formal social support. 
B)  a later mandatory retirement age. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  being married.

Question 11

Productivity can benefit the society, the community, the family, and the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The pattern of retirement among African Americans and Hispanics tends to resemble the pattern among other aging populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The percentage of men age 65+ who are remaining in the workforce today, compared to 1900, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher. 
B)  lower. 
C)  essentially the same . 
A)  higher. 
B)  lower. 
C)  essentially the same .

Question 14

Most older adults retire because it is mandatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The timing of retirement is affected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate retirement income. 
B)  ethnic minority status. 
C)  family and gender roles. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  adequate retirement income. 
B)  ethnic minority status. 
C)  family and gender roles. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 16

The average retirement age in the United States today is ________, compared to age ________ in 1910.

Accepted Answer

A)  61.5/74 
B)  68.5/65 
C)  65/62 
D)  60/50 
A)  61.5/74 
B)  68.5/65 
C)  65/62 
D)  60/50

Question 17

The rates of poverty are highest among older people who are:

Accepted Answer

A)  single women. 
B)  single men. 
C)  married men. 
D)  married women. 
A)  single women. 
B)  single men. 
C)  married men. 
D)  married women.

Question 18

Most major employers have restructured the workplace to encourage older adults to work longer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Retirement satisfaction is provided by activities that provide:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy. 
B)  a chance to learn something new. 
C)  financial security. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  autonomy. 
B)  a chance to learn something new. 
C)  financial security. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 20

Contrary to stereotypes, deterioration in mental or physical health does not result from retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Gerontological Society of America is an example of a:

When looking at the political behavior of older people, it is necessary to:

Pre-retirement planning programs:

________ is an organized system of spiritual beliefs, values, and behaviors shared by a community.

Explain the benefits of religiosity and religious participation for older adults.

Rates of volunteering are highest among older adults.

The largest and most influential senior organization is:

Present a summary of the sources of income older adults may have access during retirement, and indicate the percent of total income each represents.

Social Security is the primary source of income in retirement.

Personal characteristics that contribute to satisfaction in retirement include:

Productivity can benefit the society, the community, the family, and the individual.

The pattern of retirement among African Americans and Hispanics tends to resemble the pattern among other aging populations.

The percentage of men age 65+ who are remaining in the workforce today, compared to 1900, is:

Most older adults retire because it is mandatory.

The timing of retirement is affected by:

The average retirement age in the United States today is , compared to age in 1910.

The rates of poverty are highest among older people who are:

Most major employers have restructured the workplace to encourage older adults to work longer.

Retirement satisfaction is provided by activities that provide:

Contrary to stereotypes, deterioration in mental or physical health does not result from retirement.

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

The Gerontological Society of America is an example of a:

When looking at the political behavior of older people, it is necessary to:

Pre-retirement planning programs:

________ is an organized system of spiritual beliefs, values, and behaviors shared by a community.

Explain the benefits of religiosity and religious participation for older adults.

Rates of volunteering are highest among older adults.

The largest and most influential senior organization is:

Present a summary of the sources of income older adults may have access during retirement, and indicate the percent of total income each represents.

Social Security is the primary source of income in retirement.

Personal characteristics that contribute to satisfaction in retirement include:

Productivity can benefit the society, the community, the family, and the individual.

The pattern of retirement among African Americans and Hispanics tends to resemble the pattern among other aging populations.

The percentage of men age 65+ who are remaining in the workforce today, compared to 1900, is:

Most older adults retire because it is mandatory.

The timing of retirement is affected by:

The average retirement age in the United States today is ________, compared to age ________ in 1910.

The rates of poverty are highest among older people who are:

Most major employers have restructured the workplace to encourage older adults to work longer.

Retirement satisfaction is provided by activities that provide:

Contrary to stereotypes, deterioration in mental or physical health does not result from retirement.

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

The average retirement age in the United States today is , compared to age in 1910.