Exam 12: Aging and Inequality Based on Age

Gerontologists Elaine Cuming and William Henry noted that __________ can be functional for both the individual and society.For example,the withdrawal of older persons from the work force provides employment opportunities for younger people.

__________ is the number and type of positions available to a specific age level of people within a society.

__________ is the number of persons of each age level within the society.

Chronological age is the observable individual attributes such as physical appearance,mobility,strength,coordination,and mental capacity that are used to assign people to age categories.

If we say that somebody is getting gray hair,wrinkled skin,and is becoming forgetful,we are using which age criterion?

Discuss trends in aging and explain how life expectancy has changed in the United States during the 20ᵗʰ century.

Distinguish between functionalist,symbolic interactionist,and conflict perspectives on aging.

In the eyes of contemporary western society,children are often:

According to the text's discussion of wealth,poverty,and aging:

Discuss ageism and describe the negative stereotypes associated with older persons.

Trace the process of aging from young and middle adulthood to late adulthood,noting the social consequences of age at each stage.

Describe the lives of older people who live in rural areas.

According to the text,retirement:

According to gerontologists,age is viewed differently from society to society,and its perception changes over time.Social gerontology is the study of the social (nonphysical) aspects of aging,including such topics as the societal consequences of an aging population and the personal experience of aging.

According to __________ theory,older persons make a normal and healthy adjustment to aging when they detach themselves from their social roles and prepare for their eventual death.

Analysts examining the relationship between race/ethnicity and aging Have found that many older persons are able to find active roles:

Which of the following statements regarding age in historical perspective is TRUE?

Whether they invest their energies in grandchildren,traveling,hobbies,or new work roles,social participation among retired persons is directly related to longevity,happiness,and health.This exemplifies the __________ theory.

Discuss inequalities related to aging.

A variation of activity theory is the concept of __________-that people are constantly attempting to maintain their self-esteem and lifelong principles and practices and that they simply adjust to the feedback from the needs of others as they grow older.