Question 1

Sixty-five became the age for retirement when

Accepted Answer

A)  civil service pensions for government workers were introduced in 1921. 
B)  most farmers realized they were no longer physically capable of farming at that age. 
C)  the American Medical Association proclaimed that work was dangerous for those over 65. 
D)  the Social Security Act was passed in 1935. 
A)  civil service pensions for government workers were introduced in 1921. 
B)  most farmers realized they were no longer physically capable of farming at that age. 
C)  the American Medical Association proclaimed that work was dangerous for those over 65. 
D)  the Social Security Act was passed in 1935.

Question 2

Studies show that retirement,in and of itself,contributes to poor health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The one-time incentive offer for early retirement differs from an early retirement option in that

Accepted Answer

A)  the employee either accepts the offer or is laid off. 
B)  it offers a comprehensive package of insurance coverage as well as pension payments. 
C)  pension payments end with the death of the worker. 
D)  the pension benefits can be passed on to a spouse and children. 
A)  the employee either accepts the offer or is laid off. 
B)  it offers a comprehensive package of insurance coverage as well as pension payments. 
C)  pension payments end with the death of the worker. 
D)  the pension benefits can be passed on to a spouse and children.

Question 4

Most age discrimination cases are easy to prove,especially individual suits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Early retirement plans

Accepted Answer

A)  are an indicator of society's failure to provide economic security. 
B)  create generational conflicts between older and younger workers. 
C)  inevitably disrupt employee morale when done across the board. 
D)  can reduce the need for massive layoffs. 
A)  are an indicator of society's failure to provide economic security. 
B)  create generational conflicts between older and younger workers. 
C)  inevitably disrupt employee morale when done across the board. 
D)  can reduce the need for massive layoffs.

Question 6

Most baby boomers say they would like to retire at age

Accepted Answer

A)  55. 
B)  62. 
C)  65. 
D)  67. 
A)  55. 
B)  62. 
C)  65. 
D)  67.

Question 7

Layoffs are illegal when they are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce costs of production. 
B)  eliminate employees who are highly compensated. 
C)  eliminate inefficient employees. 
D)  eliminate unreliable employees. 
A)  reduce costs of production. 
B)  eliminate employees who are highly compensated. 
C)  eliminate inefficient employees. 
D)  eliminate unreliable employees.

Question 8

Trends in labor force participation from 1970 to 1995 show ______________ in labor force participation of the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A)  a precipitous increase 
B)  a slight but consistent increase 
C)  almost no change 
D)  a precipitous drop 
A)  a precipitous increase 
B)  a slight but consistent increase 
C)  almost no change 
D)  a precipitous drop

Question 9

In France,"third age" refers to the third stage of life in which the body begins to degenerate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Sixty-five became the age for retirement when

Studies show that retirement,in and of itself,contributes to poor health.

The one-time incentive offer for early retirement differs from an early retirement option in that

Most age discrimination cases are easy to prove,especially individual suits.

Early retirement plans

Most baby boomers say they would like to retire at age

Layoffs are illegal when they are used to

Trends in labor force participation from 1970 to 1995 show ______________ in labor force participation of the elderly.

In France,"third age" refers to the third stage of life in which the body begins to degenerate.

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Exam 8: Work and Leisure

Sixty-five became the age for retirement when

Studies show that retirement,in and of itself,contributes to poor health.

The one-time incentive offer for early retirement differs from an early retirement option in that

Most age discrimination cases are easy to prove,especially individual suits.

Early retirement plans

Most baby boomers say they would like to retire at age

Layoffs are illegal when they are used to

Trends in labor force participation from 1970 to 1995 show ______________ in labor force participation of the elderly.

In France,"third age" refers to the third stage of life in which the body begins to degenerate.

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters