Question 1

Relative deprivation occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  a person has less resources than someone else. 
B)  a person's present resources are less than they were in the past. 
C)  a person is dissatisfied with his resources compared to what he thinks he deserves. 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  a person has less resources than someone else. 
B)  a person's present resources are less than they were in the past. 
C)  a person is dissatisfied with his resources compared to what he thinks he deserves. 
D)  All of these choices. D

Question 2

Current Social Security laws financially favor

Accepted Answer

A)  elderly salaried workers. 
B)  two-earner households. 
C)  divorced women over divorced men. 
D)  single-earner families. 
A)  elderly salaried workers. 
B)  two-earner households. 
C)  divorced women over divorced men. 
D)  single-earner families. D

Question 3

In 2004,one-quarter of Americans _______ years of age have Social Security constituting 90% of their income.

Accepted Answer

A)  65 
B)  62 
C)  60 
D)  55 
A)  65 
B)  62 
C)  60 
D)  55 A

Question 4

Your text estimates that without Social Security about ______ of all elderly would be in poverty.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/5 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2 
A)  1/5 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2

Question 5

Medicare is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it has a premium. 
B)  it includes coverage of most parts of the body that change with age. 
C)  it is part of the Social Security system. 
D)  it is the main insurer of persons over 65 years of age. 
A)  it has a premium. 
B)  it includes coverage of most parts of the body that change with age. 
C)  it is part of the Social Security system. 
D)  it is the main insurer of persons over 65 years of age.

Question 6

Rural elders in poverty

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to live in the northeastern U.S. 
B)  tend to have higher incomes than the urban elders. 
C)  are more satisfied with their lives than urban elders. 
D)  have more access to medical services. 
A)  are more likely to live in the northeastern U.S. 
B)  tend to have higher incomes than the urban elders. 
C)  are more satisfied with their lives than urban elders. 
D)  have more access to medical services.

Question 7

The poverty rate is highest for which of the following categories of elders?

Accepted Answer

A)  elders living in metropolitan areas 
B)  white women over 75 years of age 
C)  Hispanics living alone 
D)  African American women 
A)  elders living in metropolitan areas 
B)  white women over 75 years of age 
C)  Hispanics living alone 
D)  African American women

Question 8

Contrast the problems of the urban and rural poor elderly. How do their attitudes differ?

Accepted Answer

The problems faced by the urban and rura

Question 9

The percentage of income spent on housing in 2000 was higher for younger people than for older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A good education contributes to income and wealth during the elderly years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Medicaid is more likely than Medicare to pay for

Accepted Answer

A)  eyeglasses. 
B)  dental care. 
C)  long-term nursing home care. 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  eyeglasses. 
B)  dental care. 
C)  long-term nursing home care. 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 12

The culture of poverty refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  social networks of the homeless. 
B)  the hopelessness and despair in poverty subcultures. 
C)  deprivation compared to someone else's success. 
D)  norms condoning thievery among the street people. 
A)  social networks of the homeless. 
B)  the hopelessness and despair in poverty subcultures. 
C)  deprivation compared to someone else's success. 
D)  norms condoning thievery among the street people.

Question 13

About ______ percent of older home owners in 1995 owned their homes free and clear.

Accepted Answer

A)  35 
B)  50 
C)  65 
D)  80 
A)  35 
B)  50 
C)  65 
D)  80

Question 14

Why are elderly women more likely to be in poverty than elderly men?

Accepted Answer

Elderly women are more likely to be in p

Question 15

______ of elderly blacks and elderly Hispanics were poor in 1996 compared to one of every 11 elderly whites.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/8 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2 
A)  1/8 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2

Question 16

In 1994,about _______ percent of all income received by older people was from Social Security.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 17

Most Medicare beneficiaries use the traditional fee-for-service medical care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Under the current Social Security system,a person is not penalized for wages earned after age

Accepted Answer

A)  62. 
B)  65. 
C)  68. 
D)  70. 
A)  62. 
B)  65. 
C)  68. 
D)  70.

Question 19

A major reason for the reduction of elders in poverty over the last two decades is

Accepted Answer

A)  more older women are now covered under pension plans and Social Security. 
B)  fewer older women are single. 
C)  Social Security payments have remained constant. 
D)  Social Security payments are higher due to automatic cost of living adjustments. 
A)  more older women are now covered under pension plans and Social Security. 
B)  fewer older women are single. 
C)  Social Security payments have remained constant. 
D)  Social Security payments are higher due to automatic cost of living adjustments.

Question 20

In 1945,42 workers supported one retiree; today,_______ workers support a retiree.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  12 
D)  24 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  12 
D)  24

Relative deprivation occurs when

Current Social Security laws financially favor

In 2004,one-quarter of Americans _______ years of age have Social Security constituting 90% of their income.

Your text estimates that without Social Security about ______ of all elderly would be in poverty.

Medicare is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Rural elders in poverty

The poverty rate is highest for which of the following categories of elders?

Contrast the problems of the urban and rural poor elderly. How do their attitudes differ?

The percentage of income spent on housing in 2000 was higher for younger people than for older people.

A good education contributes to income and wealth during the elderly years.

Medicaid is more likely than Medicare to pay for

The culture of poverty refers to

About ______ percent of older home owners in 1995 owned their homes free and clear.

Why are elderly women more likely to be in poverty than elderly men?

______ of elderly blacks and elderly Hispanics were poor in 1996 compared to one of every 11 elderly whites.

In 1994,about _______ percent of all income received by older people was from Social Security.

Most Medicare beneficiaries use the traditional fee-for-service medical care.

Under the current Social Security system,a person is not penalized for wages earned after age

A major reason for the reduction of elders in poverty over the last two decades is

In 1945,42 workers supported one retiree; today,_______ workers support a retiree.

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Exam 9: Finances and Lifestyles

Relative deprivation occurs when

Current Social Security laws financially favor

In 2004,one-quarter of Americans _______ years of age have Social Security constituting 90% of their income.

Your text estimates that without Social Security about ______ of all elderly would be in poverty.

Medicare is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Rural elders in poverty

The poverty rate is highest for which of the following categories of elders?

Contrast the problems of the urban and rural poor elderly. How do their attitudes differ?

The percentage of income spent on housing in 2000 was higher for younger people than for older people.

A good education contributes to income and wealth during the elderly years.

Medicaid is more likely than Medicare to pay for

The culture of poverty refers to

About ______ percent of older home owners in 1995 owned their homes free and clear.

Why are elderly women more likely to be in poverty than elderly men?

______ of elderly blacks and elderly Hispanics were poor in 1996 compared to one of every 11 elderly whites.

In 1994,about _______ percent of all income received by older people was from Social Security.

Most Medicare beneficiaries use the traditional fee-for-service medical care.

Under the current Social Security system,a person is not penalized for wages earned after age

A major reason for the reduction of elders in poverty over the last two decades is

In 1945,42 workers supported one retiree; today,_______ workers support a retiree.

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

Work and Leisure

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters