Question 1

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a reason for the poverty of children in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased costs of medical care for the elderly 
B)  parents' unemployment 
C)  parents' underemployment 
D)  the increasing number of female-headed families 
A)  increased costs of medical care for the elderly 
B)  parents' unemployment 
C)  parents' underemployment 
D)  the increasing number of female-headed families A

Question 2

Social Security is an intergenerational safety net to reduce poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The proposed Townsend Plan was to assist

Accepted Answer

A)  the disabled. 
B)  individuals 60 and older. 
C)  individuals with children. 
D)  individuals 45 and older. 
A)  the disabled. 
B)  individuals 60 and older. 
C)  individuals with children. 
D)  individuals 45 and older. B

Question 4

Meals on Wheels,which delivers meals to homebound elderly,is funded by the

Accepted Answer

A)  American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). 
B)  National Council of Senior Citizens. 
C)  Gray Panthers. 
D)  Older Americans Act (OA
A) . 
A)  American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). 
B)  National Council of Senior Citizens. 
C)  Gray Panthers. 
D)  Older Americans Act (OA
A) .

Question 5

The Netherlands is an example of how the conservative political environment is threatening social welfare policies that have benefited the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Advocates for generational equity argue

Accepted Answer

A)  elders should have the guarantee of a sufficient pension regardless of their earnings during their lifetime. 
B)  elders should be guaranteed cost-free health care and long-term nursing care. 
C)  elders have the right to die in dignity by whatever means they choose. 
D)  due to the unprecedented size of the elderly population, programs that benefit elders will do so at the expense of children's programs. 
A)  elders should have the guarantee of a sufficient pension regardless of their earnings during their lifetime. 
B)  elders should be guaranteed cost-free health care and long-term nursing care. 
C)  elders have the right to die in dignity by whatever means they choose. 
D)  due to the unprecedented size of the elderly population, programs that benefit elders will do so at the expense of children's programs.

Question 7

The Older Americans Act was created to

Accepted Answer

A)  to form a national network for planning and delivery of services for elders. 
B)  increase Social Security benefits and fund the nation's Medicare program. 
C)  send elders to Washington as political watchdog groups. 
D)  fund board and care homes for elders in poverty 
A)  to form a national network for planning and delivery of services for elders. 
B)  increase Social Security benefits and fund the nation's Medicare program. 
C)  send elders to Washington as political watchdog groups. 
D)  fund board and care homes for elders in poverty

Question 8

Adult Day Centers are a lot like senior centers offering activities for active individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Gray Lobby group forced which presidential administration to abandon the idea of reducing Social Security benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reagan 
B)  Nixon 
C)  Clinton 
D)  George H.W. Bush 
A)  Reagan 
B)  Nixon 
C)  Clinton 
D)  George H.W. Bush

Question 10

Which of the following can elders do as activists or advocates for causes of the aged?

Accepted Answer

A)  serve on boards of trustees of community activities 
B)  join voluntary organizations 
C)  enter locals politics 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  serve on boards of trustees of community activities 
B)  join voluntary organizations 
C)  enter locals politics 
D)  All of these choices

Question 11

The Social Security Act,which was part of the New Deal legislation,

Accepted Answer

A)  gave pensions to the retired, as advocated by the Townsend Plan. 
B)  was instituted as a means-tested program to provide welfare benefits for children in poverty. 
C)  initially was introduced as a means-tested program to provide welfare benefits to poor elderly. 
D)  paid pensions to elderly out of sums collected from workers. 
A)  gave pensions to the retired, as advocated by the Townsend Plan. 
B)  was instituted as a means-tested program to provide welfare benefits for children in poverty. 
C)  initially was introduced as a means-tested program to provide welfare benefits to poor elderly. 
D)  paid pensions to elderly out of sums collected from workers.

Question 12

The Gray Panthers is a politically conservative organization that advocates privatization of Social Security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cost sharing of services to the elderly

Accepted Answer

A)  would exempt low-income individuals from having to pay. 
B)  would reduce the popularity of current programs. 
C)  is a bigger tax burden on most households than personal income tax. 
D)  would involve a flat-rate that varies by type of service. 
A)  would exempt low-income individuals from having to pay. 
B)  would reduce the popularity of current programs. 
C)  is a bigger tax burden on most households than personal income tax. 
D)  would involve a flat-rate that varies by type of service.

Question 14

The Gray Panthers

Accepted Answer

A)  oppose the national budget deficit. 
B)  advocate a national health insurance. 
C)  defend the rights of gays and lesbians. 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  oppose the national budget deficit. 
B)  advocate a national health insurance. 
C)  defend the rights of gays and lesbians. 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 15

What was the Townsend movement? Describe the social climate that gave rise to this movement,the policies it promoted,and its significance for the elderly today.

Accepted Answer

The Townsend movement was a social and p

Question 16

The major portion of funds from the Older Americans Act (OAA)is devoted to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  group meals. 
B)  senior centers. 
C)  research and education on the aging. 
D)  transportation programs. 
A)  group meals. 
B)  senior centers. 
C)  research and education on the aging. 
D)  transportation programs.

Question 17

The "gray lobby" has been effective in thwarting reductions in Social Security benefits by the Clinton administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Political activities of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)have involved all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  influencing Congressional support for the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act. 
B)  promoting mandatory retirement. 
C)  improving Social Security benefits. 
D)  improving pensions. 
A)  influencing Congressional support for the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act. 
B)  promoting mandatory retirement. 
C)  improving Social Security benefits. 
D)  improving pensions.

Question 19

The National Center on Black Aged in Washington,D.C.is the location for all of the following activities to benefit black elderly EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  education. 
B)  employment. 
C)  health. 
D)  housing. 
A)  education. 
B)  employment. 
C)  health. 
D)  housing.

Question 20

The Health Promotion Institute (HPI)is funded by the National Council on Aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a reason for the poverty of children in the U.S.?

Social Security is an intergenerational safety net to reduce poverty.

The proposed Townsend Plan was to assist

Meals on Wheels,which delivers meals to homebound elderly,is funded by the

The Netherlands is an example of how the conservative political environment is threatening social welfare policies that have benefited the elderly.

Advocates for generational equity argue

The Older Americans Act was created to

Adult Day Centers are a lot like senior centers offering activities for active individuals.

The Gray Lobby group forced which presidential administration to abandon the idea of reducing Social Security benefits?

Which of the following can elders do as activists or advocates for causes of the aged?

The Social Security Act,which was part of the New Deal legislation,

The Gray Panthers is a politically conservative organization that advocates privatization of Social Security.

Cost sharing of services to the elderly

The Gray Panthers

What was the Townsend movement? Describe the social climate that gave rise to this movement,the policies it promoted,and its significance for the elderly today.

The major portion of funds from the Older Americans Act (OAA)is devoted to all of the following EXCEPT

The "gray lobby" has been effective in thwarting reductions in Social Security benefits by the Clinton administration.

Political activities of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)have involved all of the following EXCEPT

The National Center on Black Aged in Washington,D.C.is the location for all of the following activities to benefit black elderly EXCEPT

The Health Promotion Institute (HPI)is funded by the National Council on Aging.

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Exam 15: Politics, policies, and Programs

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a reason for the poverty of children in the U.S.?

Social Security is an intergenerational safety net to reduce poverty.

The proposed Townsend Plan was to assist

Meals on Wheels,which delivers meals to homebound elderly,is funded by the

The Netherlands is an example of how the conservative political environment is threatening social welfare policies that have benefited the elderly.

Advocates for generational equity argue

The Older Americans Act was created to

Adult Day Centers are a lot like senior centers offering activities for active individuals.

The Gray Lobby group forced which presidential administration to abandon the idea of reducing Social Security benefits?

Which of the following can elders do as activists or advocates for causes of the aged?

The Social Security Act,which was part of the New Deal legislation,

The Gray Panthers is a politically conservative organization that advocates privatization of Social Security.

Cost sharing of services to the elderly

The Gray Panthers

What was the Townsend movement? Describe the social climate that gave rise to this movement,the policies it promoted,and its significance for the elderly today.

The major portion of funds from the Older Americans Act (OAA)is devoted to all of the following EXCEPT

The "gray lobby" has been effective in thwarting reductions in Social Security benefits by the Clinton administration.

Political activities of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)have involved all of the following EXCEPT

The National Center on Black Aged in Washington,D.C.is the location for all of the following activities to benefit black elderly EXCEPT

The Health Promotion Institute (HPI)is funded by the National Council on Aging.

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

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Filters