Question 1

Citizens in their 80s are more likely to vote than those in their early 20s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The National Institute of Senior Centers is sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain how voting patterns of the elderly and the age elected political officials affect government policies regarding the aged.

Accepted Answer

The voting patterns of the elderly and t

Question 4

Funding for the Older Americans Act comes up for renewal every ______ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  ten 
D)  fifteen 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  ten 
D)  fifteen

Question 5

The new generation of elderly

Accepted Answer

A)  will lack experience with extended longevity. 
B)  are unlikely to have made plans to cope with their extended life span. 
C)  will not have lived in the affluence that characterized their parents. 
D)  will have different attitudes toward marriage, community, and personal growth. 
A)  will lack experience with extended longevity. 
B)  are unlikely to have made plans to cope with their extended life span. 
C)  will not have lived in the affluence that characterized their parents. 
D)  will have different attitudes toward marriage, community, and personal growth.

Question 6

Elderhostel,now known as Exploritis,

Accepted Answer

A)  hires rural people age 55 and over to work in public projects involving landscaping, horticulture, and highway maintenance. 
B)  focuses on life long learning opportunities for older adults. 
C)  is an organization of low-cost dormitory-type hotels for elderly people that offer communal cooking and laundry facilities. 
D)  is a national park program that hires the elderly as guides, educators, and actors in living history dramas. 
A)  hires rural people age 55 and over to work in public projects involving landscaping, horticulture, and highway maintenance. 
B)  focuses on life long learning opportunities for older adults. 
C)  is an organization of low-cost dormitory-type hotels for elderly people that offer communal cooking and laundry facilities. 
D)  is a national park program that hires the elderly as guides, educators, and actors in living history dramas.

Question 7

The early political movements of EPIC and the Ham and Eggs movement,which advocated ways to help elders,originated in

Accepted Answer

A)  California. 
B)  New York. 
C)  Florida. 
D)  Arizona. 
A)  California. 
B)  New York. 
C)  Florida. 
D)  Arizona.

Question 8

Services offered by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a pension plan 
B)  an auto club 
C)  education 
D)  income tax counseling 
A)  a pension plan 
B)  an auto club 
C)  education 
D)  income tax counseling

Question 9

Describe the Foster Grandparents Program and who funds it.

Accepted Answer

The Foster Grandparents Program is a vol

Question 10

The youngest national office holders in the U.S.have generally been

Accepted Answer

A)  Presidents. 
B)  members of Congress. 
C)  Supreme Court justices. 
D)  cabinet members and ambassadors. 
A)  Presidents. 
B)  members of Congress. 
C)  Supreme Court justices. 
D)  cabinet members and ambassadors.

Question 11

The Older Americans Act sponsors all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the Foster Grandparent program which pairs low-income citizens age 60 or over with disadvantaged children. 
B)  multipurpose day centers for elders that provide health care, social activities, physical exercise, and rehabilitation. 
C)  community service work opportunities for unemployed low-income persons age 55 and over. 
D)  housing counseling on housing options, home equity conversion information, and assistance in locating affordable housing. 
A)  the Foster Grandparent program which pairs low-income citizens age 60 or over with disadvantaged children. 
B)  multipurpose day centers for elders that provide health care, social activities, physical exercise, and rehabilitation. 
C)  community service work opportunities for unemployed low-income persons age 55 and over. 
D)  housing counseling on housing options, home equity conversion information, and assistance in locating affordable housing.

Question 12

The Great Depression left ________ in the most desperate poverty of any age group.

Accepted Answer

A)  children 
B)  young adults 
C)  middle-aged adults 
D)  the elderly 
A)  children 
B)  young adults 
C)  middle-aged adults 
D)  the elderly

Question 13

In the United States,people of similar age groups are more likely to vote alike than people of similar social classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Foster Grandparent Program

Accepted Answer

A)  is a volunteer program that recruits highly educated elderly to work with children who are at risk of failing a grade. 
B)  is an all-volunteer program that recruits highly educated elderly to provide guidance to children living in low income areas. 
C)  hires low-income elderly to assist children in physical or speech therapy or with their homework. 
D)  recruits children to read to and provide companionship to homebound elderly of elderly in nursing homes. 
A)  is a volunteer program that recruits highly educated elderly to work with children who are at risk of failing a grade. 
B)  is an all-volunteer program that recruits highly educated elderly to provide guidance to children living in low income areas. 
C)  hires low-income elderly to assist children in physical or speech therapy or with their homework. 
D)  recruits children to read to and provide companionship to homebound elderly of elderly in nursing homes.

Question 15

The nation's first elderly uprising took political form as the

Accepted Answer

A)  McClain movement. 
B)  Ham and Eggs movement. 
C)  Townsend Plan. 
D)  Gray Panthers. 
A)  McClain movement. 
B)  Ham and Eggs movement. 
C)  Townsend Plan. 
D)  Gray Panthers.

Question 16

The premier lobbyist for elder causes in the United States is the

Accepted Answer

A)  American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 
B)  Gray Panthers 
C)  National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Welfare 
D)  National Council on the Aging 
A)  American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 
B)  Gray Panthers 
C)  National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Welfare 
D)  National Council on the Aging

Question 17

The term "gerontocracy" means

Accepted Answer

A)  death to the old. 
B)  rule by the old. 
C)  retirement by the old. 
D)  wealth of the old. 
A)  death to the old. 
B)  rule by the old. 
C)  retirement by the old. 
D)  wealth of the old.

Question 18

The Gray Panthers

Accepted Answer

A)  is a radical nonviolent movement. 
B)  limits membership to people age 55 or above. 
C)  is supported by government grants and membership dues. 
D)  is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. 
A)  is a radical nonviolent movement. 
B)  limits membership to people age 55 or above. 
C)  is supported by government grants and membership dues. 
D)  is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Question 19

Recent trends in representation of elders in elected and appointed positions suggest the U.S.is moving toward a gerontocracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Look thirty years ahead and describe what kind of a future you can see for elders in America.

Accepted Answer

In the future, I envision a society in w

Citizens in their 80s are more likely to vote than those in their early 20s.

The National Institute of Senior Centers is sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

Explain how voting patterns of the elderly and the age elected political officials affect government policies regarding the aged.

Funding for the Older Americans Act comes up for renewal every ______ years.

The new generation of elderly

Elderhostel,now known as Exploritis,

The early political movements of EPIC and the Ham and Eggs movement,which advocated ways to help elders,originated in

Services offered by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)include all of the following EXCEPT

Describe the Foster Grandparents Program and who funds it.

The youngest national office holders in the U.S.have generally been

The Older Americans Act sponsors all of the following EXCEPT

The Great Depression left ________ in the most desperate poverty of any age group.

In the United States,people of similar age groups are more likely to vote alike than people of similar social classes.

The Foster Grandparent Program

The nation's first elderly uprising took political form as the

The premier lobbyist for elder causes in the United States is the

The term "gerontocracy" means

The Gray Panthers

Recent trends in representation of elders in elected and appointed positions suggest the U.S.is moving toward a gerontocracy.

Look thirty years ahead and describe what kind of a future you can see for elders in America.

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

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Exam 15: Politics, policies, and Programs

Citizens in their 80s are more likely to vote than those in their early 20s.

The National Institute of Senior Centers is sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

Explain how voting patterns of the elderly and the age elected political officials affect government policies regarding the aged.

Funding for the Older Americans Act comes up for renewal every ______ years.

The new generation of elderly

Elderhostel,now known as Exploritis,

The early political movements of EPIC and the Ham and Eggs movement,which advocated ways to help elders,originated in

Services offered by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)include all of the following EXCEPT

Describe the Foster Grandparents Program and who funds it.

The youngest national office holders in the U.S.have generally been

The Older Americans Act sponsors all of the following EXCEPT

The Great Depression left ________ in the most desperate poverty of any age group.

In the United States,people of similar age groups are more likely to vote alike than people of similar social classes.

The Foster Grandparent Program

The nation's first elderly uprising took political form as the

The premier lobbyist for elder causes in the United States is the

The term "gerontocracy" means

The Gray Panthers

Recent trends in representation of elders in elected and appointed positions suggest the U.S.is moving toward a gerontocracy.

Look thirty years ahead and describe what kind of a future you can see for elders in America.

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