Question 1

Which of the following theories states that old age can add to the disadvantages of such factors as class and gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  buffering theory 
B)  ethnicity theory 
C)  multiple jeopardy theory 
D)  life course perspective theory 
A)  buffering theory 
B)  ethnicity theory 
C)  multiple jeopardy theory 
D)  life course perspective theory C

Question 2

Vito and Sofia are recent Italian immigrants to Canada.Both of them are in their early 60s.To what benefit will Vito and Sofia have little access as a result of their recent immigration?

Accepted Answer

A)  old age security 
B)  healthcare 
C)  a social insurance number 
D)  a passport 
A)  old age security 
B)  healthcare 
C)  a social insurance number 
D)  a passport A

Question 3

Which of the following ethnicities tends to live with their families?

Accepted Answer

A)  German 
B)  Asian 
C)  Indian 
D)  Italian 
A)  German 
B)  Asian 
C)  Indian 
D)  Italian B

Question 4

Which of the following cultures emphasizes familistic cultural values?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greek 
B)  South Asian 
C)  Iranian 
D)  Portuguese 
A)  Greek 
B)  South Asian 
C)  Iranian 
D)  Portuguese

Question 5

Which age group of visible minority status will grow proportionately at two-and-a-half times between 2006 and 2031 in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 to 33 year olds 
B)  34 to 44 year olds 
C)  45 to 64 year olds 
D)  65 to 85 year olds 
A)  18 to 33 year olds 
B)  34 to 44 year olds 
C)  45 to 64 year olds 
D)  65 to 85 year olds

Question 6

According to Statistics Canada estimates,what percentage of the Canadian population seems likely to be seniors who are from visible minorities in the year 2031?

Accepted Answer

A)  18% 
B)  14% 
C)  9% 
D)  6% 
A)  18% 
B)  14% 
C)  9% 
D)  6%

Question 7

Which of the following large Canadian urban areas demonstrates the most ethnic diversity of seniors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calgary 
B)  Winnipeg 
C)  Toronto 
D)  Halifax 
A)  Calgary 
B)  Winnipeg 
C)  Toronto 
D)  Halifax

Question 8

As compared with their Canadian-born counterparts,what service do immigrant seniors rely on their family for more often?

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation 
B)  access to healthcare 
C)  a local church or place of worship 
D)  learning English 
A)  transportation 
B)  access to healthcare 
C)  a local church or place of worship 
D)  learning English

Question 9

Which of the following individuals would be classified as a visible minority in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Julia, an Italian female 
B)  Haruto, a Japanese male 
C)  Igor, a Russian male 
D)  Makawee, an Aboriginal female 
A)  Julia, an Italian female 
B)  Haruto, a Japanese male 
C)  Igor, a Russian male 
D)  Makawee, an Aboriginal female

Question 10

Define the concept of gentrification and provide examples of how it changes a neighbourhood.

Accepted Answer

Gentrification is the in-migration into

Question 11

Which of the following disadvantages do recent immigrant seniors face in older age?

Accepted Answer

A)  social disadvantages 
B)  political disadvantages 
C)  healthcare disadvantages 
D)  economic disadvantages 
A)  social disadvantages 
B)  political disadvantages 
C)  healthcare disadvantages 
D)  economic disadvantages

Question 12

While life has not always been easy,Mrs.Johnston has had a good job with a pension and benefits,and she has several investments she can cash in now to support her income in her retirement.What type of effect do advantages and disadvantages over the course of a person's life have upon that individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  a positive effect 
B)  an apathetic effect 
C)  a negative effect 
D)  a magnifying effect 
A)  a positive effect 
B)  an apathetic effect 
C)  a negative effect 
D)  a magnifying effect

Question 13

According to Walsh and Hassanali (2010),what typically happens when a Chinese elder experiences abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  He or she typically suffers in silence. 
B)  He or she typically tells friends. 
C)  He or she goes to the doctor. 
D)  He or she commits suicide. 
A)  He or she typically suffers in silence. 
B)  He or she typically tells friends. 
C)  He or she goes to the doctor. 
D)  He or she commits suicide.

Question 14

Aleksander's Polish parents have just moved to Canada.For how many years do Canada's immigration rules require adult children,who sponsor their aging parents,to provide financial support for these parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 years 
B)  7 years 
C)  10 years 
D)  12 years 
A)  5 years 
B)  7 years 
C)  10 years 
D)  12 years

Question 15

Which of the following cultures emphasizes more individualistic cultural values?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese 
B)  French 
C)  Italian 
D)  German 
A)  Chinese 
B)  French 
C)  Italian 
D)  German

Question 16

Which of the following components is a key element of filial piety?

Accepted Answer

A)  visiting one's parents on a daily basis 
B)  individual decision-making 
C)  maintaining one's independence from one's parents 
D)  obeying one's parents 
A)  visiting one's parents on a daily basis 
B)  individual decision-making 
C)  maintaining one's independence from one's parents 
D)  obeying one's parents

Question 17

Jin Li and Tan are a young Asian couple who came to Canada in 2010.What advantage do younger immigrants who have recently arrived in Canada have over their older counterparts?

Accepted Answer

A)  better finances 
B)  better language skills 
C)  better employment options 
D)  better physical health 
A)  better finances 
B)  better language skills 
C)  better employment options 
D)  better physical health

Question 18

Gerontologists have applied a variety of theories to the study of ethnicity and aging.List the three theories in the text and provide a brief description of each theory.

Accepted Answer

Student Answer should include the follow

Question 19

Which group of Canadian seniors often experiences problems with formal healthcare services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indo-Canadian 
B)  Euro-Canadian 
C)  Chinese Canadian 
D)  Aboriginal Canadian 
A)  Indo-Canadian 
B)  Euro-Canadian 
C)  Chinese Canadian 
D)  Aboriginal Canadian

Question 20

When compared to other cultures,why are older Chinese adults more satisfied and considered to be well during their later years of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because they are surrounded by family and friends 
B)  Because they are wealthy 
C)  Because they are treasured and are seen as important in their culture 
D)  Because they have a strong set of morals and beliefs 
A)  Because they are surrounded by family and friends 
B)  Because they are wealthy 
C)  Because they are treasured and are seen as important in their culture 
D)  Because they have a strong set of morals and beliefs

Which of the following theories states that old age can add to the disadvantages of such factors as class and gender?

Vito and Sofia are recent Italian immigrants to Canada.Both of them are in their early 60s.To what benefit will Vito and Sofia have little access as a result of their recent immigration?

Which of the following ethnicities tends to live with their families?

Which of the following cultures emphasizes familistic cultural values?

Which age group of visible minority status will grow proportionately at two-and-a-half times between 2006 and 2031 in Canada?

According to Statistics Canada estimates,what percentage of the Canadian population seems likely to be seniors who are from visible minorities in the year 2031?

Which of the following large Canadian urban areas demonstrates the most ethnic diversity of seniors?

As compared with their Canadian-born counterparts,what service do immigrant seniors rely on their family for more often?

Which of the following individuals would be classified as a visible minority in Canada?

Define the concept of gentrification and provide examples of how it changes a neighbourhood.

Which of the following disadvantages do recent immigrant seniors face in older age?

According to Walsh and Hassanali (2010),what typically happens when a Chinese elder experiences abuse?

Aleksander's Polish parents have just moved to Canada.For how many years do Canada's immigration rules require adult children,who sponsor their aging parents,to provide financial support for these parents?

Which of the following cultures emphasizes more individualistic cultural values?

Which of the following components is a key element of filial piety?

Jin Li and Tan are a young Asian couple who came to Canada in 2010.What advantage do younger immigrants who have recently arrived in Canada have over their older counterparts?

Gerontologists have applied a variety of theories to the study of ethnicity and aging.List the three theories in the text and provide a brief description of each theory.

Which group of Canadian seniors often experiences problems with formal healthcare services?

When compared to other cultures,why are older Chinese adults more satisfied and considered to be well during their later years of life?

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Exam 4: Aging and Ethnicity

Which of the following theories states that old age can add to the disadvantages of such factors as class and gender?

Vito and Sofia are recent Italian immigrants to Canada.Both of them are in their early 60s.To what benefit will Vito and Sofia have little access as a result of their recent immigration?

Which of the following ethnicities tends to live with their families?

Which of the following cultures emphasizes familistic cultural values?

Which age group of visible minority status will grow proportionately at two-and-a-half times between 2006 and 2031 in Canada?

According to Statistics Canada estimates,what percentage of the Canadian population seems likely to be seniors who are from visible minorities in the year 2031?

Which of the following large Canadian urban areas demonstrates the most ethnic diversity of seniors?

As compared with their Canadian-born counterparts,what service do immigrant seniors rely on their family for more often?

Which of the following individuals would be classified as a visible minority in Canada?

Define the concept of gentrification and provide examples of how it changes a neighbourhood.

Which of the following disadvantages do recent immigrant seniors face in older age?

According to Walsh and Hassanali (2010),what typically happens when a Chinese elder experiences abuse?

Aleksander's Polish parents have just moved to Canada.For how many years do Canada's immigration rules require adult children,who sponsor their aging parents,to provide financial support for these parents?

Which of the following cultures emphasizes more individualistic cultural values?

Which of the following components is a key element of filial piety?

Jin Li and Tan are a young Asian couple who came to Canada in 2010.What advantage do younger immigrants who have recently arrived in Canada have over their older counterparts?

Gerontologists have applied a variety of theories to the study of ethnicity and aging.List the three theories in the text and provide a brief description of each theory.

Which group of Canadian seniors often experiences problems with formal healthcare services?

When compared to other cultures,why are older Chinese adults more satisfied and considered to be well during their later years of life?

Aging Today

Theories and Methods

Aging in Canada and the World Today

Personal Health and Illness

The Psychology of Aging and the Social Psychology of Aging

Healthcare

Finances and Economics

Retirement and Work

Leisure, recreation, and Service

Housing and Transportation

Family Life

Social Support

Death, dying, and Bereavement

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