Question 1

In 2011, approximately what percentage of the Canadian population was 65 years of age or older?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 15 percent 
D) 20 percent 
A) 5 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 15 percent 
D) 20 percent C

Question 2

Disability is a classic example of a socially constructed phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What kind of group contains every Canadian born between 1990 and 2000?

Accepted Answer

A) an age cohort 
B) a peer group 
C) an age-related mass 
D) a census generation 
A) an age cohort 
B) a peer group 
C) an age-related mass 
D) a census generation A

Question 4

In Canada, menopause is seen as a relatively minor matter, while in Japan it is seen as a major life event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does mainstream Canadian culture deal with death and dying, compared to how these matters are dealt with in other countries and cultures?

Accepted Answer

Mainstream Canadian culture generally ap

Question 6

What is ageism?

Accepted Answer

A) the belief that age is associated with certain psychological, behavioural, and intellectual traits 
B) the belief that youth should respect their elders 
C) the rejection of authority based on age 
D) the widespread cultural fear of aging and death 
A) the belief that age is associated with certain psychological, behavioural, and intellectual traits 
B) the belief that youth should respect their elders 
C) the rejection of authority based on age 
D) the widespread cultural fear of aging and death

Question 7

True gerontocracies are rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Clarence just celebrated his 73rd birthday.According to sociologists, which category would Clarence fall into?

Accepted Answer

A) aged 
B) old 
C) young-old 
D) senior 
A) aged 
B) old 
C) young-old 
D) senior

Question 9

What are population pyramids and why are they useful?

Accepted Answer

Population pyramids, also known as age-s

Question 10

Melvin just turned 87.What do sociologists call his age category?

Accepted Answer

A) elderly 
B) aged 
C) old 
D) old-old 
A) elderly 
B) aged 
C) old 
D) old-old

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an activity that is involved in a body project enterprise?

Accepted Answer

A) camouflaging 
B) adapting 
C) minimizing 
D) redesigning 
A) camouflaging 
B) adapting 
C) minimizing 
D) redesigning

Question 12

Discuss how the elderly are stereotyped in popular media.Make a case that this situation is getting better, staying the same, or getting worse.

Accepted Answer

The elderly are often stereotyped in pop

Question 13

Ethel was looking forward to her birthday party and told everyone she invited that they could call her a centenarian for the first time.What birthday was Ethel celebrating?

Accepted Answer

A) her 95th 
B) her 99th 
C) her 100th 
D) her 105th 
A) her 95th 
B) her 99th 
C) her 100th 
D) her 105th

Question 14

As discussed in the textbook, which country maintains the practice of ancestor worship in order to preserve a connection with departed family members?

Accepted Answer

A) Australia 
B) China 
C) New Zealand 
D) Zimbabwe 
A) Australia 
B) China 
C) New Zealand 
D) Zimbabwe

Question 15

What do we call prejudice and discrimination against older people?

Accepted Answer

A) gerontocracy 
B) age stratification 
C) senior chauvinism 
D) ageism 
A) gerontocracy 
B) age stratification 
C) senior chauvinism 
D) ageism

Question 16

How would Venus, as created in antique sculpture and paintings, be considered by most Canadians today?

Accepted Answer

A) underweight 
B) overweight 
C) too feminine 
D) too masculine 
A) underweight 
B) overweight 
C) too feminine 
D) too masculine

Question 17

According to the textbook, what percentage of Canadian seniors live in health care facilities or senior citizens' residences?

Accepted Answer

A) fewer than 8 percent 
B) approximately 11 percent 
C) nearly 14 percent 
D) more than 17 percent 
A) fewer than 8 percent 
B) approximately 11 percent 
C) nearly 14 percent 
D) more than 17 percent

Question 18

Why does higher income translate to more height in populations?

Accepted Answer

A) because people can afford to buy devices that make them appear taller 
B) because people can afford to buy drugs that include growth hormones 
C) because expensive modern-day food has steroids and growth hormones in it 
D) because people can afford to buy food with better nutritional properties 
A) because people can afford to buy devices that make them appear taller 
B) because people can afford to buy drugs that include growth hormones 
C) because expensive modern-day food has steroids and growth hormones in it 
D) because people can afford to buy food with better nutritional properties

Question 19

Explain the concept of the body project and discuss, incorporating examples from your personal experiences.

Accepted Answer

The concept of the body project refers t

Question 20

The age of cyborgs is fast approaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Sociology of the Body: Disability, Aging, and Death

In 2011, approximately what percentage of the Canadian population was 65 years of age or older?

Disability is a classic example of a socially constructed phenomenon.

What kind of group contains every Canadian born between 1990 and 2000?

In Canada, menopause is seen as a relatively minor matter, while in Japan it is seen as a major life event.

How does mainstream Canadian culture deal with death and dying, compared to how these matters are dealt with in other countries and cultures?

What is ageism?

True gerontocracies are rare.

Clarence just celebrated his 73rd birthday.According to sociologists, which category would Clarence fall into?

What are population pyramids and why are they useful?

Melvin just turned 87.What do sociologists call his age category?

Which of the following is NOT an activity that is involved in a body project enterprise?

Discuss how the elderly are stereotyped in popular media.Make a case that this situation is getting better, staying the same, or getting worse.

Ethel was looking forward to her birthday party and told everyone she invited that they could call her a centenarian for the first time.What birthday was Ethel celebrating?

As discussed in the textbook, which country maintains the practice of ancestor worship in order to preserve a connection with departed family members?

What do we call prejudice and discrimination against older people?

How would Venus, as created in antique sculpture and paintings, be considered by most Canadians today?

According to the textbook, what percentage of Canadian seniors live in health care facilities or senior citizens' residences?

Why does higher income translate to more height in populations?

Explain the concept of the body project and discuss, incorporating examples from your personal experiences.

The age of cyborgs is fast approaching.

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