Question 1

Helping friends and family members

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A)  decreases lifespan in both males and females. 
B)  extends lifespan in only females. 
C)  extends lifespan in both males and females. 
D)  decreases lifespan in only males. 
A)  decreases lifespan in both males and females. 
B)  extends lifespan in only females. 
C)  extends lifespan in both males and females. 
D)  decreases lifespan in only males.

Question 2

Discuss the four conditions that influence the viability of retirement in a society.

Accepted Answer

The viability of retirement in a society

Question 3

What is the relationship between race, gender, and the widow effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black men are more likely to die shortly after their spouses' death. 
B)  White men are more likely to die shortly after their spouses' death. 
C)  Black women are more likely to die shortly after their spouses' death. 
D)  White women are more likely to die shortly after their spouses' death. 
A)  Black men are more likely to die shortly after their spouses' death. 
B)  White men are more likely to die shortly after their spouses' death. 
C)  Black women are more likely to die shortly after their spouses' death. 
D)  White women are more likely to die shortly after their spouses' death.

Question 4

By 2020, it is estimated that ________ percent of individuals over 75 will still be in the workforce because

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A)  1; jobs will be more physical. 
B)  10; of changes in pension types. 
C)  5; losses during the recession. 
D)  20; improved physical health. 
A)  1; jobs will be more physical. 
B)  10; of changes in pension types. 
C)  5; losses during the recession. 
D)  20; improved physical health.

Question 5

Describe the factors that account for the difference in age demographics between less developed and more developed countries.

Accepted Answer

The difference in age demographics betwe

Question 6

Describe the pattern of aging in the United States and explain how it will affect society in 2030.

Accepted Answer

The pattern of aging in the United State

Question 7

Erica and Amanda are a lesbian couple with three adult children and a civil union. Amanda was primarily a stay-at-home mother, but worked part-time for a few years. Now that their children have finished college, they would like to retire. Erica has a high income career and will receive a good pension and social security. What can be expected in their retirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erica will have a choice of giving Amanda some of her Social Security when she retires. 
B)  Erica will receive her Social Security and Amanda will get either her Social Security or half of Amanda's, whichever is higher. 
C)  If Amanda dies before 60, Erica will get a death benefit and will be able to collect her own social security at 60. 
D)  If Erica dies first, Amanda might not get Erica's pension and will not get her Social Security. 
A)  Erica will have a choice of giving Amanda some of her Social Security when she retires. 
B)  Erica will receive her Social Security and Amanda will get either her Social Security or half of Amanda's, whichever is higher. 
C)  If Amanda dies before 60, Erica will get a death benefit and will be able to collect her own social security at 60. 
D)  If Erica dies first, Amanda might not get Erica's pension and will not get her Social Security.

Question 8

The sandwich generation provides care for

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A)  parents and in-laws. 
B)  children and elderly parents 
C)  children and elderly parents. 
D)  Children and work full-time. 
A)  parents and in-laws. 
B)  children and elderly parents 
C)  children and elderly parents. 
D)  Children and work full-time.

Question 9

In 1950 the age structure pyramid in more developed countries looked similar to the letter ________ and in 2030 it is expected to look more like the letter

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A)  A; U. 
B)  A; T. 
C)  I; T. 
D)  I: U. 
A)  A; U. 
B)  A; T. 
C)  I; T. 
D)  I: U.

Question 10

Faith is Ida's 84-year-old widowed mother. Faith currently lives with Ida and has a low income. Her primary care physician is retiring in two months. Ida is considering putting her mother in a nursing home. What services will Faith qualify for?

Accepted Answer

A)  MedPAC and Tricare 
B)  Medicaid and Medigap 
C)  Medicare and Medicaid 
D)  LTC and Medicaid 
A)  MedPAC and Tricare 
B)  Medicaid and Medigap 
C)  Medicare and Medicaid 
D)  LTC and Medicaid

Question 11

Jonathan and Lisa are planning to retire in two years. They will receive pensions, social security, and they have adequate savings. They have satisfying careers and work 60 hours a week. They live on acreage outside of town and have few social contacts. They are looking forward to having a relaxing breakfast together each morning and doing what they please. Hypothesize how they will fare in retirement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jonathan will be more satisfied in retirement because they have plenty of financial assets. 
B)  Lisa will be more satisfied because they have plenty of financial assets. 
C)  Jonathan will be satisfied in retirement because men tend to fare better in retirement. 
D)  Lisa will be satisfied in retirement because men tend to fare better in retirement. 
A)  Jonathan will be more satisfied in retirement because they have plenty of financial assets. 
B)  Lisa will be more satisfied because they have plenty of financial assets. 
C)  Jonathan will be satisfied in retirement because men tend to fare better in retirement. 
D)  Lisa will be satisfied in retirement because men tend to fare better in retirement.

Question 12

As a person ages, which activities would an individual more likely need help with first?

Accepted Answer

A)  IADLs because they include activities like shopping and cooking. 
B)  ADLs because they include more complex activities than IADLs. 
C)  IADLs because most elderly have trouble feeding themselves. 
D)  ADLs because it includes more cognitive activities. 
A)  IADLs because they include activities like shopping and cooking. 
B)  ADLs because they include more complex activities than IADLs. 
C)  IADLs because most elderly have trouble feeding themselves. 
D)  ADLs because it includes more cognitive activities.

Question 13

Briefly describe how age demographics affects society.

Accepted Answer

Age demographics have a profound impact

Question 14

A "medigap" policy

Accepted Answer

A)  pays deductibles and co-pays not covered by other elder insurance programs. 
B)  provides free health care for all elderly persons regardless of income. 
C)  pays the health cost of low-income persons over 65 years of age. 
D)  pays all the health costs of individuals poor enough to qualify. 
A)  pays deductibles and co-pays not covered by other elder insurance programs. 
B)  provides free health care for all elderly persons regardless of income. 
C)  pays the health cost of low-income persons over 65 years of age. 
D)  pays all the health costs of individuals poor enough to qualify.

Question 15

Which two theories of aging focus on macro factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity and critical 
B)  Political economy and continuity 
C)  Disengagement and life course 
D)  Feminist and critical 
A)  Activity and critical 
B)  Political economy and continuity 
C)  Disengagement and life course 
D)  Feminist and critical

Helping friends and family members

Discuss the four conditions that influence the viability of retirement in a society.

What is the relationship between race, gender, and the widow effect?

By 2020, it is estimated that ________ percent of individuals over 75 will still be in the workforce because

Describe the factors that account for the difference in age demographics between less developed and more developed countries.

Describe the pattern of aging in the United States and explain how it will affect society in 2030.

The sandwich generation provides care for

In 1950 the age structure pyramid in more developed countries looked similar to the letter ________ and in 2030 it is expected to look more like the letter

Faith is Ida's 84-year-old widowed mother. Faith currently lives with Ida and has a low income. Her primary care physician is retiring in two months. Ida is considering putting her mother in a nursing home. What services will Faith qualify for?

As a person ages, which activities would an individual more likely need help with first?

Briefly describe how age demographics affects society.

A "medigap" policy

Which two theories of aging focus on macro factors?

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Social Stratification, Social Class, and Families

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Courtship, Intimacy, and Partnering

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Violence and Abuse

Divorce, Repartnering, and Remarriage

Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination

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Exam 12: Aging Families

Helping friends and family members

Discuss the four conditions that influence the viability of retirement in a society.

What is the relationship between race, gender, and the widow effect?

By 2020, it is estimated that ________ percent of individuals over 75 will still be in the workforce because

Describe the factors that account for the difference in age demographics between less developed and more developed countries.

Describe the pattern of aging in the United States and explain how it will affect society in 2030.

The sandwich generation provides care for

In 1950 the age structure pyramid in more developed countries looked similar to the letter ________ and in 2030 it is expected to look more like the letter

Faith is Ida's 84-year-old widowed mother. Faith currently lives with Ida and has a low income. Her primary care physician is retiring in two months. Ida is considering putting her mother in a nursing home. What services will Faith qualify for?

As a person ages, which activities would an individual more likely need help with first?

Briefly describe how age demographics affects society.

A "medigap" policy

Which two theories of aging focus on macro factors?

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Social Stratification, Social Class, and Families

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Courtship, Intimacy, and Partnering

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Violence and Abuse

Divorce, Repartnering, and Remarriage

Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination

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