Question 1

In the context of gender differences in health, women differ from men in that women:

Accepted Answer

A)  have more life-threatening chronic diseases at younger ages. 
B)  have higher rates of debilitating diseases. 
C)  are less likely to die of coronary heart disease at any age. 
D)  are less likely to suffer from depression. 
A)  have more life-threatening chronic diseases at younger ages. 
B)  have higher rates of debilitating diseases. 
C)  are less likely to die of coronary heart disease at any age. 
D)  are less likely to suffer from depression. B

Question 2

Until the 1950s, the primary means for reimbursing physicians was through:

Accepted Answer

A)  health insurance. 
B)  fee-for-service. 
C)  payment plan. 
D)  social insurance plan. 
A)  health insurance. 
B)  fee-for-service. 
C)  payment plan. 
D)  social insurance plan. B

Question 3

The ethnic group with the highest risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans. 
B)  African Americans. 
C)  Hispanics/Latinos. 
D)  Native Americans. 
A)  Asian Americans. 
B)  African Americans. 
C)  Hispanics/Latinos. 
D)  Native Americans. B

Question 4

The best possible medium to communicate health care issues with ethnic/racial subordinate groups is through:

Accepted Answer

A)  social groups and clubs. 
B)  television ads. 
C)  newspaper ads. 
D)  magazine ads. 
A)  social groups and clubs. 
B)  television ads. 
C)  newspaper ads. 
D)  magazine ads.

Question 5

The Malaysian Family Life Survey found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  older adults who exercised had low levels of depression. 
B)  older adults who exercised had high life expectancy. 
C)  older adults who had daily contact with their children were protected from illness. 
D)  older adults who had daily contact with their children had less of a weight problem. 
A)  older adults who exercised had low levels of depression. 
B)  older adults who exercised had high life expectancy. 
C)  older adults who had daily contact with their children were protected from illness. 
D)  older adults who had daily contact with their children had less of a weight problem.

Question 6

Activity undertaken by an individual to promote good health and prevent health problems is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  healthy lifestyle. 
B)  health prevention. 
C)  health behavior. 
D)  health maintenance. 
A)  healthy lifestyle. 
B)  health prevention. 
C)  health behavior. 
D)  health maintenance.

Question 7

The first stage of the epidemiologic transition is characterized by a decline in deaths from epidemics and famine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It has been observed that efforts to educate ethnic/racial groups on health issues have not been successful because they are promoted through the mass media. What are some programs that might be used to address ethnic/racial groups' health issues?

Accepted Answer

There are several programs that can be u

Question 9

One of the reasons that employers are unwilling to pay for retiree health insurance is that the cost of retiree health benefits has increased substantially.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the context of cultural differences in health, the Japanese differ from the Americans in that the Japanese:

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to encourage an individualistic culture to take care of their aging parents. 
B)  have higher rates of death from heart disease. 
C)  have lower rates of death from cancer. 
D)  are less likely to believe that children are responsible for taking care of their aging parents. 
A)  are more likely to encourage an individualistic culture to take care of their aging parents. 
B)  have higher rates of death from heart disease. 
C)  have lower rates of death from cancer. 
D)  are less likely to believe that children are responsible for taking care of their aging parents.

Question 11

Several studies have found social support to have a positive effect on the cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the Center for Health Statistics, among people 65 and older, the most common chronic condition for both men and women is:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  cancer. 
A)  heart disease. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  cancer.

Question 13

Some studies have found that physicians have a/an _____ view of older people.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncaring 
B)  positive 
C)  biased and stereotyped 
D)  unhealthy 
A)  uncaring 
B)  positive 
C)  biased and stereotyped 
D)  unhealthy

Question 14

Many elderly people who "power walk" are likely to do so in shopping malls. There are several advantages of exercise. Which of the following is NOT one of these advantages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elderly people who exercise are likely to be fit. 
B)  Elderly people who exercise are likely to keep their weight under control. 
C)  Elderly people who exercise are likely to have greater memory power. 
D)  Elderly people who exercise are likely to have fewer backaches and joint problems. 
A)  Elderly people who exercise are likely to be fit. 
B)  Elderly people who exercise are likely to keep their weight under control. 
C)  Elderly people who exercise are likely to have greater memory power. 
D)  Elderly people who exercise are likely to have fewer backaches and joint problems.

Question 15

Which theory suggests that people who begin life with greater resources continue to have opportunities to accumulate them in later years?

Accepted Answer

A)  convergence theory 
B)  cumulative disadvantage theory 
C)  contingent theory 
D)  income disparity theory 
A)  convergence theory 
B)  cumulative disadvantage theory 
C)  contingent theory 
D)  income disparity theory

Question 16

The major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholism 
B)  food poisoning 
C)  smoking 
D)  binge eating 
A)  alcoholism 
B)  food poisoning 
C)  smoking 
D)  binge eating

Question 17

Which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to have health insurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Hispanics/Latinos 
D)  Native Americans 
A)  African Americans 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Hispanics/Latinos 
D)  Native Americans

Question 18

In the context of health lifestyles, currently Hispanic women are most likely to smoke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Studies have consistently found a link between socioeconomic status (SES) and health. Which of the following is the best indicator of SES for the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  occupation 
B)  income 
C)  education 
D)  retirement 
A)  occupation 
B)  income 
C)  education 
D)  retirement

Question 20

The degree of difficulty that people experience in performing activities of daily life is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional capability. 
B)  diagnostic measurement. 
C)  functional status. 
D)  dysfunctional tasks. 
A)  functional capability. 
B)  diagnostic measurement. 
C)  functional status. 
D)  dysfunctional tasks.

In the context of gender differences in health, women differ from men in that women:

Until the 1950s, the primary means for reimbursing physicians was through:

The ethnic group with the highest risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke is the:

The best possible medium to communicate health care issues with ethnic/racial subordinate groups is through:

The Malaysian Family Life Survey found that:

Activity undertaken by an individual to promote good health and prevent health problems is called:

The first stage of the epidemiologic transition is characterized by a decline in deaths from epidemics and famine.

It has been observed that efforts to educate ethnic/racial groups on health issues have not been successful because they are promoted through the mass media. What are some programs that might be used to address ethnic/racial groups' health issues?

One of the reasons that employers are unwilling to pay for retiree health insurance is that the cost of retiree health benefits has increased substantially.

In the context of cultural differences in health, the Japanese differ from the Americans in that the Japanese:

Several studies have found social support to have a positive effect on the cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems.

According to the Center for Health Statistics, among people 65 and older, the most common chronic condition for both men and women is:

Some studies have found that physicians have a/an _____ view of older people.

Many elderly people who "power walk" are likely to do so in shopping malls. There are several advantages of exercise. Which of the following is NOT one of these advantages?

Which theory suggests that people who begin life with greater resources continue to have opportunities to accumulate them in later years?

The major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is _____.

Which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to have health insurance?

In the context of health lifestyles, currently Hispanic women are most likely to smoke.

Studies have consistently found a link between socioeconomic status (SES) and health. Which of the following is the best indicator of SES for the elderly?

The degree of difficulty that people experience in performing activities of daily life is referred to as:

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Living Arrangements

Work and Retirement

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

Poverty and Inequality

The Politics of Aging

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Exam 11: Health and Health Care

In the context of gender differences in health, women differ from men in that women:

Until the 1950s, the primary means for reimbursing physicians was through:

The ethnic group with the highest risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke is the:

The best possible medium to communicate health care issues with ethnic/racial subordinate groups is through:

The Malaysian Family Life Survey found that:

Activity undertaken by an individual to promote good health and prevent health problems is called:

The first stage of the epidemiologic transition is characterized by a decline in deaths from epidemics and famine.

It has been observed that efforts to educate ethnic/racial groups on health issues have not been successful because they are promoted through the mass media. What are some programs that might be used to address ethnic/racial groups' health issues?

One of the reasons that employers are unwilling to pay for retiree health insurance is that the cost of retiree health benefits has increased substantially.

In the context of cultural differences in health, the Japanese differ from the Americans in that the Japanese:

Several studies have found social support to have a positive effect on the cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems.

According to the Center for Health Statistics, among people 65 and older, the most common chronic condition for both men and women is:

Some studies have found that physicians have a/an _____ view of older people.

Many elderly people who "power walk" are likely to do so in shopping malls. There are several advantages of exercise. Which of the following is NOT one of these advantages?

Which theory suggests that people who begin life with greater resources continue to have opportunities to accumulate them in later years?

The major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is _____.

Which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to have health insurance?

In the context of health lifestyles, currently Hispanic women are most likely to smoke.

Studies have consistently found a link between socioeconomic status (SES) and health. Which of the following is the best indicator of SES for the elderly?

The degree of difficulty that people experience in performing activities of daily life is referred to as:

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Biological Perspectives on Aging

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Living Arrangements

Work and Retirement

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

Poverty and Inequality

The Politics of Aging

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