Question 1

Many individuals get addicted to which over the counter drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  laxatives and sleeping pills 
B)  hemorrhoid creams and medicines 
C)  aspirin and antacids 
D)  ibuprofen and laxatives 
A)  laxatives and sleeping pills 
B)  hemorrhoid creams and medicines 
C)  aspirin and antacids 
D)  ibuprofen and laxatives

Question 2

The vehicle of choice for fraud today is

Accepted Answer

A)  door-to-door sales. 
B)  telephones. 
C)  e-mail scams. 
D)  television ads. 
A)  door-to-door sales. 
B)  telephones. 
C)  e-mail scams. 
D)  television ads.

Question 3

Which of the following crimes are LEAST likely to be committed by the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  petty theft 
B)  sleeping on the sidewalk 
C)  aggravated assault 
D)  alcohol violations 
A)  petty theft 
B)  sleeping on the sidewalk 
C)  aggravated assault 
D)  alcohol violations

Question 4

A social policy implication for the issue of elder abuse is that

Accepted Answer

A)  adult children need to be more financially responsible for their parents 
B)  funds should be cut to programs that shelter elders 
C)  we must accept that elder abuse happens and we cannot prevent it 
D)  strained families need to have more help made available to them 
A)  adult children need to be more financially responsible for their parents 
B)  funds should be cut to programs that shelter elders 
C)  we must accept that elder abuse happens and we cannot prevent it 
D)  strained families need to have more help made available to them

Question 5

Stereotypes and negative portrayals of older people have not had an impact on physicians medication prescribing habits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the 9-year study of 2,800 elders, all of the following characteristics of the elderly were predictors of elder abuse EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  poverty. 
B)  gender. 
C)  race. 
D)  cognitive impairment. 
A)  poverty. 
B)  gender. 
C)  race. 
D)  cognitive impairment.

Question 7

Which of the following is a sign of possible abuse of an elder?

Accepted Answer

A)  abrupt changes in physical appearance 
B)  extreme fear or asking to die 
C)  deteriorated living quarters 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  abrupt changes in physical appearance 
B)  extreme fear or asking to die 
C)  deteriorated living quarters 
D)  All of these choices

Question 8

Most individuals who are court appointed guardians steal from the person they are looking after.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The drug Laetrile has been used by many to fight ; however, there is no scientific evidence that it has value in treatment of the problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer 
B)  arthritis 
C)  AIDS 
D)  sexual impotence 
A)  cancer 
B)  arthritis 
C)  AIDS 
D)  sexual impotence

Question 10

Which of the following comparisons are an accurate depiction of fear of crime victimization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are more fearful than women. 
B)  Older individuals fear being victimized but are less likely to be victims. 
C)  Those with less money are more fearful than those with more money. 
D)  Residents of large cities are more fearful than people in smaller towns or rural areas. 
A)  Men are more fearful than women. 
B)  Older individuals fear being victimized but are less likely to be victims. 
C)  Those with less money are more fearful than those with more money. 
D)  Residents of large cities are more fearful than people in smaller towns or rural areas.

Question 11

Which statement is most accurate about consumer action groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are available for consumers and corporations 
B)  they monitor advertisements for ageism 
C)  they assist individuals of all ages who want to support the creation of stricter consumer protection laws 
D)  they publish literature on ageism 
A)  they are available for consumers and corporations 
B)  they monitor advertisements for ageism 
C)  they assist individuals of all ages who want to support the creation of stricter consumer protection laws 
D)  they publish literature on ageism

Question 12

The psychological effects of the fear of being a victim results in older adults

Accepted Answer

A)  not wanting to speak with strangers. 
B)  not wanting to leave their homes. 
C)  only going to familiar places. 
D)  refusing to make new friends. 
A)  not wanting to speak with strangers. 
B)  not wanting to leave their homes. 
C)  only going to familiar places. 
D)  refusing to make new friends.

Question 13

What are the arguments for and against protecting the elderly from crime by segregating them into walled and guarded retirement communities?

Accepted Answer

The arguments for protecting the elderly

Question 14

Consumption of alcohol with age

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  stays about the same 
D)  stops 
A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  stays about the same 
D)  stops

Question 15

Elders have been victims of fraud by

Accepted Answer

A)  religious cults. 
B)  estate planning services. 
C)  real estate developers. 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  religious cults. 
B)  estate planning services. 
C)  real estate developers. 
D)  All of these choices

Question 16

Which of the following is LEAST likely to explain abuse of the elderly by a caregiver?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive demands of an elderly parent 
B)  caregiver inexperience 
C)  a blaming personality 
D)  a family history of violence 
A)  excessive demands of an elderly parent 
B)  caregiver inexperience 
C)  a blaming personality 
D)  a family history of violence

Question 17

What are the problems associated with older inmates of our nation's prisons?

Accepted Answer

There are several problems associated wi

Question 18

Risk factors for alcoholism in later life include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  being an older woman. 
B)  personal history of excessive alcohol consumption. 
C)  increased central nervous system sensitivity to alcohol. 
D)  discretionary time and money or opportunities to drink. 
A)  being an older woman. 
B)  personal history of excessive alcohol consumption. 
C)  increased central nervous system sensitivity to alcohol. 
D)  discretionary time and money or opportunities to drink.

Question 19

Which of the following "cons" involves the use of a "boiler room?"

Accepted Answer

A)  The con gets access to credit card numbers and makes purchases 
B)  The con uses the telephone to sell vacations, investments or prizes 
C)  The con travels door to door selling shoddy goods or services 
D)  The con sells fake lottery tickets or promissory notes 
A)  The con gets access to credit card numbers and makes purchases 
B)  The con uses the telephone to sell vacations, investments or prizes 
C)  The con travels door to door selling shoddy goods or services 
D)  The con sells fake lottery tickets or promissory notes

Question 20

. The elderly have higher rates of alcoholism than younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Many individuals get addicted to which over the counter drugs?

The vehicle of choice for fraud today is

Which of the following crimes are LEAST likely to be committed by the elderly?

A social policy implication for the issue of elder abuse is that

Stereotypes and negative portrayals of older people have not had an impact on physicians medication prescribing habits.

In the 9-year study of 2,800 elders, all of the following characteristics of the elderly were predictors of elder abuse EXCEPT

Which of the following is a sign of possible abuse of an elder?

Most individuals who are court appointed guardians steal from the person they are looking after.

The drug Laetrile has been used by many to fight ; however, there is no scientific evidence that it has value in treatment of the problem.

Which of the following comparisons are an accurate depiction of fear of crime victimization?

Which statement is most accurate about consumer action groups?

The psychological effects of the fear of being a victim results in older adults

What are the arguments for and against protecting the elderly from crime by segregating them into walled and guarded retirement communities?

Consumption of alcohol with age

Elders have been victims of fraud by

Which of the following is LEAST likely to explain abuse of the elderly by a caregiver?

What are the problems associated with older inmates of our nation's prisons?

Risk factors for alcoholism in later life include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following "cons" involves the use of a "boiler room?"

. The elderly have higher rates of alcoholism than younger adults.

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Exam 12: Special Problems

Many individuals get addicted to which over the counter drugs?

The vehicle of choice for fraud today is

Which of the following crimes are LEAST likely to be committed by the elderly?

A social policy implication for the issue of elder abuse is that

Stereotypes and negative portrayals of older people have not had an impact on physicians medication prescribing habits.

In the 9-year study of 2,800 elders, all of the following characteristics of the elderly were predictors of elder abuse EXCEPT

Which of the following is a sign of possible abuse of an elder?

Most individuals who are court appointed guardians steal from the person they are looking after.

The drug Laetrile has been used by many to fight ; however, there is no scientific evidence that it has value in treatment of the problem.

Which of the following comparisons are an accurate depiction of fear of crime victimization?

Which statement is most accurate about consumer action groups?

The psychological effects of the fear of being a victim results in older adults

What are the arguments for and against protecting the elderly from crime by segregating them into walled and guarded retirement communities?

Consumption of alcohol with age

Elders have been victims of fraud by

Which of the following is LEAST likely to explain abuse of the elderly by a caregiver?

What are the problems associated with older inmates of our nation's prisons?

Risk factors for alcoholism in later life include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following "cons" involves the use of a "boiler room?"

. The elderly have higher rates of alcoholism than younger adults.

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

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, Policies, and Programs

Filters