Question 1

The entrepreneur.com concluded that the benefits of hiring an older worker included

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A)  having less pension to pay out. 
B)  paying out more income. 
C)  rethinking the costs of high turnover in a youthful workforce. 
D)  older employees can train the new employees. 
A)  having less pension to pay out. 
B)  paying out more income. 
C)  rethinking the costs of high turnover in a youthful workforce. 
D)  older employees can train the new employees.

Question 2

The Pew Research results showed that American workers were inclined to delay retirement based on

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A)  a decrease in household income. 
B)  the lack of retirement benefits. 
C)  the retirement income lost based on the recent recession. 
D)  time spent unemployed. 
A)  a decrease in household income. 
B)  the lack of retirement benefits. 
C)  the retirement income lost based on the recent recession. 
D)  time spent unemployed.

Question 3

"Third­age retirement" is characterized by

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A)  creative activities. 
B)  leisure retirement. 
C)  political activism. 
D)  extreme reduction of social activity. 
A)  creative activities. 
B)  leisure retirement. 
C)  political activism. 
D)  extreme reduction of social activity.

Question 4

Retirees with strong work values

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A)  are among the least satisfied retirees. 
B)  participate more in social activities. 
C)  are drawn to political activism. 
D)  tend to redirect their energies toward highly competitive leisure activities. 
A)  are among the least satisfied retirees. 
B)  participate more in social activities. 
C)  are drawn to political activism. 
D)  tend to redirect their energies toward highly competitive leisure activities.

Question 5

Layoffs are illegal when they are used to

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A)  reduce costs of production. 
B)  eliminate employees who are highly compensated. 
C)  eliminate inefficient employees. 
D)  eliminate unreliable employees. 
A)  reduce costs of production. 
B)  eliminate employees who are highly compensated. 
C)  eliminate inefficient employees. 
D)  eliminate unreliable employees.

Question 6

Sixty-five became the age for retirement when

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A)  civil service pensions for government workers were introduced in 1921. 
B)  most farmers realized they were no longer physically capable of farming at that age. 
C)  the American Medical Association proclaimed that work was dangerous for those over 65. 
D)  the Social Security Act was passed in 1935. 
A)  civil service pensions for government workers were introduced in 1921. 
B)  most farmers realized they were no longer physically capable of farming at that age. 
C)  the American Medical Association proclaimed that work was dangerous for those over 65. 
D)  the Social Security Act was passed in 1935.

Question 7

A 1990s shift in the meaning of work disparages those who lack a strong work ethic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In France, "third age" refers to the third stage of life in which the body begins to degenerate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What factors are contributing to the trend of early retirement?

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Several factors are contributing to the

Question 10

What are the common myths about the older worker and what evidence of old workers' performance counter these myths?

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Common myths about older workers include

Question 11

Compared to permanent workers, contingent workers are generally

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A)  paid more. 
B)  belong to unions. 
C)  ineligible for pensions. 
D)  full-time. 
A)  paid more. 
B)  belong to unions. 
C)  ineligible for pensions. 
D)  full-time.

Question 12

Leisure pursuits in the U.S.

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A)  are being rejected by most elders as a waste of time or energy. 
B)  are becoming more accepted as worthwhile. 
C)  have become as sacred as the work ethic. 
D)  are not possible for most retirees because of limited finances. 
A)  are being rejected by most elders as a waste of time or energy. 
B)  are becoming more accepted as worthwhile. 
C)  have become as sacred as the work ethic. 
D)  are not possible for most retirees because of limited finances.

Question 13

According to your text, leisure leads to boredom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The pattern of easing older workers out of the workplace is seen in all industrialized nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In "Late Retirement Incentive Programs" (LRIPS):

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A)  the employee either accepts the offer or is laid off. 
B)  it offers a comprehensive package of insurance coverage as well as pension payments. 
C)  workers are encouraged to stay in the workforce 
D)  the pension benefits can be passed on to a spouse and children. 
A)  the employee either accepts the offer or is laid off. 
B)  it offers a comprehensive package of insurance coverage as well as pension payments. 
C)  workers are encouraged to stay in the workforce 
D)  the pension benefits can be passed on to a spouse and children.

Question 16

According to your text, what year were 70% American men over the age of 65 employed?

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A)  1900 
B)  1963 
C)  1976 
D)  2001 
A)  1900 
B)  1963 
C)  1976 
D)  2001

Question 17

An older person is more likely to win an age discrimination suit if they have a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

After the Protestant Reformation, work was viewed as

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A)  sinful. 
B)  a burden to be avoided. 
C)  an unpleasant requirement for survival. 
D)  having inherent dignity and value. 
A)  sinful. 
B)  a burden to be avoided. 
C)  an unpleasant requirement for survival. 
D)  having inherent dignity and value.

Question 19

All women tend to have interrupted work histories.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a comparison of their older and younger workers, Days Inn found

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A)  younger workers were better salespeople. 
B)  it took longer to teach older workers to operate sophisticated computer software. 
C)  older workers stayed on the job longer than younger workers. 
D)  older workers were less willing to work all three shifts. 
A)  younger workers were better salespeople. 
B)  it took longer to teach older workers to operate sophisticated computer software. 
C)  older workers stayed on the job longer than younger workers. 
D)  older workers were less willing to work all three shifts.

The entrepreneur.com concluded that the benefits of hiring an older worker included

The Pew Research results showed that American workers were inclined to delay retirement based on

"Thirdage retirement" is characterized by

Retirees with strong work values

Layoffs are illegal when they are used to

Sixty-five became the age for retirement when

A 1990s shift in the meaning of work disparages those who lack a strong work ethic.

In France, "third age" refers to the third stage of life in which the body begins to degenerate.

What factors are contributing to the trend of early retirement?

What are the common myths about the older worker and what evidence of old workers' performance counter these myths?

Compared to permanent workers, contingent workers are generally

Leisure pursuits in the U.S.

According to your text, leisure leads to boredom.

The pattern of easing older workers out of the workplace is seen in all industrialized nations.

In "Late Retirement Incentive Programs" (LRIPS):

According to your text, what year were 70% American men over the age of 65 employed?

An older person is more likely to win an age discrimination suit if they have a jury trial.

After the Protestant Reformation, work was viewed as

All women tend to have interrupted work histories.

In a comparison of their older and younger workers, Days Inn found

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Exam 8: Work and Leisure

The entrepreneur.com concluded that the benefits of hiring an older worker included

The Pew Research results showed that American workers were inclined to delay retirement based on

"Third­age retirement" is characterized by

Retirees with strong work values

Layoffs are illegal when they are used to

Sixty-five became the age for retirement when

A 1990s shift in the meaning of work disparages those who lack a strong work ethic.

In France, "third age" refers to the third stage of life in which the body begins to degenerate.

What factors are contributing to the trend of early retirement?

What are the common myths about the older worker and what evidence of old workers' performance counter these myths?

Compared to permanent workers, contingent workers are generally

Leisure pursuits in the U.S.

According to your text, leisure leads to boredom.

The pattern of easing older workers out of the workplace is seen in all industrialized nations.

In "Late Retirement Incentive Programs" (LRIPS):

According to your text, what year were 70% American men over the age of 65 employed?

An older person is more likely to win an age discrimination suit if they have a jury trial.

After the Protestant Reformation, work was viewed as

All women tend to have interrupted work histories.

In a comparison of their older and younger workers, Days Inn found

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

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, Policies, and Programs

Filters

"Thirdage retirement" is characterized by