Chapter 14 Question and answers
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The term "ageism" refers to:
A. the veneration of the elderly
B. judging people on the basis of chronological age
C. the view of society held by older people
D. the demographics of the population pyramid - correct answer ✔B.
Ageism impacts the elderly by:
A. empowering them to use their strengths and wisdom in their communities
B. undermining their feelings of competence and self-esteem
C. invoking rebellion
D. creating special opportunities for older adults that would not otherwise exist - correct answer ✔B.
At age 75, Martha is typical of people her age. She believes that when compared to others of the
same age:
A. everyone is faring quite similarly
B. they are doing better than she is; she has more problems
C. she is doing well but they have more problems and are self-absorbed
D. everyone gets what he or she deserves and she deserves more - correct answer ✔C.
Caregivers can diminish the independence of the elderly if they:
A. help too little
B. help too much
,C. encourage physical activity
D. do not believe in ageism - correct answer ✔B.
Inez, age 76, believes she is independent and has personal autonomy. She is likely to be:
A. wrong; no one her age can be autonomous
B. mentally and physically healthier than people her age who do not share those beliefs
C. more optimistic than other people her age, but no healthier than them
D. overstating her sense of well being - correct answer ✔B.
Using elderspeak when engaging in conversation with an older adult:
A. is demeaning
B. helps the individual comprehend the meaning of the conversation
C. only makes sense if the individual has a hearing aid
D. demonstrates respect and understanding - correct answer ✔A.
Which of the following vocal characteristics is a feature of elderspeakÉ
A. higher pitch
B. faster speech
C. bigger words
D. gestures - correct answer ✔A.
The study of population numbers is called::
A. gerontology
B. psychology
C. demography
, D. geography - correct answer ✔C.
What percent of the United States population is over age 65?
A. 2
B. 13
C. 29
D. 42 - correct answer ✔B.
A problem with the dependency ratio is that it:
A. assumes that people over age 64 are dependent
B. demonstrates that people over age 80 are the fastest growing segment of the population
C. will not be 1:1 until worldwide until 2065
D. does not account for the children under age 15 - correct answer ✔A.
What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?
A. 0-15
B. 20-35
C. 35-65
D. 80 and up - correct answer ✔D.
In the United States, only 4 percent of older people live:
A. at home
B. in nursing homes
C. with an adult child
D. independently - correct answer ✔B.
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The term "ageism" refers to:
A. the veneration of the elderly
B. judging people on the basis of chronological age
C. the view of society held by older people
D. the demographics of the population pyramid - correct answer ✔B.
Ageism impacts the elderly by:
A. empowering them to use their strengths and wisdom in their communities
B. undermining their feelings of competence and self-esteem
C. invoking rebellion
D. creating special opportunities for older adults that would not otherwise exist - correct answer ✔B.
At age 75, Martha is typical of people her age. She believes that when compared to others of the
same age:
A. everyone is faring quite similarly
B. they are doing better than she is; she has more problems
C. she is doing well but they have more problems and are self-absorbed
D. everyone gets what he or she deserves and she deserves more - correct answer ✔C.
Caregivers can diminish the independence of the elderly if they:
A. help too little
B. help too much
,C. encourage physical activity
D. do not believe in ageism - correct answer ✔B.
Inez, age 76, believes she is independent and has personal autonomy. She is likely to be:
A. wrong; no one her age can be autonomous
B. mentally and physically healthier than people her age who do not share those beliefs
C. more optimistic than other people her age, but no healthier than them
D. overstating her sense of well being - correct answer ✔B.
Using elderspeak when engaging in conversation with an older adult:
A. is demeaning
B. helps the individual comprehend the meaning of the conversation
C. only makes sense if the individual has a hearing aid
D. demonstrates respect and understanding - correct answer ✔A.
Which of the following vocal characteristics is a feature of elderspeakÉ
A. higher pitch
B. faster speech
C. bigger words
D. gestures - correct answer ✔A.
The study of population numbers is called::
A. gerontology
B. psychology
C. demography
, D. geography - correct answer ✔C.
What percent of the United States population is over age 65?
A. 2
B. 13
C. 29
D. 42 - correct answer ✔B.
A problem with the dependency ratio is that it:
A. assumes that people over age 64 are dependent
B. demonstrates that people over age 80 are the fastest growing segment of the population
C. will not be 1:1 until worldwide until 2065
D. does not account for the children under age 15 - correct answer ✔A.
What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?
A. 0-15
B. 20-35
C. 35-65
D. 80 and up - correct answer ✔D.
In the United States, only 4 percent of older people live:
A. at home
B. in nursing homes
C. with an adult child
D. independently - correct answer ✔B.
