HDFS 2001 Exam 2 Questions With Correct
Answers{Latest Update}
Cognitive learning disabilities dyslexia, ADD, ADHD
physical disabilites paraplegia (spinal cord below the neck), quadriplegia (paralysis
through entire body)
developmental disabilites down syndrome and autism
cause of disabilities birth defects, war/PTSD, battering abuse, accidents, falls, poverty,
environmental factors such as asthma, allergies
terror management theory Most people are uncomfortable interacting with people who
have disabilities, use defense mechanism
Environmental receptivity natural environments, procedures and technology, services,
system and policies, human made changes
,Services for people with disabilites medical, housing, food stamps, cash assistance, winter
heating, employment services, training
Women are living longer than men because... men are less likely to seek medical help,
white men are more likely to commit suicide due to societal norms, men do more risky behaviors
People are having fewer children because... more expensive to raise kids, higher mortality
rates, birth control, more women working, cant afford child care, waiting longer to have kids
Young-Old (65-74) The young-old typically remain active in the community & maintain
strong tires with families & friends, Many may still employed full or part time because of
financial need or personal desire to work, The phenomenon of women outliving their spouses
emerge
Middle Age (75-84) experience chronic disease from added stress of widowhood, deaths
of friends, relatives and adult children
Oldest Old (85+) A predominant number of this group is dependent, frail & experiencing
more disabilities & chronic illnesses
, Conceptions of age chronological, biological, psychological, social
Biological age measure of vital organs - good condition for people who practice healthy
behaviors
Psychological age coping skills and strategies for environmental challenges - takes care of
oneself
Social age adhere to norms expectations of age
Sandwich generation generation that takes care of both their kids and their parents
Divorced americans older than age 50 increased - societal acceptance of divorce and
longer life expectancies
Ageism systematic mistreatment of persons on the basis of presumed age, stereotyping,
discrimination, negative attitudes toward young people, loss of respect, power, privilege, rights
of participation
Answers{Latest Update}
Cognitive learning disabilities dyslexia, ADD, ADHD
physical disabilites paraplegia (spinal cord below the neck), quadriplegia (paralysis
through entire body)
developmental disabilites down syndrome and autism
cause of disabilities birth defects, war/PTSD, battering abuse, accidents, falls, poverty,
environmental factors such as asthma, allergies
terror management theory Most people are uncomfortable interacting with people who
have disabilities, use defense mechanism
Environmental receptivity natural environments, procedures and technology, services,
system and policies, human made changes
,Services for people with disabilites medical, housing, food stamps, cash assistance, winter
heating, employment services, training
Women are living longer than men because... men are less likely to seek medical help,
white men are more likely to commit suicide due to societal norms, men do more risky behaviors
People are having fewer children because... more expensive to raise kids, higher mortality
rates, birth control, more women working, cant afford child care, waiting longer to have kids
Young-Old (65-74) The young-old typically remain active in the community & maintain
strong tires with families & friends, Many may still employed full or part time because of
financial need or personal desire to work, The phenomenon of women outliving their spouses
emerge
Middle Age (75-84) experience chronic disease from added stress of widowhood, deaths
of friends, relatives and adult children
Oldest Old (85+) A predominant number of this group is dependent, frail & experiencing
more disabilities & chronic illnesses
, Conceptions of age chronological, biological, psychological, social
Biological age measure of vital organs - good condition for people who practice healthy
behaviors
Psychological age coping skills and strategies for environmental challenges - takes care of
oneself
Social age adhere to norms expectations of age
Sandwich generation generation that takes care of both their kids and their parents
Divorced americans older than age 50 increased - societal acceptance of divorce and
longer life expectancies
Ageism systematic mistreatment of persons on the basis of presumed age, stereotyping,
discrimination, negative attitudes toward young people, loss of respect, power, privilege, rights
of participation
