SYP 3730 Exam 2 FSU Questions and
Answers
What contributes to the increased need for the unpaid care provided by
grandparents, according to research by sociologist Madonna Harrington Meyer? -
ANSWER-Limited paid time off available to meet working parents responsibilities
According to the ___ theory the aging process is programmed into each cell of our
bodies. - ANSWER-Genetic control
Dark complexion people can't get skin cancer. - ANSWER-False
The style of grandparenting in which grandparents love visiting their children but do
not get deeply involved in their care is ______. - ANSWER-Companionate
The convoy model of social relations refers to _____. - ANSWER-The way social
support systems operate over the life course.
Most intergenerational households are formed when older parents move in with their
children. - ANSWER-False
People are more likely than ever to grow older in a four or even five generation
family. This phenomenon is termed _____. - ANSWER-Bean Pole Family
The ability to reflect on past experience and socialization is _______. - ANSWER-
Crystallized intelligence
Which of the following best describes Medicare? - ANSWER-An age based health
insurance program
An individual receives the highest monthly Social Security if they begin receiving
their benefit when they are 65 years old. - ANSWER-False
What is the single most important source of income for people 65 and older? -
ANSWER-Social Security
Genes alone determine whether an individual gets specific disease - ANSWER-
False
The Older Americans Act (OAA) did which of the following: - ANSWER-Provide
services to enhance independent living including, meals, personal care, meals-on-
wheels
What best describes the theory of intergenerational solidarity? - ANSWER-That a
family I will adjust its living arrangements to reflect the changing needs and
resources of living generations
Answers
What contributes to the increased need for the unpaid care provided by
grandparents, according to research by sociologist Madonna Harrington Meyer? -
ANSWER-Limited paid time off available to meet working parents responsibilities
According to the ___ theory the aging process is programmed into each cell of our
bodies. - ANSWER-Genetic control
Dark complexion people can't get skin cancer. - ANSWER-False
The style of grandparenting in which grandparents love visiting their children but do
not get deeply involved in their care is ______. - ANSWER-Companionate
The convoy model of social relations refers to _____. - ANSWER-The way social
support systems operate over the life course.
Most intergenerational households are formed when older parents move in with their
children. - ANSWER-False
People are more likely than ever to grow older in a four or even five generation
family. This phenomenon is termed _____. - ANSWER-Bean Pole Family
The ability to reflect on past experience and socialization is _______. - ANSWER-
Crystallized intelligence
Which of the following best describes Medicare? - ANSWER-An age based health
insurance program
An individual receives the highest monthly Social Security if they begin receiving
their benefit when they are 65 years old. - ANSWER-False
What is the single most important source of income for people 65 and older? -
ANSWER-Social Security
Genes alone determine whether an individual gets specific disease - ANSWER-
False
The Older Americans Act (OAA) did which of the following: - ANSWER-Provide
services to enhance independent living including, meals, personal care, meals-on-
wheels
What best describes the theory of intergenerational solidarity? - ANSWER-That a
family I will adjust its living arrangements to reflect the changing needs and
resources of living generations
