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Test Bank for Aging and the Life C Chapter 01 The Field of Social Gerontology Multiple Choice Questions 1. (p. 04) Which of the following is not part of the definition of senescence? A. It is the application of evolutionary principles to understand decline in old age. B. Death is a part of the process of natural selection. C. Death is a way to weed out worn-out members of a population. D. Old age can be a period of renewal and increased wisdom. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2. (p. 04) A subfield of gerontology is: A. scientology. B. social gerontology. C. sociology. D. social work. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 3. (p. 04) Social gerontologists are concerned mainly with the _____ of aging. A. physical component B. biological component C. social component D. financial component Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 1-3 4. (p. 04) Which of the following is not a factor associated with successful aging? A. setting goals and working to achieve them B. participating in meaningful activities C. adopting a lifestyle to reach maximum level of functioning D. accepting compulsory retirement Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 5. (p. 06) Which of the following statements is true about the frail elderly? A. They are predominantly engaged in the life of the community. B. They are usually mentally and physically fit. C. They can never improve from their health conditions. D. They depend on others for carrying out their daily activities.