Question 1

The oldest region of the United States,in terms of median age,is the Northeast.

Accepted Answer

The Northeast region of the United States has the highest median age compared to other regions, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Question 2

If we say that somebody is getting gray hair,wrinkled skin,and is becoming forgetful,we are using which age criterion?
A)chronological
B)functional
C)sequential
D)normative

Accepted Answer

Functional age refers to the physical and cognitive changes that occur as a person ages, such as gray hair, wrinkled skin, and forgetfulness.

Question 3

Visible characteristics,such as youthful appearance or gray hair and wrinkled skin,may become our criteria for determining whether someone is "young" or "old." According to historian Lois Banner,"______________,more than any other factor,has occasioned the objectification of aging."
A)mental capacity
B)mobility
C)coordination
D)appearance

Accepted Answer

Visible characteristics, such as appearance, have led to the objectification of aging, according to historian Lois Banner.

Question 4

The age at which one-half the people in a population are younger and the other half are older is referred to as the______________age of that population.
A)mean
B)modal
C)median
D)standard

Accepted Answer

The definition provided in the question matches the definition of median, which is the middle value in a dataset when arranged in order. Therefore, the correct answer is C, median.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an American trend in aging between 1980 and 2012?
A)The population over age 85 has remained relatively stable.
B)The median age has increased by seven years.
C)The number of persons age 65 and over has increased significantly.
D)More people are living longer.

Accepted Answer

The statement "the population over age 85 has remained relatively stable" is not true. In fact, the number of people over age 85 has increased significantly, which is a trend in aging in the United States between 1980 and 2012. Choices B, C, and D are all true trends in aging during this time period.

Question 6

The median age for Americans in 2012 was:
A)30.3
B)37.1
C)42.5
D)48.3

Accepted Answer

According to the United States Census Bureau, the median age for Americans in 2012 was 37.1.

Question 7

Almost______________of the people living in the high-income countries today are expected to survive to age 65.
A)75 percent
B)80 percent
C)85 percent
D)90 percent

Accepted Answer

The answer of Almost______________of the people living in the high-income...

Question 8

______________ refers to observable individual attributes,such as physical appearance,mobility,strength,coordination,and mental capacity,that are used to assign people to age categories.
A)Sequential age
B)Chronological age
C)Normative age
D)Functional age

Accepted Answer

Functional age refers to observable individual attributes, such as physical appearance, mobility, strength, coordination, and mental capacity, that are used to assign people to age categories. It is often used to describe a person's actual physical or cognitive abilities and can vary from their chronological age. Sequential age refers to the order in which events or milestones occur in a person's life, while chronological age refers to the length of time a person has been alive. Normative age refers to societal expectations and cultural norms for certain age groups.

Question 9

Cultural values,including traditional healing practices,may help explain why many Asian Americans,particularly Chinese American elders,do not use physical and mental health services that are available to them.

Accepted Answer

Cultural values and traditional healing practices can influence the health behaviors and choices of Asian Americans, including Chinese American elders, in accessing available physical and mental health services.

Question 10

If we say that someone turns 40 years of age on August 21st,we are using which age criterion?
A)normative
B)functional
C)chronological
D)sequential

Accepted Answer

Chronological age refers to the number of years a person has been alive, and is the most commonly used age criterion in society. In this example, the person is turning 40 years old, indicating their chronological age.

Question 11

When people say "Act your age," they are referring to______________age- a person's age based on date of birth.
A)functional
B)normative
C)chronological
D)sequential

Accepted Answer

"Act your age" refers to the chronological age of a person, which is their age based on their date of birth. Functional age refers to a person's ability to perform daily tasks, normative age refers to societal expectations of behavior based on age, and sequential age refers to the order in which events occur over time.

Question 12

When feminist scholars state that functional age is subjective for men and women,they mean that:
A)women and men age in a similar fashion
B)women and men are evaluated differently
C)men and women are defined about evenly
D)society evaluates men and women using the same standards

Accepted Answer

Feminist scholars argue that functional age (how people are evaluated based on their abilities and contributions) is subjective for men and women because women are often evaluated differently than men due to gender stereotypes and biases. This means that women may be seen as less capable or valuable as they age compared to men who may be given more credit for their experience and expertise. Therefore, functional age is subjective and influenced by gender.

Question 13

As they age,men are believed to become more______________,and women are thought to become more______________.
A)distinguished;grandmotherly
B)helpless;powerful
C)active;passive
D)mentally depressed;physically active

Accepted Answer

This is a common stereotype that is often perpetuated in society. Men are seen as becoming more distinguished and wise with age, while women are seen as taking on a more grandmotherly or nurturing role. However, it is important to note that everyone ages differently and these stereotypes do not necessarily hold true for all individuals.

Question 14

The increase in the number of older people living in the United States and other high-income nations resulted from an increase in life expectancy (greater longevity)combined with:
A)low mortality rates
B)a decrease in birth rates
C)a stabilizing of birth rates
D)low crime rates

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions "a decrease in birth rates" as a factor contributing to the increase in the number of older people. This means that fewer children are being born, which leads to a smaller population of younger people and a larger population of older people.

Question 15

Many nursing home residents have major physical and/or cognitive problems that prevent them from living in any other setting,or they do not have available caregivers in their family.Women are more likely to enter nursing homes because of their greater life expectancy,higher rates of chronic illness,and higher rates of widowhood.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true and is supported by research. Women have higher rates of chronic illness and disability, and they also tend to live longer than men, which puts them at higher risk of needing long-term care in a nursing home. Additionally, women are more likely to be widowed and not have available caregivers in their family, which can also increase the likelihood of needing nursing home care.

Question 16

According to symbolic interactionists,the disengagement theory occurs when older people make a normal and healthy adjustment to aging when they detach themselves from their social roles and prepare for their eventual death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to symbolic interactionists,the disengagement theory occurs...

Question 17

In low-income countries such as Zambia and Angola,nearly half of the total population in each nation is not expected to survive to age______________.
A)40
B)50
C)60
D)70

Accepted Answer

According to World Bank data, life expectancy at birth in Zambia and Angola is around 63 and 61 years, respectively. However, nearly half of their population is not expected to survive to age 40 due to a combination of factors such as poor access to healthcare, lack of clean water, malnutrition, and high prevalence of infectious diseases.

Question 18

Support services help older individuals cope with the problems in their day-to-day care.These services are inexpensive when they are provided through state or federally funded programs,hospitals,or community organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Support services help older individuals cope with...

Question 19

People born between 1946 and 1964 are commonly referred to as:
A)World War II baby products
B)Baby Boomers
C)Cold War baby explosion
D)population dynamics

Accepted Answer

People born between 1946 and 1964 are commonly referred to as Baby Boomers because this time period saw a significant increase in birth rates due to factors such as a post-World War II economic boom and social changes like the rise of suburbia and the availability of birth control.

Question 20

The text defines aging as:
A)the social process of becoming elderly
B)the physical,psychological,and social processes associated with growing older
C)the physical aspects of getting old
D)the psychosocial aspects of getting old

Accepted Answer

The text defines aging as "the physical, psychological, and social processes associated with growing older." This definition encompasses the multiple aspects of aging, including changes in the body, mind, and social roles and expectations.

Quiz 12: Aging and Inequality Based on Age

The oldest region of the United States,in terms of median age,is the Northeast.

If we say that somebody is getting gray hair,wrinkled skin,and is becoming forgetful,we are using which age criterion?

Visible characteristics,such as youthful appearance or gray hair and wrinkled skin,may become our criteria for determining whether someone is "young" or "old." According to historian Lois Banner,"______________,more than any other factor,has occasioned the objectification of aging."

The age at which one-half the people in a population are younger and the other half are older is referred to as the______________age of that population.

Which of the following is NOT an American trend in aging between 1980 and 2012?

The median age for Americans in 2012 was:

Almost______________of the people living in the high-income countries today are expected to survive to age 65.

______________ refers to observable individual attributes,such as physical appearance,mobility,strength,coordination,and mental capacity,that are used to assign people to age categories.

Cultural values,including traditional healing practices,may help explain why many Asian Americans,particularly Chinese American elders,do not use physical and mental health services that are available to them.

If we say that someone turns 40 years of age on August 21st,we are using which age criterion?

When people say "Act your age," they are referring to______________age- a person's age based on date of birth.

When feminist scholars state that functional age is subjective for men and women,they mean that:

As they age,men are believed to become more,and women are thought to become more.

The increase in the number of older people living in the United States and other high-income nations resulted from an increase in life expectancy (greater longevity) combined with:

According to symbolic interactionists,the disengagement theory occurs when older people make a normal and healthy adjustment to aging when they detach themselves from their social roles and prepare for their eventual death.

In low-income countries such as Zambia and Angola,nearly half of the total population in each nation is not expected to survive to age______________.

Support services help older individuals cope with the problems in their day-to-day care.These services are inexpensive when they are provided through state or federally funded programs,hospitals,or community organizations.

People born between 1946 and 1964 are commonly referred to as:

The text defines aging as: