Question 1

Describe what is meant by the term "risk society" as defined by Marshall and Bengton (2011).

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Question 2

Which type of research do current studies of aging in Canada show a trend toward?
A) longitudinal
B) cross-sectional
C) interdisciplinary
D) qualitative

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Current studies of aging in Canada show a trend toward interdisciplinary research, which integrates methods and insights from various fields to provide a more comprehensive understanding of aging. This approach allows for the exploration of aging from multiple perspectives, including health, social, economic, and psychological aspects.

Question 3

Which of the following describes video recording technology?
A) It has created unforeseen privacy issues.
B) It allows researchers to observe behaviour without a researcher present.
C) It is dangerous to the elderly.
D) It is not available to most researchers.

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Video recording technology allows researchers to observe behaviour without physically being present, which can be beneficial in studying naturalistic behaviour without altering it with the presence of a researcher.

Option A is incorrect because while video recording technology does raise privacy concerns, it is not a defining feature of the technology itself. Option C is also incorrect as there is no evidence that video recording technology is specifically dangerous to the elderly. Option D is incorrect as video recording technology is widely available to researchers.

Question 4

What is "age stratification theory?" Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this theory of aging.

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Question 5

Explain the feminist approach to aging.Then conduct research (on the Internet or in your local community)to find a woman who believes in the feminist approach.What are her theories about aging? Do you agree with her perspective? Explain.

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Question 6

Define the term "critical gerontology." Explain the concept,and list the four themes or "conceptual tools" that form the basis of critical gerontology.

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Question 7

List and discuss some of the larger-scale organizations performing gerontological research in Canada.

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Question 8

Describe the framework of narrative gerontology,and provide three examples of narrative gerontology to explain this approach to the study of aging.

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Quiz 2: Theories and Methods