Question 1

The ________ issue raises questions about whether the young should be required to pay for the old.

Accepted Answer

Generational equity refers to the concept of fairness between different age groups, particularly between younger and older generations. This issue raises questions about whether younger generations should be required to financially support the older generations through programs like Social Security or Medicare.

Question 2

Prejudice against others because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults, is known as

Accepted Answer

Prejudice against others because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults, is known as ageism.

Question 3

According to a study by Yang and Levey in 2015, the cost of ________ disease has been increasing in the United States, especially for women, who in a recent analysis bear six times the cost of medical care for the disease.

Accepted Answer

The study by Yang and Levey in 2015 found that the cost of Alzheimer's disease has been increasing in the United States and women bear six times the cost of medical care for the disease. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Alzheimer.

Question 4

In the United States, the concern about whether the young should be required to pay for the old has especially increased with the enactment of the government's ________.

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, included provisions for universal health care coverage, which has raised concerns about whether younger generations should be required to pay for the health care needs of older generations.

Question 5

According to recent research, which of the following is linked to high levels of self-control?

Accepted Answer

The research links higher levels of self-control with lower levels of obesity.

Question 6

________ illness often follows a pattern of an acute period that may require hospitalization, followed by a longer period of remission, and then repetitions of this pattern.

Accepted Answer

Chronic illness often follows a pattern of acute episodes followed by remissions, with the possibility of relapses. Terminal illnesses are those with a fatal outcome, and debilitating illness refers to those that reduce the person's ability to function independently. Acute illnesses are usually brief and severe but do not necessarily follow a pattern of remission and relapse.

Question 7

In a cross-sectional study of individuals ranging in age from 13 to 90 years, researchers found that self-control was lowest in the ________ domain for individuals who were 13 to 18 years old.

Accepted Answer

Self-control is typically lowest in the social domain for individuals aged 13 to 18 years old, as this is a period marked by significant social development and peer influence, which can challenge self-regulation.

Question 8

According to a study by Charness and Boot, the ________ plays an increasingly important role in providing access to information and communication for older adults as well as younger adults and youth.

Accepted Answer

The study by Charness and Boot suggests that the Internet is playing an increasingly important role in providing access to information and communication for not only older adults, but also younger adults and youth. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Options A, B, and C are not mentioned in the study as being as essential as the Internet.

Question 9

Gina is doing her best to help her older aunt take care of herself and stay in her own home. Gina often takes meals to her aunt and helps her clean, go shopping, and make visits to the doctor. Gina is providing ________ for her aunt.

Accepted Answer

Gina is providing eldercare for her aunt by helping her with daily tasks and ensuring she can continue living in her own home.

Question 10

The ________ are the age subgroup of older adults most likely to be living in poverty.

Accepted Answer

The oldest-old, typically classified as those aged 85 and older, are the age subgroup of older adults most likely to be living in poverty due to factors like increased healthcare costs, reduced income, and the depletion of savings.

Question 11

In the context of economic security, which of the following statements is true of older adults?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that poverty is linked to lower levels of physical fitness in older adults, potentially due to limited access to healthy food options and exercise facilities. Option A is incorrect as poverty is linked to an increase in mental health problems in older adults. Option B is incorrect as low socioeconomic status is actually linked to an increased risk of earlier death in older adults. Option D is incorrect as poverty rates among older adults belonging to ethnic minorities are generally higher than those for non-Latino Whites.

Question 12

Older adults not being hired for new jobs, being eased out of old ones because they are perceived as too rigid or feeble-minded, and being eased out because they are not considered cost effective are examples of

Accepted Answer

Ageism is a form of discrimination against older adults based on their age, often resulting in unfavorable treatment in employment, healthcare, and other areas. The other options do not accurately describe this situation.

Question 13

The ________ issue raises questions about whether the young should be required to pay for the old.

Accepted Answer

The term "generational inequity" refers to the unequal treatment or distribution of resources between different generations. In this context, it raises questions about whether it is fair to require younger generations to pay for the healthcare and retirement needs of older generations.

Question 14

________ refers to the view that our aging society is being unfair to its younger members because older adults pile up advantages by receiving an inequitably large allocation of resources.

Accepted Answer

Generational inequity refers to the perceived unfairness of advantages enjoyed by older generations at the expense of younger generations. This concept suggests that resources and opportunities are not being distributed fairly between the different age groups in society. Social justice and economic justice are broader concepts that encompass equity and fairness for all members of society, not just based on age. Reverse ageism refers to the discrimination and prejudice that can occur against younger individuals by older individuals, which is not the same as generational inequity.

Question 15

________ illness is long-term, often lifelong, and requires long-term, if not lifelong, management.

Accepted Answer

Chronic illness is defined as an illness that persists for a long time, often for the remainder of a person's life, and requires long-term care and management. Acute illnesses, on the other hand, are typically short-lived and are resolved after a short period of time. Terminal illnesses are illnesses that result in death, whereas debilitating illnesses cause significant and long-lasting physical or mental damage.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of self-esteem in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Being physically impaired is linked to low self-esteem in older adults.

Question 17

Considering the fact that many of the health problems of older adults are chronic rather than acute, which of the following is likely to be a concern about the medical system?

Accepted Answer

The medical system's focus on curing diseases rather than providing ongoing care is a concern for older adults with chronic conditions, as their needs are more about management and quality of life than cure.

Question 18

In a cross-sectional study of individuals ranging in age from 13 to 90 years, researchers found that self-control was lowest in the ________ domain for individuals who were 60 to 90 years old.

Accepted Answer

Self-control tends to decline in the physical domain as individuals age, particularly noticeable in those who are 60 to 90 years old, due to the natural aging process and its impact on physical abilities and health.

Question 19

According to a study by McInerney, Mellor, and Nicholas on older adults whose savings had been depleted by the 2008 U.S. recession, which of the following increased with the loss of wealth?

Accepted Answer

The study found that the use of antidepressant drugs increased among older adults whose savings were depleted by the 2008 U.S. recession, indicating a rise in mental health issues due to financial stress.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about living arrangements of older adults is true?

Accepted Answer

As people age, especially into their 80s and beyond, they are more likely to live alone due to factors such as the death of a spouse or partner.

Quiz 19: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

The ________ issue raises questions about whether the young should be required to pay for the old.

Prejudice against others because of their age, especially prejudice against older adults, is known as

According to a study by Yang and Levey in 2015, the cost of ________ disease has been increasing in the United States, especially for women, who in a recent analysis bear six times the cost of medical care for the disease.

In the United States, the concern about whether the young should be required to pay for the old has especially increased with the enactment of the government's ________.

According to recent research, which of the following is linked to high levels of self-control?

________ illness often follows a pattern of an acute period that may require hospitalization, followed by a longer period of remission, and then repetitions of this pattern.

In a cross-sectional study of individuals ranging in age from 13 to 90 years, researchers found that self-control was lowest in the ________ domain for individuals who were 13 to 18 years old.

According to a study by Charness and Boot, the ________ plays an increasingly important role in providing access to information and communication for older adults as well as younger adults and youth.

Gina is doing her best to help her older aunt take care of herself and stay in her own home. Gina often takes meals to her aunt and helps her clean, go shopping, and make visits to the doctor. Gina is providing ________ for her aunt.

The ________ are the age subgroup of older adults most likely to be living in poverty.

In the context of economic security, which of the following statements is true of older adults?

Older adults not being hired for new jobs, being eased out of old ones because they are perceived as too rigid or feeble-minded, and being eased out because they are not considered cost effective are examples of

The ________ issue raises questions about whether the young should be required to pay for the old.

________ refers to the view that our aging society is being unfair to its younger members because older adults pile up advantages by receiving an inequitably large allocation of resources.

________ illness is long-term, often lifelong, and requires long-term, if not lifelong, management.

Which of the following is true of self-esteem in older adults?

Considering the fact that many of the health problems of older adults are chronic rather than acute, which of the following is likely to be a concern about the medical system?

In a cross-sectional study of individuals ranging in age from 13 to 90 years, researchers found that self-control was lowest in the ________ domain for individuals who were 60 to 90 years old.

According to a study by McInerney, Mellor, and Nicholas on older adults whose savings had been depleted by the 2008 U.S. recession, which of the following increased with the loss of wealth?

Which of the following statements about living arrangements of older adults is true?