Choose the best answer for each multiple choice question. Usually, multiple choice questions include two or more answers that might appear to be correct but there is always one best answer.
1. An examination of the Abkhasians identifies the following three factors associated with long life:
a. diet, physical activity, sense of community
b. genetics, social integration, positivity
c. sense of community, positivity, genetics
d. diet, social integration, gender
2. Sociologists have found that attitudes toward the elderly are engrained in society. This illustrates that like gender, aging is:
a. biological
b. genetic
c. social
d. psychological
3. The Graying of America refers to:
a. the millennial generation
b. the growing percentage of older people in the U.S. population
c. life expectancy
d. life span
4. Prejudice and discrimination directed at people due to age is referred to as:
a. Racism
b. Sexism
c. Homophobia
d. Ageism
5. The examination of the meaning of age within a society is encompassed in:
a. functionalism
b. conflict theory
c. symbolic interaction
d. feminism
6. The idea that retirement is beneficial to both the younger and older generations is part of the:
a. conflict perspective
b. continuity theory
c. activity theory
d. disengagement theory
7. The idea that satisfaction during old age is related to a person's amount and quality of activity is part of the:
a. conflict perspective
b. continuity theory
c. activity theory
d. disengagement theory
8. People who are active throughout life in multiple roles are better equipped to handle challenges associated with aging is part of the:
a. conflict perspective
b. continuity theory
c. activity theory
d. disengagement theory
9. Intergenerational competition over valuable social resources such as Medicare and Social Security programs is part of the:
a. conflict perspective
b. continuity theory
c. activity theory
d. disengagement theory
10. The longest humans are capable of living is referred to as _____________ whereas the number of years that an average person can expect to live is ______________.
a. life span; life expectancy
b. life expectancy; life span
c. morbidity; mortality
d. mortality; morbidity
Critical Thinking Question
How does the mass media portray aging? Do you think this contributes to how you view your own aging?
Answers: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. A
a. diet, physical activity, sense of community
b. genetics, social integration, positivity
c. sense of community, positivity, genetics
d. diet, social integration, gender
2. Sociologists have found that attitudes toward the elderly are engrained in society. This illustrates that like gender, aging is:
a. biological
b. genetic
c. social
d. psychological
3. The Graying of America refers to:
a. the millennial generation
b. the growing percentage of older people in the U.S. population
c. life expectancy
d. life span
4. Prejudice and discrimination directed at people due to age is referred to as:
a. Racism
b. Sexism
c. Homophobia
d. Ageism
5. The examination of the meaning of age within a society is encompassed in:
a. functionalism
b. conflict theory
c. symbolic interaction
d. feminism
6. The idea that retirement is beneficial to both the younger and older generations is part of the:
a. conflict perspective
b. continuity theory
c. activity theory
d. disengagement theory
7. The idea that satisfaction during old age is related to a person's amount and quality of activity is part of the:
a. conflict perspective
b. continuity theory
c. activity theory
d. disengagement theory
8. People who are active throughout life in multiple roles are better equipped to handle challenges associated with aging is part of the:
a. conflict perspective
b. continuity theory
c. activity theory
d. disengagement theory
9. Intergenerational competition over valuable social resources such as Medicare and Social Security programs is part of the:
a. conflict perspective
b. continuity theory
c. activity theory
d. disengagement theory
10. The longest humans are capable of living is referred to as _____________ whereas the number of years that an average person can expect to live is ______________.
a. life span; life expectancy
b. life expectancy; life span
c. morbidity; mortality
d. mortality; morbidity
Critical Thinking Question
How does the mass media portray aging? Do you think this contributes to how you view your own aging?
Answers: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. A
Scoring Guide:
10-9: Excellent
8-7: Very Good
6-5: You need more practice
4 and below: You need to re-read the text more carefully.
10-9: Excellent
8-7: Very Good
6-5: You need more practice
4 and below: You need to re-read the text more carefully.