According to modernization theory,
A) older people lose political and social power as societies modernize. B) older people become more empowered as societies modernize.
C) older people become more engaged in the life of their community as societies
modernize.
D) Young and old become more intertwined.
The desire to help and mentor younger persons and to leave a legacy is known
as
A) life review. B) traits.
C) generativity D) ego integrity.
Viropause is another name for
A) incontinence.
B) male menopause.
C) male sexuality.
D) female menopause.
Using an alarm clock or kitchen timer to remind a person a stove is on is an
example of a/an
A) external cognitive aid. B) visual mediator.
C) chemical aid. D) mnemonic.
The idea of reciprocal exchange for older adults means being able to help others
who assist them.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is true of changes to gastrointestinal system as we age?
A) It takes more time for food to reach the stomach.
B) Secretion of digestive juices in the stomach diminish after age 50. C) Simple sugars are absorbed more slowly.
D) all of the above
Which of the following is not accurate with regard to the early stages of
modernization?
A) Young people from rural areas are attracted to cities.
B) Older parents and grandparents go to the cities with their younger relatives. C) Residential segregation has a dramatic impact on family interactions.
D) all of the above
I before e except after c is an example of a
A) visual mediator.
B) verbal mediator. C) cognitive clues.
D) none of the above
Of all of the organ systems, this one deteriorates most dramatically with age,
irrespective of any diseases.
A) cardiovascular
B) endocrine C) renal
D) nervous
This is defined as the transformation of society from a relatively rural way of
life toward and urban way, with highly differentiated institutions and individual
roles.
A) migration theory
B) modernization theory C) constructionism
D) structural theory
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