Which stages are part of the four-stage life cycle for high-caste men in traditional Hindu law?
A) student, householder, sage, mendicant
B) student, merchant, ascetic, mendicant
C) student, householder, ascetic, mendicant
D) teacher, householder, ascetic, mendicant
With aging, the proportion of fat and water in the human body increases.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is true of the elders of color population in the United States?
A) They are healthier than their nonWhite counterparts.
B) They may face more chronic illnesses and poverty in old age. C) They have few support social support systems.
D) all of the above
Transdisciplinary teams are key to Assertive Community Treatment because they:
a) Transcend the typical provider-consumer relationship
b) Blend the knowledge and skills of multiple disciplines
c) Give consumers a decisive voice in the services they receive
d) All of the above
Which is not a reason for the growth of the old-old in developing countries?
A) immunization
B) medical care
C) increasing birth rates
D) improved nutrition
The largest group of elders of color in the United States is
A) African American elders.
B) Native American elders. C) Asian American elders. D) Latino elders.
Changes in circadian rhythms with aging appear to be associated with changes in core body temperatures.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A social worker is assessing whether a 66-year-old client is able to conduct his life independently in
the community. Which specific tool can the social worker can use to evaluate this?
a) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
b) Mental Status Examination
c) Mini-Mental State Examination
d) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
Genetic factors play a role in determining how well an older person copies with disease and other stressors in their lives; this is referred to as
A) heritability. B) hardiness.
C) coping strategies.
D) genetic advantage.
A central aspect of the cognitive triad is:
a) A view of oneself as inadequate
b) A tendency to interpret experiences in relation to others negatively
c) A negative view of the future
d) All of the above
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