Geriatrics refers to the
study of population numbers.
medical specialty devoted to old age.
study of prejudices.
multidisciplinary, scientific study of old age.
Question 2Using elderspeak when engaging in conversation with an older adult
is demeaning.
helps the individual comprehend the meaning of the conversation.
aids in hearing all words spoken.
endears the speaker to the elder.
Question 3When is using elderspeak particularly patronizing?
when it is used for adults under the age of 60
when it is used by the family of the elderly
when it is used by people not acquainted with the elderly
when an older person is called honey or dear
Question 4Caregivers diminish the independence of the elderly by
helping them too little.
helping them too much.
not helping them at all.
ignoring their needs.
Question 5Martha at age 75 is typical of people her age. She believes that when compared to others of the same age
everyone is faring quite similarly.
they are doing better than she is; she has more problems.
she is doing well but they have more problems and are self-absorbed.
everyone gets what he or she deserves and she deserves more.
Question 6Ageism is insidious when concerning the elderly because
their political voice effects change only minimally.
it undermines their feelings of competence and self-esteem.
youth rebel against ageism.
the elderly are unable to participate in many activities that would lengthen their
lives.
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