As a result of changing population trends, research on aging has grown dramatically in the past 50 ...

As a result of changing population trends, research on aging has grown dramatically in the past 50 years. __________ is the study of aging and older people.
 
  a. Ethnomethodology b. Gerontology
 c. Ethnology d. Anthropology

Question 2

A(n) _____ is a poll in which the researcher gathers facts or attempts to determine the relationships among facts.
 
  a. survey b. experiment
 c. case study d. content analysis

Question 3

When __________ occurs, we may feel pulled in different directions. We may prioritize our roles and first complete the one we consider to be most important. Or we may compartmentalize our lives and insulate our various roles.
 
  a. role ambiguity
 b. role strain
 c. role performance
 d. role conflict

Question 4

The age pyramid that depicts the current distribution of the U.S. population can best be described as a(n):
 
  a. perfect pyramid.
 b. pyramid that is too large at the base because of an increase in birth rates.
 c. pyramid that bulges in the middle because of the Baby Boomers and is smaller at the base because of declining birth rates among post-Baby Boomers.
 d. inverse pyramid that is larger at the top than at the bottom.

Question 5

The American Sociological Association requires that sociologists adhere to all except which of the following?
 
  a. Researchers must maintain objectivity and integrity in their research by disclosing the findings even if they do not support their views.
 b. Researchers are allowed to use any means necessary in conducting their research projects.
 c. Researchers must protect confidential information provided by their participants.
 d. Researchers must acknowledge research collaboration and assistance they receive from others and disclose all sources of financial support.

Question 6

It is not always clear when the providerdependent aspect of the parentchild relationship ends. Should it end at age 18 or 21? When a person is no longer in school? This is an example of __________.
 
  a. role expectation
 b. role performance
 c. role alienation
 d. role ambiguity

Question 7

One of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population is made up of _____. This cohort is expected to almost double in size by 2050.
 
  a. teenagers b. those between ages 25-35
 c. those between ages 45-55 d. those age 85 and over