Chapter 11 & 13 (Sociology)

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's book On Death and Dying added much content knowledge to which field? a. Thanatology b. Teleology c. Metrology d. Ontology

a. Thanatology

Which group within the United States has been stereotyped as the model minority? a. The Asian American community b. The African American community c. The Arab American community d. The Hispanic American community

a. The Asian American community

When your mother-in-law fell and broke her hip at age 72, you were concerned because she is still ________________. a. Young-old b. Middle-old c. Old-old d. Ancient

a. Young-old

Speedy Gonzalez is a popular cartoon character, but is widely considered an inappropriate stereotype. Many children are raised watching Speedy Gonzalez cartoons, unaware that such stereotypes are negative. This is a product of: a. Genocide b. Intersection theory c. The culture of prejudice d. The scapegoat theory

c. The culture of prejudice

Some conflict theorists ascribe to the idea that as time and technology move forward, elderly people are left behind and they lose social standing and power. Which specific theory does this describe? a. Modernization theory b. Age stratification theory c. Exchange theory d. Continuity theory

a. Modernization theory

According to Erik Erikson's theory on aging, what is the final hurdle that most people who reach old age must overcome? a. Despair b. Loathing c. Sentimentality d. Concession

a.Despair

When elderly people are considered elders and leaders of a group of people, they are functioning under a(n): a. Republic b. Meritocracy c. Oligarchy d. Gerontocracy

d. Gerontocracy

Max believes that most people's racial beliefs are based on images conveyed in popular media since many people never meet members of certain races for themselves. Max's perspective is: a. Functionalist b. Conflict theorist c. Feminist d. Symbolic interactionist

d. Symbolic interactionist

What is the basic idea behind disengagement theory? a. As people age, they think less and less about being married to their spouse, and more about their individuality. b. As people age, they disengage with their friends in order to spend more time with their families. c. As people age, they generally withdraw from all forms of society. d. As people age, they begin to lose their friends and family and spend their last days mourning their losses.

c. As people age, they generally withdraw from all forms of society.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a stereotype? a. Cynthia believing her best friend to be good at math because she is Asian. b. Maria assuming her son-in-law is a heavy drinker because he is Irish. c. Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she is a vegetarian. d. Pedro assuming his neighbor likes rap music because he is African American.

c. Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she is a vegetarian.

Sociologists have adopted the phrase, "the graying of the United States." What does this phrase mean? a. People are living under so much stress now, that they are going gray early. b. Gray is culturally considered beautiful and thus people are bleaching their hair. c. The greatest part of the population is reaching the age of 65 and entering old age. d. With industrialization and the building of big cities, there is very little green nature left and everything is the color of steel.

c. The greatest part of the population is reaching the age of 65 and entering old age

Your grandmother is still very active and loves to get her friends together for bridge on Friday. They always talk about all those old-old people down at the senior center who like to play bingo. About how old are the old-old senior citizens to whom they are referring? a. 67 b. 72 c. 75 d. 85

d. 85

Arizona Senate Bill 1070, often referred to colloquially as the "papers, please" law, was aimed widely at those of: a. Irish descent b. Middle Eastern descent c. Chinese descent d. Mexican descent

d. Mexican descent

Adolf Hitler blaming Germany's pre-war problems on the Jewish population is an example of: a. The scapegoat theory b. The social construction of race c. White privilege d. Pluralism

a. The scapegoat theory

True or false: The majority of American citizens are descendents of immigrants? a. True b. False

a.True

Which of the following is NOT true about old age? a. Women notice wrinkles as one of the first signs of aging. b. Elderly people lose all appetite and drive for sex. c. Elderly men sometimes start to go bald as they age. d. Elderly people start dying their hair to replace the color they lose.

b. Elderly people lose all appetite and drive for sex.

According to the social construction of race school of thought, race is: a. Based only on geographic regions b. No longer in existence c. A product of the media d. Not biologically identifiable

d. Not biologically identifiable

.Cedric's uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society - but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant group. Which sociological perspective is Cedric's uncle coming from? a. Functionalism b. Conflict theory c. Feminism d. Symbolic interactionism

a. Functionalism

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order 9066, which authorized the establishment of internment camps for anyone with as little as one-eighth Japanese ancestry following Pearl Harbor, is an example of: a. Racial steering b. Communism c. Expulsion d. Genocide

c. Expulsion

The term segregation is defined in the text as: a. The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture. b. The deliberate annihilation of a targeted, usually subordinate, group. c. The integration of diverse cultural concepts into a public school curriculum. d. The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.

d. The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.

What is a dependency ratio? a. It is the comparison of working people to non-working people. b. It is the comparison of children to parents. c. It is the comparison of grandparents to parents. d. It is the comparison of healthcare professionals to the elderly.

a. It is the comparison of working people to non-working people

A symbolic interactionist may choose to study senior centers, and other groups of elderly people. Which theory might they find most useful for their study? a. Subculture of aging theory b. Gerotranscendence c. Selective optimization with compensation theory d. Age stratification theory

a. Subculture of aging theory

No one in the United States can watch the news without hearing about the struggle over Social Security. Which approach has been used in the past to avoid the program's collapse? a. Increasing the work week to 80 hours so that there is more money coming into the program. b. Increase the age at which someone can start collecting Social Security. c. Only pay Social Security to people who paid the tax; cut out any spouses or dependents who might benefit. d. Make Social Security a private program, much like insurance or a 401(k).

b. Increase the age at which someone can start collecting Social Security.

When Alexander, who is white, drives his car over the speed limit, a police officer lets him off with a warning. When Christopher, who is Hispanic, drives his car at the same speed as Alexander on the same road, the officer gives him a ticket, even though his record is clean. This is an example of: a. Affirmative action b. White privilege c. Intersection theory d. The social construction of race

b.White privilege

The world population is growing and aging. In an effort to collectively deal with some of the challenges facing the elderly, several countries gathered at a summit. Which plan was the result of this summit? a. The Brussels Plan b. The Berlin Plan c. The Madrid Plan d. The Paris Plan

c. The Madrid Plan

Which is a social issue that many elderly females discover they are victims of? a. Being patronized by gas station attendants. b. Being suspected of shoplifting by sales clerks. c. Being carded to prove their Senior Citizen status. d. Having their medical ailments trivialized by doctors.

d. Having their medical ailments trivialized by doctors

The term discrimination is defined in the text as: a. The theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture. b. Biased thought based on flawed assumptions about a group of people. c. An expression of dissatisfaction with the justice system. d. Prejudiced action against a group of people

d. Prejudiced action against a group of people.

Which of the following is an example of racial steering? a. Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and non-white clients to others. b. The Trail of Tears, when the United States government forced Native Americans to permanently leave their homes and territory. c. Kiki being told she'll be bad at math because she is a girl. d. Jose's parents not allowing him to date Martha because she is of a different race

a. Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and non-white clients to others.

Accusing people of DWE (driving while elderly) is considered a type of: a. Clairvoyance b. Ageism c. Behaviorism d. Functionalism

b. Ageism

Angela believes that race relations in America are poor because the white ruling class has enacted various laws and regulations to keep other racial groups from achieving equality. With which sociological perspective does Angela's view best align? a. Functionalism b. Conflict theory c. Feminism d. Symbolic interactionism

b. Conflict theory

What causes some caretakers to abuse their elderly charges? a. Job satisfaction b. Depression c. Lack of emotional attachment d. Pride

b. Depression

In 2010, what did controversial Senate Bill 1070 propose, causing a series of protests and legal battles? a. After being charged with a crime, Wisconsin courts can order legal immigrants back to their countries of origin. b. During a lawful stop, detention, or arrest, Arizona police officers may establish the immigration status of anyone they suspect may be here illegally. c. If suspected of illegal activity, Nevada police may search the home of any immigrant, or child of an immigrant, without a warrant. d. After being detained by New Mexico police, immigrants are given no rights by the authorities and may be held for weeks without being officially charged.

b. During a lawful stop, detention, or arrest, Arizona police officers may establish the immigration status of anyone they suspect may be here illegally.

Asad's first grade class is diverse: there are two students from Korea, five students from South America, two students from the United States, three students from Kuwait, a student from Mexico, two students from England, and five students from western Europe. Asad's class is: a. Segregated b. Pluralistic c. Assimilated d. Profiled

b. Pluralistic

While visiting your dad at his nursing home, you see an elderly lady sitting at the table with a full tray of food in front of her. She is in a wheel chair and seems depressed. You conclude that she is experiencing: a. Primary aging b. Secondary aging c. Tertiary aging d. Quaternary aging

b. Secondary aging

1967's Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, a case which legally allowed interracial marriage, is an example of a. Racism b. Stereotyping c. Amalgamation d. Assimilation

c. Amalgamation

In the United States, which race would be considered the dominant group? a. Hispanic b. White c. Black d. Asian

b.White

How do elderly widows and widowers react to death of their significant other? a. Differently: elderly widows often do not remarry while elderly widowers do. b. Differently: elderly widows often remarry while elderly widowers do not. c. Similarly: both elderly widows and widowers often remarry. d. Similarly: both elderly widows and widowers do not often remarry.

a. Differently: elderly widows often do not remarry while elderly widowers do.

The term assimilation is defined by the text as: a. When a dominant group forces a subordinate group to leave a certain area or even the country. b. The theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture. c. The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture. d. The act of singling out an individual because of his or her race.

c. The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.

Supercentenarians are people who are ____ and older. a. 100 b. 101 c. 105 d. 110

d. 110

Which three states allow some form of physician-assisted suicide? a. Iowa, Nebraska, and Nevada b. Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania c. Washington State, Oregon, and Montana d. Texas, California, and Virginia

c. Washington State, Oregon, and Montana