(Solved): SWU 171: Chapter 8 Quiz ...

Chapter 8 Quiz 

Due Oct 27 at 11:59pm

Score for this attempt: 10 out of 10

Question 1

1 / 1 pts

Prejudice against people based solely on age is called:Correct!

•   ageism
•   gerontologism
•   elder abuse 
•   baby boomer phobia

Question 2

1 / 1 pts

What role does the ombudsman play within elderly care?

•   Advocates for active euthanasia
•   Advocates for passive euthanasiaorrect!
•   Advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care comes and assisted living facilities  
•   Advocates for advanced directives 

Question 3

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following is NOT true of caregivers of people who are older?

•   The average age of caregivers is 49.
•   Caregiving can have a negative effect on the caregiver's financial well-being.Correct!
•   Caregivers do not need to be encouraged to seek resources for themselves, as they do this well. Caregivers can suffer emotionally from caregiving.

Question 4

1 / 1 pts

The oldest-old or frail older people (85 and over) are projected to be the fastest-growing segment of the population in the 21^st century.

Correct!

•   True 
•   False

Question 5

1 / 1 pts

Medicare is needs-based health insurance for individuals whoes income and assets fall below a set amount 

•   TrueCorrect!
•   False

Question 6

1 / 1 pts

What is the basic health insurance program for all people 65 and over??

•   Medicaid
•   SSICorrect!
•   Medicare 
•   Social Security 

Question 7

1 / 1 pts

Approximately 3.7 million grandparents have primary responsibility for their grandchildren

•   True orrect!
•   False

Question 8

1 / 1 pts

Gerontology is the study of

•   social securityorrect!
•   the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. 
•   mental health.
•   medical needs.

Question 9

1 / 1 pts

Diverse communities have strengths that can be an asset to social workers to assist clients.orrect!

•   True 
•   False

Question 10

1 / 1 pts

Indigenous older people are the group most likely to utilize existing government services.

•   True Correct!
•   False