HLTH 3300 Exam 1 study guide Questions with
Correct Answers
Which is an example of a demographic trend? Correct Answer-
Population aging
How is active life expectancy different from longevity? Correct Answer-
Active life expectancy refers to the period when people are relatively
independent and healthy.
For what reason is the crossover effect in the age expectancy of African
American men somewhat surprising? Correct Answer-African American
men often experience inequities in their youth that affect health.
Which of the following best fits the definition for the term gerontology?
Correct Answer-Those who study aging are gerontologist
According to chapter one PowerPoint, which of the following is not one
of the Racial and Ethnic Diversity issues minorities have in common?
Correct Answer-Better education
Which of the following describes the extent to which population aging is
happening around the globe? Correct Answer-There are growing
numbers of older people throughout the world due to global aging.
What is a strategy to reduce government spending deficits in a country
with declining fertility rates? Correct Answer-Raising retirement age
, Which factor traditionally determines the social rank of older people?
Correct Answer-Their general contribution to family units and society
Which two countries have achieved the oldest median age? Correct
Answer-Japan and Italy
What would an older immigrant to the United States likely face as an
obstacle that an older person from the United States would rarely face?
Correct Answer-Language barriers for social services
According to class chapter two PowerPoint and Dr. Pompei video
homeostenosis is the process where the body fails to return to balance
and can't respond positively to extra stress. Correct Answer-False
According to class PPT presentation, which of the following is NOT a
true statement? Correct Answer-Women are twice as likely as men to
suffer from hearing loss.
According to the PPT presentation, the strength and thickness of bone
depends on all but which one of the following? Correct Answer-
Exposure to salt Water
Normal declines in a person's organ capacity and immune system result
in what kind of quality of life? Correct Answer-Satisfactory quality of
life with minor adjustments to environment
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