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Questions
1. The "Silent Generation," "Baby Boomers," "Generation X," etc... are all referring to _____ within the United States.
chronological age
subjective age
functional age
age cohorts
2. Sheldon graduated from high school when he was 13 years old and began taking college classes at the age of 14. Such behavior is often more typical for those who are chronologically 18 and older, which means that Sheldon's school performance represents his ability to perform tasks that are typical of those who are chronologically older than him. The determination that Sheldon's behavior is indicative of someone older than him is a reference to his _____ age.
functional
subjective
chronological
cohort
3. Which of the following statements regarding age is FALSE?
Sociologists study subjective age because how old a person feels will effect their behavior.
Subjective age is one of three ways in which researchers measure age.
Functional age measures are, in part, based upon a person's ability to perform tasks that are typical for members of the same chronological age.
Subjective age measures are more important than functional or chronological age measures.
4. What type of behavior is more common among teens in comparison to other age categories?
Considering the Significance of Their Legacy
Child Care Responsibilities
Risk-taking and Self-exploration
Working Outside of the Home
5. According to a 2018 survey by the Pew Research Center, _____ percent of Millennials self-identified as a "Millennial."
40
60
80
20
6. A researcher who questions the extent to which older and younger people are valued within their culture would be investigating the intersection of age and _____.
ethnicity
race
nationality
gender
7. Coined by Yale psychologist Becca Levy, _____ refers to the condescending language that people often use when communicating with people who are older.
elderspeak
subjective speach
ageism
linguistic relativity
8. According to Ashton Applewhite (and other researchers), the physical and social separation of people based on age is _____.
the only way to properly socialize people within their peer groups
age-based segregation that leads to and promotes ageism
something that those who are older often want because they do not want to be around those who are younger
a useful way to ensure that everyone of different ages has a specific purpose, or role to play within society
9. Which of the following factors is NOT a key factor to healthy aging?
Regular Exercize
Making and Maintaining Social Connections
Regular Sleep
Do everything you can to keep looking young.
10. Which of the following activities that have been popular among young people at various points throughout history have been labeled as something that would lead to larger societal problems?
Reading Books
Riding Buses
Using Social Media
All the Above