#1
What is the average life expectancy for women in developed countries?
65 years
70 years
75 years
80 years
#2
Which of the following is a common health issue faced by elderly women?
Osteoporosis
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Enlarged prostate
#3
Which of the following statements about retirement age and gender is true in many countries?
Men and women have the same retirement age.
Women tend to retire earlier than men.
Men tend to retire earlier than women.
Retirement age is not determined by gender.
#4
Which of the following is a biological factor contributing to gender differences in aging?
Hormonal changes
Educational attainment
Marital status
Access to healthcare
#5
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where older adults relocate to warmer climates during retirement?
Migration
Retirement relocation
Snowbirding
Climate change
#6
Which of the following factors is NOT associated with gender differences in aging?
Biological factors
Socioeconomic factors
Access to healthcare
Marital status
#7
In many societies, older women are more likely than older men to:
Remain in the workforce
Experience widowhood
Have access to pensions
Experience cognitive decline
#8
In many societies, older men are more likely than older women to:
Experience widowhood
Live with adult children
Have longer life expectancy
Engage in caregiving roles
#9
What term is used to describe the process of adjusting to the challenges of aging?
Ageism
Gerontology
Geriatrics
Aging in place
#10
What term is used to describe the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people based on their age?
Ageism
Gerontology
Geriatrics
Age stratification
#11
Which of the following is a societal challenge associated with the increasing number of elderly people?
Decreased demand for healthcare services
Decreased need for social security programs
Increased strain on pension systems
Increased workforce participation
#12
Which theory proposes that older adults naturally gravitate towards activities that are more meaningful to them, leading to a narrowing of their social circles?
Disengagement theory
Activity theory
Continuity theory
Socioemotional selectivity theory
#13
Gender differences in aging can be attributed to:
Biological factors
Psychological factors
Sociocultural factors
All of the above
#14
Which of the following statements about caregiving for elderly parents is true?
Sons are more likely than daughters to be primary caregivers.
Daughters are more likely than sons to be primary caregivers.
Spouses are less likely than adult children to be primary caregivers.
Grandchildren are rarely involved in caregiving for elderly relatives.
#15
Which social factor tends to be more important for the well-being of elderly women compared to men?
Marital status
Educational attainment
Access to healthcare
Social support networks
#16
Which theory suggests that older adults remain engaged in various social roles and activities to maintain their sense of self-worth and identity?
Disengagement theory
Activity theory
Continuity theory
Socioemotional selectivity theory
#17
In terms of healthcare utilization, older men are more likely than older women to:
Seek preventive care
Have higher rates of hospitalization
Be prescribed medication
Have longer hospital stays