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Multiple Choice Questions 1. In the opening segment, Richard Alpert, also known as Ram Dass, did not feel old until he a. had to take medication for high blood pressure. b. began to suffer from gout. c. became almost completely bald and had age spots. d. was given a senior citizen discount on a train ticket. 2. According to the opening segment, Ram Dass was able to transform his aging process into a positive part of his identity by a. ignoring what other people said about his appearance. b. starting a diet and physical fitness program that helped him lose weight. c. spending time in cultures where aging is viewed positively. d. learning relaxation techniques that erased the stress in his life that was causing him to look older than he was. 3. In a recent survey, young adults thought that _____ years was old, while people over 65 thought old age did not begin until one was _____ years old. a. 40; 75 b. 50; 70 c. 58; 70 d. 58; 75 4. Jana has just turned 50 years of age and opens her mailbox to find a letter inviting her to join the AARP. Jana will most likely a. realize that she needs to take out additional health insurance from this organization. b. be overjoyed at the prospect of getting discounts for travel. c. wonder if she has won millions in the sweepstake. d. feel old due to being asked to join this organization. 5. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding aging? a. The population over 65 years of age is projected to more than triple between 2002 and 2050, while the population of children under 15 will increase slowly. b. In the last U.S. census, there were only two working-age adults for every dependent and only five for every elderly adult. c. In a recent U.S. survey, the majority of young adults thought that 45 years was old. d. The economic burden on young adults increases as the age dependency ratio increases. 6. The _________ is the number of nonworking citizens (under age 15 or age 65 and older) per 100 people ages 15 to 64. a. age dependency ratio b. geriatric quotient c. gerontology quotient d. working-nonworking ratio 7. The study of biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with aging is referred to as a. thanatology. b. geriatrics. c. gerontology. d. anthropology. 8. Emily is a psychologist who is interested in how different cultures around the world view older people and also how individuals in these different countries view their own personal aging process. Emily is most likely a(n) a. thanatologist. b. geriatrics specialist. c. gerontologist. d. anthropologist. 9. The branch of medicine that deals with diseases and problems of the elderly is called a. thanatology. b. geriatrics. c. gerontology. d. biochronology. 10. Which of the following is/are likely to happen as the population in the U.S. continued to get older? a. More research dollars will be spent on aging issues. b. Electronic equipment and building will become more elderly-friendly. c. There will be a greater market for products targeted for adults over 50. d. All of these changes are likely to occur.