Ageing and Social Policy: Online Learning Quizzes for Social Work Students

Question 1

How does population ageing primarily impact society in terms of interpersonal relationships?

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Increased pressure on family relationships due to the need for care and support

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Increased demand for long-term healthcare facilities

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Increased economic growth due to a larger workforce

Question 2

In the context of aging, what does the 'demographic dividend' refer to?

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Economic benefits from a shift towards a larger working-age population

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Social benefits from a decrease in the number of elderly people

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Environmental benefits from reduced resource consumption

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Political benefits from a more active voting population

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary factor contributing to the ageing population in the UK?

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Improved healthcare

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Increased birth rates

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Reduced life expectancy

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Higher immigration rates

Question 4

Which sociological perspective views ageing primarily as a period of decline and focuses on the losses associated with it?

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Disengagement theory

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Activity theory

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Continuity theory

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Role theory

Question 5

Which of the following is a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges of population ageing?

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Investing in long-term care services and developing policies that promote intergenerational solidarity.

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Raising the retirement age and reducing immigration.

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Increasing healthcare spending and providing financial incentives for having children.

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Reducing social welfare benefits and encouraging older adults to volunteer.

Question 6

In evaluating the social and cultural influences on ageing, which of these is NOT considered?

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Biological age

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Educational attainment

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Gender

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Income

Question 7

Which of the following is **not** a key challenge faced by ageing societies?

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Rising life expectancy

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Increased healthcare costs

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Decline in workforce participation

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Increasing dependency ratios

Question 8

What is the 'demographic transition'?

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The shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates

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The increase in life expectancy only

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The decline in fertility rates only

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The ageing of the population only

Question 9

What does the 'compression of morbidity' theory suggest?

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Life expectancy is increasing, while the years spent in poor health are decreasing

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Life expectancy is increasing, while the years spent in poor health are increasing

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Life expectancy is decreasing, while the years spent in poor health are increasing

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Life expectancy is decreasing, while the years spent in poor health are decreasing

Question 10

What primary challenge does an ageing population pose?

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Increased healthcare expenditure

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Diminished workforce

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Stagnant innovation

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Environmental degradation

Question 11

Which policy approach prioritizes supporting older adults in living independently within their homes?

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Community-based care

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Assisted living

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Institutional care

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Residential care

Question 12

In the United Kingdom, what legal framework governs the provision of social care services for older individuals?

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The Care Act 2014

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The Mental Health Act 1983

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The Children and Families Act 2014

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The Social Security Act 1986

Question 13

Which principle forms the foundation of social policy for ageing?

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Intergenerational solidarity

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Individual responsibility

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Market-driven solutions

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Free-market principles

Question 14

What is the primary goal of policies designed to address ageism?

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Altering negative attitudes towards older adults

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Expanding employment opportunities for older adults

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Enhancing the social inclusion of older adults

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Providing financial assistance to older adults

Question 15

How does the concept of 'productive ageing' influence social policy and social work practice?

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Productive ageing challenges the traditional view of older adults as solely dependent on society.

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Social policy should prioritize financial support for older adults, regardless of their contributions to society.

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Social work practice with older adults should focus on preparing for end-of-life care.

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The concept of productive ageing is only applicable to developed countries.

Question 16

Analyze the ethical considerations that arise from the growing demand for long-term care services in an ageing society.

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Ethical decision-making in long-term care requires balancing individual autonomy, quality of care, and societal responsibilities.

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Ethical concerns in long-term care can be solely addressed through increased funding.

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Strict regulations and guidelines can completely eliminate ethical dilemmas in long-term care.

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In long-term care, prioritizing cost reduction over quality of care is an ethically sound approach.

Question 17

The 'grey dividend' refers to:

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Potential economic benefits of an ageing population

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Social costs of an ageing population

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Political power of older adults

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Health risks associated with ageing

Question 18

The 'compression of morbidity' theory proposes that:

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Disability in old age is decreasing

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Social isolation is increasing

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Life expectancy is increasing

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Healthcare costs are declining

Question 19

Which of the following is a potential policy response to the challenges of an ageing society?

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Investing in accessible and affordable healthcare

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Decreasing social welfare benefits for older adults

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Reducing immigration

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Enforcing mandatory retirement

Question 20

The 'intergenerational contract' refers to:

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Mutual obligations between generations

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Legal framework for social security

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Duty of the young to care for the elderly

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Obligation of the elderly to support the young

Question 21

Which of the following is a potential benefit of multigenerational housing?

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Reduced social isolation

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Increased property values

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Increased traffic congestion

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Reduced healthcare costs

Question 22

The concept of 'ageing in place' emphasizes:

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Supporting older adults to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible

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Promoting social isolation among older adults

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Excluding older adults from social activities

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Encouraging older adults to move into care homes

Question 23

Which of the following is a key ethical issue in ageing societies?

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Resource allocation

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Environmental sustainability

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Technological advancement

Question 24

The 'productive ageing' approach focuses on:

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Promoting the contributions of older adults to society

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Encouraging early retirement

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Reducing healthcare costs for older adults