1. A "conflict approach" to a theory of aging would argue
*against* mandatory retirement regulations.
a. true
b. false
2. Which of the following factors does sociologist
Jennifer Lee claim is the most prominent reason that Asian
immigrants have been more successful in achieving power, wealth,
and prestige in America than have other ethnic minorities?
A.
close family ties
B.
willingness to assimilate
C.
high educational achievement in country of origin
D.
strong work ethic
3. Which is an example of discrimination
A.
worrying property values will fall of minorities move into your
neighborhood
B.
believing the Chinese educational system is superior to the
US
C.
voting against a potential sorority pledge because she is
Hispanic
D.
all of the above
4. Carla is 55 years old but claims she is 45. This
behavior reveals that in her society
A.
the elderly are held in high esteem
B.
people are unconcerned with chronological age
C.
people define their age according to how they fee
D.
the elderly are perceived negatively