GLPH 385 GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Countering Age Segregation --ANSWER--- The creation of space and
opportunities for interaction (de-segregation) amongst the ages is key
- Stable, lasting interactions in age-heterogenous settings are essential in
combating ageism
- E.g.
Diversity of Elders --ANSWER--- The older population is becoming
increasingly diverse
- There is greater representation from individuals of colour (more than 20% of
the population)
- There is greater representation from those who identify as LGBTQ+
- Elders are not evenly distributed worldwide
Stereotypical View of Aging --ANSWER--A period of acquired helplessness,
when individuals decline from independent self-determining adults to frail and
infirm seniors who require support and surveillance
Common Ageist Assumptions --ANSWER--- Older adults are frail
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,- Older adults are disengaged from politics
- Older adults don't contribute to society
- Older adults are forgetful
- Older adults are dependent
- Older adults are fragile
- Older adults are incompetent
- Older adults are unable to take care of themselves
Ageism --ANSWER--- The systematic stereotyping of and discrimination
against people because they are old
- Can lead to barriers, preventing older people from successfully finding
employment and other opportunities
Ageist Stereotypes --ANSWER--- Ageist stereotypes generalize people into
groupings or categories based on chronological age and set up an "us versus
them" mindset
- Ageist assumptions and stereotypes contribute to discrimination and devaluing
of older adults
The Problem with Age Segregation --ANSWER--- Knowledge of other
chronological age groupings is key to understanding differences and
recognizing prejudice
- When groups of people are age segregated, their networks are homogenous,
and limit opportunities to learn about other people
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,- Such homogeneity has serious consequences for both the older adults and the
society at large
Older Adult --ANSWER--An individual over the age of 65
Old-Old --ANSWER--Individuals between the ages of 75 and 84
Oldest Old --ANSWER--Individuals 85 years or older
Oldest Old Demographic --ANSWER--- Majority are women
- Many more widowed women than men
- Average personal income is generally lower than the rest of the older
population
- Disproportionately represented in hospitals and in long-term care settings due
to poverty, lack of social support, and physical limitations
Centenarian --ANSWER--- A person who is 100 years old or older
- Most are healthy, mentally alert, free of major disability, able to perform most
daily activities, and are engaged in their communities
Fauja Singh --ANSWER--The oldest man to fun a full marathon at 100 years
old
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, Super Centenarian --ANSWER--A person who is 110 years old or older
Super Centenarian Demographic --ANSWER--- Have fewer chronic diseases
and physical disabilities
- Generally have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, compared to those
younger
Chronological Age vs. Age Inside --ANSWER--Although categories based on
chronological age can be used from an analytical perspective, many older adults
do not generally see themselves according to their chronological age
Dr. Carver's Research on Chronological Age vs. Age Inside --ANSWER--- 46%
of older adults said that their 'age inside' was 20-40 years less than their
chronological age
- 8% said that their age inside was 41-70 years younger than their chronological
age
- 32% felt 7-19 years younger
- 8% felt the same age as their chronological age
Successful Aging --ANSWER--- According to the biomedical model, successful
aging requires a combination of physical health and functional ability, high
cognitive functioning, and active involvement with society
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COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Countering Age Segregation --ANSWER--- The creation of space and
opportunities for interaction (de-segregation) amongst the ages is key
- Stable, lasting interactions in age-heterogenous settings are essential in
combating ageism
- E.g.
Diversity of Elders --ANSWER--- The older population is becoming
increasingly diverse
- There is greater representation from individuals of colour (more than 20% of
the population)
- There is greater representation from those who identify as LGBTQ+
- Elders are not evenly distributed worldwide
Stereotypical View of Aging --ANSWER--A period of acquired helplessness,
when individuals decline from independent self-determining adults to frail and
infirm seniors who require support and surveillance
Common Ageist Assumptions --ANSWER--- Older adults are frail
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,- Older adults are disengaged from politics
- Older adults don't contribute to society
- Older adults are forgetful
- Older adults are dependent
- Older adults are fragile
- Older adults are incompetent
- Older adults are unable to take care of themselves
Ageism --ANSWER--- The systematic stereotyping of and discrimination
against people because they are old
- Can lead to barriers, preventing older people from successfully finding
employment and other opportunities
Ageist Stereotypes --ANSWER--- Ageist stereotypes generalize people into
groupings or categories based on chronological age and set up an "us versus
them" mindset
- Ageist assumptions and stereotypes contribute to discrimination and devaluing
of older adults
The Problem with Age Segregation --ANSWER--- Knowledge of other
chronological age groupings is key to understanding differences and
recognizing prejudice
- When groups of people are age segregated, their networks are homogenous,
and limit opportunities to learn about other people
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,- Such homogeneity has serious consequences for both the older adults and the
society at large
Older Adult --ANSWER--An individual over the age of 65
Old-Old --ANSWER--Individuals between the ages of 75 and 84
Oldest Old --ANSWER--Individuals 85 years or older
Oldest Old Demographic --ANSWER--- Majority are women
- Many more widowed women than men
- Average personal income is generally lower than the rest of the older
population
- Disproportionately represented in hospitals and in long-term care settings due
to poverty, lack of social support, and physical limitations
Centenarian --ANSWER--- A person who is 100 years old or older
- Most are healthy, mentally alert, free of major disability, able to perform most
daily activities, and are engaged in their communities
Fauja Singh --ANSWER--The oldest man to fun a full marathon at 100 years
old
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, Super Centenarian --ANSWER--A person who is 110 years old or older
Super Centenarian Demographic --ANSWER--- Have fewer chronic diseases
and physical disabilities
- Generally have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, compared to those
younger
Chronological Age vs. Age Inside --ANSWER--Although categories based on
chronological age can be used from an analytical perspective, many older adults
do not generally see themselves according to their chronological age
Dr. Carver's Research on Chronological Age vs. Age Inside --ANSWER--- 46%
of older adults said that their 'age inside' was 20-40 years less than their
chronological age
- 8% said that their age inside was 41-70 years younger than their chronological
age
- 32% felt 7-19 years younger
- 8% felt the same age as their chronological age
Successful Aging --ANSWER--- According to the biomedical model, successful
aging requires a combination of physical health and functional ability, high
cognitive functioning, and active involvement with society
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