Economics Mcqs
The basic assertion of ageism is that________________?

A. The young are superior to the old
B. The old are superior to the young
C. There is a smooth transfer of roles between the old and the young
D. Work is best left to those who can do it

Males______________?

A. Have a lower birthrate than females
B. Live longer than females
C. Are more prone to aggressiveness than females
D. Are less likely to die violently

Meads work in New Guinea indicated that__________________?

A. Biology totally controls social role behavior
B. All tribes in her study stressed male aggression and hostility
C. Sex role behavior is conditioned differently in different cultures
D. Men are men and women are women everywhere

The subordinate position of women in decision making may result from_____________?

A. The instrumental role assumed by males
B. Women being less intelligent than men
C. The choice of women as leaders
D. Women’s modesty

According to the cognitive development theory children learn gender roles according to____________?

A. Instinct
B. Attempt to elicit parental approval
C. Which stage of cognitive development they have reached
D. Biology

Gender assignment is based on______________?

A. Biological sex only
B. Sexuality only
C. Social expectations only
D. A combination of biology and socialization

Feminist theory bas borrowed much of the ideas of________________?

A. Psychology
B. Conflict and marxist theories
C. The ideology that tries to rationalize women ,s low position in society
D. The feminine mystique

Disengagement refers to_______________?

A. Aged persons maintaining their regular social roles
B. Aged persons abandoning their regular roles so that younger people may assume them
C. A period before retirement
D. A pleasant interlude for the elderly

Discrimination against the elderly has been especially apparent in the area of____________?

A. Creditworthiness
B. Employment
C. Retirement
D. Hospitalization

The elderly are a minority because them________________?

A. Are a small percentage of the population?
B. Are physically weak
C. Lack power
D. Cannot defend themselves