Age & Aging: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores the global trend of an aging population, highlighting demographic transitions, declining fertility rates, and the biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of aging. It discusses the economic and social impacts, such as retirement and caregiving, and examines cultural perceptions of death and aging. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these changes as the number of older people in society increases.

What is the projected median age of the world population by 2050?

• 40 years

• 50 years

• 36 years

• 30 years

Which phase in the demographic transition model is characterized by low birth rates and stable death rates?

• Intermediate phase

• Initial phase

• Final phase

• Transitional phase

What percentage of Americans aged 55 and older have at least one chronic condition?

• 85%

• 60%

• 50%

• 78%

What is the term used to describe the process of becoming old, including physical and mental deterioration?

• Senescence

• Chronology

• Morbidity

• Gerontology

What is age stratification?

• A system where only the young have power

• Equal distribution of wealth among all ages

• A method to calculate the average age of a population

• Unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege among different age groups

What is a gerontocracy?

• A society that values youth over experience

• A society with equal power distribution among all ages

• A society where the oldest have the most wealth, power, and prestige

• A society where the youngest have the most power

What is a common reason for older Americans feeling isolated?

• Increased mobility

• Lack of caregiving responsibilities

• Loss of aging friends and family

• High employment rates