Age Discrimination in the Workplace

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What is a major challenge faced by older workers?

Lack of job opportunities

Ageism and discrimination (correct)

Inadequate education and training

Inadequate retirement savings

What do healthy, active retired adults experience through volunteering?

Only personal development

Only a sense of purpose

Personal development, a sense of purpose, and the chance to share their skills (correct)

Only the chance to share their skills

What is retirement security, according to James et al. (2016)?

Only financial security

The ability to maintain a pre-retirement standard of living and be an active member of the community (correct)

Only psychological security

Only being an active member of the community

Why is it important to consider psychological security alongside financial security?

To avoid a lack of self-efficacy or lower life satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the health status of individuals in retirement?

It is generally better than those previously Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period referred to as, where older adults have new opportunities for self-realization and fulfillment?

The Third Age Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of volunteering for healthy, active retired adults?

Maintaining community ties and experiencing personal development, a sense of purpose, and the chance to share their skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of not considering psychological security alongside financial security?

A lack of self-efficacy or lower life satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the article “Retirement Security: It’s Not Just About The Money”?

Retirement security is not just about financial security, but also psychological security Signup and view all the answers

What do older adults have the opportunity to do in 'The Third Age'?

Experience self-realization and fulfillment Signup and view all the answers

What is a major factor that influences a woman's decision to return to work after having a child?

Financial resources and work attachment Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to interrole conflict in dual-earner couples?

A woman returning to work after having a child Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that can reduce role conflict in dual-earner couples?

A supportive partner Signup and view all the answers

How have men's contributions to household chores changed over the past two decades?

They have increased Signup and view all the answers

What can create arguments in dual-earner couples?

The unequal division of household chores Signup and view all the answers

How do European American men compare to African American and Hispanic American men in terms of helping with traditionally female household tasks?

They are less likely to help Signup and view all the answers

What feeling can occur when there are incompatible demands from one's job and family?

The feeling of being pulled in multiple directions Signup and view all the answers

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What is a major challenge faced by older workers?

What do healthy, active retired adults experience through volunteering?

What is retirement security, according to James et al. (2016)?

Why is it important to consider psychological security alongside financial security?

What is unique about the health status of individuals in retirement?

What is the time period referred to as, where older adults have new opportunities for self-realization and fulfillment?

What is a benefit of volunteering for healthy, active retired adults?

What is a consequence of not considering psychological security alongside financial security?

What is the primary focus of the article “Retirement Security: It’s Not Just About The Money”?

What do older adults have the opportunity to do in 'The Third Age'?

What is a major factor that influences a woman's decision to return to work after having a child?

What can lead to interrole conflict in dual-earner couples?

What is a factor that can reduce role conflict in dual-earner couples?

How have men's contributions to household chores changed over the past two decades?

What can create arguments in dual-earner couples?

How do European American men compare to African American and Hispanic American men in terms of helping with traditionally female household tasks?

What feeling can occur when there are incompatible demands from one's job and family?

What can reduce the conflict between work and family responsibilities?

How do women typically feel when men perform traditional women's chores?

What is a benefit of having flexible work schedules for dual-earner couples?

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