Soci 405: Social Gerontology Question Paper
Soci 405: Social Gerontology
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Development
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SOCI 405: SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY
STREAMS: CDEV Y4S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 16/4/2013 11.30 AM – 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer all questions in section A and any two in section B
• Marks will be awarded for appropriate illustrations.
SECTION A
1. Using appropriate illustrations differentiate between the following concepts:
(a) Gerontology and geriatrics
(b) Chronological age and ageism
(c) Life span and life expectancy
(d) Redundancy and retirement
(e) Learning and memory. [15 Marks]
2. Identify and describe four processes of aging. [15 Marks]
SECTION B
3. To what extent do you agree /disagree with the key arguments presented by both Disengament theory and the Continuity theory. Illustrate your answer with clear examples. [20 Marks]
4. Suppose you are hired as a Social Gerontologist by the Kenyan Government, what steps would you advice the government to take and why? [20 Marks]
5. Discuss the socio-economic implication of aging in developing countries like Kenya. Is there need to invest in the elderly? Explain. [20 Marks]
6. Examine the importance of social support for the elderly. [20 Marks]
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