Gerontology
The multidisciplinary study of the aging process and the challenges and issues that elderly individuals face.
What is Gerontology?
The P is CRAAP test stands for...
What is purpose?
Any act that is prohibited and punishable by the Criminal Code
What is a crime?
The study of crime and criminals.
What is criminology?
This course combines different subjects to explore topics from multiple angles. Instead of focusing on one specific subject, this course encourages you to think about how different areas of knowledge can connect and help solve real-world problems.
What is interdisciplinary studies?
It is recommended that all people, including the elderly, get a minimum of this much physical activity per day (could be walking, a workout, a sport, swimming, etc.)
What is 30 minutes?
The C in CRAAP test stands for...
What is currency?
This consequence for committing a crime has been illegal in Canada since 1998, but is still legal in 27 states.
What is capital punishment / the death penalty?
The category of law that punishes criminal behaviour and prohibits acts that injure people, property & community.
What is Criminal Law?
This is the most common reason for death in Canadians 65+.
What is heart disease?
This becomes more common as we age; it restricts mobility, leading to stiffness and pain in the joints.
What is arthritis?
Observation or questioning that looks to gather non-numerical information (meanings, concepts, descriptions of behaviour).
What is qualitative?
A federal law that includes definitions of almost all of the criminal offences enacted by Canadian Parliament.
What is the Criminal Code of Canada?
Any behaviour that goes against social norms.
What is deviance?
This is a home for elderly people where they need minimal or no assistance; not constant care.
What is a retirement home?
This is the age of the oldest currently living Canadian.
What is 112?
The final step of the Social Science Inquiry Model.
What is communicate?
This type of crime includes murder, kidnapping and assault.
What are crimes against a person?
Regulations set out that are considered standard behaviour in society.
Dependent variable in: does spanking have an effect on a child's self esteem?
What is the child's self esteem?
This is reduced feeling in your fingers & toes, hard to put on clothes or tie shoes, easier to burn your hands on hot items, easier to drop items, and makes walking more difficult.
What is sensory deprivation?
Independent variable in: does vaping have an effect on lung health?
What is vaping?
This involves both the victim and the offender; having the offender repair some of the harm done to the victim or the community.
What is restorative justice?
The rewards or punishments for our actions (these are put in place to reward those who follow the rules or punish those who don’t).
What are sanctions?
This type of crime includes, arson or burglary.
What are crimes against property?