Question 1

Which of the following has not been suggested as a source of anti-fat prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  The belief that one's weight is a controllable characteristic. 
B)  Unconscious desires to eat as much as one wants to. 
C)  Socialization in a profession that disparages being overweight. 
D)  The belief that overweight people lack willpower. 
A)  The belief that one's weight is a controllable characteristic. 
B)  Unconscious desires to eat as much as one wants to. 
C)  Socialization in a profession that disparages being overweight. 
D)  The belief that overweight people lack willpower. B

Question 2

----------------anxiety stems from fears engendered by persons whose appearance deviates markedly from the usual human form.

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A)  Aesthetic 
B)  Existential 
C)  Deviant 
D)  Abnormalizing 
A)  Aesthetic 
B)  Existential 
C)  Deviant 
D)  Abnormalizing A

Question 3

Name and define two sources of the anxiety that people without disabilities experi- ence when interacting with people with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The anxiety that people without disabilities may experience when interacting with people with disabilities can stem from a lack of understanding and fear of saying or doing the wrong thing.

One source of anxiety is the fear of unintentionally offending or hurting the feelings of the person with a disability. This fear may lead to overthinking and self-consciousness during the interaction, causing anxiety.

Another source of anxiety is the fear of not knowing how to communicate or interact effectively with the person with a disability. This can lead to feelings of discomfort and uncertainty, as individuals may worry about not being able to understand or accommodate the needs of the person with a disability.

Overall, the anxiety often arises from a lack of familiarity and understanding of how to interact with people with disabilities, leading to feelings of unease and apprehension. It is important for individuals to educate themselves and engage in open communication in order to alleviate these anxieties and foster inclusive interactions.

Question 4

Research on physical attractiveness and aging shows that

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A)  unattractive faces are perceived to be older than attractive faces. 
B)  older people are negatively stereotyped, even if they walk with a youthful gait. 
C)  perceived attractiveness is unrelated to a person's age. 
D)  school-aged children can identify age-related changes in physical appearance, but younger children cannot. 
A)  unattractive faces are perceived to be older than attractive faces. 
B)  older people are negatively stereotyped, even if they walk with a youthful gait. 
C)  perceived attractiveness is unrelated to a person's age. 
D)  school-aged children can identify age-related changes in physical appearance, but younger children cannot.

Question 5

Define the term ableism and give two examples of it from daily life.

Accepted Answer

Ableism refers to discrimination or prej

Question 6

One criticism of people-first language is that it

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A)  subtly implies there is something wrong with having a disability. 
B)  is awkward to use in practice. 
C)  results in people holding ambivalent attitudes toward people with disabilities. 
D)  results in people using adjectives rather than nouns. 
A)  subtly implies there is something wrong with having a disability. 
B)  is awkward to use in practice. 
C)  results in people holding ambivalent attitudes toward people with disabilities. 
D)  results in people using adjectives rather than nouns.

Question 7

What is the double standard of aging? Name two dimensions where it has been observed.

Accepted Answer

The double standard of aging refers to t

Question 8

The belief that people can age successfully

Accepted Answer

A)  can open the door for positive views about aging. 
B)  may result in people being held personally responsible for how well they age. 
C)  can produce a backlash against those who do not age successfully. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  can open the door for positive views about aging. 
B)  may result in people being held personally responsible for how well they age. 
C)  can produce a backlash against those who do not age successfully. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

List two items from the pledge to decrease the stigma of obesity and explain how fol- lowing those items might work to decrease weight stigma.

Accepted Answer

Two items from the pledge to decrease th

Question 10

Most people feel comfortable interacting with a person with a mental illness when the

Accepted Answer

A)  illness is seen as stemming from a controllable rather than an uncontrollable cause. 
B)  person's character, rather than genetic factors, caused the illness. 
C)  person with the illness is a friend. 
D)  person with the illness will be caring for a child. 
A)  illness is seen as stemming from a controllable rather than an uncontrollable cause. 
B)  person's character, rather than genetic factors, caused the illness. 
C)  person with the illness is a friend. 
D)  person with the illness will be caring for a child.

Question 11

Which of the following is supported by research on the double standard of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more likely to endorse the double standard of aging than are men. 
B)  People believe that women's competence declines at an earlier age than does men's competence. 
C)  Women are thought to enter middle age sooner than men do. 
D)  all of the above are true. 
A)  Women are more likely to endorse the double standard of aging than are men. 
B)  People believe that women's competence declines at an earlier age than does men's competence. 
C)  Women are thought to enter middle age sooner than men do. 
D)  all of the above are true.

Question 12

Define the term ageism and give two examples of it from daily life.

Accepted Answer

Ageism is a form of discrimination or pr

Question 13

Define weight stigma and describe how it relates to the use of words such as "fat" and "overweight."

Accepted Answer

Weight stigma refers to the negative att

Question 14

What is benevolent ageism? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Benevolent ageism refers to a form of ag

Question 15

Which slogan would most likely be used by a weight-inclusive approach to health?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Health at Every Size" 
B)  "Unity in Diversity" 
C)  "Exercise Every Day, Keep Obesity Away" 
D)  "I Am On a Mission Slimpossible!" 
A)  "Health at Every Size" 
B)  "Unity in Diversity" 
C)  "Exercise Every Day, Keep Obesity Away" 
D)  "I Am On a Mission Slimpossible!"

Question 16

Briefly describe two ways that older adults are depicted in the media.

Accepted Answer

Older adults are often depicted in the m

Question 17

Write a survey question that reflects an environmentally oriented approach to the experience of disability.

Accepted Answer

"How does your disability impa

Question 18

Thin people are stereotyped as

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxed. 
B)  afraid. 
C)  adventuresome. 
D)  healthy. 
A)  relaxed. 
B)  afraid. 
C)  adventuresome. 
D)  healthy.

Question 19

Carlos is 60 years old and recently lost his job. Research suggests that he will

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A)  have difficulty finding a new job. 
B)  likely take a greater earnings loss than younger workers in the same situation. 
C)  likely hear comments such as "we need young blood around here." 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  have difficulty finding a new job. 
B)  likely take a greater earnings loss than younger workers in the same situation. 
C)  likely hear comments such as "we need young blood around here." 
D)  all of the above.

Question 20

Explain the factors that influence behavior toward people with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can influ

Which of the following has not been suggested as a source of anti-fat prejudice?

----------------anxiety stems from fears engendered by persons whose appearance deviates markedly from the usual human form.

Name and define two sources of the anxiety that people without disabilities experi- ence when interacting with people with disabilities.

Research on physical attractiveness and aging shows that

Define the term ableism and give two examples of it from daily life.

One criticism of people-first language is that it

What is the double standard of aging? Name two dimensions where it has been observed.

The belief that people can age successfully

List two items from the pledge to decrease the stigma of obesity and explain how fol- lowing those items might work to decrease weight stigma.

Most people feel comfortable interacting with a person with a mental illness when the

Which of the following is supported by research on the double standard of aging?

Define the term ageism and give two examples of it from daily life.

Define weight stigma and describe how it relates to the use of words such as "fat" and "overweight."

What is benevolent ageism? Give an example.

Which slogan would most likely be used by a weight-inclusive approach to health?

Briefly describe two ways that older adults are depicted in the media.

Write a survey question that reflects an environmentally oriented approach to the experience of disability.

Thin people are stereotyped as

Carlos is 60 years old and recently lost his job. Research suggests that he will

Explain the factors that influence behavior toward people with disabilities.

Introducing the Concepts of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

How Psychologists Study Prejudice and Discrimination

Social Categorization and Stereotypes

Stereotype Activation and Application

Old-Fashioned and Contemporary Forms of Prejudice

Individual Differences and Prejudice

The Development of Prejudice in Children

The Social Context of Prejudice

From Prejudice to Discrimination

The Experience of Discrimination

Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination

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Exam 12: Age, Ability, and Appearance

Which of the following has not been suggested as a source of anti-fat prejudice?

----------------anxiety stems from fears engendered by persons whose appearance deviates markedly from the usual human form.

Name and define two sources of the anxiety that people without disabilities experi- ence when interacting with people with disabilities.

Research on physical attractiveness and aging shows that

Define the term ableism and give two examples of it from daily life.

One criticism of people-first language is that it

What is the double standard of aging? Name two dimensions where it has been observed.

The belief that people can age successfully

List two items from the pledge to decrease the stigma of obesity and explain how fol- lowing those items might work to decrease weight stigma.

Most people feel comfortable interacting with a person with a mental illness when the

Which of the following is supported by research on the double standard of aging?

Define the term ageism and give two examples of it from daily life.

Define weight stigma and describe how it relates to the use of words such as "fat" and "overweight."

What is benevolent ageism? Give an example.

Which slogan would most likely be used by a weight-inclusive approach to health?

Briefly describe two ways that older adults are depicted in the media.

Write a survey question that reflects an environmentally oriented approach to the experience of disability.

Thin people are stereotyped as

Carlos is 60 years old and recently lost his job. Research suggests that he will

Explain the factors that influence behavior toward people with disabilities.

Introducing the Concepts of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

How Psychologists Study Prejudice and Discrimination

Social Categorization and Stereotypes

Stereotype Activation and Application

Old-Fashioned and Contemporary Forms of Prejudice

Individual Differences and Prejudice

The Development of Prejudice in Children

The Social Context of Prejudice

From Prejudice to Discrimination

The Experience of Discrimination

Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination

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