Question 1

Describe one way that decreasing ageism might increase ableism.

Accepted Answer

Decreasing ageism, which is discriminati

Question 2

Which of the following is not an example of patronizing speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking quickly 
B)  high voice pitch 
C)  using a bossy tone 
D)  baby talk 
A)  speaking quickly 
B)  high voice pitch 
C)  using a bossy tone 
D)  baby talk

Question 3

Martha is an older adult who is viewed as active, alert, capable, healthy, and sexually active. Which subtype best describes how she is viewed?

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A)  Sage 
B)  Perfect Grandparent 
C)  Golden Ager 
D)  Small Town Neighbor 
A)  Sage 
B)  Perfect Grandparent 
C)  Golden Ager 
D)  Small Town Neighbor

Question 4

At what age do middle age and old age begin, according to the general population? Do researchers use similar or different ages to define these categories?

Accepted Answer

The concept of middle age and old age ca

Question 5

Describe one form of discrimination experienced by people with mental illness. Explain how the stereotypes associated with mental illness contribute to that form of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

One form of discrimination experienced b

Question 6

Describe two forms of discrimination experienced by short people.

Accepted Answer

Short people often experience discrimina

Question 7

Research on subtypes of older adults suggests that

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A)  the more positive the information known about an older person is, the more likely that person is to be stereotyped. 
B)  all subtypes of older adults are at least somewhat negatively stereotyped. 
C)  healthy adults are viewed similarly, regardless of their age. 
D)  people avoid stereotyping older adults only when a great deal of positive infor- mation is available. 
A)  the more positive the information known about an older person is, the more likely that person is to be stereotyped. 
B)  all subtypes of older adults are at least somewhat negatively stereotyped. 
C)  healthy adults are viewed similarly, regardless of their age. 
D)  people avoid stereotyping older adults only when a great deal of positive infor- mation is available.

Question 8

What advantages do physically attractive people have in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Physically attractive people may have ce

Question 9

The idea that older adults are "weak but wonderful" reflects which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualism 
B)  Positive implicit attitudes toward aging 
C)  Self-stereotyping 
D)  Benevolent ageism 
A)  Individualism 
B)  Positive implicit attitudes toward aging 
C)  Self-stereotyping 
D)  Benevolent ageism

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the incidence of disability is/are correct?

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A)  Its incidence increases with age. 
B)  Its incidence is lower for African Americans than for Hispanic Americans. 
C)  Its incidence is lower among adult women than among adult men. 
D)  All of the above are correct 
A)  Its incidence increases with age. 
B)  Its incidence is lower for African Americans than for Hispanic Americans. 
C)  Its incidence is lower among adult women than among adult men. 
D)  All of the above are correct

Question 11

Research has shown that

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A)  tall people make more money than short people over the course of their careers. 
B)  taller women are more likely to occupy positions of authority in the workplace. 
C)  taller blue-collar (but not white-collar) workers make more money than shorter workers. 
D)  taller workers with graduate degrees make more money than shorter workers. 
A)  tall people make more money than short people over the course of their careers. 
B)  taller women are more likely to occupy positions of authority in the workplace. 
C)  taller blue-collar (but not white-collar) workers make more money than shorter workers. 
D)  taller workers with graduate degrees make more money than shorter workers.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)  Tall people have an advantage over both short people and people of average height. 
B)  The height advantage exists for men but not for women. 
C)  Tall people have an advantage over short people but no advantage over people of average height. 
D)  Short women have an advantage over tall women. 
A)  Tall people have an advantage over both short people and people of average height. 
B)  The height advantage exists for men but not for women. 
C)  Tall people have an advantage over short people but no advantage over people of average height. 
D)  Short women have an advantage over tall women.

Question 13

Describe three guidelines for communicating with people with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

1. Use person-first language: When commu

Question 14

Describe weight-inclusive approaches to health and how they differ from traditional weight-normative approaches.

Accepted Answer

Weight-inclusive approaches to health fo

Question 15

George, an older adult, recently began worrying about the deterioration of his physi- cal appearance. Results of research suggest that George is likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  engage in negative self-stereotyping. 
B)  spend more time with other older people who are experiencing physical decline. 
C)  adjust his expectations about what he can accomplish. 
D)  think of himself as "elderly." 
A)  engage in negative self-stereotyping. 
B)  spend more time with other older people who are experiencing physical decline. 
C)  adjust his expectations about what he can accomplish. 
D)  think of himself as "elderly."

Question 16

Which of the following is not a characteristic of secondary aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  wrinkles 
C)  arthritis 
D)  lung disease caused by smoking 
A)  Alzheimer's disease 
B)  wrinkles 
C)  arthritis 
D)  lung disease caused by smoking

Question 17

Research shows that physicians

Accepted Answer

A)  pay more attention to overweight clients due to concerns about their health. 
B)  see obese people as awkward, unattractive, and non-compliant. 
C)  generally focus on the problem of the discrimination overweight people experi- ence, rather than their patient's weight. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  pay more attention to overweight clients due to concerns about their health. 
B)  see obese people as awkward, unattractive, and non-compliant. 
C)  generally focus on the problem of the discrimination overweight people experi- ence, rather than their patient's weight. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about older adults in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their performance lags behind their younger colleagues. 
B)  They have difficulty changing jobs. 
C)  Ageist comments are rare and are usually acted upon swiftly by employers. 
D)  Employers seldom stereotype their own older workers. 
A)  Their performance lags behind their younger colleagues. 
B)  They have difficulty changing jobs. 
C)  Ageist comments are rare and are usually acted upon swiftly by employers. 
D)  Employers seldom stereotype their own older workers.

Question 19

A person with which of the following could be considered disabled, as the term is legally defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  cancer 
C)  paraplegia 
D)  any of the above 
A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  cancer 
C)  paraplegia 
D)  any of the above

Question 20

Describe two types of discrimination experienced by people who are perceived to be overweight.

Accepted Answer

People who are perceived to be overweigh

Describe one way that decreasing ageism might increase ableism.

Which of the following is not an example of patronizing speech?

Martha is an older adult who is viewed as active, alert, capable, healthy, and sexually active. Which subtype best describes how she is viewed?

At what age do middle age and old age begin, according to the general population? Do researchers use similar or different ages to define these categories?

Describe one form of discrimination experienced by people with mental illness. Explain how the stereotypes associated with mental illness contribute to that form of discrimination.

Describe two forms of discrimination experienced by short people.

Research on subtypes of older adults suggests that

What advantages do physically attractive people have in the workplace?

The idea that older adults are "weak but wonderful" reflects which of the following?

Which of the following statements about the incidence of disability is/are correct?

Research has shown that

Which of the following statements is correct?

Describe three guidelines for communicating with people with disabilities.

Describe weight-inclusive approaches to health and how they differ from traditional weight-normative approaches.

George, an older adult, recently began worrying about the deterioration of his physi- cal appearance. Results of research suggest that George is likely to

Which of the following is not a characteristic of secondary aging?

Research shows that physicians

Which of the following is true about older adults in the workplace?

A person with which of the following could be considered disabled, as the term is legally defined?

Describe two types of discrimination experienced by people who are perceived to be overweight.

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

Describe one way that decreasing ageism might increase ableism.

Which of the following is not an example of patronizing speech?

Martha is an older adult who is viewed as active, alert, capable, healthy, and sexually active. Which subtype best describes how she is viewed?

At what age do middle age and old age begin, according to the general population? Do researchers use similar or different ages to define these categories?

Describe one form of discrimination experienced by people with mental illness. Explain how the stereotypes associated with mental illness contribute to that form of discrimination.

Describe two forms of discrimination experienced by short people.

Research on subtypes of older adults suggests that

What advantages do physically attractive people have in the workplace?

The idea that older adults are "weak but wonderful" reflects which of the following?

Which of the following statements about the incidence of disability is/are correct?

Research has shown that

Which of the following statements is correct?

Describe three guidelines for communicating with people with disabilities.

Describe weight-inclusive approaches to health and how they differ from traditional weight-normative approaches.

George, an older adult, recently began worrying about the deterioration of his physi- cal appearance. Results of research suggest that George is likely to

Which of the following is not a characteristic of secondary aging?

Research shows that physicians

Which of the following is true about older adults in the workplace?

A person with which of the following could be considered disabled, as the term is legally defined?

Describe two types of discrimination experienced by people who are perceived to be overweight.

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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