Exam 1: An Introduction to Human Aging

Which of the following improves attitudes toward aging and older adults?

Older adults are more respected in which of the following locations?

One major reason for the continuing increase in number of older adults is the great increase in birth rate that immediately followed WW II and lasted for close to 20 years. This large group of persons is known as the

It is expected that by the year 2020, older adults will make up about ____ of the U. S. population.

The biggest changes in life expectancy have been from

Use your knowledge of Life Expectancy at Birth (LEAB) and Life Expectancy at a Specific Age (LEASA) to explain the phenomenon known as the "Graying of America". What other factors affect this demographic phenomenon?

Explain the difference between positive and negative stereotypes of older adults. Give examples of each. Do you think either positive or negative stereotypes are more damaging? Why?

Quantitative analyses of TV shows have found that

When one looks at the U. S. population over the last 70 years one finds that the proportion of ______ has remained relatively stable.

In this chapter's Senior View, Dr. Shealy advises you to

Of the following animals, which has the longest life span?

People who live to be 100 or older are referred to as

The study of aging and old adults is known as

Life expectancy at birth refers to

Of the following, which is the more frequent stereotype of an older adult?

Which of the following is longest?

A problem with stereotypes is that they may often lead to ageism. Ageism is

Identify TWO (2) occupations in which you feel knowledge about aging would be useful. Describe how people in these areas might use information about processes of aging. Be specific, but brief.

Analyses of stereotypes of older adults in print media have found that one of the most frequent negative portrayals is that of

Some work on age stereotypes suggests that