Question 1

The view of old people as depressed and lonely illustrates compassionate stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Generalized stereotypes among college students is based on physical looks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the text,many television commercials focus on entertainment for older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the 1800-1900 the attitude towards older adults was

Accepted Answer

A)  positive. 
B)  negative. 
C)  neutral. 
D)  that older adults were ignored. 
A)  positive. 
B)  negative. 
C)  neutral. 
D)  that older adults were ignored.

Question 5

For older adults,the television often acts as a companion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most makers of feature-length commercial films aim particularly for an audience of

Accepted Answer

A)  males between the ages of 16 and 24. 
B)  females between the ages of 20 and 30. 
C)  males and females between the ages of 35 and 65. 
D)  males between the ages of 50 and 75. 
A)  males between the ages of 16 and 24. 
B)  females between the ages of 20 and 30. 
C)  males and females between the ages of 35 and 65. 
D)  males between the ages of 50 and 75.

Question 7

Intelligence decreases with the age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Children develop stereotypes about elders through all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  family and social interactions with peers. 
B)  media influences. 
C)  instinctual knowledge. 
D)  school influences 
A)  family and social interactions with peers. 
B)  media influences. 
C)  instinctual knowledge. 
D)  school influences

Question 9

A "reversed stereotype" of the aged on television shows the aged

Accepted Answer

A)  as passive and lethargic. 
B)  riding motorcycles, performing modern dances, and having a prolific sex life. 
C)  regressing instead of progressing. 
D)  as wise sages. 
A)  as passive and lethargic. 
B)  riding motorcycles, performing modern dances, and having a prolific sex life. 
C)  regressing instead of progressing. 
D)  as wise sages.

Question 10

The interpretation of events in our lives is partially a reflection of how we are treated,which is called

Accepted Answer

A)  self concept. 
B)  social construction of self. 
C)  self perception. 
D)  self reliance. 
A)  self concept. 
B)  social construction of self. 
C)  self perception. 
D)  self reliance.

Question 11

Chronological criterion for determining old age is too narrow and rigid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the problems with defining aging in terms of chronological age?
PGS: 35 - 37

Accepted Answer

Defining aging strictly in terms of chro

Question 13

Explain the psychological theories that help us understand age prejudice.

Accepted Answer

Age prejudice, also known as ageism, is

Question 14

Which of the following age groups watch the most television?

Accepted Answer

A)  elementary school children 
B)  teenagers 
C)  women age 25-49 
D)  the elderly 
A)  elementary school children 
B)  teenagers 
C)  women age 25-49 
D)  the elderly

Question 15

Which of the following was found to be the least satisfying stage of life by the longitudinal Berkeley Older Generation Study?

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood 
B)  adolescence 
C)  the 50s 
D)  old age 
A)  childhood 
B)  adolescence 
C)  the 50s 
D)  old age

Question 16

Explain the problems with stereotypes and give examples of stereotypes of the elderly to illustrate these problems.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes are oversimplified and often

Question 17

Which of the following stereotypes is considered as negative aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  impotency 
B)  mental decline 
C)  illness 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  impotency 
B)  mental decline 
C)  illness 
D)  All of these choices

Question 18

Pairing older adults with children to perform school-based tasks produced _________ in children's attitudes about the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A)  no change 
B)  short-term changes that lasted less than a year 
C)  one-year but less than five-year changes 
D)  long-term (five year) changes 
A)  no change 
B)  short-term changes that lasted less than a year 
C)  one-year but less than five-year changes 
D)  long-term (five year) changes

Question 19

Negative stereotyping of older adults

Accepted Answer

A)  causes riots. 
B)  stifles the older adults' potential and draws attention away from them being happy and sociable. 
C)  causes 70% of older adults to commit suicide. 
D)  forces older adults to act out against the stereotypes. 
A)  causes riots. 
B)  stifles the older adults' potential and draws attention away from them being happy and sociable. 
C)  causes 70% of older adults to commit suicide. 
D)  forces older adults to act out against the stereotypes.

Question 20

Ageism exhibited by an untrusting,insecure person is most likely to be explained by the psychological theory of

Accepted Answer

A)  frustration-aggression. 
B)  selective perception. 
C)  authoritarian personality. 
D)  communication accommodation. 
A)  frustration-aggression. 
B)  selective perception. 
C)  authoritarian personality. 
D)  communication accommodation.

The view of old people as depressed and lonely illustrates compassionate stereotypes.

Generalized stereotypes among college students is based on physical looks.

According to the text,many television commercials focus on entertainment for older adults.

In the 1800-1900 the attitude towards older adults was

For older adults,the television often acts as a companion.

Most makers of feature-length commercial films aim particularly for an audience of

Intelligence decreases with the age.

Children develop stereotypes about elders through all of the following EXCEPT

A "reversed stereotype" of the aged on television shows the aged

The interpretation of events in our lives is partially a reflection of how we are treated,which is called

Chronological criterion for determining old age is too narrow and rigid.

What are the problems with defining aging in terms of chronological age? PGS: 35 - 37

Explain the psychological theories that help us understand age prejudice.

Which of the following age groups watch the most television?

Which of the following was found to be the least satisfying stage of life by the longitudinal Berkeley Older Generation Study?

Explain the problems with stereotypes and give examples of stereotypes of the elderly to illustrate these problems.

Which of the following stereotypes is considered as negative aging?

Pairing older adults with children to perform school-based tasks produced _________ in children's attitudes about the elderly.

Negative stereotyping of older adults

Ageism exhibited by an untrusting,insecure person is most likely to be explained by the psychological theory of

Aging in America

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

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Exam 2: Stereotypes and Images

The view of old people as depressed and lonely illustrates compassionate stereotypes.

Generalized stereotypes among college students is based on physical looks.

According to the text,many television commercials focus on entertainment for older adults.

In the 1800-1900 the attitude towards older adults was

For older adults,the television often acts as a companion.

Most makers of feature-length commercial films aim particularly for an audience of

Intelligence decreases with the age.

Children develop stereotypes about elders through all of the following EXCEPT

A "reversed stereotype" of the aged on television shows the aged

The interpretation of events in our lives is partially a reflection of how we are treated,which is called

Chronological criterion for determining old age is too narrow and rigid.

What are the problems with defining aging in terms of chronological age? PGS: 35 - 37

Explain the psychological theories that help us understand age prejudice.

Which of the following age groups watch the most television?

Which of the following was found to be the least satisfying stage of life by the longitudinal Berkeley Older Generation Study?

Explain the problems with stereotypes and give examples of stereotypes of the elderly to illustrate these problems.

Which of the following stereotypes is considered as negative aging?

Pairing older adults with children to perform school-based tasks produced _________ in children's attitudes about the elderly.

Negative stereotyping of older adults

Ageism exhibited by an untrusting,insecure person is most likely to be explained by the psychological theory of

Aging in America

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters