Question 1

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

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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 2

Children exhibit ageist language by age three.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Selective perception means

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A)  that to understand aging, we need to select the pertinent facts. 
B)  we see what we expect to see and selectively ignore what we do not expect. 
C)  we all have optical illusions that increase as we age. 
D)  as we age, we tend to select activities that are pleasant and ignore those that are not. 
A)  that to understand aging, we need to select the pertinent facts. 
B)  we see what we expect to see and selectively ignore what we do not expect. 
C)  we all have optical illusions that increase as we age. 
D)  as we age, we tend to select activities that are pleasant and ignore those that are not.

Question 4

All of the following make it difficult to define "old age" precisely EXCEPT

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A)  retirement is no longer a life-course transition in the U.S. 
B)  people age differently due to the many influences on aging. 
C)  different cohorts enter later life with different life experiences and attitudes. 
D)  medical science has improved longevity and health of older people. 
A)  retirement is no longer a life-course transition in the U.S. 
B)  people age differently due to the many influences on aging. 
C)  different cohorts enter later life with different life experiences and attitudes. 
D)  medical science has improved longevity and health of older people.

Question 5

In the 1800-1900 the attitude towards older adults was

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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 6

Recent studies have found

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A)  intelligence declines substantially in later age. 
B)  older people are less capable of learning than younger people. 
C)  on some measures, intelligence increases with age. 
D)  a majority of elderly show overt signs of senility 
A)  intelligence declines substantially in later age. 
B)  older people are less capable of learning than younger people. 
C)  on some measures, intelligence increases with age. 
D)  a majority of elderly show overt signs of senility

Question 7

Which of the following stereotypes is considered as negative aging?

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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 8

Studies show that the attitudes of college students about the elderly are almost entirely negative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain how the media is a primary source of ageist messages for children.

Accepted Answer

The media is a primary source of ageist

Question 10

According to Kaufman, the ageless self draws meaning from what?

Accepted Answer

A)  the past 
B)  structural aspects 
C)  social and educational background 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  the past 
B)  structural aspects 
C)  social and educational background 
D)  all of these choices

Question 11

Patronizing communication is less offensive than direct derogatory language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The majority of older adults are senile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What can help disprove negative stereotypes of age?

Accepted Answer

To disprove negative stereotypes of age,

Question 14

The term "Centenarians" refers to

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A)  individuals living in the 1900s. 
B)  individuals born in the year 1900. 
C)  older adults living past their 100th year. 
D)  individuals born in the year 2000. 
A)  individuals living in the 1900s. 
B)  individuals born in the year 1900. 
C)  older adults living past their 100th year. 
D)  individuals born in the year 2000.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Positive stereotypes of older adults

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A)  demean the young. 
B)  categorize all older adults in a favorable manner. 
C)  make individuals have negative attitudes. 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  demean the young. 
B)  categorize all older adults in a favorable manner. 
C)  make individuals have negative attitudes. 
D)  All of these choices

Question 17

According to Kaufman, older people see themselves as old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Teachers can change children's attitudes towards old age by

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A)  explaining that negative stereotypes are wrong. 
B)  telling them about the physical and mental capabilities of older adults. 
C)  showing pictures of healthy older adults. 
D)  providing social research statistics about the elderly. 
A)  explaining that negative stereotypes are wrong. 
B)  telling them about the physical and mental capabilities of older adults. 
C)  showing pictures of healthy older adults. 
D)  providing social research statistics about the elderly.

Question 19

What can schools do to change children's attitudes toward the elderly?

Accepted Answer

Schools can change children's attitudes

Question 20

Explain the psychological theories of aging that help us understand age prejudice.

Accepted Answer

There are several psychological theories

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

Children exhibit ageist language by age three.

Selective perception means

All of the following make it difficult to define "old age" precisely EXCEPT

In the 1800-1900 the attitude towards older adults was

Recent studies have found

Which of the following stereotypes is considered as negative aging?

Studies show that the attitudes of college students about the elderly are almost entirely negative.

Explain how the media is a primary source of ageist messages for children.

According to Kaufman, the ageless self draws meaning from what?

Patronizing communication is less offensive than direct derogatory language.

The majority of older adults are senile.

What can help disprove negative stereotypes of age?

The term "Centenarians" refers to

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

Positive stereotypes of older adults

According to Kaufman, older people see themselves as old.

Teachers can change children's attitudes towards old age by

What can schools do to change children's attitudes toward the elderly?

Explain the psychological theories of aging that help us understand age prejudice.

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

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

Children exhibit ageist language by age three.

Selective perception means

All of the following make it difficult to define "old age" precisely EXCEPT

In the 1800-1900 the attitude towards older adults was

Recent studies have found

Which of the following stereotypes is considered as negative aging?

Studies show that the attitudes of college students about the elderly are almost entirely negative.

Explain how the media is a primary source of ageist messages for children.

According to Kaufman, the ageless self draws meaning from what?

Patronizing communication is less offensive than direct derogatory language.

The majority of older adults are senile.

What can help disprove negative stereotypes of age?

The term "Centenarians" refers to

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

Positive stereotypes of older adults

According to Kaufman, older people see themselves as old.

Teachers can change children's attitudes towards old age by

What can schools do to change children's attitudes toward the elderly?

Explain the psychological theories of aging that help us understand age prejudice.

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