Ch 1: Aging Today

The major source of ageism today is _______.

-ignorance about aging, misconceptions about old age

New ageism

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New ageism refers to a (n)_______.

Desire to help older people who need special treatment due to poor health, poverty, or lack of social support. -Although positive form of ageism --> tries to do good, it supports the stereotype of old age as a time of decline and loss.

According to Butler, one antidote to ageism is ______.

"knowledge, the primary intervention"

what type of activities create stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against older people?

-advertisements -pop culture -comics -greeting cards -media

According to the International Longevity center (2006), ageism can result in

-ideas, attitudes, beliefs and practices on the part of individuals that are biased against persons of groups based on their old age.

An end to ageism will

-require all of the strategies proposed here.Education, balanced contact, and social action -acceptance of ageism as a normal part of life will help end ageism in the future. it may lead to an age irrelevant society

How does the media contribute to improving attitudes towards older people?

-the age campaigns -affectionate actions being displayed by grandchildren, etc

Researchers have suggested a number of ways to produce a more balanced view of aging. these include:

-the use of medical education programs -intergenerational programs -legislation that prohibits discrimination based on age

which of the following is a major source of ageism?

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Which of the following reasons for studying again was not given in the text?

1. gerontology can help you understand current social issues: changes in social institutions (family, healthcare system, recreation programs) -changes will lead to different social service needs- require shift in economic recourses 2. if you plan to work in a field that serves older people 3. most of us live in families with older members -create awareness -help older generations deal with these issues

older people seem more susceptible to victimization by fraud because they______.

1. they have fewer social supports 2. Grew up in a time taught to trust people

Studies by the national council on aging on the fear of crime among older people find that ___

1/3 of older people in fear --> felt that crime was a "very" somewhat serious problem for them -arbitrary age**

Beanpole families

3/ 4 + generations alive at the same time. younger generations smaller than the older ones

A study by the national council on aging (cutler, 2002) found that ________% of older people felt that fear was a very serious problem for them.

36%

_____% of older people believed that their later years were the best years of their lives.

45%

The term old, elderly, and aged in this book refers to people aged ___ and over.

65

Palmore reports that __ % of older people experienced more than one incident of ageism.

77% -often disrespect, or assumption they have an illness

According to Lee, _________% of graduate schools of social work offered courses on aging.

81.6%

according to a study conducted by the Unilever company ________% of women aged 51-64 believed that it is time for society to change its views about women and aging.

91%

Nosek and colleagues compared subjects' attitudes towards various ideas, and found the strongest negative association with ___.

AGE rather than with RACE or GENDER.

Catherine Mayer coined the term _________ to describe the ageless self.

AMORTALITY

Binstock called new ageism an example of

COMPASSIONATE STEREOTYPE -tends to create sympathy for old people , but doesnt paint a picture of later life

Society can reduce prejudice, and ageism through _______.

EDUCATION

Gerontologists work to replace myths and stereotypes of aging with _______.

FACTS & KNOWLEDGE

Stereotypes, whether negative or compassionate, result in _______.

False pictures of later life and supports the stereotype of old age as a time of loss and decline

Advertisers who want to attract older consumers should ________.

Gain knowledge of what motivates them

__________ is the systematic study of aging.

Gerontology

older people in general, feel ____ with their lives.

Happy and satisfied

Barbara Barer, an anthropologist at the University of California, reports that crime against older people can lead to feelings of ________.

Low self image

Studies show that _______ can improve knowledge and attitudes about aging.

MEDIA

Both Palmore and the University of Southern California (2004) show that __________.

The most frequent misconception about aging comes from negative views of old age.

Ageism in our culture is _______.

To describe these negative attitudes towards aging, consistent bias towards older people.

sociologists describe prejudice as ______.

a negative attitude towards a person

McCann and Ventrell say that 40 years after the ADEA's enactment, _______ continues to impede the achievement of equal treatment for older people in the work place.

age discrimination

Age irrelevant society

age-irrelivant society: this type of society judges people based by who they are and what they contribute, rather that their age

To have a more balanced view of later life, society needs to __________

be more aware and educated

The stereotype of the sophisticated, successful, beautiful senior ________

challenges negative stereotypes, aging celebrities serve as role models for baby boomers -make aging look glamorous

The U.S. Age discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits

discrimination in employment -arbitrary age?

Palmore research on FAQ suggests that _______.

even people with more education and expertise of aging miss FAQ questions --> most people have uneven knowledge of aging/ misconceptions. -people notice more physical changes vs. social facts about aging.

Stereotyping can

lead us to misjudge people, treat them inappropriately and assume older people need help, lead to prejudice and discrimination. -Effects of ageism

creating a positive attitude towards aging among health care professionals requires ___.

more time interacting

Congress (McCann and Ventrell-Monses) enacted the ADEA to __________.

promote the employment of older persons based on their ability rather than their age.

students in the health sciences may have a negative attitude towards aging because they _____.

see only ill and institutionalized older people

The FAQ (The Facts of Aging Quiz) is designed to ____.

test physical, mental, and social knowledge; as well as common misconceptions about old age.

**The AARP (1991) conducted a study which showed that_________ had the highest rates of vulnerability to crime.

the oldest age group; 75 and over