Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

According to Kaufman, the ageless self draws meaning from all of these choices: the past, structural aspects, and social and educational background.

Question 2

A "compassionate" stereotype of aging

Accepted Answer

A "compassionate" stereotype of aging would acknowledge the needs that come with aging, but also recognize that older people still deserve help and respect. This stereotype would go beyond just seeing older individuals as obstacles or burdens, and instead view them as valuable members of society who may need assistance but are still worthy of dignity and support. Options A and D are also positive views of aging, but do not necessarily address the need for help or support. Option B is a negative stereotype that implies the elderly do not deserve help.

Question 3

In the Goldman & Goldman study, children believed what about older adults?

Accepted Answer

In the Goldman & Goldman study, children perceived older adults as having declines in various aspects of their lives, including sexual, physical, and socioeconomic powers. This reflects a broader societal stereotype about aging and its impacts.

Question 4

Research about self-concepts of the elderly show

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that older adults are more likely to have positive self-concepts if they feel a sense of continuity with their past selves and view themselves as still being who they have always been, rather than feeling like they are fundamentally different or "old."

Question 5

Teachers can change children's attitudes towards old age by

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teachers can change children's attitudes towards old...

Question 6

Which of the following age groups watch the most television?

Accepted Answer

According to Nielsen data, adults over the age of 65 watch the most television, averaging over 7 hours per day.

Question 7

The biomedicalized version of aging

Accepted Answer

The biomedicalized version of aging often emphasizes the decline and medical aspects of aging, which can limit perceptions of the elderly's potential for growth and development in various aspects of their lives.

Question 8

Which of the following illustrates a biomedical stereotype of older adults?

Accepted Answer

The stereotype of older adults being slow-thinking or having cognitive decline is a common biomedical stereotype. The other options may represent other stereotypes or negative attitudes towards older adults, but they are not specifically related to biomedical assumptions.

Question 9

In a 2005 University of Southern California survey, 61 percent of college students believed that loneliness is a serious problem for older people compared to of the people over 65 who agreed.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that "of the people over 65 who agreed" but doesn't specify what percentage agreed. Therefore, we cannot determine the exact number of people who agreed. Therefore, the best answer is the lowest option given, which is D.

Question 10

Positive stereotypes of older adults

Accepted Answer

Positive stereotypes of older adults categorize all older adults in a favorable manner and do not necessarily demean the young or create negative attitudes towards them.

Question 11

Which of the following stereotypes is considered as negative aging?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices (impotency, mental decline, illness) are considered negative aging stereotypes that can lead to ageism and discrimination towards older adults. It is important to challenge these stereotypes and promote positive perceptions of aging.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The social construction of self refers to the idea that our understanding and interpretation of ourselves is influenced by how we are treated by others and the wider societal norms and values that exist. In other words, our perceptions of ourselves are constructed through social interactions and relationships. Option A (self concept) refers more broadly to our overall understanding of ourselves, while option C (self perception) refers specifically to our beliefs about our own abilities and traits. Option D (self reliance) does not accurately capture the concept being described.

Question 13

In a phenomenological study of college students attitudes about the elderly, students paid the most attention to

Accepted Answer

The question asks which factor the participants paid the most attention to, and in this case, it was the physical appearance and capabilities of the elderly. This suggests that the students may have been more focused on ageism and negative stereotypes related to physical decline in old age.

Question 14

The term "Centenarians" refers to

Accepted Answer

Centenarians are individuals who have lived past their 100th year. Therefore, option C is the best choice. The other options are incorrect as option A and B refer to a specific time frame and year, while option D refers to individuals born in the year 2000, who are not yet centenarians.

Question 15

Phenomenology

Accepted Answer

Phenomenology is a philosophical approach that seeks to understand subjective experiences and the meanings that individuals assign to them. In the context of aging, phenomenology would focus on exploring the personal narratives of the elderly and how they define and make sense of their own aging process. Option A is more aligned with quantitative research methods, while option C is more aligned with a scientific approach to evaluating hypotheses. Option D is more aligned with the biological or neuroscientific study of aging.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The fact that retirement is no longer a life-course transition in the U.S. does not make it difficult to define "old age". On the contrary, it would make it easier to define "old age" as retirement used to be a marker for old age in the past. The other options (B, C, and D) all contribute to the difficulty of defining "old age".

Question 17

Pairing older adults with children to perform school­based tasks produced in children's attitudes about the elderly.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that pairing older adults with children to perform school-based tasks produced "long-term changes" in children's attitudes about the elderly, which can be inferred to mean changes lasting at least five years.

Question 18

Stereotypes

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes are generalized beliefs or opinions about a group of people based on limited or incomplete information. They are not concerned with unique individual variations and may be influenced by emotions or biases, making them far from emotionally neutral. While stereotypes may be based on personal experience, they are not the result of rational thinking as they often involve oversimplification and biased assumptions about a group. Thus, option C is the best choice.

Question 19

Ageism is considered to be

Accepted Answer

Ageism can manifest in various forms, including spatial, institutional, and developmental, making all the choices applicable.

Question 20

Children develop stereotypes about elders through all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Instinctual knowledge cannot be a factor in the development of stereotypes about elders as they are not inherent in human biology or DNA. Stereotypes are learned from socialization and cultural factors.

Quiz 2: Stereotypes and Images

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

A "compassionate" stereotype of aging

In the Goldman & Goldman study, children believed what about older adults?

Research about self-concepts of the elderly show

Teachers can change children's attitudes towards old age by

Which of the following age groups watch the most television?

The biomedicalized version of aging

Which of the following illustrates a biomedical stereotype of older adults?

In a 2005 University of Southern California survey, 61 percent of college students believed that loneliness is a serious problem for older people compared to of the people over 65 who agreed.

Positive stereotypes of older adults

Which of the following stereotypes is considered as negative aging?

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

In a phenomenological study of college students attitudes about the elderly, students paid the most attention to

The term "Centenarians" refers to

Phenomenology

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

Pairing older adults with children to perform schoolbased tasks produced in children's attitudes about the elderly.

Stereotypes

Ageism is considered to be

Children develop stereotypes about elders through all of the following EXCEPT

Quiz 2: Stereotypes and Images

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

A "compassionate" stereotype of aging

In the Goldman & Goldman study, children believed what about older adults?

Research about self-concepts of the elderly show

Teachers can change children's attitudes towards old age by

Which of the following age groups watch the most television?

The biomedicalized version of aging

Which of the following illustrates a biomedical stereotype of older adults?

In a 2005 University of Southern California survey, 61 percent of college students believed that loneliness is a serious problem for older people compared to of the people over 65 who agreed.

Positive stereotypes of older adults

Which of the following stereotypes is considered as negative aging?

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

In a phenomenological study of college students attitudes about the elderly, students paid the most attention to

The term "Centenarians" refers to

Phenomenology

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

Pairing older adults with children to perform school­based tasks produced in children's attitudes about the elderly.

Stereotypes

Ageism is considered to be

Children develop stereotypes about elders through all of the following EXCEPT

Pairing older adults with children to perform schoolbased tasks produced in children's attitudes about the elderly.