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List two research findings relevant to the forgetfulness stereotype of older adults.

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Research on aging and memory has yielded...

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Which of the following statements is correct?


A) Perceivers think old age begins at a younger age for men than for women.
B) Older people and younger people have differing views about when old age begins.
C) The general population believes middle age begins around age 50.
D) Researchers and the general population have very different views about when old age begins.

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Define the term adultism and give two examples of it from daily life or the media.

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Adultism is a form of discrimination and...

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According to your text, which of the following is one of the guidelines for commu- nicating with people with disabilities?


A) Refer to the person as Mr-------------------or Ms-------------------rather than by their first name.
B) Place yourself at eye level with a person in a wheelchair.
C) Avoid language such as "See you later" when talking with a blind person.
D) All of the above are suggestions for effective communication with a person with a disability.

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John is hiring a greeter for his store. If he hires a person with a disability, he is least Likely to hire someone


A) with facial scarring.
B) who uses a wheelchair for mobility.
C) with a developmental disability.
D) with diabetes.

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What is workplace discrimination and how does it affect older adults?

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Which subtype of older adults is most likely to be depicted in television shows?


A) Golder Ager
B) Mildly Impaired
C) Shrew/Curmudgeon
D) Vulnerable

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Research on the forgetfulness stereotype has found that


A) acts of forgetfulness are viewed as more significant in an older person.
B) forgetful younger people are more likely to be sent for medical evaluation than are forgetful older people.
C) after the age of 40, all acts of forgetfulness are seen as equally serious.
D) all of the above.

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The term-------------------reflects people-first language; the term-------------------reflects identity-first language.


A) elderly; deaf person
B) paraplegic; person in a wheelchair
C) disabled; handicapped
D) person who is blind; autistic

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Explain the limitations of the research that has been conducted on disability-related prejudice.

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The reframing aging movement includes


A) separating the needs of younger and older people.
B) viewing aging as a dynamic process experienced by everyone.
C) recognizing that older people aren't able to give much to their communities.
D) all of the above are part of the reframing aging movement.

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Distinguish between handicaps and disabilities. Give an example of each.

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Handicaps and disabilities are often use...

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Which of the following statements about prejudice against people perceived to be overweight is false?


A) Overweight women are judged more harshly than overweight men.
B) How people feel about their own weight is related to their level of anti-fat prejudice.
C) Anti-fat prejudice is an acceptable prejudice in the United States.
D) Overweight people who lose weight are perceived more positively after the weight loss than before.

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Explain the concept of lookism. Give two examples.

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Members of which social group are more accepting of overweight people?


A) White men
B) Black men
C) Overweight women
D) Thin women

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Research on physical attractiveness shows that people prefer-------------------faces.


A) female
B) symmetrical
C) distinctive
D) childlike

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Define the term disability. Describe the characteristics of disabilities that influence how non-disabled people react to people with disabilities.

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Describe how concealable disabilities differ from visible disabilities. Name two rea- sons for deciding to disclose a disability in the workplace.

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Concealable disabilities are those that ...

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Disability is considered to be


A) a set of objectively defined conditions.
B) better defined in terms of visible characteristics than invisible characteristics.
C) a complex construct viewed from both legal and social perspectives.
D) defined solely on the basis of a medical diagnosis from a qualified physician.

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Research on older adults in the media has found that older


A) adults are overrepresented on television, film, and advertising.
B) women are more likely than older men to be represented in advertising.
C) characters lack diversity on television, often being young-old, male, White, and middle class.
D) adults are portrayed negatively in most television commercials.

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