Chapter 1

Question 1

a relatively stable pattern of social interactions; the family, the education system, and the healthcare system all fit this definition

Answer 1

social structure

Question 2

is the discipline that systematically studies aging

Answer 2

Gerontology

Question 3

being biased against someone or something; a negative judgment formed beforehand without knowledge of the facts

Answer 3

prejudice

Question 4

unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice

Answer 4

discrimination

Question 5

an exaggerated and often prejudiced view of a type of person or group of people

Answer 5

stereotypes

Question 6

a simplified speech like baby talk that some people use when they speak to older people; it stems from stereotyping older people as slow-witted

Answer 6

elderspeak

Question 7

prejudice against older people

Answer 7

ageism

Question 8

the call for balanced support of older and young people through public policy and public expenditures

Answer 8

Intergenerational equity

Question 9

promotes the well-being and contributions of older people in all aspects of life, recognizes their valuable contributions, and reflects the goals of elimination of ageism in all sectors;has 5 core principles: dignity, independence, participation, fairness, and security

Answer 9

society for all ages