Chapter 1: Aging Today

Question 1

Social Structure

Answer 1

A relatively stable pattern of social interactions

Question 2

Gerontology

Answer 2

The disciplines that systematically studies aging

Question 3

Prejudice

Answer 3

Being biased against someone or something a negative judgement formed beforehand without knowledge of the facts

Question 4

Discrimination

Answer 4

Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice

Question 5

Stereotypes

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Elderspeak

Answer 6

Simplified speech like baby talk that some people use when they speak to older people; it stems from stereotypes about older people being slow witted

Question 7

Ageism

Answer 7

Prejudice against old people

Question 8

Anti-aging industry

Answer 8

The multibillion-dollar worldwide market for products that claim to reduce or reverse the effects of aging

Question 9

Intergenerational equity

Answer 9

A call for balenced support of older and younger people through public policy and public expenditures

Question 10

Society for all ages

Answer 10

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 agism in all sectors

Question 11

What are the 5 principles for a society for all ages

Answer 11

Dignity, Independence, Participation, fairness, and security