Chapter 1 (midterm)

Question 1

Social Structure

Answer 1

• a relatively stable pattern of social interactions.

- the family, the education and the health care system all fit into the definition

Question 2

More Canadians will leave in 3 and 4 generation families

Answer 2

many people will become grandparents while they are still active in their careers

Question 3

Schools and universities will attract more older students then ever

Answer 3

• These students will want flexible schedules

- They will also need different kinds of teaching methods and different courses

Question 4

Older people tend to have more ________ illnesses

Answer 4

chronic illnesses

Question 5

Preudice

Answer 5

being biased against someone or something a negative judgement formed before hand without knowledge of the facts

Question 6

discrimination

Answer 6

unfair treatment of a person or a group based on prejudice

Question 7

What is the #1 crime against older people

Answer 7

Fraud

Question 8

Reality or Myth?

People feel lost in retirement. They often get sick and die shortly after they retire.

Answer 8

Myth

Question 9

Reality or Myth?

Few people feel lost or sick after retirement

Answer 9

Reality

Question 10

Reality or Myth?

Most older People feel depressed and bored

Answer 10

Myth

Question 11

Reality or Myth?

Older people form a diverse group

Answer 11

Reality

Question 12

Reality or Myth?

Older people often commit suicide and have the highest suicide rate in Canada

Answer 12

Myth

Question 13

Reality or Myth?

Older people often have some of the lowest suicide rates in Canada

Answer 13

Reality

Question 14

Reality or Myth?

Sexual activity and interest in sex decline in later life

Answer 14

Myth

Question 15

Reality or Myth?

Studies show that the stereotype of the sexless older person has little basis in fact.

Answer 15

Fact

Question 16

Stereotypes

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Elderspeak

Answer 17

• Simplified speech like baby talk used sometimes when speaking with older people.
• Stemmed from stereotypes

Question 18

Ageism

Answer 18

Prejudice against older people

65 is generally considered “old”

Question 19

3rd Stage

Answer 19

More active older people (65-85)

Question 20

4th Stage

Answer 20

85+ normally, often onset of illness

Question 21

anti-aging industry

Answer 21

multibillion $ worldwide market for products that claim to reduce or reverse the effects of aging

Question 22

Amortality

Answer 22

the ageless self, deny aging

Question 23

which gender more frequently turns to anti aging products

Answer 23

women

Question 24

cultural ideas promote

Answer 24

“youth, strength and sexual vigour”

Question 25

men workout to maintain desired look until about …

Answer 25

70

Question 26

is there a “right” way to grow old

Answer 26

no

Question 27

intergenerational equality

Answer 27

a call for balanced support of older and younger people through public policy and public expenditures

Question 28

Do older adults receive financial support from adult children

Answer 28

• 20% of moms do

- 12% of dads do

Question 29

National Seniors Council

Answer 29

Keeps federal government up to date on seniors needs

Question 30

Gerentology

Answer 30

systematic study of aging

Question 31

Reinforce stereotypes by ..

Answer 31

• cards
• books
• campaigns

Question 32

How can we combat ageism

Answer 32

• individuals can question the myths
• not attempting to socially isolate them
• have a more positive outlook towards aging