Chapter 3

Question 1

Gerontocracy

Answer 1

Society that favors those of advanced ages

Question 2

Impairment

Answer 2

Loss of regular human functioning

Question 3

Disability

Answer 3

When those who have impairments cannot meet the demands of society

Question 4

Cultural Adultism

Answer 4

Discrimination against youthfulness

Question 5

Age of Majority

Answer 5

The age considered to make you an adult

Question 6

Status Offenses

Answer 6

Offenses that can only be made my youth (drinking, running away from home etc.)

Question 7

ADEA

Answer 7

Forbids discrimination of anyone over 40

Question 8

ADA

Answer 8

Protection for those with physical and mental impairments

Question 9

Social Securitity Administration (SSA)

Answer 9

Administration that helps disability claims

Question 10

Substantial Gainful Activitities (SGA)

Answer 10

How the government determines whether people are actually disabled

Question 11

Delusions

Answer 11

Pathological false beliefs

Question 12

4 Standards of Mental Healthcare

Answer 12

Correctional facilities must implement proper treatment for mentally ill inmates (and suicide prevention)

Question 13

Burnout

Answer 13

Long-term exhaustion and and deterioration in job satisfaction

Question 14

Eldercide

Answer 14

Refers to someone over the age of 65 who is a victim of homicide

Question 15

Social Exchange theory

Answer 15

Explains decisions as a response to potential rewards and punishments (kids and rationalize abusing older folk to gain something)