lecture 15: ageism and other isms

Question 1

what are the three components of aging attitudes

Answer 1

effective response, behavior towards, and cognition/beliefs about older adults

Question 2

ageist behavior

Answer 2

behavior targeted based on age

Question 3

stereotype threat

Answer 3

occurs in situations where someone feels that they are at risk of conforming to stereotypes about their social group

Question 4

stereotype embodiment

Answer 4

stereotype of aging shift over the life-span from description of an out-group to characteristics of an in-group

Question 5

internalization

Answer 5

stereotypes of older adults turn into self-perception and unconsciously affects behavior

Question 6

weathering hypothesis

Answer 6

accelerated aging in minority population due to prolonged exposure to disparities and discrimination

Question 7

Age as a leveler

Answer 7

age-related changes override racial disparities visibles earlier in life

Question 8

Survival bias

Answer 8

minority members who make it to old age are hardier/stronger than their peers