Chapter 1

Question 1

Define Ageism

Answer 1

prejudice against older people.

Question 2

What is the anti-aging industry?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

what is discrimination?

Answer 3

unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice

Question 4

define elderspeak?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

define gerontology

Answer 5

the discipline that systematically studies aging

Question 6

define intergenerational equality

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Define prejudice

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Define social structure

Answer 8

a relatively stable pattern of social interactions

Question 9

What is society for all ages

Answer 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; a society for all ages has five core principles: dignity, independence, participation, fairness, and security

Question 10

Define stereotypes

Answer 10

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