15 Questions
What does ageism refer to, according to the text?
Stereotyping and discrimination against people based on their old age
According to Gordon Allport’s Social Categorization Theory, how are older adults often viewed as?
All alike
In the context of race and mental health, which ethnic group among older adults has lower rates of depression?
African American older adults
What areas are assessed in a Multidimensional Assessment related to aging?
Daily living and cognitive functioning
How are older adults often portrayed according to Gordon Allport's Social Categorization Theory?
Depressed and frail
What can influence how a person behaves according to the text?
Past experiences
Which factor is mentioned as potentially leading to memory problems?
Vitamin deficiencies
Why is it important to consider ethnic differences when assessing older adults?
Ethnicity influences one's willingness to speak about mental health
Which of the following can mask true psychopathology according to the text?
Normative age changes
What can make a person feel 'jumpy' as per the text?
Anxiety
What can influence the accuracy of assessment when it comes to mental health among older adults?
Environmental conditions
Which of the following is a false stereotype according to the text?
Most older adults suffer from dementia
What can hinder older adults from seeking mental health care on their own?
Mental health stigma
Why is specialized training in mental health issues among older adults considered important?
To address comorbid physical conditions
What misconception about aging is refuted in the text?
Aging is always associated with mental health problems
Explore the complex relationship between ethnicity, ageism, and mental health in later life. Learn about the varying rates of depression among African American and Latino older adults, as well as the impact of ageism on mental health in the elderly population.
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