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Ethnicity, Ageism, and Mental Health in Older Adults

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What does ageism refer to, according to the text?

Stereotyping and discrimination against people based on their old age (correct)

Prejudice towards individuals of a specific gender

Discrimination against individuals based on their race

Negative attitudes towards people with different ethnicities

According to Gordon Allport’s Social Categorization Theory, how are older adults often viewed as?

Youthful and energetic

All alike (correct)

Physically strong and independent

Socially active and outgoing

In the context of race and mental health, which ethnic group among older adults has lower rates of depression?

Latino older adults

Asian American older adults

African American older adults (correct)

White older adults

What areas are assessed in a Multidimensional Assessment related to aging?

Daily living and cognitive functioning Signup and view all the answers

How are older adults often portrayed according to Gordon Allport's Social Categorization Theory?

Depressed and frail Signup and view all the answers

What can influence how a person behaves according to the text?

Past experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is mentioned as potentially leading to memory problems?

Vitamin deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider ethnic differences when assessing older adults?

Ethnicity influences one's willingness to speak about mental health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can mask true psychopathology according to the text?

Normative age changes Signup and view all the answers

What can make a person feel 'jumpy' as per the text?

Anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What can influence the accuracy of assessment when it comes to mental health among older adults?

Environmental conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a false stereotype according to the text?

Most older adults suffer from dementia Signup and view all the answers

What can hinder older adults from seeking mental health care on their own?

Mental health stigma Signup and view all the answers

Why is specialized training in mental health issues among older adults considered important?

To address comorbid physical conditions Signup and view all the answers

What misconception about aging is refuted in the text?

Aging is always associated with mental health problems Signup and view all the answers