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What does ageism refer to, according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
What areas are assessed in a Multidimensional Assessment related to aging?
How are older adults often portrayed according to Gordon Allport's Social Categorization Theory?
How are older adults often portrayed according to Gordon Allport's Social Categorization Theory?
What can influence how a person behaves according to the text?
What can influence how a person behaves according to the text?
Which factor is mentioned as potentially leading to memory problems?
Which factor is mentioned as potentially leading to memory problems?
Why is it important to consider ethnic differences when assessing older adults?
Why is it important to consider ethnic differences when assessing older adults?
Which of the following can mask true psychopathology according to the text?
Which of the following can mask true psychopathology according to the text?
What can make a person feel 'jumpy' as per the text?
What can make a person feel 'jumpy' as per the text?
What can influence the accuracy of assessment when it comes to mental health among older adults?
What can influence the accuracy of assessment when it comes to mental health among older adults?
Which of the following is a false stereotype according to the text?
Which of the following is a false stereotype according to the text?
What can hinder older adults from seeking mental health care on their own?
What can hinder older adults from seeking mental health care on their own?
Why is specialized training in mental health issues among older adults considered important?
Why is specialized training in mental health issues among older adults considered important?
What misconception about aging is refuted in the text?
What misconception about aging is refuted in the text?
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