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How do negative age beliefs impact a person's health according to Levy's research?

They only impact mental health, not physical or cognitive health.

They lead to better physical health but worse cognitive and mental health.

They have no impact on physical, cognitive, and mental health.

They tend to show worse physical, cognitive, and mental health. (correct)

What is the impact of positive age beliefs on a person's health according to Levy?

Benefits only in cognitive health, not physical or mental health.

No impact on health at all.

Only a slight improvement in physical health.

Benefits in physical, cognitive, and mental health. (correct)

What did Levy find about the relationship between negative feelings about getting older and stress levels?

Higher stress levels are linked to lower risk of diseases.

They have no correlation.

Higher stress levels are linked to many diseases of aging. (correct)

Negative feelings are related to lower stress levels.

How does Levy's research suggest positive beliefs about aging may protect against dementia?

Positive beliefs provide protection against dementia even among high-risk individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost of ageism in the United States according to Levy's calculations?

$63 billion per year Signup and view all the answers

What is ageism primarily defined as?

Discrimination against older people Signup and view all the answers

How do negative stereotypes about aging affect society?

They harm physical and mental well-being of individuals Signup and view all the answers

Why is age bias often overlooked in organizations' diversity departments?

Racism and gender bias take precedence in these departments Signup and view all the answers

How does ageism manifest itself in different age groups according to the text?

Younger individuals show explicit bias, while older individuals show implicit bias Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text emphasize that positive views on aging are based on rigorous science?

To discredit negative stereotypes about aging Signup and view all the answers