Gerontology Exam Study Guide Solutions
Define the study of gerontology. - ANSWER-the study of the human aging process from maturity to
old age, as well as the study of the older adult as a special population.
Provide an understanding that aging is a powerful process and that growth and developme...
genetic differences among individuals of the same species. This variation permits flexibility and survival
of a population in the face of changing environmental circumstances.
Explain how self-concept affects aging. - ANSWER✔✔-Is the way in which people see themselves as
being
Describe college students' stereotypes of the elderly and how these differ from reality. - ANSWER✔✔-
They have mixed emotions on the elderly. They base it mainly on a biological model of decrement and
excludes personality, skill, and interactional factors. This can be a particularly problematic perspective
among students training for the health and healing professions. Most college kids don't think the elderly
have enough money to live on.
Describe media portrayals of the elderly and the problems with these portrayals. - ANSWER✔✔-They
have a very negative outlook on elderly people. They both reflect and create perception that has a strong
impact on our views of life. They want you to look younger to be more attractive and be desirable. They
tell you to not be old and stay as young as you can.
Authoritarian personality - ANSWER✔✔-less-educated, rigid, untrusting, insecure people are the ones
who hold prejudices
Frustration-aggression hypothesis - ANSWER✔✔-those who are frustrated, perhaps by poverty and low
status, take it out in aggression toward others
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