PSYC 405 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Ageism, Chromosome, Senescence
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***multiple choice questions on exams always comes from textbook. *** do not need to know numbers or statistics on exams. Attitudes in general population are more negative for older than younger adults. Negative stereotypes are destructive for longevity and self perception. Elferly 50+ years, with positive self- perception live 7. 5 years longer. Ageism: prejudiced behavior of society against the elderly. Stereotyped misperceptions can be positive (idealizing old age) or negative (useless) Well-to-do, political force, wise and patient, helpful to grandchildren. Poor, frail and in bad health, isolated and lonely. 65 years or older = 46. 2 million in 2014. This is 14. 5% of the u. s. population, or about 1 in every 7 americans. # of older americans increased by 10 million or 28% since 2004. Compared to those under 65 which increased 6. 2% Under 65 is not growing as fast compared to those over 65.