Health Sciences 2711A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Pat Summitt, Ageism, Psycholinguistics
25 Nov 2016
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Ideas about what is true, based on systematic knowledge. Can be used to draw conclusions that may be false. Adults under 65 beliefs about problems for those over 65. Composites of beliefs that we attribute to categories of people. Reflects hierarchies of culture (oa moving down for west) Affects life chances for oa, policy, treatment. Media stresses that oa will be a greater burden on the health care system, maybe not true. Negative attitudes towards oa based on beliefs that aging makes people. Process through which society loses interest in oa and don"t seek their involvement in things. Differences or conflicts between age strata influence age relations. Age grading: age-graded roles and opportunities -> problem because of functional age vs. chronological. Role opportunities are lagging behind the actual abilities of oa. Baby boomers are diff from oa of 50 years ago - they want to be active but may not have opportunities.
