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What is the study of Schmidt & Boland?
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Negative Subcategories ---------------------------- -Despondent / Vulnerable -Mildly Impaired / Severely Impaired -Shrew/Curmudgeon / Recluse -Nosy Neighbor / Bag Lady/Vagrant --------------------------- Positive Subcategories --------------------------- -John Wayne Conservative -Liberal Matriarch/Patriarch -Perfect Grandparent -Sage |
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What is the study of Perdue & Gurtman (1990) ?
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- Subjects presented with positive & negative traits
- Indicate if trait is good or bad - Subjects primed with old or young before presentation -Dependent measure= Response time |
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Types of Ageism
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-Benign
-Malignant -Positive |
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Define Benign
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Subtle predjudice arising from fear and anxiety about growing old.
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Define Malignant
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Harmful stereotyping process in which older people are regarded as worthless.
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Define Positive Ageism
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Prejudice & Discrimination in favor of the aged
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What is Pseudo-positive attitudes?
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patronizing = baby talk, overaccomodation
behavior = infantilization |
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Effects of Pseudo Positive attitudes?
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- Diminished Social Status
- Reduced Political Power - Increased Justification of Psychoactive meds, institutionalization |
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Define Gerontophobia
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Irrational Hatred or hostility toward old people.
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