In order to begin to identify your own attitudes about aging and older adults complete the following
1. The majority of old people are senile.
2. The majority of old people tend to feel miserable most of the time
3. Most old people have no interest in sexual relations.
4. Most older' workers cannot work as effectively as younger workers.
5. Most old people are set in their ways and unable to change.
6. The reaction time of most older people tends to be slower than the reaction time of younger people.
7. The majority of older people are socially isolated and lonely.
8. In general, most older people are pretty much alike.
9. The majority of old people are bored.
10. Most medical practitioners tend to give low priority to the aged.
Answer:
1. False.
2. False.
3. False.
4. True.
5. False.
6. True.
7. False.
8. False.
9. False.
10. True.
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