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newbem

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What would be a possible consequence of the double standard of aging, if it were found to operate in a study about older adults?
 
  a. Women would have higher self-esteem than men.
  b. Older women would be more interested in sexuality than older men would.
  c. Women would be more likely than men to keep their age a secret.
  d. Women would be more relieved than men when their children leave home.

Question 2

Which of the following students provides the best explanation about the comparison between the terms ageism and the double standard of aging?
 
  a. Alejandro: The terms are similar, except that the term double standard of aging applies to people of all ages, not just elderly people..
  b. Murray: Ageism is a bias based on age, but the double standard of aging means that we judge people from Group A differently than people from Group B, as both groups grow older..
  c. Ekaterina: Ageism looks at people's actual, chronological age; the double standard of aging looks at the psychological age, which is the age that people feel like they are..
  d. Lynn: Actually, the terms are equivalent. However, ageism is the term used in gerontology, and the double standard of aging is the term used in psychology..



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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