Please answer the following questions separately. Write the question on top.

1. Define and explain “ageism,” and discuss it’s effect on old adults. Be sure to cover all of the important examples and effects (100 – 150 words; 2-3 paragraphs).

2. How do you think the lifestyle and behaviors of older people changed in the last 50 years? Give several examples about people that you know. To help you analyze this, think about people that you know from two generations such as your parents and your grandparents. Remember that you need to compare them when they were at the same age. For example, compare people that are 50 years old today to 80 year olds when they were around 50. (150 – 200; 2-4;paragraphs)

3. How do you think other people’s treatment of older adults changed in the last several decades. Support your answer and provide examples (80-120 words; 1-2 paragraphs).).

Do you think that you (or your parent) has better “crystalized” or “fluid” intelligence? Please explain and provide examples. How has this changed in the last two decades. (200 -400 words; 3-6 paragraphs).