"Alvin Is Great! I Always Thought He Was a Grouchy

question 8

Multiple Choice

"Alvin is great! I always thought he was a grouchy old man, but when I finally spoke to him I found out he has lots of interests and a great sense of humour." Which social construction of the elderly did Alvin help this person overcome?

• A) ageism
• B) gerontophobia
• C) gerontocracy
• D) reverse discrimination

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Definitions:

Theory of Reasoned Action

A theory that suggests individuals' behavioral intentions are shaped by their attitudes toward the behavior and subjective norms surrounding it.

Ajzen

Refers to Icek Ajzen, a prominent psychologist known for his work on the Theory of Planned Behavior, which explains how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control over behavior influence intentions and actions.

Social Cognitive Theory

A framework for understanding, predicting, and changing human behavior that emphasizes the role of observational learning, social experiences, and reciprocal determinism in the development of personality.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that predicts human behavior on the basis of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control over the behavior.