Discrimination or Prejudice on the Basis of Age Is Called

question 724

Multiple Choice

Discrimination or prejudice on the basis of age is called

• A)geriatrics.
• B)chronological prejudice.
• C)ageism.
• D)senility.

Identify the philosophical positions related to interpretations of reality and their implications.

Understand the concept of trait visibility and its impact on the accuracy of personality judgment.

Grasp the concept of the acquaintanceship effect and its limitations in personality judgment accuracy.

Recognize the role of gender differences in the accuracy of personality judgments.

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Definitions:

Identity

The way by which an individual perceives themselves, encompassing aspects like personal identity, social roles, and cultural identity.

Conservation

The knowledge that quantity is unrelated to the arrangement and physical appearance of objects.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood, where focus is placed on one salient aspect of a situation, neglecting other relevant aspects.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals incorporate new information into existing schemas or frameworks of understanding.