The Following Question Appeared on the Canadian Community Health Survey,a

question 46

Multiple Choice

The following question appeared on the Canadian Community Health Survey,a survey administered to all Canadians 18 years of age and older:
To what age category do you belong?
A.18-24
B.25-34
C.35-44
D.45-54
E.55-65
F.65+
What is wrong with this question?

• A) The response categories are not exhaustive.
• B) The response categories are not mutually exclusive.
• C) The response categories are not labelled with life course stages, e.g., middle age, senior.
• D) All of the above are problems.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

Feeling that we will be judged and treated in terms of negative stereotypes of our group, and that we will inadvertently confirm these stereotypes through our behaviour.

Confirming Stereotypes

The act of behaving in a way that reinforces existing stereotypes.

Discrimination Threat

The perceived risk of being judged or treated unfairly based on one's group identity.

Stigmas

entail societal labels that identify and devalue individuals or groups based on certain characteristics or behaviors, leading to discrimination and exclusion.