PSYC 3480 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Vaginal Lubrication, Hong Kong, Hip Fracture

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3480
• Professor: Noreen Stuckless

Document Summary

Middle age begins around 40, old age around 60-65. Avg lifespan of w in north america is 80. Ageism: bias based on age (mostly towards elderly people) many old w show ageism. Older w invisible in media if do, age concealing products. Ppl evaluate old w with less positive stereotypes than old m. Aging w not desirable sex partner expected to show minimal interest in sex. Lesbians report negative reactions when one partner older. Old w downgraded when: how pleasant s/o is, whiter they would enjoy interacting w person. Old m downgraded in judgements about competence. Some cultures, woman"s power > w age and are quite powerful (nigeria) China: elderly women show less memory decline where positive attitude toward old w. Hong kong, japan, south korea: judge elders as warm, good natured but not intelligent or competent. W retire bc personal health problems, appeal of free time, take care of relatives w health problems, red when company downsizing.