Consider the responses in the survey data, and try to incorporate why you think people responded the way they did and how society influences attitudes about age and ability.

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QUESTION 1
Select the following statements that would be an example of ageism.An organization is developed to ensure that the rights and opportunities of those who are older are protected because older members within a society are likely to be targets of abuse and exploitation.
Passing laws that ensure that children are not exploited as workers or laborers by those who would take advantage of their vulnerability.
A person who has all the qualifications for a job is denied a position to which they applied because the employer says that they are “not a good culture fit.”
Promoting anti-aging products and services that mask or hide the typical physical changes that coincide with aging so that a person can be considered “beautiful.”
A younger person is told that they do not have the experience to hold a position of upper management within their workplace because they are “too young,” even though they have demonstrated the skills and abilities to do the job.
A young adult forgets the keys to their car as the leave the house and proclaims that they’ve had “a senior moment,” asserting that forgetfulnesses is something that only old people do.
A person sees someone who is older using a walker to assist with their mobility and assumes that their mobility issues are caused by their age.
Members of an older generation proclaim that the common interests and activities of those in younger generations are of inherently less quality than their own interests and activities.
4 points
QUESTION 2
In the spreadsheet/survey data, which form of impairment did most people indicate as associated with disability?Speech
Hearing and vision
Cognition (Thinking, Remembering, Learning, etc.)
Movement
1 points
QUESTION 3
What is the average age at which people are “no longer considered young” according to the survey data?(Hint: You need to add all the ages together and divide by the total number of responses to get a very specific number).*Note: Some answers indicated a range, so the average range was included in the spreadsheet to be able to perform the mean calculation.42.69
35
39.86
18.73
1 points
QUESTION 4
In the spreadsheet/survey data, which form of impairment was the least commonly associated with disability?Movement
Social relationships
Communication
Mental health
1 points
QUESTION 5
What is the average age at which people are considered “old” according to the survey data?(Hint: You need to add all the ages together and divide by the total number of responses to get a very specific number).*Note: Some answers indicated a range, so the average range was included in the spreadsheet to be able to perform the mean calculation.39.86
63.52
57.14
83.58
1 points
QUESTION 6
In the spreadsheet/survey data, which characteristic was most commonly associated with being young?High energy
Beautiful
High sex drive
Mobile
1 points
QUESTION 7
In the spreadsheet/survey data, which characteristic was most associated with being old?Independent
Completent
Knowledgeable
Wise
1 points
QUESTION 8
Which single characteristic was least associated with being young AND being old?Good vision
Mobile
Memory intact
Independent
1 points
QUESTION 9
Review what people say are characteristics associated with being “old” and “young’ and summarize what dominant themes existed. For example, how do people generally characterize “old” and “young”. This section should be 2-3 sentences.
Next, compare these themes with themes people indicated to be associated with disability and describe how different or similarly people characterize ability and age. This section should be 2-3 sentences.
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3 points
QUESTION 10
After analyzing responses referring to ability (Question: Which of the following impairments do you consider to be a disability? – Shows as “Impairment as disability” in the spreadsheet), why do you think most people responded the way they did? Hint: The characteristic that was most commonly indicated to be assocaited with disability was what? Use ideas about social construction of ability to help you develop your answer.For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).ParagraphArial10ptP0 WORDSPOWERED BY TINY
3 points
QUESTION 11
In at least one paragraph, identify and describe one way in which individuals can challenge ableism and ageism in their everyday lives. Consider the responses in the survey data, and try to incorporate why you think people responded the way they did and how society influences attitudes about age and ability.

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