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Age Discrimination
Negative Behavior toward older people; acting no bias of stereotyes
A sytematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old
Chronological Age
Number of years a person has lived
The aggregate age of individuals who experienced the same event at the same time interval
Cohort Aging
Cohort Effect
Frail Elderly
Older people who depend on others for carrying out their daily activities; they show some metal or physical deterioration and need care from family members
Functional Age
The scientific study of biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging
People aged 75-84
People of 85 or older
Social Gerontology
The study of the social aspects of aging
Social Role
A set of expectations of guidelines for people wo occupy a given position or status, such as a widow, grandfather or retiree
Somewhat impaired elderly
A composite of ideas and beliefs attributed to people as a group or social catagory
Subjective Age Identity
How people subjectively define their age; activity level and health
Successful aging
Well Elderly
People who are healthy and active, involved in social and leisure activities, often employed, still carry out family responsibilites
Young Old
People 65-74