Write 3–4 pages in which you apply research findings on aging to determine the accuracy of myths of aging and analyze how the research could be used to change the way society thinks and acts toward older people.
When we think about growing old, what myths and stereotypes come to mind? Our society frequently depicts aging as bad and the elderly as frail, forgetful, grouchy, inflexible, and unable to learn new things. But are these beliefs accurate?
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Assessment Instructions
Preparation
Look for scholarly and professional research articles that deal with the many myths of aging. You will choose one myth to examine, so choose at least two articles that deal with the same myth.
Requirements
When we think about growing old, what myths and stereotypes come to mind? Our society frequently depicts aging as bad and the elderly as frail, forgetful, grouchy, inflexible, and unable to learn new things. But are these beliefs accurate?
For this assessment, choose one of the following myths about aging to examine.
You should have located at least two research articles that examined the areas of late adulthood functioning for the myth you selected. Now, complete the following:
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Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED Summarize research related to myths of aging.Does not describe research related to myths of aging. Describes research related to myths of aging. Summarizes research related to myths of aging. Analyzes research related to myths of aging. Explain research findings related to myths of aging.Does not explain research findings related to myths of aging. Explains research findings related to myths of aging but explanation is vague or omits key aspects. Explains research findings related to myths of aging. Analyzes research findings related to myths of aging. Determine the accuracy of myths of aging.Does not examine the accuracy of myths of aging. Examines the accuracy of myths of aging. Determines the accuracy of myths of aging. Determines the accuracy of myths of aging using research-based evidence and real world examples as support. Analyze how research can be used to change social perception and policies related to aging.Does not describe how research can be used to change social perception and policies related to aging. Describes how research can be used to change social perception and policies related to change. Analyzes how research can be used to change social perception and policies related to change. Analyzes how research can be used to change social perception and policies related to aging; discusses how changes would benefit society. Write coherently to support a central with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Writing supports an idea but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Use APA format and style.Does not use APA format and style. Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors.
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