1. The term "ageism" was first used by French historian Alex de Tocqueville in his 1830s book, Democracy in America.

True False

2. Depression in later life often goes untreated.

True False

3. TV commercials that feature youthful-looking, gray-haired actors contradict negative stereotypes of older people.

True False

4. Most people over 65 are active and in good health.

True False

5. People experience “senior moments” beginning in midlife.

True False

6. Businesses that sell products and services designed to slow or reverse aging are pioneers in combating ageism.

True False

7. How old someone feels depends entirely on his or her health.

True False

8. Believing in ageist stereotypes can increase your risk of heart disease.

True False

9. The longer people live, the more they differ from one another.

True False

10. Americans in their 60s say that their sex lives are as good as they ever were.

True False