Understanding Aging and Mindset

Understanding Aging and Mindset

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Life Skills, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video discusses common misconceptions about aging, highlighting Ellen Langer's study that shows how mindset can significantly influence physical and mental health in older adults. By recreating a past environment, participants improved in various health metrics, suggesting that positive beliefs about aging can lead to better outcomes. The speaker shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of staying active and engaged. The video concludes with examples of active elderly individuals, advocating for a shift in attitudes towards aging.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common theme in Ellen Langer's work regarding aging?

The inevitability of physical decline

The role of genetics in aging

The importance of diet in aging

The influence of mindset on aging

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Ellen Langer's study, what was the purpose of creating a 1950s environment for the participants?

To compare their preferences for modern versus past music

To immerse them in a time when they felt more capable

To see if they could adapt to outdated technology

To test their memory of past events

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What improvements were observed in the participants of Langer's study?

Improved blood lipids, posture, and memory

Enhanced ability to use modern technology

Increased appetite and weight gain

Decreased interest in social activities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker suggest our beliefs about aging affect us?

They determine our genetic predispositions

They have no real impact on our health

They can lead to a decline in physical and mental health

They only affect our social interactions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity does the speaker mention as part of staying active?

Cooking

Gardening

Reading books

Playing singles tennis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what message do you send to your body by staying active and engaged?

A message of confusion

A message of capability and vitality

A message of inevitable decline

A message of relaxation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the advice given on aging?

It is universally applicable

It is irrelevant to personal experiences

It is often outdated and should be questioned

It should always be followed

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