Elderly Lesson Pre-Assessment

Directions: Answer the following questions truthfully. Your answers will be completely confidential. Score each number. Fill in the blank with the number that best describes your viewpoint.

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Strongly Disagree                                     Don’t Know                                               Strongly Agree

People who are old are grumpy. _____

Most people who are elderly don’t have very good memories. _____

I often talk to people who are elderly. _____

People who are older have valuable knowledge and experience to share. _____

It is important to respect people who are older. _____

Senior citizens don’t like teens. _____

I feel uncomfortable talking to elderly people. _____

It is fun to spend time with people of all ages. _____