Watch a TedTalk, presented by Laura Carstensen. Then, answer 3 questions to help you reflect from the video.
Make sure your responses are thoughtful.
Are older people happier? Interesting question! Well….let us try to figure this out! Watch the video below to help you understand this interesting question. After, answer the following questions to help you determine if older people are happier!
1). Laura Carstensen mentioned the population triangle is being transformed into which shape?
2). Explain the "paradox of aging".
3). Why does Laura Carstensen state that it is too simplistic to say "older people are happy"? What do you think, are older people happier?