Week 4 readings

Two fundamental parameters for ageing

Senescence

Aging

Two major groups of things that cause aging

3 reasons why an we are seeing a population shift towards older people

Chronologica age [4]

Biological Age [4]

true/ false chronological age is better marker of health status than biological age

Variable cut-off for`old' determined by... [2]

Sociological Age

In terms of the medical model, what defines successful aging?

In terms of the social model, what defines successful aging?

In terms of the psychological model, what defines successful aging?

3 Cellular theories of aging

2 Physiological theories of aging

4 organ-based theories of aging

4 programmed genetic theories of aging

5 unprogrammed genetic theories of aging

Erikson's theory: Generativity vs. stagnation

To reassess and rebuild life structure, middle-aged adults must confront four developmental tasks, what are they?

Vaillant’s Adaptation to Life

Midlife crisis

Possible selves

Ture/false as we age, we rely more on social comparison than temporal ones

What three activities increase from early to middle adulthood

According to studies, what happens to the masculine traits observed in women?

Parental imperative theory

Big 5 personality traits

In terms of relationships, what is middles adulthood marked by [2]

What Factors Promote Psychological Well-Being in Midlife [4]

Sense of control and personal life investment: what is flow?

Sense of control and personal life investment: what is personal life investment?

Erikson's Ego integrity vs. despair: those who emphasise attainment of EXTRINSIC goals are more likely to...

Erikson's Ego integrity vs. despair: the resolution for this stage is...

Attaining ego integrity involves three distinct tasks: what are they

Gerotranscendence

Labouvie-Vief’s Emotional Expertise : affect optimization

TRUE/FALSE many aging individuals desribe their emotional reactions to personal experiences LESS vividly then younger people

TRUE/FALSE No age differences exist in total quantity of reminiscing

Types of reminiscence: Life review

Types of reminiscence: self-focused

Types of reminiscence: other-focused

Types of reminiscence: knowledge-based

Dips in extroversion in middle adulthood reflect...

Spirituality

Religion

Control vs. dependency: Dependency- support script

Control vs. dependency: Independence-ignore script

Control vs. Dependency: Person-environment fit and what doe it promote

TRUE/FALSE ethnic minority older adults are more willing to accept assistance

Perceived social support

Social Theories of Aging: Disengagement theory

Social Theories of Aging: Activity Theory

Social Theories of Aging: continuity theory

Social Theories of Aging: Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

Aging in place

Aging in place

Two types of events prompt suicide in late life

The age range of personal fulfillment