Aging and Late Adulthood
Psychology ⇒ Developmental Psychology
Aging and Late Adulthood starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which culture can influence the experience of aging.
Describe one way technology can improve the quality of life for older adults.
Describe the impact of retirement on psychological well-being in late adulthood.
Describe two common physical changes that occur during late adulthood.
Explain the concept of 'successful aging'.
Explain the difference between primary and secondary aging.
Explain the role of lifelong learning in late adulthood.
A 75-year-old woman continues to volunteer at her local library and maintains close friendships. Which theory of aging does this best illustrate? (1) Disengagement theory, (2) Activity theory, (3) Continuity theory, (4) Socioemotional selectivity theory
A 75-year-old woman continues to volunteer at her local library and maintains close friendships. Which theory of aging does this best illustrate? (1) Disengagement theory, (2) Activity theory, (3) Continuity theory, (4) Socioemotional selectivity theory
Which of the following best describes the continuity theory of aging? (1) Older adults withdraw from society, (2) Older adults maintain previous habits and activities, (3) Older adults become more active, (4) Older adults experience rapid cognitive decline
Which of the following best describes the socioemotional selectivity theory? (1) Older adults seek new relationships, (2) Older adults focus on meaningful relationships, (3) Older adults avoid social contact, (4) Older adults become more isolated
Which of the following is a common chronic disease in late adulthood? (1) Chickenpox, (2) Osteoarthritis, (3) Measles, (4) ADHD
Fill in the blank: Erik Erikson described the main psychosocial conflict of late adulthood as __________ vs. despair.
Fill in the blank: The gradual loss of the eye's ability to focus on nearby objects in late adulthood is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The loss of bone density in late adulthood is known as __________.
Fill in the blank: The most common form of dementia in late adulthood is __________ disease.
Is it true that all older adults experience dementia?
Is it true that most older adults are satisfied with their lives?
Is it true that most older adults live in nursing homes?
Is it true that older adults are unable to learn new skills?
