Aging and Late Adulthood
Psychology ⇒ Developmental Psychology
Aging and Late Adulthood starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how cognitive training can benefit older adults.
Describe one physical change that commonly occurs in late adulthood.
Describe one way in which social relationships can impact the well-being of older adults.
Describe the impact of retirement on an individual's identity and self-esteem.
Explain how cultural attitudes toward aging can affect the experience of late adulthood.
Explain the concept of 'life review' in late adulthood.
Explain the difference between primary aging and secondary aging.
Explain the role of physical activity in promoting healthy aging.
Which cognitive ability is most likely to decline in late adulthood? (1) Vocabulary, (2) Procedural memory, (3) Processing speed, (4) Emotional intelligence
Which of the following best describes the activity theory of aging? (1) Older adults should disengage from society, (2) Remaining active leads to greater satisfaction, (3) Cognitive decline is inevitable, (4) Social isolation is beneficial
Which of the following best describes the continuity theory of aging? (1) Older adults should change their lifestyle completely, (2) Maintaining previous habits and activities leads to satisfaction, (3) Social withdrawal is necessary, (4) Cognitive decline is unavoidable
Which of the following best describes the 'selective optimization with compensation' model of successful aging? (1) Focusing on strengths and compensating for losses, (2) Avoiding all new activities, (3) Isolating oneself from society, (4) Ignoring physical limitations
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 muscle mass and strength with age 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.
True or False: Crystallized intelligence tends to remain stable or even improve in late adulthood.
True or False: Dementia is a normal and inevitable part of aging.
True or False: Life expectancy has increased globally over the past century.
True or False: Most older adults live in nursing homes.
