Adulthood: Biopsychosocial Model (middle & late) Flashcards
Peak of physical development
Early adulthood
_____ & ______ Have distinctive biological, psychological and social aspects.
Midlifers & Elderly
Stages of intellectual development was made by
Perry
Stages of transformation by
Gould
In early adulthood, health concerns are dependent on
Lifestyle choices
10% gradual decline in muscular strength, at what age?
30-60y/o
Biological dimension in middle adulthood: most loss in ___ & ___. Longer ____ time.
Back & Legs. Healing.
Biological dimension in middle adulthood: _____ & ______ decrease. Muscle generally replaced by ____.
Back & Legs. Fat.
Biological dimension in middle adulthood: decrease adaptation to ____ or _____. Less focus of ____ objects. Less detection of _____. Less ability to detect ____ objects.
Darkness or Light. Nearby. Colors. Moving.
Biological dimension in middle adulthood: less ability to detect _____ frequencies and less ability to _____ & ______.
High. Smell & Taste.
A relatively abrupt change in body, brought about by changes in hormonal balances.
Climacteric
Examples of climacteric health concern
Menopause & Andropause
Health concerns of the middle adult
Weight mgt, Substance abuse & Climacteric “WSC”
Intellectual function in middle adulthood: ________ memory declines & ________ not affected.
Short term. Long term.
Stage four of Gould’s Transformation
Psychosocial dev’t in middle adulthood
Identify whether it’s false assumption/transformation: there is no evil or death in the world. The sinister has been destroyed.
False Assumption
Identify whether it’s false assumption/transformation: the illusions of death and safety can last forever. I am innocent.
False assumption
Identify whether it’s false assumption/transformation: come to terms with reality. Life was not i thought it was going to be.
Transformation
Identify whether it’s false assumption/transformation: death can’t happen to me or my loved ones, it is impossible to live without a protector. There is no life beyond this family.
False assumption
Identify whether it’s false assumption/transformation: people you love can disappoint you. I can’t be the great person I was wishing to be.
Transformation
In middle adulthood, transformation are seen in
Role reversals
Role reversals: taking care of ______.
Parents
Role reversals: ____ no longer fear their bosses or mentors.
Men
Role reversals: _____ realize that they can live without men.
Women
Role reversals: express other aspects of their ______. Give examples.
Personality. New hobbies & Career change.
Transformation seen in change in _____. From ____ to ___.
Focus. Self-Others
Psychosocial theory must be accomplished in middle adulthood
Generativity vs stagnation
A desire to create things in the world that will outlive you. Guiding the next generation, or improving society in general.
Generativity.
Failure at generativity may lead to this. Lack of growth & development. May be _____, _____ and unable to participate meaningfully in the world.
Stagnation. Self centered & Isolated.
Psychosocial issues for the middle adult
Changing family patterns, divorced/ estranged relationship, empty mest syndrome & midlife career change “CDEM”
In middle adulthood, ______ & ______ abilities decline.
Muscular & Sensory
In middle adulthood, some aspects of ________ decrease while others increase.
Intelligence
In middle adulthood, psychosocial developments center around
Role reversal & Generativity
Late adulthood biological dimension: skin changes. Wrinkling, pallor from decreased skin ______.
Vascularity
Late adulthood biological dimension: hormonal changes. decreased production of ______ leads to increase body fat, weight loss, decreased muscle strength.
Growth Hormone
Late adulthood biological dimension: sexuality. _____ in functioning.
Decline
Late adulthood biological dimension: neurological. Decreased _______ blood flow & ______ weight.
Cerebral. Brain.
Late adulthood psychological dimension: ______ remains fairly stable over time( introversion-extroversion, aggressiveness & hostility)
Personality
Late adulthood psychological dimension: majority of older persons view their lives as
Enjoyable & productive
Late adulthood psychological dimension: _______ is maintained through intimate social companions.
Morale
Cognitive functioning in late adult: substantial age-related declines in the range from ___ to ___ years of age. On the other hand, are seldom perceived to be less congnitively competent than… __________ in society.
20-70. Leadership positions
Psychosocial development theory that must be accomplished during late adulthood?
Integrity vs Despair
Feeling of regret about failures and disappointment
Despair
Satisfaction and pride in past accomplishments
Integrity
My life has been well spent. I am sad about impending death but I find comfort in my achievements.
Integrity
I’m sorry for the wrong decisions I made. Why can’t I have another chance? I’m afraid of dying.
Despair
Social dimension in late adulthood: a long life is associated with continued _____ & _____ activity, _____ and presence of ________.
Physical & occupational. Advanced education. SOCIAL SUPPORT.
Social dimension in late adulthood: dealing with ________. Social status, worth, friends, family, health, independence. Most elderly live ______.
Multiple losses. Independently.
The physical decline noted in _____ adulthood continues through _____ adulthood.
Middle. Late.
In late adulthood, Is believed to decline in some aspects but it is compensated for in other aspects.
Cognitive function
In late adulthood, The psychosocial development is focused on
Integrity vs despair
In late adulthood, is a health concern
Dementia
Psychosocial concerns in late adulthood are
Sexuality & Retirement
