Aging

Question 1

Aging

Answer 1

universal process that begins at birth

Question 2

age identity

Answer 2

someone’s perception of his or her age

Question 3

perceived age

Answer 3

another person’s estimated age of someone based on appearances (correlates strongly with health and is a strong predictor of survival)

Question 4

Chronological age

Answer 4

length of time that has passed since birth

Question 5

Functional age

Answer 5

shift in emphasis from chronologic factors to such factors as whether individuals can contribute to society and benefit others and themselves, associated with higher levels of well being and more positive attitudes twoards aging

Question 6

ageism

Answer 6

prejudices and stereotypes that are applied to older people sheerly on the basis of their age

Question 7

Erickson’s theory of aging

Answer 7

Integrity vs despair- older adults look back on life and are either satisfied or regreftul. Has to do with identity- if identified self as their occupation, need to find new hobby for identity

Question 8

Havighurst Theory of Aging

Answer 8

purposeful aging occurs when adults stay active and maintina social interactions. Positive relationship between activity and life satisfaction- help adjust to retirement. Find new identity