Aging III

Question 1

What is Erickson’s theory on aging? and describe

Answer 1

integrity vs. despair
reflecting on the past and either piecing together a positive review or concluding that one’s life has not been well spent.

Question 2

Robert Peck redefines Erickson’s last stage of development into 3 categories. Name them.

Answer 2

1. differentiation vs. role preoccupation
2. body transcendence vs. body preoccupation
3. ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupation

Question 3

Which of Peck’s categories does the following belong to:

older adults must redefine their worth in terms of something other than work roles

Answer 3

differentiation vs. role preoccupation

Question 4

Which of Peck’s categories does the following belong to:

older adults must cope with declining physical well-being

Answer 4

body transcendence vs. body preoccupation

Question 5

Which of Peck’s categories does the following belong to:
although death is inviteable and probably not too far away, they feel at ease with themselves by realizing they have contributed to the future through the rearing of children or through their vocation and ideas.

Answer 5

ego transcendence vs. ego preoccupaton

Question 6

Which theory states that in order to cope effectively, aging people withdraw from customary roles and withdraw from society?

Answer 6

disengagement theory - this theory is no longer accepted

Question 7

Which theory states the more active and involved older adults are, the more likely they will be satisfied with their lives?

Answer 7

Activity theory

Question 8

Which theory states the ability to maintain same behaviour patterns & lifestyle that existed prior to old age?

Answer 8

Continuity theory

Question 9

Which theory states older adults become more selective about social networks?

Answer 9

socio-emotional selectivity theory

Question 10

Which theory states that successful aging is linked to selection, optimization and compensation?

Answer 10

Selection Optimization with compensation theory

Question 11

What are some valuable tasks that adult children can do for their parents?

Answer 11

coordinating and monitoring services for their parents

Question 12

Who is more likely to look after parents?

Answer 12

daughters

Question 13

What are the 3 grandparenting styles?

Answer 13

1. formal
2. fun-seeking
3. distant

Question 14

What can friends provide?

Answer 14

emotional intimacy & companionship

Question 15

What does having a friendship increase?

Answer 15

lifespan

Question 16

What does spirituality help with?

Answer 16

impending death

Question 17

What 4 things can a religious community provide?

Answer 17

1. social support
2. activities
3. provide teaching & leadership roles
4. provide opportunities for volunteering

Question 18

What is the largest source of income for senior woman?

Answer 18

OAS

Question 19

What is the largest source of income for senior men?

Answer 19

employment pensions & RRSPs

Question 20

What are the biggest predictors of poverty?

Answer 20

gender

ethnicity