CH 10 SG Flashcards
Andropause
a syndrome that can cause psychological symptoms in men as a result of declining testosterone levels
Social clock
TIMETABLE PEOPLE ARE EXCPECTED TO ACCOMPLISH LIFE TASKS
•CULTURALLY DETERMINED
•FINISHING COLLEGE
•STARTING A CAREER
•OTHER EXAMPLES
Erikson’s concepts of generativity
generativity refers to making a positive impact and contributing to the world, such as through raising children, mentoring others, or engaging in meaningful work.
Marriage in adulthood
a legal, consensual, and contractual union between two people that is socially recognized and permanent
LIVING ALONE TOGETHER (LAT)
•INCREASING IN MID-TO-OLDER ADULT
•REASONS
•FINANCIAL
•INDEPENDENCE
•WANT OWN SPACE
Empty nest
CHILDREN HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE HOUSE
•RELATIONSHIPS IMPROVE
•SPEND TIME TOGETHER
•FINANCIAL BENEFIT
•REPORT MORE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN
The midlife turning point
NOW CONSIDERED AN UNREAL REPRESENTATION OF PEOPLE IN THEIR 40S
•STEREOTYPE
Introspective examination that often occurs in middle age leading to reappraisal and revision of values and priorities
Grandparents and types
GRANDMOTHERS TYPICALLY MORE INVOLVED THAN GRANDFATHERS
-REMOTE (DISTANT) - DISTANT OFTEN DUE TO PHYSICAL DISTANCE
-COMPANIONATE (FUN-LOVING) - ENTERTAIN & SPOIL GRANDKIDS
-INVOLVED - ACTIVE IN DAILY LIVES OF GRANDKIDS
•MAY LIVE IN MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOMES
-SURROGATE
Personality in midlife
a time of personality change and increased stability - (U-shaped curve, with happiness higher towards the start and end of our lives)
Sarcopenia
•LOSS OF MUSCLE MASS & STRENGTH
•STRENGTH TRAINING IS IMPORTANT
Hypertension
(High blood pressure) a condition where the pressure in your blood vessels is persistently high
Climacteric
the period of transition from a woman’s reproductive to non-reproductive life
Menopause
the transitional period in a woman’s life when her ovaries start producing less of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone
Problem-focused coping
a psychological technique that involves directly addressing the cause of a problem to eliminate it
Emotion-focused coping
a cognitive and behavioral strategy that involves managing your feelings about a stressor, rather than trying to change the stressor itself
Plasticity
the ability of the brain and nervous system to change and adapt to new information or experiences
fluid intelligence
QUICK & FLEXIBLE
•COMPONENTS
•SHORT TERM MEMORY
•ABSTRACT THOUGHT
•SPEED OF THINKING
DECLINE WITH AGE
crystallized intelligence
ACCUMULATED LEARNING
•VOCABULARY & GENERAL INFORMATION
•ACCUMULATED THROUGH EXPERIENCE
INCREASE WITH AGE
Tacit knowledge
the knowledge, skills, and abilities an individual gains through experience that is often difficult to put into words or otherwise communicate
Flow
a state of mind in which a person becomes fully immersed in an activity
Expertise
the ability to perform a task or activity at a high level, consistently, and better than most people
Novice
someone who is new to a particular task or field and lacks experience and expertise in that area
overload stressors
(toxic stress) is a psychological and physiological state that occurs when someone is no longer able to cope with the demands placed on them
Kinkeeping
the act of maintaining and strengthening family ties
Intrinsic
the act of doing something because you enjoy it, rather than for external rewards or consequences
Utilitarian
a moral theory that judges the rightness or wrongness of an action by its consequences
marriage gradient
a sociological phenomenon that describes the tendency for men to marry women who are younger, more attractive, etc. Women in contrast.
Big 5 personality
Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism
Openness to experience
Inventive and curious versus consistent and cautious
Conscientiousness
Efficient and organized versus extravagant and careless
Extraversion
Outgoing and energetic versus solitary and reserved
Agreeableness
Friendly and compassionate versus critical and judgmental
Neuroticism
Sensitive and nervous versus resilient and confident
Social convoy
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ACQUAINTANCES WHO MOVE THROUGH LIFE WITH AN INDIVIDUAL
FRIENDS
•CLOSE, INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
•SIMILAR
•LOYAL
•SUPPORTIVE
•INCREASE LIFE SATISFACTION
•IMPORTANT FOR MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH
•FRIENDSHIPS IMPROVE IN ADULT YEARS
Erikson’s concepts of stagnation
Stagnation, on the other hand, represents feeling stuck and unproductive, lacking a sense of purpose.
having children in adulthood
•LATER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS
•WOMEN—FIRST BIRTH 26.5 YEARS
•1 IN 5 BIRTHS NOW TO WOMEN 35 OR OLDER
•MEN—AVERAGE AGE BECOME DADS IS 30.5
•BEING OVER 40 IS NOT UNCOMMON
remaining child-free in adulthood
Primary factors for women who choose to be child-free are:
•having a higher education
•being committed to their careers
•being less religious
•being less adherent to traditional gender roles
Does not equate to a dislike for children
It’s a life-style choice
divorce in adulthood
RATE FELL 18% FROM 2008
•POTENTIAL REASONS:
•WAITING LONGER TO MARRY
•MORE FINANCIALLY SETTLED WHEN MARRY
•PROCESS
•MAY BE BENEFICIAL
•ABUSIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE RELATIONSHIP
Refilled nest
CHILDREN COME BACK HOME
•MAY BE PROBLEMATIC FOR BOTH
•LOSS OF PRIVACY MAIN ISSUE
Sandwich generation
MIDDLE-AGE PEOPLE CARING FOR THEIR OWN NEEDS AND NEEDS OF AGING PARENTS
•POSITIVE & NEGATIVE ASPECTS
(MIDDLE-AGE WOMEN)
Sandwich generation positives
FEEL USEFUL/GIVE BACK TO THEIR PARENTS
Sandwich generation negatives
TIME
•SIBLING PROBLEMS
•DIFFICULTY WATCHING & ACCEPTING PARENTS NEEDING CARE
