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CH 10 SG Flashcards

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Andropause

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a syndrome that can cause psychological symptoms in men as a result of declining testosterone levels

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Social clock

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TIMETABLE PEOPLE ARE EXCPECTED TO ACCOMPLISH LIFE TASKS
•CULTURALLY DETERMINED
•FINISHING COLLEGE
•STARTING A CAREER
•OTHER EXAMPLES

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Erikson’s concepts of generativity

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generativity refers to making a positive impact and contributing to the world, such as through raising children, mentoring others, or engaging in meaningful work.

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Marriage in adulthood

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a legal, consensual, and contractual union between two people that is socially recognized and permanent

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LIVING ALONE TOGETHER (LAT)

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•INCREASING IN MID-TO-OLDER ADULT
•REASONS
•FINANCIAL
•INDEPENDENCE
•WANT OWN SPACE

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Empty nest

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CHILDREN HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE HOUSE
•RELATIONSHIPS IMPROVE
•SPEND TIME TOGETHER
•FINANCIAL BENEFIT
•REPORT MORE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN

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The midlife turning point

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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

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Grandparents and types

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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

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Personality in midlife

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a time of personality change and increased stability - (U-shaped curve, with happiness higher towards the start and end of our lives)

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Sarcopenia

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•LOSS OF MUSCLE MASS & STRENGTH
•STRENGTH TRAINING IS IMPORTANT

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Hypertension

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(High blood pressure) a condition where the pressure in your blood vessels is persistently high

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Climacteric

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the period of transition from a woman’s reproductive to non-reproductive life

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Menopause

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the transitional period in a woman’s life when her ovaries start producing less of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone

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Problem-focused coping

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a psychological technique that involves directly addressing the cause of a problem to eliminate it

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Emotion-focused coping

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a cognitive and behavioral strategy that involves managing your feelings about a stressor, rather than trying to change the stressor itself

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Plasticity

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the ability of the brain and nervous system to change and adapt to new information or experiences

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fluid intelligence

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QUICK & FLEXIBLE
•COMPONENTS
•SHORT TERM MEMORY
•ABSTRACT THOUGHT
•SPEED OF THINKING
DECLINE WITH AGE

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crystallized intelligence

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ACCUMULATED LEARNING
•VOCABULARY & GENERAL INFORMATION
•ACCUMULATED THROUGH EXPERIENCE
INCREASE WITH AGE

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Tacit knowledge

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the knowledge, skills, and abilities an individual gains through experience that is often difficult to put into words or otherwise communicate

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Flow

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a state of mind in which a person becomes fully immersed in an activity

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Expertise

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the ability to perform a task or activity at a high level, consistently, and better than most people

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Novice

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someone who is new to a particular task or field and lacks experience and expertise in that area

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overload stressors

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(toxic stress) is a psychological and physiological state that occurs when someone is no longer able to cope with the demands placed on them

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Kinkeeping

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the act of maintaining and strengthening family ties

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Intrinsic

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the act of doing something because you enjoy it, rather than for external rewards or consequences

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Utilitarian

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a moral theory that judges the rightness or wrongness of an action by its consequences

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marriage gradient

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a sociological phenomenon that describes the tendency for men to marry women who are younger, more attractive, etc. Women in contrast.

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Big 5 personality

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Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism

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Openness to experience

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Inventive and curious versus consistent and cautious

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Conscientiousness

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Efficient and organized versus extravagant and careless

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Extraversion

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Outgoing and energetic versus solitary and reserved

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Agreeableness

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Friendly and compassionate versus critical and judgmental

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Neuroticism

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Sensitive and nervous versus resilient and confident

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Social convoy

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FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ACQUAINTANCES WHO MOVE THROUGH LIFE WITH AN INDIVIDUAL

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FRIENDS

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•CLOSE, INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
•SIMILAR
•LOYAL
•SUPPORTIVE
•INCREASE LIFE SATISFACTION
•IMPORTANT FOR MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH
•FRIENDSHIPS IMPROVE IN ADULT YEARS

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Erikson’s concepts of stagnation

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Stagnation, on the other hand, represents feeling stuck and unproductive, lacking a sense of purpose.

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having children in adulthood

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•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

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remaining child-free in adulthood

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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

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divorce in adulthood

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RATE FELL 18% FROM 2008
•POTENTIAL REASONS:
•WAITING LONGER TO MARRY
•MORE FINANCIALLY SETTLED WHEN MARRY
•PROCESS
•MAY BE BENEFICIAL
•ABUSIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE RELATIONSHIP

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Refilled nest

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CHILDREN COME BACK HOME
•MAY BE PROBLEMATIC FOR BOTH
•LOSS OF PRIVACY MAIN ISSUE

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Sandwich generation

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MIDDLE-AGE PEOPLE CARING FOR THEIR OWN NEEDS AND NEEDS OF AGING PARENTS
•POSITIVE & NEGATIVE ASPECTS
(MIDDLE-AGE WOMEN)

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Sandwich generation positives

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FEEL USEFUL/GIVE BACK TO THEIR PARENTS

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Sandwich generation negatives

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TIME
•SIBLING PROBLEMS
•DIFFICULTY WATCHING & ACCEPTING PARENTS NEEDING CARE

HG/D SG FLCDS (10 decks)

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