Chapter 10 (Linton) Flashcards
biologic age
focuses on the functional capabilities of various organ systems in the body
psychologic age
refers to the behavioral capacity of the person to adapt to changing environmental demands
(their ability to remember, learn, and exercise)
social age
refers to the roles and habits of a person in relation to other members of society ( clothing style, language, social relationships)
psychologic changes include
- decreased short term memory
- slower performance on cognitive task
- longer learning time
young adulthood
intimacy vs isolation
middle adulthood
generativity vs self absorption and stagnation
older adulthood
ego integrity vs despair
the process of growing older or more mature, ongoing development process that begins at conception and ends at death
aging
hearing loss associated with old age
presbycusis
a blockage of the ear canal caused by impacted cerumen
conduction deafness
damage to nerve tissue as a result of exposure to loud noises, disease and certain drugs
sensorineural deafness
a ringing or buzzing in the ear
tinnitus
sensorineural disorder
