Chapter 12 Module 38/39 Vocab

Question 1

Adolescence

Answer 1

The developmental stage between childhood and adulthood

Question 2

Ego-integrity-versus-despair stage

Answer 2

(According to Erikson) period from late adulthood until death where we review our life’s accomplishments and failures

Question 3

Puberty

Answer 3

period at which maturation of the sexual organs occurs, beginning at about age 11 or 12 for girls and 13 or 14 for boys.

Question 3

Generativity-versus-stagnation stage

Answer 3

(According to Erikson) period in middle adulthood where we take stock of our contributions to family and society
ex: we want to make an impact on the world

Question 4

Intimacy-versus-isolation stage

Answer 4

(According to Erikson) period during early adulthood that focuses on developing close relationships
IT IS NOT trust vs mistrust stage

Question 5

Identity

Answer 5

distinguishing character of the individual: who each of us is, what our roles are, and what we are capable of.

Question 6

Identity-versus-role-confusion stage

Answer 6

(According to Erikson) a time in adolescence of major testing to determine one’s unique qualities

Question 7

Activity theory of aging

Answer 7

theory that suggests that successful aging is characterized by maintaining the interests and activities of earlier stages of life.

Question 8

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 8

progressive brain disorder that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities
it is like dementia but not dementia***

Question 9

Disengagement theory of aging

Answer 9

theory that suggests that successful aging is characterized by a gradual withdrawal from the world on physical, psychological, and social levels

Question 10

Emerging adulthood

Answer 10

period beginning in the late teen years and going into the mid-20s

Question 10

Genetic programming theories of aging

Answer 10

Theories that suggest that our DNA genetic code includes a built-in time limit to the reproduction of human cells and that they are no longer able to divide after a certain time
ex: at some point, you stop being fertile (I THINK)

Question 11

Life review

Answer 11

The process by which people examine and evaluate their lives

Question 12

Menopause

Answer 12

period during which women stop menstruating and are no longer fertile

Question 13

Wear-and-tear theories of aging

Answer 13

Theories that suggest that the mechanical functions of the body simply stop working efficiently
ex: as you get older, you feel the WEAR AND TEAR of your body